Rajya Sabha returns Manipur Budget Bill amidst Opposition protest
The Rajya Sabha discussed and returned the Budget and Appropriation Bills of Manipur, along with the Readjustment of Representation of Scheduled Tribes in Assembly Constituencies of Goa Bill, to the Lower House. This occurred in the absence of Opposition members, who were protesting in front of the Election Commission against alleged discrepancies in voter lists. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized the criticality of the Manipur Bills and urged the Opposition to participate. Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the government for proceeding with debates during the Opposition's absence, calling it a "betrayal of democracy," while the Leader of the House, J.P. Nadda, stated the House "cannot be held hostage."
Key Points
- The Rajya Sabha returned Manipur's Budget and Appropriation Bills and the Goa Scheduled Tribes Representation Bill to the Lower House.
- The proceedings took place in the absence of Opposition members who were protesting outside Parliament.
- The Opposition criticized the government for passing critical bills without their participation, calling it undemocratic.
- The government defended its actions, stating that the House cannot be held hostage by protests.
Exam Facts
- The Bills discussed were Manipur Budget and Appropriation Bills, and the Readjustment of Representation of Scheduled Tribes in Assembly Constituencies of Goa Bill.
- Mallikarjun Kharge is the Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha.
- Nirmala Sitharaman is the Union Finance Minister.
- J.P. Nadda is the Leader of the House and Union Health Minister.
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