Chandigarh, July 11 -- The much-anticipated special two-day session of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha turned into a political farce on its first day on Thursday as it was adjourned within a mere 11 minutes - without any legislative business, debate, or deliberation on the state's pressing issues. What was projected as a session to tackle grave concerns like law and order, the land pooling controversy, and sacrilege legislation ended in a tribute ceremony, leaving the Opposition fuming and the public questioning the purpose of the Assembly.
The brief session was held to pay obituary tributes to those who have passed away during the intervening period of the two sessions. However, opposition leaders, and even sections of the ruling Aam Aadmi Party ...