Rajya Sabha proceedings adjourned for 1 hour

He also read out obituary references for 15 other former members who passed away recently. Members stood in silence in their places after the obituary references were read out. Naidu adjourned the proceedings of the House for one hour as a mark of respect for the memory of the departed. Traditionally, the proceedings of the House are adjourned for the day when a sitting member or former President dies.