Amid uproar, the proceedings were adjourned till 2 pm.
During the Zero Hour, the Chair had announced its decision to decline the 30 notices, resulting in a small protest. However, Harivansh convinced the protesting Opposition members to allow the House to bid farewell to the six retiring members.
Harivansh, Leader of the House J P Nadda, and senior members from various parties spoke highly about the contribution of the retiring members towards strengthening democratic traditions.
Terms of M Mohamed Abdulla (DMK), N Chandrasegharan (AIADMK), Anbumani Ramadoss (PMK), M Shanmugam (DMK), Vaiko (MDMK) and P Wilson (DMK).
The farewell speeches continued even during the Question Hour which starts at 12 noon.
However, when the speeches were over at around 12.30 pm, the Opposition again started the protest, forcing the Chair to adjourn the proceedings till 2 pm.
Earlier in the day, Ujjwal Deorao Nikam (Nominated) took oath as member of the Rajya Sabha. PTI KKS NKD MJH SKC DRR