Making its intention clear, BJP started protests in the Legislative assembly even before the start of the proceedings. Its members staged a dharna in front of the gallery leading toward the chair of Speaker Mata Prasad Pandey blocking his way to the House.
When the House assembled, the entire opposition, including BSP, Congress, BJP and RLD members, stormed into the well of the House, raising slogans against the Akhilesh Yadav government and demanding its dismissal by the President.
The BSP members waived placards with slogans like "murder, rape and dacoity...Dismiss the Akhilesh government" and "Akhilesh government has failed on power front" and wore caps with slogans printed on them.
Speaker Pandey requested the members to ensure order, saying since they have already moved notices on these issues, they should raise them at the appropriate time.
The Speaker also expressed his displeasure over BJP members' attempt to block his entry to the House, terming it "undemocratic".
But with the House continuing to be in disorder, the Speaker adjourned the entire question hour till 12.20 PM.
However, there was not change in the situation even after that. BSP members continued with their protest by standing on seats and displaying banners. BJP members also continued to disturb the proceedings by shouting slogans in the well.
As the Speaker rushed through the agenda, women MLAs of BJP tried to push through the marshalls and reach the chair despite the Speaker repeatedly saying that their behaviour was not right.
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