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The Hindu
25 minutes ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Opposition leaders request Lok Sabha discussion on Bihar electoral roll revision
The Opposition INDIA bloc leaders have submitted a joint letter, asking for a discussion on special intensive revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday (August 1, 2025). In their letter to Mr. Birla, the Opposition MPs expressed deep concern over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in Bihar, especially a few months before the state Assembly elections. Rule 267 of the Rajya Sabha pertains to the suspension of a specific rule to allow for a motion on a particular matter. The signatories to the letter included Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Gandhi, Congress' Deputy Leader in the House Gaurav Gogoi, DMK's TR Baalu, NCP (SP)'s Supriya Sule, RSP's N K Premachandran, SP's Lalji Verma, TMC's Kakoli Ghose Dastidar, Shiv Sena (UBT)'s Arvind Savant and RJD's Abhay Kumar. 'We, the undersigned Members of Parliament representing various Opposition parties, wish to express our deep concern over the ongoing voter list revision in Bihar, especially a few months before the state assembly elections,' the Opposition MPs said in their letter. 'The revision of electoral rolls has direct implications on the right to vote and the conduct of free and fair elections. A special discussion in the Lok Sabha will allow Members to seek clarity and ensure transparency and accountability,' the letter said. INDIA bloc parties have been demanding a discussion on SIR and have also staged multiple protests inside and outside Parliament during the ongoing Monsoon session. The Opposition is also planning to take out a march to the Election Commission of India headquarters next week. (With PTI inputs)
New Indian Express
40 minutes ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Parliament Monsoon Session: LS adjourned till 2 pm, RS for the day amid Opposition uproar
Opposition INDIA bloc MPs have submitted multiple notices demanding discussion on the Bihar electoral roll revision issue in both Houses of Parliament on Friday. According to an opposition leader, notices have been given for adjournment motion in the Lok Sabha and under Rule 267 in the Rajya Sabha demanding discussion on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in Bihar. Rule 267 of the Rajya Sabha pertains to the suspension of a specific rule to allow for a motion on a particular matter. The opposition leader said they have pointed out in the notices that the exercise requires people to provide citizenship proof, which is ultra vires of the Constitution. They have also mentioned that the EC's move may potentially infringe upon rights of Parliament as Article 11 empowers Parliament to regulate the right to citizenship by law. INDIA bloc parties have been demanding a discussion on SIR and have also staged multiple protests inside and outside Parliament during the ongoing Monsoon session. The Opposition is also planning to take out a march to the Election Commission of India headquarters next week.
News18
an hour ago
- Politics
- News18
Kharge, Priyanka, other opposition leaders protest against SIR
New Delhi, Aug 1 (PTI) Several MPs of the INDIA bloc parties, including Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, protested in the Parliament House complex for the ninth consecutive day on Friday against the Election Commission's voter roll revision in Bihar, and demanded its rollback. Ahead of the day's proceedings in Parliament, Kharge, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, DMK's TR Baalu and A Raja, as well as other opposition MPs raised slogans and protested against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. There was a huge banner in front of them which read 'SIR- Loktantra Pe Vaar' as they lined up near the steps of the Makar Dwar of Parliament and staged a protest for the ninth consecutive day. The opposition has been protesting in both Houses of Parliament against the SIR, alleging the EC's exercise was aimed at 'disenfranchising voters" in Bihar ahead of the Assembly elections. They have been demanding a discussion on the issue in both Houses. PTI ASK DV DV view comments First Published: August 01, 2025, 11:30 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Indian Express
an hour ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE: INDIA bloc MPs protest outside Parliament against Bihar SIR; adjournment motion moved in both Houses
Parliament Monsoon Session Live: Members of the INDIA bloc are staging protests outside the Parliament complex against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls currently being carried out in Bihar. Opposition leaders have submitted multiple adjournment notices demanding a discussion on the Bihar electoral roll revision in both Houses of Parliament. Notices have been given for an adjournment motion in the Lok Sabha and under Rule 267 in the Rajya Sabha. The protests have disrupted both Houses of Parliament on a daily basis during the ongoing Monsoon session. Lok Sabha – List of Business: Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, will move The Indian Ports Bill, 2025 in the Lok Sabha today (August 1). The Bill seeks to consolidate laws related to ports, promote integrated port development, facilitate ease of doing business, and ensure optimum utilization of India's coastline.
Time of India
an hour ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Parliament Monsoon Session Live: Lok Sabha adjourned till 2.00pm
10:30 (IST) Aug 01 Opposition MPs from the INDIA bloc have submitted several notices seeking a discussion on the electoral roll revision process in Bihar in both Houses of Parliament on Friday. An opposition leader, quoted by PTI, said that notices have been submitted for an adjournment motion in the Lok Sabha and under Rule 267 in the Rajya Sabha to demand a discussion on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise being conducted in Bihar. Rule 267 of the Rajya Sabha allows for the suspension of a rule to enable a discussion on a specific issue.
