New Delhi: The Rajya Sabha was adjourned for a second time on Thursday till 12.00 p.m. following uproar over the government’s demonetisation move.
Lok Sabha also witnessed similar chaos as members discussed illegal mining, whereas many members of the Opposition demanded a debate on note ban instead. The Government refused to give in to the demand and the Lower House was adjourned till Friday.

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.