NEW DELHI, Dec. 13 (Xinhua) -- Both houses of the Indian parliament were adjourned Thursday for the second straight day following protests by opposition parties on different issues.
In the lower house of the parliament, or the Lok Sabha, alleged irregularities in the Rafale aircraft deal and other issues rocked the proceedings, following which the speaker adjourned the house.
"As the house re-assembled at noon after two brief adjournments, Congress members again trooped into the well, raising slogans against the government over the Rafale aircraft deal and demanding a joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) probe. Members belonging to Left parties, RJD, NCP and others were also on their feet," an official said.
Despite the noisy scenes, the speaker tried to run the Zero Hour but in vain, after which she adjourned the House for the day, the official said.
Likewise, in the upper house, or the Rajya Sabha, of the parliament, AIADMK and DMK created uproar demanding protection of Cauvery Delta farmers in Tamil Nadu leading to the adjournment for the day.
According to officials, Chairman M. Venkaiah Naidu repeatedly pleaded with the agitating members to allow the house to function but could not convince them.
On Wednesday, both houses were adjourned following repeated disruptions.
The winter session of the parliament began on Tuesday and the first day of the session passed uneventfully.
