Lok Sabha to hold crucial debate on electoral reforms today

December 9, 2025 9:56 AM

Lok Sabha to hold crucial debate on electoral reforms today

Lok Sabha is set for a high-stakes debate on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and wider electoral reforms today, following a prolonged impasse that stalled proceedings. The breakthrough came after intense negotiations between the government and Opposition, culminating in an all-party agreement on Tuesday to bring the matter to the floor of both Houses. According to the schedule finalised at the meeting chaired by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, the Lok Sabha will hold a full...

Parliament’s Monsoon Session: Kiren Rijiju slams Opposition’s ‘escape strategy’ on Operation Sindoor

July 28, 2025 1:15 PM

Parliament’s Monsoon Session: Kiren Rijiju slams Opposition’s ‘escape strategy’ on Operation Sindoor

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday slammed the Opposition for stalling Parliament proceedings and backing out from their commitment to participate in the debate on 'Operation Sindoor', warning them against speaking in a manner that could demoralise the Indian armed forces. He warned the Opposition parties to refrain from speaking the language of Pakistan during the discussion on India's military response against cross-border terrorism. Speaking to reporters after both ...