NEW DELHI: Rajya Sabha chairman M Venkaiah Naidu on Thursday conveyed his anguish over repeated adjournments of the House, adding some sections were “strategising” for stalling the proceedings.
He said the Chair has “very few options” when the party themselves direct their members to disrupt proceedings and any action against such “disruptors” can only be taken with consensus.
Speaking at a meeting with parliamentary affairs ministers and leaders of various parties before the commencement of the Upper House, Naidu said he was forced to adjourn the House as some sections were determined not to allow the proper functioning of Parliament.
He said such sections were also “strategising” for repeated adjournments for “more effect”.
The Rajya Sabha saw disruptions since the start of the Winter session of Parliament on December 11. The session is likely to end on January 8, 2019.
Naidu urged all parties to arrive at a consensus on taking action against “disruptors”, adding some outfits were not supporting such measures for “obvious reasons” and that the Chair cannot be selective in taking action against those entering the Well of the House. (AGENCIES)
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