Congress President and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, on Tuesday pressed the Central government to allow an urgent discussion on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, citing concerns over the lives and safety of Booth Level Officers (BLOs)
Shortly after Lok Sabha resumed its proceedings at noon on Tuesday, the Lower House of Parliament was adjourned just nine minutes later till 2 PM amid continued sloganeering by Opposition MPs demanding a discussion on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Speaking to ANI, Rijiju said, "We have repeatedly urged to hold discussions in a peaceful and disciplined manner. We have always said that to raise one issue, you can't compromise on other issues. It is not right for some parties to disrupt the House."
Speaking to ANI, Aujla said, "We are raising the issue of SIR in the House, and the government should discuss it. SIR should be stopped because this system of vote-splitting is absolutely wrong."
According to the Congress MP, the process of conducting the SIR is aimed at "towards violating the fundamental rights of the people of Kerala" and an attempt to "disturb the process of free and fair elections," which will happen in 2026.
Speaking to ANI, Rijiju said, "They dont need to dig out issues. A list of businesses has been prepared, and there are many issues. We will have a debate on the issues raised by the opposition as well, and think about how we need to move ahead. They dont need to find new issues and distur
"It's not just one thing. It is not just snooping on telephones. It is overall, they are turning this country into a dictatorship. You ask me everyday why Parliament is not functioning, it is because they are refusing to talk about anything. It is very easy to blame Opposition, but the fa
"For the second day in a row, the ruling party, the BJP, refuses to list the most important issue for opposition political parties on the agenda for parliamentary business today. Why is the BJP taking the Parliament for granted?" the Congress MP posted on X.
"I seek your consent, under Rule 267 of t he "rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the council of states to suspend Rules 15, 23, and 51, and any other business listed under any other rule in the List of Business- Revised or otherwise- for 2nd December, 2025, to discuss the follo
The Nagari - Future Cities Conclave, organised by the Centre of Policy Research and Governance (CPRG) in collaboration with the National Stock Exchange (NSE), concluded on Monday after a full day of discussions on accelerating India's urban transformation. The Conclave brought together se
"Moves a motion under Rule 267 (Notice of Motion for Suspension of rules) of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Council of States (Rajya Sabha), for the discussion on ECI's SIR: Arbitrary Deletions, BLO Deaths, Disenfranchisement Threatening Articles 14, 21, 326," Sanjay Si
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday said the government is ready to discuss any matter, but the opposition should not insist on timelines.