New Delhi, Dec. 5 -- Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Tiruchi Siva has submitted a Suspension of Business Notice in the Rajya Sabha under Rule 267, during the fifth day of the Parliament's Winter Session, seeking a discussion on what he termed "provoked communal tension in Tamil Nadu created by forces with vested interests."

According to the notice dated December 4, Siva requested the suspension of Rules 15, 23 and 51, along with any other business listed for Friday, to enable the Upper House to take up the matter on priority.

"Under Rule 267 (Notice of Motion for Suspension of rules) of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Council of States (Rajya Sabha), I hereby give notice of my intention to move the following motion:...