Lok Sabha passes Merchant Shipping Amendment Bill amid Oppn uproar

August 6, 2025 3:16 PM

Lok Sabha passes Merchant Shipping Amendment Bill amid Oppn uproar

In a stormy session of the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, the House passed the Merchant Shipping (Amendment) Bill, 2024, through a voice vote, despite sustained protests and disruptions from Opposition members demanding a debate on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists in Bihar. The proceedings, which resumed post-adjournment at 2 p.m. with Sandhya Rai in the chair, quickly descended into chaos as Opposition MPs raised slogans and created a ruckus, stalling normal legislative business. ...

Lok Sabha to discuss Scheduled Tribes Reservation Bill for Goa, Merchant Shipping Bill today

July 24, 2025 10:15 AM

Lok Sabha to discuss Scheduled Tribes Reservation Bill for Goa, Merchant Shipping Bill today

As the Monsoon Session of Parliament enters its fourth day, the Lok Sabha is scheduled to take up key legislative business on Thursday, including the Scheduled Tribes reservation bill for Goa and the Merchant Shipping Bill, 2024. Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal will move The Readjustment of Representation of Scheduled Tribes in Assembly Constituencies of the State of Goa Bill, 2024 for consideration and passage. The Bill seeks to enable the reservation of seats for Scheduled Tribes in Goa...