The Bill to link voter ID, Aaddhar cards was cleared amid protest by Opposition. (Sansad TV/ Youtube)Parliament Highlights: The Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021, which seeks to link electoral rolls with the Aadhaar ecosystem to weed out duplication, was passed in the Lok Sabha on Monday amid protest by Opposition.
Introducing the bill, Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju said the legislation will end bogus voting in the country and make the electoral process more credible. Rijiju introduced the bill even as MPs from the Congress, DMK and TMC were standing in the Well of the House, shouting slogans against the government.
Opposition parties led by Congress opposed the bill, saying it will infringe the fundamental rights of citizens. They also alleged that the bill will violate the Supreme Court judgment on Aadhaar and demanded the Bill be sent to a Standing Committee.
Meanwhile, Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 3 pm for the second time till 3 pm as opposition parties continued their protests on various issues, including the suspension of 12 members of the House.
The Rajya Sabha has been adjourned for the day.
The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Amendment) Bill, 2021 has been passed by the Rajya Sabha.
The RajyaSabha resumed proceedings with a discussion on 'The Narcotics Drugs & Psychotropic Substances (Amend) Bill, 2021'.
As the Opposition continued with their protest, Rajya Sabha proceedings have been adjourned till 5 pm.
"If the Opposition didn't protest against the suspension of 12 MPs then the BJP will think that country will run in this way only. They should know that the Opposition is not weak and to make them realize, we'll continue our protests, boycotts," TMC MP Sushmita Dev told ANI on Monday.
Crediting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya Monday said that at least 88 per cent of the country's population has been administered the first dose of Covid-19. "Fifty-Eight per cent of second doses administered so far. The majority of the population in India is vaccinated today," Mandaviya said in Rajya Sabha.
The Lok Sabha has been adjourned till tomorrow.
The Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021, which seeks to link electoral rolls with the Aadhaar ecosystem to weed out duplication, was passed in the Lok Sabha in Lok Sabha on Monday amid protests by the Opposition.
The ruling BJP on Monday accused the opposition in Rajya Sabha of working with the "mantra of disturbance and disruption" and said they do not want the House to function after leaders of five opposition parties did not attend a meeting called by the government to break the deadlock over the suspension of 12 members.
Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha Piyush Goyal said it is clear that the opposition is not interested in running the House, and they have nothing to offer except disturbance and disruption. (PTI)
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The Lok Sabha resumed its session on Monday, after it was adjourned thrice amid protests by Opposition members.
Rajya Sabha was suspended for the second time on Monday, till 3 pm as Opposition MPs continued to protest in the house.
Lok Sabha was suspended till 2 pm on Monday as Opposition MPs continued protests in the house.
Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday introduced The Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021 that seeks to link the Adhar number with the electoral cards of citizens. Rijiju also slammed the Opposition for not understanding the right purpose of the bill and opposing it unnecessarily.
Asaduddin Owaisi on Monday opposed the Election Laws(Amendment) Bill by saying that the linking of Adhar number with the electoral cards will violate the fundamental rights of citizen's privacy.
Manish Tiwari while opposing the Election Laws(Amendment) Bill, 2021 said that it is beyond the legislative capabilities of the government and that the "Aaadhar Act does not allow linking the Aadhar number with the electoral roll."
Manish Tiwari on Monday opposed the introduction of Election Laws(Amendment) Bill, 2021 that will be laid on the floor by Union Minister Kiren Rijiju.
Lok Sabha was suspended till 12 pm on Monday as Opposition MPs continued to protests in the house.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday requested Opposition MPs to return to their seats to maintain the dignity of the house as protests continued. Birla spoke to the Opposition and assured them discussions on vital issues if they maintain decorum in the house.
Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Monday said that the government is taking several initiatives to increase the forest cover in the country, including work done under the Green India Mission, National Forest Development Programme. Yadav also stressed on Centre’s aim to involve more community participation in these initiatives.