Turmoil in Parliament, both Houses adjourned

In the din, the Speaker allowed Congress member Thokchom Meinya to raise the issue of attacks against Northeastern people in different parts of the country, including Delhi. He claimed that “racial profiling” of these citizens was being carried out and wanted urgent action to check the menace.

Pandemonium prevailed in Rajya Sabha too, with the House witnessing unruly scenes, leading to three adjournments in the pre-lunch session. The House was adjourned for the day minutes after 2 PM by Deputy Chairman P J Kurien as members entered the Well raising slogans in support of their issues.

Amid the din the Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (Prevention and Control) Bill, 2014 and the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Orders (Amendment) Bill, 2014, were introduced. The Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Bill, 2013 was introduced at 2 PM.