Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned five times on Wednesday after the passage of two bills without any debate, amid protests by the opposition over Pegasus snooping allegations and other issues. As soon as the House met again at 3.30 pm, Rajendra Agrawal, who was chairing the proceedings, took up the Coconut Development Board (Amendment) Bill, 2021, which was moved by Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh
Tomar. However, the opposition members continued their protest on the Pegasus snooping row as well other matters.
Amid the din, Tomar moved the bill, saying the proposed legislation will benefit coconut farmers in different states.
Soon thereafter, the bill was passed without debate even as the opposition objected to the hasty approval to the bill.
The bill has already been approved by the Rajya Sabha. As the opposition uproar continued, Agrawal adjourned the proceedings for the day.
Earlier in the day, the House had given its nod to the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Bill, 2021.
The Bill was moved by Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav for consideration and passage.