Opposition Demands Discussion On Price Rise In Parliament, Both Houses Adjourned Amid Protests Over Rising Fuel Prices

Both houses of parliament were adjourned on March 9 amid a continued uproar by the opposition, led by Congress, over a discussion on the rising fuel prices. Rajya Sabha was first adjourned till noon for about 40 minutes & then again till 2 pm. Opposition members continued to raise slogans & demanded a reduction in the record high prices of petrol & diesel & holding of a discussion on the issue. When the upper house of Parliament reassembled again at 2 pm, Leader of opposition Mallikarjun Kharge demanded a debate on the issue. Law minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, after moving the Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill 2021, insisted on taking it up. Amid the uproar, the deputy chairman adjourned the house for the day. Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned for the day amid protests by opposition members over the rising fuel prices.