Bills Amidst the Storm: Monsoon Session Mayhem in Parliament
The Monsoon session of Parliament saw near-daily disruptions due to opposition protests over electoral roll revisions in Bihar. Despite the chaos, the government pursued its legislative agenda, introducing controversial bills related to criminal charges against politicians. The session concluded with a reprimand from the Speaker on members' conduct.
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The recently concluded Monsoon session of Parliament was marked by daily disruptions, primarily fueled by the opposition's protests against the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar.
The government's legislative agenda, however, pressed on despite the turmoil, with Home Minister Amit Shah introducing controversial bills targeting politicians with serious criminal charges. This move sparked heated exchanges and dramatic scenes in the Lok Sabha.
Throughout the session, procedural interruptions were frequent, with the opposition resorting to slogans and placard displays. In his closing remarks, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla expressed disappointment over what he termed 'unparliamentary behavior' from the House members, highlighting the impact of planned disruptions on parliamentary dignity.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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