India, Aug. 11 -- Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned within four minutes until 2pm after resuming at 11am on Tuesday, as Opposition lawmakers reiterated their demand for Union home minister Amit Shah's statement on police action against students during protests against examination irregularities on July 20.

Speaker Om Birla repeatedly urged Opposition lawmakers to stop protesting and let the proceedings happen and the lower House of Parliament function. But the sloganeering continued and prompted Birla to adjourn Lok Sabha.

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