Parliament logjam continued for the third day on Thursday with both the houses adjourned for the day amid opposition protests over the violence in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, Manipur and the Adani issue.
In the Lok Sabha, Opposition members were in the Well of the House raising slogans demanding action against the perpetrators of the violence in Sambhal during a survey being carried out in a mosque.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju flayed the protests saying, "I condemn the attempts by the Congress and its allies in disrupting the House proceedings."
He said the opposition members were protesting despite the government agreeing to their demands for extension of the tenure of the Joint Committee on the Waqf Amendment Bill and debate in the House on certain issues.
However, as the opposition protests continued TDP member Krishna Prasad Tenneti, who was in the chair, adjourned the proceedings for the day.
Earlier, the Lok Sabha adopted a resolution granting extension to the Joint Committee on the Waqf Amendment Bill till the last day of the Budget session next year.
The House also witnessed disruptions during the Question Hour, soon after two Congress leaders -- Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Ravindra Chavan -- took oath as members of the Lok Sabha.
The opposition has been pressing for discussions on allegations of irregularities against the Adani Group and Sambhal violence.
Proceedings of the Rajya Sabha were washed out for the third day in a row after opposition MPs created uproar over the Adani issue and the violence in Manipur and Sambhal.
The proceedings of the Upper House were adjourned within minutes after it met at 12 noon, following one adjournment soon after 11 am.
The appeals made by Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar to maintain decorum and allow the Question Hour to function went unheeded as the opposition members continued with their protests.
The chairman said Wednesday marked a historic milestone -- the beginning of the final quarter-century before our Constitution turns 100 -- and lamented that the House members missed the opportunity to engage in a productive dialogue.
"This was a moment for our House of Elders, guided by the spirit of nationalism, to send a powerful message of hope to 1.4 billion Indians, reaffirming our commitment to their dreams and our journey towards 'Viksit Bharat at 2247'," he said.
"Yet, with deep regret, I must say we missed this historic opportunity. Where there should have been productive dialogue echoing the collective aspirations of our nation. We fell short of our people's expectations," he lamented.
Dhankhar said this chamber is more than just a House of Debate. It is where our national spirit finds its voice and where the destiny of our great nation takes shape, he said.
"Parliamentary disruption is not a remedy but a malady that weakens the very foundation of our democracy. The sanctity of this house demands debate, not discord; dialogue, not disruption," he said as opposition members continued with sloganeering and protests.
The chairman said, "When we deviate from constructive discussion, we fail to honour the trust of millions who look to us as the guardians of their democratic aspirations.
"I urge you all to embrace the spirit of meaningful dialogue. Let us return to our tradition of thoughtful discussion and deliberation. In this spirit, I request your cooperation in proceeding with today's agenda," he urged the protesting members.
