Opposition walks out over Manipur discussion; Vijai justifies staying back

Ruckus struck the state assembly yet again after opposition members stormed the well,reiterating their demand for a discussion on Manipur. The opposition, baring VijaiSardesai staged a walkout after speaker Tawadkar refused to allow the discussion on the ongoing Violence in Manipur.

The opposition on Friday morning raised a ruckus on the floor of the house, demanding a discussion on the ongoing violence in Manipur. Speaker Tawadkarsaid that the discussion would be allowed after the Question Hour.

While business went on as usual during the first half of the assembly, post lunch saw opposition members rushing to the well, demanding a discussion on the Manipur Violence. This time however, Speaker Tawadkar asserted that the discussion would not be allowed, following which the untied opposition staged a walkout, sparing VijiaSardesai, who decided to stay back.