Parliament Monsoon Session Disrupted For Fourth Day As Opposition Continues Bihar Electoral Roll Protests
- Parliament's Monsoon Session faces fourth day of disruptions as Opposition protests Bihar electoral roll revision.
- Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 PM amid unrelenting demonstrations. Key legislation awaits passage.
The Parliament's Monsoon Session encountered its fourth consecutive day of turmoil as Opposition lawmakers sustained their protests demanding urgent discussion on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar India TV NewsThe Week. The Lok Sabha was forced to adjourn until 2 PM following continued demonstrations by Opposition members.
Thursday's proceedings mirrored the pattern established during the first three days of the session, with lawmakers also seeking debates on the terrorist incident in Pahalgam and Operation Sindoor. However, progress appears imminent on the latter issue, as sources indicate the Rajya Sabha's Business Advisory Committee has approved a 16-hour discussion on Operation Sindoor for next week, aligning with the Lok Sabha's decision.
The ongoing parliamentary impasse has created a bottleneck for crucial legislation awaiting approval. The disruptions have prevented both Question Hour and Zero Hour from being conducted Parliament Monsoon Session: Both Houses adjourned for the day amid Opposition's ruckus over Bihar SIR, hampering normal parliamentary functions.
Despite the chaos, the Lok Sabha agenda includes several significant bills for Thursday's consideration. Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal is scheduled to present The Readjustment of Representation of Scheduled Tribes in Assembly Constituencies of the State of Goa Bill, 2024, alongside the Merchant Shipping Bill.
The Rajya Sabha also conducted farewell ceremonies for retiring members amid the ongoing political standoff. Opposition leaders have characterized the Bihar electoral roll revision as threatening citizens' voting rights Parliament's Monsoon session 2025: INDIA bloc to raise Pahalgam attack, Trump's claims on 'ceasefire', Bihar SIR among other topics, intensifying their demands for parliamentary discussion.
The current Monsoon Session is scheduled to continue until August 21, though the persistent deadlock between Opposition and treasury benches threatens to impact the legislative agenda significantly.
