Both Houses of Parliament witnessed disruptions today too as a united opposition demanded an apology from Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his statement on black money. Both, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned for the day after witnessing repeated adjournments since morning as opposition members continued their demand for Narendra Modi’s presence in both the Houses during discussion on the issue. This is the ninth day that both Houses of Parliament are being washed out.

In the Lok Sabha, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh tried to convince the opposition by assuring them that Prime Minister will be present in the House and will also speak when the discussion on the issue will begin. He also said, Speaker Sumitra Mahajan has to decide under what rule the discussion should take place on the issue.

Despite Singh’s assertion, the opposition continued with their slogans. As noisy scenes continued, Speaker Sumitra Mahajan adjourned the House till 2 PM. When the House reassembled at 2 P.M., the opposition raised the same issue and shouted slogan. Amidst the din, the Speaker Sumitra Mahajan adjourned the House for the day.

Uproar continued in the Rajya Sabha as well. When the House re-assembled after its first adjournment, Opposition Congress members continued to troop into the well of the House raising slogans against the government’s decision. Sitaram Yechury of the CPIM said he was ready participate in the discussion on Demonetisation if the Prime Minister is present in the House.

Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi pleaded with the Chair to direct the opposition members to resume discussion. Deputy Chairman Prof. P J Kurien told the agitating members that the best way to reflect the problems of the people is to resume the discussion.