Bhubaneswar: The Winter session of Odisha Assembly began on a stormy note today with opposition Congress creating uproarious scenes leading to adjournment of the House till 3 PM.
As soon as the Question Hour began after obituary references, Leader of Opposition Narasingha Mishra sought immediate discussion on issues like death of children due to Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in Malkangiri district.
The senior Congress leader requested Speaker Niranjan Pujari to cancel the Question Hour for holding a discussion on the issue as over 100 children have died due to JE and unknown diseases in the tribal-dominated district.
The Speaker, however, rejected Congress’ demand and the House proceeded with the Question Hour following which the party’s legislators to troop into the Well of the House and create an uproar.
Some members including Congress chief whip Tara Prasad Bahinipati were even seen trying to climb the Speaker’s table and snatch the microphone.
Unable to conduct business amid noisy scenes, Pujari adjourned the House till 3 PM.
