New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- The Opposition staged a walkout from the Rajya Sabha today, boycotting the proceedings over their demand for a debate on the ongoing revision of the electoral rolls in Bihar. The government criticized the Opposition, calling their move as "irresponsible" as 69 hours of time have already been wasted in this session due to such disruptions.
The House proceedings had resumed at 2 pm after being adjourned during Zero Hour amid the uproar. But Opposition members refused to give in, as they stood up from their seats and created a noisy disturbance in the House.
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