New Delhi: Amid the opposition’s opposition to demand a discussion on special intensive amendment of Bihar’s election role, the proceedings of Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha were washed on Friday.In the Rajya Sabha, Vice President Harivesh rejected 20 notices given by members seeking suspension of business listed to discuss five issues including Sir Exercise, saying “It appears that the notice under Rule 267 is being used as a tool to make a disorder in the House”. His comments resulted in an uproar with the opposition.He said that 56.49 hours of the house have been lost so far. The Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the day after noon amidst the opposition protest, which highlighted the Congress’s charge of “vote theft” by “BJP-EC” in the elections.TMC’s Derek O’Brien said, “Today, from all of us, let’s make a commitment that on Monday morning, we will submit 40 notices and all will be on the head.” John Britis of CPM said that Rule 267 should be abolished, while Pramod Tiwari of Congress said that the SIR issue should be discussed.In LS, the opposition raised slogans against the head practice. Some were seen beating the speaker’s table, which was strongly objected by Krishna Prasad Tenteti, which was on the chair. “This is Dhol Nahi (this is not a drum). You cannot explode such a table.” TDP MP said.Despite the DIN, five questions were complemented during the 23 minutes of the question hour. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitarman withdrew the Income Tax Bill, 2025. On August 11, a new version of the bill will be introduced in the Lok Sabha.
