Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh has given Suspension of Business Notice in Rajya Sabha under rule 267, demanding discussion on the constitutional and electoral implications of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists in Bihar.
Amidst the opposition's criticism of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar in both houses of Parliament and the ongoing protest of the opposition, Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar defended the exercise, asserting that reforms are essential for democracy, on Wednesday.
Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha faced adjournments for the third successive day on Wednesday with opposition parties demanding discussion on their issues including Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar.
Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Wednesday hit out at the BJP-led NDA government over Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in poll-bound Bihar, accusing it of "snatching" people's right to vote.
Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha faced major disruptions on Wednesday amid Opposition protest over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls being undertaken by the Election Commission (EC) in Bihar ahead of the upcoming assembly elections, Operation Sindoor, Pahalgam
"The way they are protesting is hooliganism. Hooliganism and anarchy is being spread both in Bihar and Parliament. Secondly, when everything is out in the open (with Special Intensive Revision (SIR)), what is the issue? Who is being deprived of the right to vote?... " Singh told ANI.
Amid the ongoing monsoon session of Parliament, sources also said that the government was not yet mulling any discussion in Parliament on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise being carried out by the Election Commission in Bihar.
Congress MP Jebi Mather raised serious concerns over the Election Commission of India's (ECI) Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, alleging that the exercise threatens the foundation of Indian democracy.
The Lok Sabha LoP was responding to a question about 52 lakh voters being removed from the voter list in Bihar amid the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise.
Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned till 2 pm, soon after they resumed their proceedings on Wednesday amid continued protests by opposition members over several issues, including the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar.
Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned till noon on Wednesday following continued protests by opposition members over several issues, including the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar.