RS adjourned for 30 minutes to mark death of MP Ashok Gasti
PTI, Sep 18, 2020, 10:45 AM IST
New Delhi: Rajya Sabha proceedings were on Friday adjourned for 30 minutes till 9.35 am as a mark of respect to sitting member Ashok Gasti and former nominated member Kapila Vatsyayan, who passed away recently.
Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu read out obituary references for Gasti as well as Vatsyayan.
Gasti, who represented Karnataka, was a first time Rajya Sabha member. He had taken oath on June 26 this year and could not even participate in the proceedings of the House, he said.
Gasti passed away on September 17 at the age of 55, while Vatsyanan, who served the House twice, died on September 16 at the age of 91.
Members stood in silence after the obituary references were read out.
Naidu adjourned the proceedings of the House for 30 minutes as a mark of respect to the memory of the departed.
Traditionally, the proceedings of the House are adjourned for the day when a sitting member dies.
However, in view of the short 18-day session being held under the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic, the proceedings were adjourned for 30 minutes.
Udayavani is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest news.
Top News
Related Articles More
Low voter turnout in Karnataka: Only 38.23% cast votes in 14 LS segments during first half of the day
Karnataka Polls: No Modi wave but anti-BJP wave, says CM Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru goes to poll amid heat wave-like situation
Karnataka sees over 22% voter turnout in 14 Lok Sabha seats by 11 AM
Frustration driving CM Siddaramaiah to speak against PM: Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje
MUST WATCH
Latest Additions
Low voter turnout in Karnataka: Only 38.23% cast votes in 14 LS segments during first half of the day
Karnataka Polls: No Modi wave but anti-BJP wave, says CM Siddaramaiah
Cal HC directs NIA to file report on clashes in Murshidabad over Ram Navami celebrations
Bengaluru goes to poll amid heat wave-like situation
Karnataka officials don vibrant sarees to promote voter participation