New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- Union Minister JP Nadda and Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday engaged in a heated exchange soon after the proceedings of the Rajya Sabha resumed.

Proceedings of the House commenced with Sasmit Patra in the Chair, calling Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya to discuss the legislative business for the day.

Soon after Mandaviya started speaking, the Opposition demanded that the Leader of Opposition, Mallikarjun Kharge, be allowed to speak.

Speaking in the House, LoP Kharge demanded a discussion on the issue of Special Intensive Revision (SIR), alleging that "lakhs of votes" of Dalits, Adivasis, minorities, poor and marginalised sections of the society are "being cut."

He said, "All MP...