New Delhi, Aug 4 || The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day on Monday following persistent protests by Opposition members demanding an immediate debate on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar.
At 2 p.m., when the House reconvened with Jagdambika Pal in the chair, the uproar persisted. Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju expressed disappointment, noting that the government had agreed to allocate two days for discussion on the National Sports Governance Bill, 2025, and the National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill, 2025 -- both listed for consideration.
“This is a crucial moment for Indian sports, especially as we prepare to bid for the 2036 Olympics,” Rijiju said.
“Yet the Opposition is choosing disruption over dialogue,” he said.
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya echoed the urgency, citing a High Court directive urging Parliament to legislate on sports governance.
Deputy Speaker Jagdambika Pal, who chaired the afternoon session, reminded members that no bills had been passed since the session began.
He also referenced an incident involving Congress MP R. Sudha, whose gold chain was reportedly snatched in Delhi, prompting Speaker Birla to direct immediate police action.
With no signs of order, the House was adjourned for the day.