Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned till 11 am on Monday amid uproar by Opposition members seeking a debate on the issue of frequent increase in fuel prices.
Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjuna Kharge gave a notice for suspension of business to discuss “huge and frequent increase in prices of petrol, diesel and LPG even when global prices are ruling low.”
However, Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu did not allow the discussion, saying the issue can be debated “during the course of discussion on the Appropriation bill.”
As the Chair decided to continue the scheduled Question Hour, Opposition parties began shouting slogans seeking a debate on the issue.
