Lok Sabha Speaker Upset, Won't Attend Parliament For Now: Report

Om Birla was notably absent from the Speaker's seat when the proceedings started today.

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has expressed deep displeasure with both the ruling party and the opposition over the continued disruption of parliamentary activities, stating he will not attend sessions until lawmakers behave according to the dignity of the house, news agency ANI reported on Wednesday.

Mr Birla was notably absent from the Speaker's seat when the proceedings started today.

Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day as opposition members continued their protests on the Manipur issue, demanding a statement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the situation in the state, which has been affected by months-long ethnic violence.