Opposition protests over caste remarks, census disrupt Lok Sabha; House adjourned briefly

At one point of time, when Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju rose to speak, Congress deputy leader Gaurav Gogoi and some of his other colleagues tore some papers and hurled them towards the Well.

The Lok Sabha witnessed noisy scenes on July 31 as Opposition members sought an apology from BJP leader Anurag Thakur over his remarks on Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and persisted with their demand for a caste census.

The proceedings were adjourned for around 20 minutes till noon.

As soon as the Question Hour began, Opposition members, mainly from the Congress, were on their feet and sought to raise the issues but Speaker Om Birla did not entertain their requests.

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Several members, including from the Congress, DMK, SP and Shiv Sena (UBT), trooped into the Well of the House and raised slogans even as the Question Hour continued.

At one point of time, when Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju rose to speak, Congress deputy leader Gaurav Gogoi and some of his other colleagues tore some papers and hurled them towards the Well.

Mr. Birla told the protesting members that their approach was “wrong”.