New Delhi, Aug. 9 -- Rajya Sabha proceedings were stalled by disruptions on Friday as the opposition continued to push for discussion on several issues including the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar under Rule 267 that calls for suspending business. Ironically, the chair's comment that Rule 267 was being used as a tool to create disorder in the House led to an uproar from the Opposition and the House did not transact business.

After deputy chairman Harivansh informed the members that 20 notices filed under Rule 267 to suspend business and take up pressing issues were rejected, Opposition leaders protested and demanded an explanation on why their notices were not being admitted.

The deputy chairman said since ...