Govt to Push Key Bills Amid Logjam in Parliament Over Opposition Demand of Discussion on SIR

EC's neutrality questionable; Opposition wants discussion in Parliament, says Gaurav Gogoi

- MPOST BUREAU

NEW DELHI: The ongoing Monsoon session of Parliament, which has seen noisy protests by a united and determined Opposition, mainly over a demand for a discussion on special intensive electoral roll revision (SIR) in poll-bound Bihar, appears set to witness disruptions as it meets after the weekend on Monday.

The government is looking to push ahead with the passage of a key sports bill in the Lok Sabha, amid a continuing deadlock in Parliament as the Opposition's demand for a discussion on SIR failed to draw a positive response from the ruling alliance.

The Lower House has listed the National Sports Governance Bill, which envisages greater transparency in the functioning of sports bodies, for consideration and passage.

The Rajya Sabha has listed for passage on Monday a resolution from Home Minister Amit Shah on the extension of the President's rule in Manipur by another six months with effect from August 13.

Both Houses witnessed a two-day discussion on the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi replying to the fiery debate in the Lok Sabha and Home Minister Amit Shah responding in the Rajya Sabha. Parliamentary proceedings have been all but a washout since the Monsoon session began on July 21 as the special revision of electoral rolls in Bihar has ignited vociferous protests from opposition parties.