Jammu, Sept. 20 -- Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said that the ruckus which took place in the Rajya Sabha during the debate on farm bills has tainted the image of Parliament in front of the entire nation. He called the behaviour saddening, unfortunate and shameful.

"As far as I know, this has never happened in the history of Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha. This happening in Rajya Sabha is an even bigger matter. Attempts are being made to mislead the farmers on the basis of rumours. What happened is against the decorum of House," said Singh while addressing a press conference.

"Rajya Sabha is called House of Elders. Those who beleived in parliamentary procedures will be hurt by such behaviour," he added.

He also hailed the bills pa...