Bhubaneswar: The winter session of the Odisha Legislative Assembly witnessed uproarious scenes for the second consecutive day over the State Government's move to allow the transfer of tribals' land to non-tribals.

As the House assembled for the day, BJP legislators rushed to the Well holding banners and resorted to sloganeering.

Amid pandemonium, Speaker Pramila Mallik adjourned the House till 4 pm.

"Yesterday, we had moved a motion demanding cancellation of all legislative business for holding special discussion over the matter. Our demand was same for today. However, the Speaker rejected our demand. The Chief Minister should declare withdrawal of the decision regarding the land transfer rule. The BJP will continue to corner the government till the decision is not revoked," said Mohan Majhi, Opposition Chief Whip and BJP MLA, while speaking to reporters outside the House.

Notably, the Odisha Cabinet had approved amendments to some provisions of Regulation-2 of Odisha Scheduled Areas Transfer of Immovable Property Amendment Regulation to facilitate the transfer and mortgage of land belonging to scheduled tribes (STs).

After the move drew strong criticism from the Opposition parties, the government later withheld its decision.