Parliament on Monday witnessed noisy protests by Opposition MPs demanding a debate on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Bihar’s electoral rolls and alleged voter fraud during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, stalling proceedings in both Houses. In the Lok Sabha, disruption began soon after the House met at 11 am, with MPs from Congress and other parties shouting slogans and holding placards. Speaker Om Birla tried to continue with Question Hour, allowing questions to the Ministry of Environment and Forests, but after about 10 minutes accused the Opposition of “systematically disrupting” proceedings for 14 days. The Opposition insisted on a discussion on the SIR exercise conducted by the Election Commission ahead of Bihar’s assembly polls later this year.
In the Rajya Sabha, similar chaos unfolded soon after official papers were tabled, as Opposition MPs moved into the aisles and well, prompting an adjournment. Deputy Chairman Harivansh rejected 29 notices under Rule 267, which allows suspension of listed business for urgent matters, and urged MPs to take up Zero Hour instead. Slogans of “vote chori” (electoral theft) echoed through the chamber as protests continued.
The uproar inside Parliament was mirrored outside, where the INDIA bloc staged a protest march to the Election Commission. Delhi Police, which said no permission had been sought for the rally, stopped leaders near Parliament. Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were among those detained, while Akhilesh Yadav was seen jumping over a barricade.
Later the Lok Sabha passed \\ two laws pertaining to taxation -- Income-Tax (No 2) Bill and Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill -- amid din, without debate.
MP in Rajya Sabha, from the Congress Party, Ranjeet Ranjan, has given a notice of motion to discuss the "concerns around the inclusiveness and fairness of the electoral process"
Alongside Ranjan, and an All India Congress Committee in-charge for Jammu & Kashmir, Rajani Ashokrao Patil, wrote on similar lines to the Secretary-General on Sunday.
Congress MP Manickam Tagore filed an adjournment motion on Monday in the Lok Sabha, seeking to discuss the a 'allegations of "Vote Chori" and Electoral Fraud in Mahadevapura, Karnataka'.
Submitting his motion to the LS Secretary General, Tagore sought to discuss the allegations of "over 1,00,000 fraudulent votes allegedly added to the electoral rolls, with the margin far exceeding the victory margin in the Bangalore Central LS Seat"
Citing grounds for the adjournment, he alleged that the "neutrality and credibility of the Election Commission of India (ECI) is being questioned, adding that there are "allegations that a systematic "model" of voter list manipulation is being replicated in multiple constituencies."
Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh on Sunday gave a Suspension of Business Notice in Rajya Sabha under rule 267, demanding discussion in the Upper House on the constitutional and electoral implications of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists in Bihar, stataing that the process appears to be "discriminatory" and risks deletion of large sections of voters ahead of the 2025 Assembly polls.
Rajya Sabha on Monday was adjourned till post-lunch session within minutes of start of proceedings, as Opposition MPs continued to raise the alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar.
Soon after listed officials papers were laid on the table of the House, slogan shouting Opposition MPs moved into aisles and the well of the House, leading to adjournment of proceedings till 2 pm.
The Lok Sabha was on Monday adjourned till 2 pm due to vociferous protests by opposition parties demanding a discussion on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Bihar electoral rolls and other issues.
When the House met at 11 am after the weekend break, opposition MPs, including those from the Congress, were on their feet, raising slogans and holding placards.
Initially, Speaker Om Birla tried to continue the business of the House -- Question Hour -- by allowing members to ask questions related to the Ministry of Environment and Forests amid the din.
After about 10 minutes, Birla said the opposition members have been "systematically disrupting" the proceedings of the House for 14 days with their protests.
The Lok Sabha reconvened after being adjourned in the early hours due to Opposition protests, with the member from Bhind-Datia officiating as Chair. The Rajya Sabha also resumed proceedings at 2 pm.
The Upper House on Monday began a joint discussion on the Manipur Appropriation (No. 2) Bill, 2025, the Budget (Manipur) 2025-26, and the Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2025.
The government on Monday introduced the New Income Tax Bill, 2025, in the Lok Sabha, incorporating changes recommended by a Select Committee chaired by BJP MP Baijayant Panda. The earlier version of the bill, introduced in February, was referred to the panel and later withdrawn by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on August 8. The committee’s report was tabled at the start of the Monsoon Session.
During the Manipur budget discussion, BJP MP Maharaja Sanjaoba Leishamba urged free movement on NH-2 and NH-37, rehabilitation for 55,600 displaced people, and a special package to help them rebuild their lives. He called for action on deporting illegal entrants, BSF deployment along the porous border, and restoration of a popular government once law and order returns. He thanked the Centre for its support to the state.
As Parliament resumed, most Opposition members were absent, with leaders like Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, Sanjay Raut and Sagarika Ghose detained. MPs had been protesting outside after being denied permission to march to the Election Commission office in New Delhi.
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandviya on Monday introduced the National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill, 2025, and the National Sports Governance Bill, 2025, saying they followed extensive consultations to ensure good governance and ease for federations and athletes. He said the laws would align India with global conventions, including World Anti-Doping Agency norms, and support its Olympic ambitions.
Opposition members continued their protests in the Lok Sabha on Monday even as the House took up the National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill, 2025, and the National Sports Governance Bill, 2025, for discussion.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju accused the Congress-led Opposition of repeated disruptions over the Bihar electoral rolls issue, saying they were ignoring matters of public interest. He said the government would push ahead with passing key bills in both Houses and would not allow Parliament’s time to be wasted daily on a single issue.
After passing two sports bills, officiating chair Sandhya Ray adjourned the House till 4 p.m., as Opposition members continued protests against the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar.
Rajya Sabha returned the Manipur Appropriation Bill, 2025, and The Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2025 amid opposition protests over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) issue.
A brief debate on the Bills was also held.
The Manipur Appropriation Bill authorises payment and appropriation of certain sums out of the Consolidated Fund of the State of Manipur for services of the financial year 2025-26.
The Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which seeks to implement the decisions approved by the GST Council, would replace the Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025.
Opposition MPs, who took out a march to the Election Commission's headquarters on Monday, but were stopped midway and detained, reached the Upper House as the debate on the bills was being undertaken.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman slammed the Opposition for opposing the Manipur budget.
She said while the Opposition speaks about Manipur, when its budget and GST bills are being taken up, they are not just protesting on some other issue, but also voting against it.
Opposition MPs, many of whom were in the Well of the House, were heard saying "no" as voting on the Bill was going on.
The two Bills, which were both Money Bills, were returned to the Lok Sabha through voice vote.
The Rajya Sabha passed a bill to provide reservation to Scheduled Tribes (STs) in the Goa Assembly.
The Lok Sabha had passed the legislation on August 5.
Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal moved 'The Readjustment of Representation of Scheduled Tribes in Assembly Constituencies of the State of Goa Bill, 2025' for consideration and passage in the Upper House.
Meghwal said the bill seeks to provide representation to the ST community in the state Assembly.
He said of the 40 seats in the Goa legislative Assembly, one seat was reserved for the Scheduled Caste and there was no representation of ST in the legislature.
Meghwal said the proposed legislation seeks to ensure that the Scheduled Tribe community is not deprived of representation in the state Assembly and proposed that the bill be passed.
The bill was later passed by members present in the House.
Parliament on Monday approved The Merchant Shipping Bill, 2025 with the Rajya Sabha passing it with a voice vote.
The Lok Sabha had passed the bill on August 6.
The bill was passed in the Upper House amid a walkout by the Opposition that was protesting in the House and demanding a discussion on the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar.
The Merchant Shipping Bill, 2025 seeks to expand the eligibility criteria for ownership of merchant shipping vessels and provide for investigation and enquiries on marine casualties among others.
The Lok Sabha passed two laws pertaining to taxation -- Income-Tax (No 2) Bill and Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill -- amid din.
The Income-Tax (No.2) Bill, 2025 seeks to consolidate and amend the law relating to Income Tax Act 1961 while the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025 will amend the Income-tax Act, 1961 as well as the Finance Act, 2025.
These Bills, introduced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, were passed without any debate amid vociferous protest by member of Opposition over revision of electoral rolls in Bihar.
After the passage of these bills by voice vote, the Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day.
