Protests, discussion can't happen simultaneously: Sumitra Mahajan

Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan has said, protests and discussion cannot happen simultaneously. Talking to media outside Parliament, Mrs Mahajan said, she is pained to see that the House is not being allowed to function.

The ongoing Winter Session resumed yesterday after a four-day break. It has seen little



transaction of any substantial business due to ruckus over demonetisation and other issues.

Since the session began on the 16th of last month, the Lok Sabha has managed to pass only Income Tax Amendment Bill and approval of Supplementary Demand for Grants that too amid din and without much debate.