Monsoon Session of Parliament: Opposition creates ruckus in Rajya Sabha; Mayawati quits Lower House on day 2

Monsoon Session of Parliament: Opposition creates ruckus in Rajya Sabha; Mayawati quits Lower House on day 2

FP Staff July 19, 2017, 15:24:33 IST

The Monsoon Session of the Parliament began on a stormy note with BSP supremo Mayawati resigning from the Rajya Sabha protesting against Dalit atrocities across India.

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The Monsoon Session of the Parliament began on a stormy note with BSP supremo Mayawati resigning from the Rajya Sabha protesting against Dalit atrocities across India. PTI

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In the Rajya Sabha, the proceedings were repeatedly disrupted by an angry Opposition which sought to raise several issues like the violence against Dalits and minorities, to attack the government. PTI

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A visibly angry Mayawati, who was speaking on the recent anti-Dalit violence in Saharanpur district of Uttar Pradesh, threatened to resign from the House after the Chair asked her to restrict her impromptu speech. PTI

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Defending the government, Union finance minister Arun Jaitley said the government was ready for a discussion which could be held immediately.PTI

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Leader of Opposition Ghulam Nabi Azad said that the government has got a mandate to protect the Dalits and minorities and for development. PTI

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