PTI
New Delhi, Aug 21: The Rajya Sabha was adjourned till lunch on Monday for a different reason — a strong and unbearable odour of chemicals made it difficult for members to sit in the House when it was midway through the Question Hour.
After 40 minutes of proceedings, an unexpected smell of chemical wafted through the Upper House, forcing members to draw the attention of Chairman Bhairon Singh Shekhawat who adjourned the House for 10 minutes till noon.
When the House reassembled, the smell persisted and the Chair adjourned the House till 12.30 p.m.
But, even then, there appeared to be no change in the situation despite spraying of fresheners by the Rajya Sabha staff.