Lok Sabha Debate Halted: The Issue of Sub-Judice Matters

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday emphasized that discussions surrounding the Special Intensive Revision exercise in Bihar should not occur in the Lok Sabha. This matter remains pending before the Supreme Court, and parliamentary rules forbid debate on issues awaiting judicial resolution.

Despite the ongoing protests from the Opposition, who demanded that the electoral revision issue be discussed, Rijiju, who serves as the Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister, reiterated that Lok Sabha rules bar discussions on sub-judice matters. The Opposition's insistence on this debate highlights the ongoing tensions concerning electoral processes.

Rijiju also noted that the operations of autonomous institutions, like the Election Commission, remain outside the purview of parliamentary debate. He urged members to engage in legislative discussions during the passage of key bills, emphasizing the importance of adhering to parliamentary regulations.

(With inputs from agencies.)