Lok Sabha Disrupted Over SIR Debate Demands

• Lok Sabha was disrupted on Monday due to demands for a discussion on the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar.

• Speaker Om Birla began proceedings with the Question Hour, but Opposition members protested.

• Birla reminded Opposition that no Bills have been passed since the start of the Monsoon Session.

• He adjourned the House till 2 p.m., allowing the Question Hour to proceed.

• Opposition floor leaders, including Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, had written to the Speaker seeking a debate on the SIR.

• Despite attempts to break the deadlock, Opposition remained firm on a discussion on electoral reforms and refused to name the debate after the SIR of electoral rolls.