Lok Sabha Turmoil: Opposition's Demand for Electoral Roll Debate Sparks Chaos

The Lok Sabha adjourned amid opposition protests demanding a debate on electoral roll revisions. A GST amendment bill for Manipur was passed. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced several bills, including two on excise duty and a new cess. The Election Commission announced roll revisions in multiple states.

The Lok Sabha proceedings were abruptly adjourned on Monday following persistent protests by opposition parties demanding discussions on the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Despite the disruptions, a bill amending GST law in Manipur was passed with little debate.

Introduced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the bill seeks to replace an existing ordinance, necessitated by the state's current President's rule status. Before being adjourned around 2.20 PM, the House faced two prior suspensions during Question Hour in the morning and later in the afternoon.

The Winter session's opening day, marked by 15 scheduled sittings, was plagued by disruptions. Opposition members vigorously protested, eager for debate. Despite the chaos, Sitharaman introduced additional bills, including those impacting tobacco excise duty and a new cess for pan masala manufacturing.

(With inputs from agencies.)