Negative perception created by disruptions in House: Naidu

NEW DELHI: Facing opposition ire after he disallowed their adjournment notices, Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu today said his intention behind long adjournments was to promote a sense of collective responsibility among members to minimise forced disruptions.

He also expressed concern over the “negative public perception” that was being created by these disruptions which were adversely impacting the image and credibility of the House.

Naidu’s remarks came after the Rajya Sabha was adjourned twice till late afternoon today due to protests by opposition members including those from the Congress and the Trinamool Congress, who alleged that their voice was being “muzzled”.

Later, they boycotted the remaining day’s proceedings and also wrote to the Chairman expressing their anguish. They were protesting apparently against the adjournment of the House straight till 2 PM, minutes after it had assembled at 11 AM, thereby doing away with the Zero Hour and the entire Question Hour when issues of public importance are raised.

Naidu said he was committed to allow all members to raise any issue as per rules and procedures and “none should have any misgiving about that.” (AGENCIES)

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