Parliament Tensions Mount Over Sports Bill and Election Commission Dispute
The government aims to pass the National Sports Governance Bill, promoting transparency in sports bodies, amid parliamentary deadlock over Special Intensive Revision (SIR) debates. The opposition demands a discussion on SIR, accusing the Election Commission of voter bias, while the government insists legislative priorities shouldn't be stalled.
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The government is set to push forward the passage of the National Sports Governance Bill in the Lok Sabha on Monday, amidst continued parliamentary stalemates. The bill aims to enhance transparency within sports organizations, but discussions are hampered by the opposition's demand for talks on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
The Rajya Sabha will also address Home Minister Amit Shah's proposal to extend President's rule in Manipur. Since the Monsoon session began, parliamentary operations have largely stagnated due to protests over the SIR in Bihar, with opposition alleging voter manipulation in favor of the ruling coalition.
Despite the opposition's demands, the government remains committed to advancing its legislative agenda. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju emphasized the constitutional limits on discussing the Election Commission's activities. The National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill is also listed for consideration in the current session.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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