India, Aug. 13 -- The Lok Sabha was adjourned for an indefinite period on Thursday, August 13, ending a turbulent Monsoon session marked by sustained opposition protests over police action against agitating students and alleged theft of donations at the Ram temple, even as several key bills were passed without debate.

Speaker Om Birla adjourned the House for an indefinite period after all six stanzas of the national song were played as the House met for the day. He did not deliver the customary valedictory address that typically highlights the session's performance and productivity.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh were present for the brief sitting. The opposition raised slogans a...