The Lok Sabha (LS) was adjourned for the day due to BJP MP Nishikant Dubey's remarks targeting Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi and seeking to link him to a US-based multi-billionaire.
During Zero Hour at noon, Nishikant Dubey claimed the Congress-led opposition had tried to derail Parliament proceedings following reports in a publication based on findings of the Organised Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) which had alleged links to the billionaire investor. While, Congress members strongly objected to Dubey's remarks which sparked protests and led to uproar in the House. As the protests continued, LS Om Birla adjourned the proceedings till 2 pm. Similar scenes were witnessed when the House met at 2 pm.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rjiju said the behaviour of the Opposition was not acceptable. Rijiju said, ‘They (Opposition) came into Parliament wearing colourful clothes, and outside Parliament, they have started a fashion show wearing those colourful clothes. This lowers the dignity of Parliament, and I condemn it. Such disruptions will achieve nothing; it won't fetch votes.’ He was referring to leaders of several INDIA bloc parties wearing black jackets with stickers reading ‘Modi Adani Ek Hai’ and ‘Adani Safe Hai’. As protests continued, BJP member Jagdambika Pal, who was in the chair, adjourned the proceedings till 3 pm.
After two earlier adjournments, the House resumed at 3 pm to pass the Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024, amid uproar by members of the opposition. Jagdambika Pal, who was in the Chair, tried to calm the opposition and asked Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to reply to the debate on the Bill. However, the protest by the opposition did not allow the House to function. As the uproar continued, Pal adjourned the proceedings till December 06.