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Hans India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Oppn pushes for SIR debate in LS
New Delhi: Proceedings of both the Houses of Parliament on Wednesday were disrupted by the Opposition parties over the issue of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) conducted in Bihar and other issues, leading to adjournment of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha for the day. When the Lok Sabha assembled at 2 PM after the second adjournment, Opposition parties trooped into the well, raising slogans and demanding discussion on the SIR issue. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju expressed displeasure over the continuous protest by the Opposition MPs saying that the government is ready for discussion on every issue as per the constitutional and parliamentary procedures and rules. He said, SIR is under sub judice in the Supreme Court and it cannot be discussed in the House. He said, discussing the SIR issue in Parliament would mean breaking the rules and conventions. Rijiju said matters concerning the functioning and responsibilities of the Election Commission of India (ECI), being an autonomous constitutional body, could not be discussed in the House. Rijiju emphasized that rules are clear that discussion cannot be held on the working of autonomous bodies like Election Commission. He urged the protesting members to allow the House to function as important bills are listed to take up. Amidst the noisy scene, the House passed the Merchant Shipping Bill 2024 with amendments moved by Port, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbanada Sonowal. As the ruckus continued, the Presiding Officer adjourned the House for the day.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Shipping Bill passed in Lok Sabha amid SIR protests
Even as the Opposition protest against the SIR issue again hit the work of Lok Sabha on Wednesday, the government managed to pass the Merchant Shipping Bill 2024 after a brief discussion in the second half. The Bill seeks to expand the eligibility criteria for ownership of merchant shipping vessels, provides for contemporaneous, futuristic and dynamic legislation to meet the requirements of India as an emerging economy and provides for investigation and enquiries on marine casualties. When the House reassembled at 2 pm after a forced adjournment at 11 am, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal formally moved the Bill, which seeks to overhaul the Merchant Shipping Act of 1958 and align India's maritime laws with international conventions such as MARPOL and the Wreck Removal Conventions. The proceedings, with Sandhya Rai in the chair, quickly descended into chaos as Opposition MPs raised slogans and created a ruckus, stalling the rest of the business of the day. Productivity Tool Zero to Hero in Microsoft Excel: Complete Excel guide By Metla Sudha Sekhar View Program Finance Introduction to Technical Analysis & Candlestick Theory By Dinesh Nagpal View Program Finance Financial Literacy i e Lets Crack the Billionaire Code By CA Rahul Gupta View Program Digital Marketing Digital Marketing Masterclass by Neil Patel By Neil Patel View Program Finance Technical Analysis Demystified- A Complete Guide to Trading By Kunal Patel View Program Productivity Tool Excel Essentials to Expert: Your Complete Guide By Study at home View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program Earlier in the morning, the Opposition resumed its protest as soon as the House met and the Speaker djourned the House till 2 pm. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Simple Morning Habit for a Flatter Belly After 50! Lulutox Undo Later as a counter to the government argument against the House discussing the issues involving the ECI, Congress deputy leader Gaurav Gogoi said, "Parliament has a long history of discussing electoral reforms and the functioning of the Election Commission". He referred to Rajya Sabha in 1961 debating amendments to the conduct of elections rules and again debating the urgent need to amend existing election laws, about then LoP Ghulam Nabi Azad in 2015 moving a calling attention motion on proxy and e-postal voting for NRIs and in 2019, a short duration discussion on electoral reforms. "There is ample precedent. The government must not delay the long overdue and essential discussion on electoral reforms. Let us discuss electoral reforms in Parliament", Gogoi said. Live Events
Time of India
25-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Opposition MPs demand debate on Bihar SIR in Rajya Sabha, move suspension of business notice
Several opposition parliamentarians in the Rajya Sabha moved Suspension of Business notices on Thursday, urging a discussion on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists in Bihar during the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament. Congress Rajya Sabha MP Akhilesh Prasad Singh submitted a notice demanding a detailed discussion on the SIR process in Bihar, highlighting concerns over the voter list revision. Similarly, Congress MP Ranjeet Ranjan also gave a notice under Rule 267, pressing for an immediate dialogue on the same issue. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Finance healthcare Leadership MBA Technology Project Management Design Thinking MCA Artificial Intelligence Degree Product Management Others Digital Marketing CXO others Management Public Policy Healthcare Cybersecurity Data Science Data Analytics PGDM Data Science Skills you'll gain: Duration: 9 Months IIM Calcutta SEPO - IIMC CFO India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 7 Months S P Jain Institute of Management and Research CERT-SPJIMR Fintech & Blockchain India Starts on undefined Get Details Another Congress MP, Ashok Singh, moved a separate notice, seeking clarity and discussion on the Bihar SIR exercise. Additionally, Congress Rajya Sabha MPs Neeraj Dangi and RajPatil also submitted Suspension of Business Notices under Rule 267, reinforcing the call for a thorough discussion on the Special Intensive Revision of voter lists in Bihar. Meanwhile, the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha will again reconvene at 11:00 AM today. Live Events On the fifth day of the monsoon session of Parliament, the Lok Sabha is set to discuss key legislations, including the Readjustment of Representation of Scheduled Tribes in Assembly Constituencies of the State of Goa Bill and the Merchant Shipping Bill 2024, on Friday. Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal will move the Readjustment of Representation of Scheduled Tribes in the Assembly Constituencies of the State of Goa Bill, 2024, for its passage along with amendments. "That the Bill for enabling reservation of seats in accordance with article 332 of the Constitution for effective democratic participation of members of Scheduled Tribes and to provide for the readjustment of seats in the Legislative Assembly of the State of Goa, in so far as such readjustment is necessitated by inclusion of certain communities in the list of the Scheduled Tribes in the State of Goa and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto, be taken into consideration," the list of business notice issued by Lok Sabha read. Union Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal will move the Merchant Shipping Bill, 2024, for its passage in the Lower House. The Bill aims to consolidate and amend the law relating to merchant shipping to ensure compliance with India's obligation under the maritime treaties and international instruments to which India is a party and also to ensure the development of Indian shipping and efficient maintenance of Indian mercantile marine in a manner best suited to serve the national interest and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto, be taken into consideration.
