New Delhi, March 12 -- The proceedings of the Lower House of the Parliament were adjourned till 12 noon on Thursday amid sloganeering by the Opposition MPs.

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla's return to the House was met with protest and heavy sloganeering. He asked the INDIA bloc MPs to let the House function during the Question Hour.

Birla said, "Question Hour is a significant time (in Parliamentary proceedings), and I urge that we let it function. MPs can raise their issues in the Question Hour and hold the government responsible. At 12 noon, I will also present my views on the discussion that happened in the last two days. Do you not want the Question Hour to function?"

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