Deadlock in Parliament as Opposition Demands Assurance on Bihar’s Voter Roll Review Before Proceeding
Operation Sindoor Debate Delayed Due to Opposition Uproar
The much-anticipated parliamentary debate on Operation Sindoor was delayed today following strong protests from the Opposition. Originally scheduled to begin at 12 PM, the discussion was postponed after a last-minute standoff, leading to an adjournment till 2 PM.
Opposition’s New Demand Sparks Political Tension
At the heart of the disruption is the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list in Bihar, a contentious issue ahead of the upcoming state elections.
- Just minutes before the debate was to commence, the Opposition demanded a one-line assurance from the government.
- The request: that the Bihar SIR issue be taken up immediately after the Operation Sindoor discussion.
- The government rejected the condition, labeling it as politically motivated and procedurally improper.
Government Calls Demand “Deceptive” and Unfair
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju criticized the Opposition for introducing a new condition moments before the debate.
“We were all ready for the discussion. Just 10 minutes before it was to begin, the Opposition suddenly brought in a new demand. This isn’t how Parliament should operate,” Rijiju said.
He emphasized that the last-minute condition undermines parliamentary norms and appeared to be a tactic to derail the discussion on Operation Sindoor.
Key Takeaways
- Debate on Operation Sindoor delayed due to Opposition protests.
- Opposition demands government commitment on Bihar voter roll issue.
- Government calls the move unfair and rejects the condition.
- Parliament adjourned till 2 PM amid ongoing deadlock.
