**Parliament Resumes Amid Protests Over Bihar Voter Roll Issues**
Parliament is set to reconvene today after a series of disruptions caused by ongoing protests from the Opposition regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. The Monsoon Session has faced multiple adjournments as lawmakers voice their concerns over the electoral process.
On Tuesday, the Rajya Sabha passed a resolution to extend President’s Rule in Manipur, despite Opposition MPs demanding a discussion on the electoral roll revision. Meanwhile, the Lok Sabha successfully passed its first bill of the session, which proposes reservation for Scheduled Tribes in the Goa Legislative Assembly, even as protests continued for the tenth consecutive day.
In a related development, Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MP KR Suresh Reddy has submitted a Suspension of Business Notice in the Rajya Sabha, calling for a debate on the Godavari-Banakacherla Project. Reddy claims that Andhra Pradesh is diverting water from the Godavari River, which he argues infringes upon Telangana’s water rights and constitutes unauthorized utilization.
Congress MPs have also intensified their efforts to address alleged irregularities in the electoral roll revision in Bihar. In the Lok Sabha, MP Manickam Tagore submitted an Adjournment Motion Notice, highlighting reports that over 12% of voters have been removed from the rolls. He emphasized that this mass deletion undermines citizens’ right to vote and called for an urgent debate on the matter. In the Rajya Sabha, Congress MP Randeep Singh Surjewala echoed these concerns, seeking a discussion on the integrity of electoral processes.
Additionally, Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh has called for a discussion in the Rajya Sabha regarding alleged irregularities in the recently conducted Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Phase-13 examination.
As Parliament resumes, the focus remains on addressing these pressing issues that have sparked significant debate and concern among lawmakers and the public alike.
**FAQ**
**What is the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar?**
The SIR is a process aimed at updating and revising the electoral rolls to ensure accuracy and fairness in the voting process. Recent reports have raised concerns about irregularities and mass deletions of voters from the rolls in Bihar.