Get Updates
Get notified of breaking news, exclusive insights, and must-see stories!

Rajya Sabha adjourned over demonetisation

The MPs demanded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's presence in the house.

New Delhi, Nov 17: The Rajya Sabha was adjourned for a second time on Thursday till 12.00 p.m. following uproar over the government's demonetisation move.

Rajya Sabha adjourned over demonetisation

The second adjournment came when many DMK and Congress members gathered near the Chairman's podium and raised slogans against the government. The MPs demanded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's presence in the house.

On November 8, the government announced the spiking of Rs 500 and 1,000 currency notes to battle black money and corruption.

IANS

Notifications
Settings
Clear Notifications
Notifications
Use the toggle to switch on notifications
  • Block for 8 hours
  • Block for 12 hours
  • Block for 24 hours
  • Don't block
Gender
Select your Gender
  • Male
  • Female
  • Others
Age
Select your Age Range
  • Under 18
  • 18 to 25
  • 26 to 35
  • 36 to 45
  • 45 to 55
  • 55+