The Lok Sabha was adjourned amid Opposition protests over Bihar’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Accusations of voter suppression and legislative deadlock stalled key bills, including the National Sports Governance Bill. The Monsoon Session remains disrupted, with no resolution in sight.
The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day on Monday after yet another day of disruption, as Opposition members pressed for an immediate debate on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. The protest, centered around concerns of a politically motivated voter purge, led to a complete halt of legislative business, further deepening the ongoing parliamentary impasse.
The day’s proceedings were derailed shortly after they began. At 2 p.m., when the House reconvened with Jagdambika Pal in the chair, the uproar showed no signs of abating. Members of the Congress, DMK, RJD, SP, and other INDIA bloc parties stormed into the Well of the House, shouting slogans and waving placards. Their unified demand: a full-fledged discussion on the alleged irregularities in Bihar’s electoral roll revision, which they claim disproportionately affects marginalised communities.
Government Criticises Disruptions Amid Key Legislative Delays
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju expressed disappointment over the stalled proceedings. “We had agreed to allocate two full days to discuss the National Sports Governance Bill, 2025, and the National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill, 2025. These are essential for India’s sports future, especially as we prepare a bid for the 2036 Olympics,” he said. “Yet, the Opposition is choosing disruption over dialogue.”
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya added urgency to the matter, pointing to a High Court directive that called for robust legislation on sports governance. “This is a constitutional responsibility, not just a policy debate,” Mandaviya said.
Despite the government’s appeals, the Opposition refused to yield, maintaining that electoral transparency must take precedence. The unresolved issue has now derailed Parliament for the third consecutive week in the Monsoon Session, which commenced on July 21.
Speaker’s Rebuke, Yet No Resolution
Earlier in the day, Speaker Om Birla had attempted to initiate the scheduled Question Hour by calling on Samajwadi Party MP Ruchi Vira, who raised concerns regarding the regularisation of permanent jobs. But her remarks were quickly drowned out by the uproar from Opposition MPs.
In response to the chaos, Birla strongly reprimanded the display of placards, calling it a “deliberate and planned intention” to sabotage parliamentary decorum. “You have been elected to represent the hopes of lakhs. The country is watching,” he warned. Despite the admonishment, protests continued with undiminished fervor.
Deputy Speaker Jagdambika Pal later reminded members that no legislation had been passed since the beginning of the session. He also cited an unrelated incident involving Congress MP R. Sudha, whose gold chain was reportedly snatched in Delhi, prompting Speaker Birla to direct the police for immediate action.
Operation Sindoor the Only Notable Discussion So Far
Parliamentary sources noted that barring brief discussions on Operation Sindoor — the evacuation operation undertaken in a conflict-affected region — little to no legislative work has been completed in the session so far. Initially, adjournments were driven by Opposition demands to discuss Operation Sindoor. Now, the focus has shifted entirely to the contentious electoral revision in Bihar.
The Election Commission has come under fire from Opposition parties, who allege that the Special Intensive Revision in Bihar is being used as a tool to suppress voters from Dalit, Muslim, and backward communities ahead of the crucial Bihar Assembly elections. They are demanding a parliamentary inquiry and full transparency in the voter verification process.
Legislative Paralysis as Session Slips Into Uncertainty
With only days remaining in the Monsoon Session, the ongoing deadlock signals a deeper political rift over electoral governance and democratic accountability. While the government is eager to proceed with sports reforms and anti-doping legislation, the Opposition insists that voter rights cannot be sidelined.
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Until a compromise is reached, Parliament’s legislative agenda remains in limbo, and the concerns of millions of citizens whether athletes, workers, or voters hang in the balance.
