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The Lok Sabha was on Monday adjourned till tomorrow, after opposition members created a ruckus over black money and Mumbai violence. Shiv Sena member Anant Geete raised the issue of Saturday's violence that took place near Mumbai's Azad Maidan in which two youths were killed and at least 55 others got injured. Geete asked as to why permission was granted by the state government to the Raza Academy and Awami Vikas Party to hold the rally and alleged that the state government was caught unawares about the large number of people converging for the meet. As Geete spoke, Shiv Sena and BJP members stormed the well demanding a statement from the Prime Minister. The situation worsened as Congress member Sanjay Nirupam, supported by his party colleagues, sought to defend the Maharashtra government. However, speaker Meira Kumar adjourned the house till Tuesday amid uproarious scenes as the house failed to resume after 2 pm. The house was earlier adjourned till 12 noon on the black money issue. As soon as the House met for the day, the BJP members were on their feet demanding suspension of question hour to discuss the black money issue. As the question hour began, BJP members trooped into the well of the House shouting slogans.

Lok Sabha adjourned over black money, Mumbai violence