Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Bihar Assembly Passes Multiple Bills Amid Opposition Walkout
The Bihar Assembly, a group of people who make laws in Bihar, passed several new laws.
One law will help people working in shops by giving them paid time off.
Another law creates a new school to teach people useful skills.
Also, the government will help gig workers (people who work for apps) by giving them benefits like money if they get hurt at work.
The members of the opposition left the meeting because they disagreed with the government.
The Bihar Assembly passed several bills on Tuesday, including amendments to the Agriculture University and new labor laws.
The Bihar Agriculture University (Amendment) Bill-2025 mandates recruitment of faculty through the Bihar Public Service Commission.
The Bihar Shop Establishment Bill, 2025, ensures weekly paid leave and paid sick leave for employees.
A new skill university will be established to provide skill development training for self-employment.
The Bihar Platform-Based Gig Workers Bill will extend social security benefits to gig workers, including insurance.
- Who
- The Bihar Assembly, including the Deputy Chief Minister and Labor Resources Minister.
- What
- The Bihar Assembly passed several bills, including those related to agriculture, labor, and skill development.
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Bihar Assembly, Patna
- Why
- To implement new regulations for universities, labor practices, skill development, and gig workers welfare.
Opposition Stance
Government Action
Legislative Process
Opposition Stance
The opposition staged a walkout, indicating disagreement with the bills.
Government Action
The government pushed the bills through with a voice vote despite the opposition's objections.
- Bills Passed
- Multiple
- Key Bills
- Bihar Agriculture University (Amendment) Bill, Bihar Shop Establishment Bill, Jananayak Karpuri Thakur Skill University Bill, Bihar Platform-Based Gig Workers Bill, Factory (Bihar Amendment) Bill
- Opposition Action
- Staged a walkout
- Gig Worker Benefits
- Rs 4 lakh ex gratia for accidental death, Rs 16,000 for hospitalisation over one week
- Factory Workers Overtime
- Double wages for work exceeding 48 hours/week