Archive · 23 Jul 2025
INDIA Bloc Protests Bihar Voter Roll Revisions in Parliament
Imagine a group of politicians from different parties in India are upset about a special check of the voter lists in a state called Bihar.
They think it's unfair and might stop some people from voting.
These politicians protested both outside and inside the Parliament building.
They held signs and chanted slogans, and even wore black clothes to show their disapproval.
Because of their protests, the meetings in the Parliament were stopped for a while.
Opposition INDIA bloc MPs protested in Parliament against the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar.
Protests occurred both outside and inside Parliament.
MPs demanded the rollback of the SIR and a discussion in both houses.
Leaders from multiple parties participated, including Congress, DMK, and TMC.
Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned twice due to the protests.
- Who
- Opposition INDIA bloc MPs.
- What
- Protests against the special intensive revision of electoral rolls in Bihar and demand for its rollback.
- When
- Wednesday.
- Where
- Parliament complex in India.
- Why
- The opposition alleges the EC's exercise aimed at disenfranchising voters ahead of Bihar assembly elections.
Opposition Stance
Government Stance
Intent of Electoral Roll Revision
Opposition Stance
The EC's revision is intended to disenfranchise voters in Bihar ahead of assembly elections.
Government Stance
No opposing stance provided in the articles.
- Event
- Protest against SIR of electoral rolls in Bihar
- Location
- Parliament Complex
- Involved Parties
- INDIA bloc opposition parties
- Key Figures
- Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav
- Outcome
- Rajya Sabha adjourned twice
