New Delhi, 09 March (H.S.):

Presiding Officer Jagdambika Pal sharply reprimanded opposition MPs for disruptive protests that forced adjournment of the Lok Sabha's Budget Session Phase II opener Monday until Tuesday.

Opposition demanded debate on West Asia fallout from US-Israel-Iran clashes despite EAM S Jaishankar's detailed response. Treasury benches countered with readiness for no-confidence motion against Speaker Om Birla.

Cost of Chaos

Pal fumed: House costs ₹1.5 crore per hour, ₹2.5 lakh per minute, ₹9 crore daily. Your irresponsible antics waste taxpayers' money while the nation watches government eager to proceed—you're immaturely obstructing.

Appeals for order ignored, proceedings adjourned amid unrelenting din.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar