Proceedings on fifth day of the Monsoon Session were yet again marred by Opposition protests over price rise, GST on daily essentials and inflation leading to adjournment of both the Houses within minutes of start. The Lok Sabha, after reassembling, was adjourned again till 2 p.m. as Opposition protests continued. After the commencement of the Monsoon Session on July 18, both the Houses of the Parliament are yet to transact any significant business.
Earlier, on Day 4 of the Monsoon session on Thursday, the Lok Sabha was expected to take up the Indian Antarctic Bill, 2022 for consideration and passing; however, owing to empty Opposition benches, government requested the debate and passage of the Bill to be deferred for today.
Meanwhile, the Rajya Sabha, which was expected to discuss the Weapon of Mass Destruction (Amendment) Bill on the fourth day, defererred the discussion to Monday as the government wished to pass the Bill with the participation of the Opposition.
