Bihar SIR: ‘There can be no discussion because … ,’ Rijiju rules out Parliament debate; opposition ups charge | India News

NEW DELHI: Union minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday dominated out any discussion in Parliament on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, asserting that the train falls totally throughout the purview of the Election Commission of India (ECI), a constitutional physique. “I want to clarify that the government is ready to hold discussions on any issue as per rules. There cannot be a discussion on SIR because it is a process undertaken by a Constitutional body, and it is not happening for the first time,” Rijiju advised ANI.Parliament proceedings have confronted repeated disruptions as Opposition MPs demanded a debate on the continuing SIR train in poll-bound Bihar. The INDIA bloc has alleged that the revision course of is a ploy to disenfranchise giant sections of voters, significantly migrants and marginalised communities.Also Read: Bihar SIR: Over 65 lakh voters not included in draft rolls; Patna, East Champaran, Madhubani high recordSpeaking to PTI, Rijiju stated that rules and conventions don’t enable for debates on the executive work of constitutional our bodies. Citing former Lok Sabha Speaker Balram Jakhar, he stated, “What is not favoured by rules and convention cannot be discussed.” He questioned who within the House would be authorised to reply on behalf of the ECI, including, “This is not the first time the EC is doing it.”Opposition digs in, accuses ECI of ‘vote chori’Opposition leaders have been unrelenting. Rahul Gandhi, chatting with reporters after assembly Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, accused the ballot panel of performing on behalf of the BJP. “Whoever in the Election Commission is involved in this exercise, right from top to bottom, we will not spare you. You are working against India, and this is no less than treason,” he stated.Congress and RJD leaders in Bihar have additionally criticised the draft rolls launched by the ECI. According to PTI, greater than 65 lakh enumeration varieties had been “not included” within the rolls, lowering the state’s whole voters from 7.9 crore to 7.24 crore. Patna alone noticed almost 4 lakh such exclusions. The ECI attributed the drop to 22.34 lakh deaths, 36.28 lakh voters completely shifting away, and seven.01 lakh duplicate registrations.Rijiju blames Opposition for Parliament washoutRijiju additionally criticised the Opposition for stalling Parliament. “Crores of rupees are spent on running Parliament. The Congress and its allies should apologise to people for their conduct,” he stated. He claimed the disruptions stop MPs from elevating different urgent points and violate parliamentary norms. PTI reported that the INDIA bloc intends to push for a debate once more on Monday and on the Business Advisory Committee assembly.The ECI has opened a window for claims and objections until 1 September. The last electoral rolls are anticipated thereafter.