As just three days remained for the Monsoon Session to conclude, there was little hope of normalcy returning as the stalemate persisted in the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha in the wake of the CAG report.
Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned till noon after opposition triggered ruckus on the issue. Members of the DMK AIADMK, CPI and Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) were in the Well raising the Sri Lanka issue.
DMK members were opposing the training of Sri Lankan armed forces at an airbase in India, while AIADMK and VCK members were protesting the planned visit of Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa to Madhya Pradesh.
When the Lok Sabha reassembled, the only work transacted was the passage of the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro-Sciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore, Bill 2012 without discussion by a voice vote amidst din.
While BJP members continued slogan-shouting in the Well, P C Chacko, who was in the Chair, ordered laying of papers.
After the papers were laid, Minister of State for Health S Gandhiselvan moved the NIMHANS Bill for consideration and passage. It was adopted by a voice vote amid thumping of desks by the members of the Treasury benches.
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As soon as the Bill was passed, Chacko adjourned the House for the day.
Earlier when the House met for the day, there was ruckus triggered by the BJP over the coal issue and by members of DMK, AIADMK, CPI and VCK. They protested India's imparting of training to Sri Lankan forces.
Rajya Sabha too witnessed uproarious scenes soon after Chairman Hamid Ansari condoled the death of former member Bira Kesari Deo. It was first adjourned till noon and then till 2 PM. (MORE)