Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Parliament Adjourned Amid Protests Over Electoral Roll Revisions
The Indian Parliament saw protests because some politicians were unhappy with how the government is updating the voter lists.
They believe the updates are unfair to certain groups of people, like the poor and minorities.
Some MPs tore up signs about the voter list updates as a way to show their anger.
Because of all the noise, the meetings in both houses of Parliament were cut short.
Opposition MPs protested in Parliament against the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, particularly in Bihar.
Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, and other INDIA bloc MPs tore placards with "SIR" written on them and threw them into a dustbin.
The protests marked the fifth consecutive day of demonstrations in Parliament.
The Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha were adjourned due to the uproar and protests.
The Election Commission announced it would begin the Special Intensive Revision across the country.
- Who
- Opposition MPs, including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, protested against the Election Commission's actions.
- What
- Protests and disruptions in Parliament over the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
- When
- The protests occurred on Friday, marking the fifth consecutive day of disruptions.
- Where
- The protests took place in the Parliament of India.
- Why
- The opposition protested because they believe the voter roll revision drive, especially in Bihar, is politically motivated and aimed at suppressing votes from certain groups.
Opposition's Stance
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Political Motivation of SIR
Opposition's Stance
The voter roll revision is a means to suppress votes from marginalized communities, driven by political motives.
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- Event
- Protest against EC's voter roll revision
- Location
- Parliament, India
- Key Figures
- Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge
- Protest Action
- Tearing of placards and throwing them in a dustbin
- Adjournment
- Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha adjourned
- Underlying Issue
- Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR)
