Parliament Passes Eight Bills Amid Opposition Disruptions
In a significant move, Parliament passed eight bills on Monday, despite ongoing disruptions from opposition parties. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju criticized the opposition for their lack of interest in allowing the legislative process to continue smoothly. He indicated that the government would proceed with its agenda without their participation. The session, which began on June 21, has faced numerous interruptions but is set to continue until August 21. Key bills related to electoral rolls and sports administration were among those passed, showcasing the government's commitment to advancing its legislative priorities despite challenges.
| Aug 11, 2025, 20:04 IST
Legislative Progress Despite Opposition
On Monday, Parliament successfully passed eight bills. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju criticized opposition parties for their repeated disruptions in both houses and announced that the government would advance its legislative agenda without their participation. During a press conference, Rijiju hinted at the early conclusion of the monsoon session, stating that the Congress and other opposition parties showed no interest in allowing Parliament to function smoothly.
In response to a question regarding the potential early end of the current monsoon session, Rijiju remarked, "We will see... the opposition is not interested in allowing Parliament to function. Their only interest lies in making headlines. They lack trust in democratic institutions." The session commenced on June 21 and faced interruptions for 14 days, except for a two-day discussion on the Operation Sindoor and Pahalgam terrorist attacks. It is scheduled to continue until August 21.
Despite opposition protests, the Lok Sabha passed four bills related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in Bihar, including the National Sports Administration Bill, the National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill, the Income Tax (Number 2) Bill, and the Taxation Law (Amendment) Bill. The Rajya Sabha also passed the bill for the reallocation of Scheduled Tribes representation in Goa's assembly constituencies and the Merchant Shipping Bill, while returning the Manipur Appropriation Bill and the Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, which had already been approved by the Lok Sabha.
Rijiju emphasized that the government would not allow daily disruptions to waste the time of the nation and Parliament. He stated that the government is willing to discuss significant bills, but repeated interruptions by the opposition have led to the suspension of proceedings in both houses. He noted that opposition members seem uninterested in raising issues of public concern and are eager to protest over a single issue each day.