Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Parliament Paralyzed Third Day Amid Bihar Voter Roll Debate
Imagine the Indian Parliament as a school assembly.
Some students (Opposition MPs) are upset about a new voter registration process in Bihar, calling for it to be changed.
They're so upset that they keep interrupting the assembly.
The Speaker warns them to behave.
Despite the chaos, the school's teachers (government) are trying to introduce new rules about sports and anti-doping.
One student’s group initially didn’t like the registration process but then changed their mind.
The disruptions continue with lots of shouting and protests, making it hard for anything to get done.
Parliament disrupted for third day due to Bihar voter roll issue.
Opposition demanded discussion on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Bihar's voter rolls.
Government introduced sports and anti-doping bills amidst protests in Lok Sabha.
JD(U) MP criticized the SIR process, but the party later affirmed support.
Rajya Sabha also faced disruptions, with adjournment notices rejected.
- Who
- Opposition MPs, Speaker Om Birla, JD(U) MP Girdhari Yadav, and other members of parliament.
- What
- Parliamentary proceedings disrupted over Bihar voter roll revision and other issues.
- When
- For the third consecutive day during the current session.
- Where
- Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, the two houses of the Indian Parliament.
- Why
- Opposition sought discussion on the voter roll revision and other concerns.
Opposition
Government and JD(U) Party
Voter Roll Revision
Opposition
Demands debate on Bihar's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls, expressing concerns over fairness.
Government and JD(U) Party
Government supports the SIR exercise and aims to eliminate outdated entries.
- Event
- Parliamentary Disruption
- Location
- New Delhi
- Primary Issue
- Bihar Voter Roll Revision (SIR)
- Bills Introduced
- National Sports Governance Bill, National Anti Doping (Amendment) Bill
- Political Parties Involved
- Opposition, JD(U)