New Delhi, Feb 2: The Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 1200 hrs after the Samajwadi Party, Bahujan
Samaj Party and AAP members raised the issue of communal violence that erupted
in Kasganj of Uttar Pradesh on the Republic Day last month.
Just after laying of the papers, SP leader Ramgopal Yadav
raked up the issue by alleging that the state administration and police were
acting one-sided in the case.
"The minorities in Kasganj are being targeted by the
police and administration. The entire country knows that the video footage is
available in the public domain. Even then, the administration are acting
one-sided. Their houses are being destroyed," said Mr Yadav.
The party also got support from arch-rival BSP, led by
Mayawati, apart from CPM and CPI.
Later, the agitating party leaders entered into the Well of
the House and sought reply from the Treasury Bench.
Sanjay Singh, along with his party members, raised the matter
of ongoing sealing drive in the national capital territory of Delhi.
The AAP leaders also joined the protesting members in the
Well.
Further, Mr Yadav also urged Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha
PJ Kurien to instruct the government to give a reply on the issue.
However, the Chair rejected his request, saying "The
Chair cannot direct the government. It's up to the government to intervene into
it."
In the meanwhile, Congress lawmaker from Andhra Pradesh came
into Well with placard, 'Help Andhra Pradesh'. The Chair repeatedly asked him
to go back to seat, but he didn't pay any heed to his order. UNI