NEW DELHI: President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday criticized the frequent disruptions of Parliament and in a stern message said, 'Noisy minority cannot be allowed to gag patient majority.'

"Disruption of Parliament leads to loss of time and resources and also paralyzes policy formulation," the President said

addressing students and faculty of central universities via video conferencing.

"When Parliament fails in law-making, it breaches trust reposed by people," he said, adding, "

First three

had 677, 581 & 578 sittings; 13th, 14th & 15th Lok Sabhas only 356, 332 & 357 sittings."

Pranab Mukherjee appealed to the political establishment — ruling and opposition parties — to find a workable solution on law making.

LokSabhasProceedings in Parliament must be in spirit of cooperation, harmony and purpose, Pranab Mukherjee said.Majority has mandate to rule while opposition has right to oppose, expose, & depose, he added.