There was a lot of slogan-shouting in the House which saw BJP members storming the well of the House and rushing towards the Speaker’s chair prompting marshals to chip in.
The trouble started during the Question Hour when Leader of Opposition, Ajay Bhatt, demanded that all other business be kept on hold and the issue of Gairsain be debated immediately.
Mr Bhatt said the state government’s ambiguity over declaring the remote hill town in Chamoli as Capital has led to confusion and resentment among people. The matter should be discussed and the government should clarify its stand on the issue, he added.
Mr Bhatt’s demand for the suspension of all other business for a debate was opposed by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Indira Hridayesh which prompted BJP members to protest in solidarity with the Leader of Opposition.
Speaker Govind Singh Kunjwal expressed readiness for a discussion later in the House but that could not pacify the Opposition members.
When marshals failed to control the situation, policemen in plainclothes were also called in. Angry members overturned the House Officer’s table even as scheduled business continued and the Speaker prorogued the Session which was convened for five days. -- PTI