Parliament Monsoon Session 2025: Opposition Protests Over Bihar Electoral Roll Revision

During the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament, Congress MP Manickam Tagore has raised an adjournment motion concerning the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, claiming it disenfranchises 65 lakh voters. This has led to protests by the opposition INDIA bloc, demanding urgent discussions on the matter. The situation escalated following the Election Commission's release of draft electoral rolls, prompting the INDIA bloc to intensify their protests both inside and outside Parliament. The developments highlight significant concerns regarding electoral integrity and democratic processes in Bihar.

By Narendra Chaudhary Aug 1, 2025, 11:50 IST

Parliament Monsoon Session 2025 Updates

Parliament Monsoon Session 2025 LIVE Updates: On the tenth day of the Monsoon Session, Congress MP Manickam Tagore initiated an adjournment motion in the Lok Sabha to address the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, which is pertinent to the upcoming Assembly elections. Tagore emphasized the need for an urgent discussion on the SIR, labeling it as a "mass disenfranchisement of 65 lakh voters in Bihar—an intentional attack on the Constitution and democracy orchestrated by the Modi government through the Election Commission."

In a show of solidarity, members of the opposition INDIA bloc staged a protest outside Makkar Dwar in Parliament on Friday, collectively demanding discussions in both Houses regarding the SIR in Bihar.

During a meeting held on Thursday, the INDIA bloc parties firmly resolved to intensify their protests against the ongoing SIR in Bihar, both within Parliament and in public spaces. This protest follows the Election Commission's release of the draft electoral rolls for Bihar on Friday.