Trinamool Congress Demands Discussion on Electoral Discrimination

Trinamool Congress MPs filed notices in both houses of Indian Parliament to discuss alleged discrimination against Bengali-speaking migrants and revisions to electoral rolls, particularly targeting ongoing changes in Bihar. Opposition protests have disrupted parliamentary proceedings during the Monsoon session over these issues.

In a focused intervention, Trinamool Congress MPs have submitted formal notices in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. They demand urgent discussion on what they term as discrimination against Bengali-speaking migrants across various states.

The party seeks discourse on the Special Intensive Revision of the electoral roll, a process currently underway in Bihar, with implications set to expand to further states.

Opposition protests have intensified, with proceedings in both houses of Parliament being halted as debates over electoral revisions in Bihar led to significant disruptions during the Monsoon session.

(With inputs from agencies.)