The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day on Friday, February 13, 2026, after Opposition members raised slogans demanding the resignation of Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. The protests began as soon as the session started, with Opposition MPs rushing to the well holding placards. They demanded Mr. Puri's resignation after his name appeared in the U.S. 'Epstein files.' The Opposition also protested against the India-U.S. interim trade agreement. Mr. Puri had earlier responded on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, by criticising Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for "passing innuendo" against him. He admitted he met Jeffrey Epstein "on a few occasions" but insisted these meetings were unrelated to Epstein's crimes. The House observed a minute of silence to honour former Haridwar MP Bhagwandas Rathore, who recently passed away. Lok Sabha proceedings will resume on March 9 after a three-week recess.