Parliament witnessed uproar for the second consecutive day over the issue of SIR and allegations of vote rigging. The opposition insisted on a discussion on SIR and raised slogans of "Vote Chor-Gaddi Chhod" (vote thief, leave the throne). Due to this, the Lok Sabha was unable to function and proceedings had to be adjourned twice.
The Rajya Sabha also witnessed uproar in the morning. Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge demanded an immediate discussion on SIR. He stated that 12-13 people have lost their lives. This is an urgent matter.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju responded, "Please do not impose a timeline. We are discussing with the floor leaders of various opposition parties. A decision will be made soon."
On the first day of the session (December 1), the opposition created uproar in both houses over the issue of SIR and allegations of vote rigging. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju stated in the Rajya Sabha that the government is ready to discuss SIR and electoral reforms and appealed to the opposition not to impose any time limit on this.
According to sources, the opposition has argued that instead of using the term "SIR" in the discussion, the government could list the matter in the proceedings using the term "Electoral Reform" or some other name. The government is likely to agree to this argument and will present its position in the Business Advisory Committee.
10-Hour Discussion on Vande Mataram Possible
According to media reports, the government may hold a 10-hour discussion on Vande Mataram in the House to mark the 150th anniversary of the song. This debate could take place on Thursday or Friday. PM Modi himself may participate.
Several members of the ruling party proposed this discussion at the Rajya Sabha Business Advisory Committee meeting on September 30. No official statement has yet been issued.
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Lok Sabha Speaker Calls Meeting
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla called a meeting of party leaders on Tuesday to break the ongoing deadlock in the House over the opposition's demand for a discussion on SIR. The Speaker's meeting comes after repeated uproar in the Lok Sabha over the issue. Earlier, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju met with floor leaders of political parties but refused to give a timeframe for a discussion on electoral reforms. He argued that the opposition cannot impose its conditions on the government. The government is keen to discuss the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram and has allocated 10 hours for the topic. Speaker Om Birla has called an all-party meeting at 3 pm to break the deadlock. This meeting will be held in the Speaker's chamber.
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