Parliament Adjourns Sine Die After Opposition Blocks Women's Reservation Bill
The extended Budget Session of Parliament adjourned sine die after the Opposition blocked the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, which aimed to provide women's reservation. The Bill, linking women's reservation with the delimitation exercise, failed to pass in the Lok Sabha. Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju accused the Congress of an anti-women mindset. The session concluded with a symbolic rendition of all six stanzas of Vande Mataram in the Lok Sabha. The Rajya Sabha achieved nearly 110% productivity, while the Lok Sabha recorded 93% productivity, indicating a productive session despite the legislative setback.
Key Points
- The extended Budget Session of Parliament was adjourned sine die following the defeat of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill.
- The Bill, which sought to implement women's reservation, was blocked by the Opposition due to its linkage with the delimitation exercise.
- Union Minister Kiren Rijiju criticized the Congress for opposing the women's reservation measure.
- The session concluded with a symbolic rendition of the full 'Vande Mataram' in the Lok Sabha.
- Both Houses reported high productivity, with Rajya Sabha at 110% and Lok Sabha at 93%.
Exam Facts
- The Bill blocked was the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill.
- Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister: Kiren Rijiju.
- Rajya Sabha Chairman: C.P. Radhakrishnan.
- Lok Sabha Speaker: Om Birla.
- Rajya Sabha functioned for 157 hours and 40 minutes, achieving nearly 110% productivity.
- Lok Sabha sat for 31 sittings over 151 hours and 42 minutes, recording a productivity of 93%.
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