LUCKNOW, Aug. 11 -- Uttar Pradesh parliamentary affairs minister Suresh Khanna on Monday said it was extremely unfortunate for the state that the assembly proceedings were disrupted due to the anarchic attitude and ruckus created by the Opposition on the opening day of the Monsoon session.

"For the first time in the history of the assembly, the Opposition acted in a highly indecent manner and created disorder even during the obituary references, violating tradition. The chief minister responded to the questions raised by the leader of the Opposition, yet the Opposition continued with its negative mindset," Khanna said at a press conference on Monday.

"The chief minister, the leader of the House, and the entire government were present in...