Day 10 of the Parliament Monsoon Session.
The Monsoon Session of Parliament reached its tenth day today, with heightened tensions anticipated regarding the ongoing voter verification initiative in Bihar. The opposition is expected to persist in its demonstration, which started yesterday in response to the recent US tariffs imposed on Indian products, now shifting its attention to allegations of irregularities in the voter verification process in Bihar.
The Bihar government, collaborating with the Election Commission, initiated a voter verification campaign aimed at purging electoral rolls in preparation for the forthcoming elections. However, opposition parties have raised concerns, claiming that this undertaking could be exploited to unfairly target specific communities or manipulate the voter list. Numerous MPs from various parties have called for a thorough explanation in Parliament and for the verification process to be suspended until adequate safeguards are established.
According to sources, today’s proceedings could face significant disruption if the government does not clarify the matter. The opposition has also demanded the establishment of a parliamentary committee to examine the scope, methods, and transparency of the voter verification initiative in Bihar may witness heated debates over Bihar voter verification. Opposition also disrupted proceedings yesterday over US tariffs on Indian goods.
Conversely, the government asserts that the move is merely a routine update of the electoral rolls and denies any allegations of malpractice. A debate is anticipated in both Houses if order can be restored.
As discussions center around both the voter verification issue and external trade friction due to US tariffs, the Monsoon Session remains tumultuous and politically charged. Attention is focused on the Speaker’s decision regarding whether Parliament will operate smoothly or experience another day of adjournments.
Remain tuned for live updates, expert insights, and responses from prominent political figures on this evolving story.
Bihar voter verification is expected to generate huge disruptions in Parliament on Day 10 of the Monsoon Session. With opposition parties voicing grave worries, the matter has turned into a flashpoint. The US-imposed tariffs on Indian goods caused disruptions in the House the day before.
- Several opposition figures have voiced harsh criticism of the Bihar voter verification procedure.
- Political tensions have been sparked by questions about the Bihar voter verification drive’s transparency and purpose.
- The ongoing discussion about voter verification in Bihar is probably going to continue to have an impact on parliamentary procedures.
- The 10th day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament is anticipated to see renewed chaos, as the opposition prepares to highlight the contentious verification of the Bihar voter list under the Special Summary Revision (SIR).
The opposition has been calling for an in-depth discussion in both Houses, raising alarms over alleged inconsistencies and issues regarding the process.
On Thursday, the 9th day of the session, both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were disrupted due to ongoing protests from opposition parties.
Two primary issues were at the forefront of the protests: the United States’ decision to impose a 25% tariff on Indian products and the ongoing controversy surrounding the Bihar voter list verification.
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi responded strongly to the US tariff decision, remarking, “Everyone has witnessed what the US President has said about tariffs. Prime Minister Modi visits various countries, makes connections, and this is the outcome we receive.”
In reply, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal addressed the situation in the Rajya Sabha, noting that discussions were ongoing between India and the US. He emphasized, “There were discussions about a 10-15% tariff on American imports.
We discussed a bilateral trade agreement. Four rounds of discussions have occurred, along with several virtual meetings. Every action has been taken in the national interest.”
