New Delhi, March 9 -- The second phase of the Budget Session began with intense confrontation on Monday as BJP MPs accused the Congress-led opposition of disrupting proceedings with a protest over the West Asia conflict.

BJP MP Sambit Patra accused them of attempting to hold the parliament to ransom with a new "resolution" about the discussion on the West Asia conflict while a no-confidence motion against the Speaker was pending, and that the Congress and its allies are suffering from "loose motions".

Speaking to ANI, Patra said, "Today, the date was set: when the House meets on March 9, Bharatiya Janata Party, its allies, and the opposition, will have a thorough discussion on this matter. Today, the Congress Party and the opposition ha...