Parliament Budget Session LIVE: Lok Sabha Adjourned After Opposition Disrupts Jaishankar’s Statement on West Asia

New Delhi: The Lok Sabha was adjourned today after repeated disruptions by Opposition MPs demanding a full debate on the West Asia crisis. 

The disorder occurred during External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar’s statement in the Budget Session of Parliament, leading to multiple adjournments and ultimately halting proceedings for the day.

As Dr. Jaishankar briefed MPs on the escalating tensions in West Asia, opposition lawmakers from Congress, DMK, Samajwadi Party, TMC, and other parties trooped into the well of the House, raised slogans, and displayed placards.

They demanded a comprehensive discussion on India’s foreign policy, the impact of the West Asia conflict on Indian citizens, and economic and energy security.

The disruptions underscore the Opposition’s growing pressure on the government to allow parliamentary debate on West Asia issues rather than just hearing statements.

Lok Sabha Chair Jagdambika Pal repeatedly warned MPs that displaying placards in the House is against parliamentary rules. Despite repeated instructions to allow the minister to continue, the uproar persisted, forcing the Speaker to adjourn the House till 3 PM.

When the session resumed, the Opposition continued protests, preventing the House from taking up its scheduled business, including the no-confidence motion against Speaker Om Birla. Ultimately, the Speaker adjourned the Lok Sabha for the day, with all business deferred to the next sitting.

Opposition leaders emphasized the urgent need for a full debate on West Asia, highlighting India’s diplomatic stance, trade and energy relations, and the safety of Indian nationals in the region.

Senior leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, and Akhilesh Yadav, pressed their demands during the session.

Government representatives maintained that Dr. Jaishankar’s statement was meant to brief Parliament on the latest developments and criticized the Opposition for stalling proceedings.

The disruptions mark a significant flashpoint in the 2026 Budget Session, raising questions about parliamentary decorum and the Opposition’s strategy in forcing discussions on foreign policy issues.

The adjournment of the Lok Sabha leaves major legislative business, including the no-confidence motion, pending.