Parliament Monsoon Session Day 11 Live Updates: Opposition Likely To Continue Protest Over Bihar Electoral Roll Revision
In a joint letter addressed to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, on Friday, leaders from nine Opposition parties voiced "deep concern" about what they describe as an "unprecedented" revision of electoral rolls in Bihar. The letter was submitted by a group comprising Congress, DMK, SP, TMC, NCP (Sharad Pawar faction), Shiv Sena (UBT), RJD, RSP, and others.
Parliament Monsoon Session 2025 Day 11 Live Updates:
Aug 04, 2025 11:52 (IST)
Special Intensive Revision "Very Big" Issue, Government Should Agree To A Discussion: Priyanka Gandhi
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar is a "very big" issue, and the government should agree to a discussion on it and move forward.
Asked about the opposition continuing to raise the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) issue, Priyanka Gandhi said, "It is a very big issue. If all this is being done to the voters' list why should we not raise it?" "The government should agree to a discussion and move forward, why not," she told reporters in the Parliament House complex.
Aug 04, 2025 11:48 (IST)
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Rahul Gandhi Postpones "Special" Presser After Shibu Soren's Death
The "special press conference", scheduled to be held post noon today, has been postponed given the unfortunate demise of former Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren, who was one of the founding members of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), Congress leader Pawan Khera announced on Monday morning.
"In view of the sad demise of 'Guruji' Shibu Soren, today's special press conference by Rahul Gandhi stands postponed," Mr Khera posted on X.
Moreover, the Opposition MPs have called off their protest against the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in Bihar, which was scheduled to be held at Makar Dwar, following the demise of Shibu Soren. However, the issue was raised inside the house.
Aug 04, 2025 11:45 (IST)
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla Expresses Condolences Over Death Of Ex-Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren
The death of Rajya Sabha MP, former Chief Minister of Jharkhand, and former Union Minister Shibu Soren is "deeply saddening", wrote Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla on X (formerly Twitter).
"He was elected to the Lok Sabha eight times. His profound impact was felt in advancing tribal society and Jharkhand state, as well as in public life. I express my deep condolences to the grief-stricken Hemant Soren and his family. I pray to God to grant peace to the departed soul and strength to the bereaved family and supporters," he added.
राज्यसभा सांसद, झारखंड के पूर्व मुख्यमंत्री एवं पूर्व केंद्रीय मंत्री श्री शिबू सोरेन जी का देहावसान अत्यंत दुःखद है।
वे आठ बार लोक सभा के लिए भी निर्वाचित हुए। जनजातीय समाज व झारखंड प्रदेश को आगे बढ़ाने तथा सार्वजनिक जीवन में उनका गहरा प्रभाव रहा।
शोकाकुल श्री हेमंत सोरेन और…
— Om Birla (@ombirlakota) August 4, 2025
Aug 04, 2025 11:11 (IST)
Parliament Session Live: Lok Sabha Adjourned Till 2 PM Amid Chaos
Lok Sabha has been adjourned till 2pm amid chaos following opposition protest over Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in Bihar.
Aug 04, 2025 11:10 (IST)
Parliament Session Live: Rajya Sabha Adjourned For The Day
Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned for the day as a mark of respect following the death of sitting MP Shibu Soren. JMM founder and three time Jharkhand chief minister Shibhu Soren, 81, died on Monday morning.
#MonsoonSession2025 #RajyaSabha adjourned till 11:00AM on 05.08.2025 @harivansh1956 #parliamentsession2025 pic.twitter.com/pCum7whit4
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Aug 04, 2025 10:16 (IST)
Congress MP Hibi Eden Seeks To Discuss Arrest Of Nuns In Chhattisgarh
Congress MP Hibi Eden moved a notice for Adjournment Motion in Lok Sabha to discuss the arrest of two Kerala-based nuns and a tribal youth in Chhattisgarh on the charges of human trafficking. Giving the notice to the Secretary General of Lok Sabha, Eden wrote, "To discuss the arrest of two Catholic nuns and a tribal youth. The victims have now lodged a complaint against Bajrang Dal activists, necessitating a thorough investigation. Given the gravity and implications for communal harmony, I request the House to adjourn its business to discuss this matter."
Parliament Session Live: Congress MP Manickam Tagore Moves Adjournment Motion In Lok Sabha To Discuss Electoral Rolls Revision In Bihar
Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Monday moved an adjournment motion in Lok Sabha to discuss the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls conducted by the Election Commission of India in Bihar ahead of the Assembly elections.
Submitting the adjournment motion, Manickam Tagore alleged that the SIR has "disproportionately affected" marginalised communities, and warned that similar "targeted disenfranchisement may soon spread to other states like Assam and West Bengal."
"This House expresses deep concern over the mass deletion of voters flagged during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) conducted by the Election Commission of India in Bihar, which has disproportionately affected historically marginalized communities, and warns that similar targeted disenfranchisement may soon spread to other states like Assam and West Bengal. This House demands a comprehensive and transparent debate on the legitimacy, legality, and consequences of this exercise, which threatens the constitutional right to vote and undermines free and fair elections in India," the Congress MP wrote in the motion.
AAP's Sanjay Singh Moves Seeks Debate On SSC Exam Irregularities In Rajya Sabha
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh moved a notice under Rule 267, demanding suspension of business in the upper house of Parliament to discuss the alleged discrepancies in conduct of the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Selection Post Phase-13 exam, which has led to "damaging of the public trust" in the government organisation, seeking an independent and impartial review of the examination process.
"In this examination conducted for various government posts, widespread technical failures such as software cache, errors in biometric verification and sudden cancellation of scheduled examinations have come to the fore. As a result of these failures, the candidates have had to face a situation of great chaos. In protest against this, thousands of students across the country, especially in Delhi, are taking to the streets demanding accountability and justice. This situation is seriously damaging the public's trust in the Staff Selection Commission (SSC), one of the major recruitment bodies of the country," the notice read.
Aug 04, 2025 09:20 (IST)
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Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya To Move National Sports Governance Bill In Lok Sabha
Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, will move the National Sports Governance Bill, 2025, in the Lower House of the Parliament on Monday.
The National Sports Governance Bill aims to "provide for the development and promotion of sports, welfare measures for sportspersons, ethical practices based on basic universal principles of good governance, ethics and fair play of the Olympic and sports movement, the Olympic Charter, the Paralympic Charter, international best practices and established legal standards and to provide for the resolution of sports grievances and sports disputes in a unified, equitable and effective manner and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto, be taken into consideration."
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