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Parliament highlights: Rajya Sabha adjourned till Monday

By , New Delhi

On Tuesday, the Rajya Sabha adjourned twice during the pre-lunch period as opposition leaders raised slogans causing an uproar. The upper house of the Parliament was again adjourned as the protests continued.

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It's been two days since the Parliament resumed its Budget session proceedings. However, both Houses of Parliament struggled to funcion efficiently, as opposition parties continued with protests against rising fuel prices. Also Read | Opposition keeps up heat in Houses on fuel prices On Tuesday, the Rajya Sabha adjourned twice during the pre-lunch period as opposition leaders raised slogans causing an uproar. The upper house of the Parliament was again adjourned as the protests continued. Meanwhile, the Lok Sabha convened at 7pm and was eventually adjourned as opposition continued to demand debate over the issue of fuel price.

After nearly a year of staggered timings and segregated seating necessitated by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Parliament resumed its usual schedule starting from 11am from March 9.

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After nearly a year of staggered timings and segregated seating necessitated by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Parliament resumed its usual schedule starting from 11am from March 9.

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