Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury on Friday submitted a notice under Rule 267 in the Rajya Sabha, seeking suspension of regular business to discuss the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls currently underway in Bihar.
Chowdhury flagged serious concerns over the revision exercise, alleging that the drive could potentially disenfranchise millions of voters due to its lack of transparency. She questioned the fairness of the process, pointing to what she termed as “opaque guidelines” being followed during the voter list update.
Under Rule 267 of the Rajya Sabha’s Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business, members are allowed to move notices for suspending scheduled business to discuss matters of urgent public importance. Chowdhury urged the Upper House to prioritise a debate on the implications of the EC’s revision efforts in the poll-bound state.
Actor and Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) chief Kamal Haasan took oath as a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha, marking his formal entry into the Upper House.
Speaking ahead of the ceremony, Haasan said, “I’m going to swear-in and register my name. As an Indian, I will do my duty,” underlining his commitment to national service.