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Proceedings in the Lok Sabha were repeatedly disrupted on Friday the 13th 2026 as Opposition members led by Congress party raised shortage of LPG in the country.

With almost non-stop protests by the Opposition Benches, very limited legislative work could be carried out that included passage of Supplementary demands.

Opposition MPs were on their feet accusing the Treasury Benches of failing to address what they described as a growing crisis affecting households and small businesses.

Raising slogans and demanding an immediate discussion, members said the shortage had resulted in long queues for cooking gas refills and uncertainty among consumers.

‎The uproar began soon after the House convened for the day, forcing the Chair to adjourn proceedings twice amid continued protests.

Despite the disruptions, the House managed to introduce the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, which seeks to amend the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 by expanding the definition of transgender persons to make the law more inclusive.

‎Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also presented the government’s response to the Supplementary Demands for Grants amid the din.

‎The protests over LPG supply also spilled outside the House chamber as  Opposition MPs were seen near the Makar Dwar holding banners and posters. Makar Dwar is the main entrance to Lok Sabha.