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The Lok Sabha faced repeated adjournments as Opposition members protested against the Bihar SIR issue, demanding immediate discussion. Speaker Om Birla urged cooperation, insisting on proceeding with the scheduled debate on Operation Sindoor. The standoff highlights growing tensions between the government and Opposition over national security and electoral concerns. With Defence Minister Rajnath Singh set to lead the discussion, uncertainty looms over whether the House will function smoothly.

Key Points: Lok Sabha Adjourned Amid Opposition Protests Over Bihar SIR and Operation Sindoor

  • Opposition protests disrupt Lok Sabha over Bihar electoral roll revision
  • Speaker Birla insists on Operation Sindoor debate
  • Congress and INDIA bloc allege SIR may disenfranchise marginalised voters
  • Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to lead discussion on Pahalgam terror response
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Lok Sabha proceedings marred by Oppn protests over SIR, Speaker Birla reasserts focus on Operation Sindoor

Lok Sabha faces adjournment as Opposition demands discussion on Bihar SIR while Speaker Birla insists on Operation Sindoor debate.

"You made a commitment in the all-party meeting to begin with Operation Sindoor. Now you take a U-turn. – Speaker Om Birla"

New Delhi, July 28

Following hours of disruption, heated sloganeering, and repeated adjournments, the Lok Sabha reconvened at 1 p.m. on Monday under fraught circumstances, as Opposition members renewed their protest by chanting "Hamari Bhi Suna Jaye" -- a demand to be heard on the contentious issue of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, which the Union government has declined to table for discussion.

Speaker Om Birla, visibly disappointed by the disruption, reiterated his earlier appeal for cooperation.

"I have requested you before, and I am urging you again," he said, addressing the Opposition.

"All party leaders agreed that the House would hold a special discussion on Operation Sindoor. The government and I have given our consent. I am again requesting you to allow the debate to proceed."

However, the Opposition, led by Congress and INDIA bloc members, insisted that the House first address the SIR exercise in Bihar, which they allege could disenfranchise marginalised communities ahead of the state's assembly elections.

Speaker Birla responded sharply, accusing the Opposition of reneging on its commitment.

"You made a commitment in the all-party meeting to begin with Operation Sindoor. Now you take a U-turn," he then said.

"Akhilesh ji, if you send leaders to me, ensure they are capable of making decisions. If someone else is pulling the strings from behind, they should not attend the all-party meet."

The Speaker's remarks appeared to be directed at Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav, who was present during the protests.

Speaker Birla emphasised that the House would proceed only with the scheduled debate on Operation Sindoor and not entertain other subjects raised from the well of the House.

Despite repeated appeals, the Opposition remained defiant, prompting Speaker Birla to adjourn proceedings until 2 p.m.

Operation Sindoor, India's military response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 innocent civilian lives, was scheduled for a 16-hour debate, starting on Monday.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was expected to open the discussion, with interventions from Home Minister Amit Shah and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.

The standoff reflects deepening fault lines in Parliament, where the Monsoon session has already seen multiple adjournments over the SIR issue and demands for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's response to US President Donald Trump's claims of mediating a ceasefire between India and Pakistan.

As the House prepares to resume, the Union government faces mounting pressure to address both national security and electoral integrity, while the Opposition seeks to leverage procedural disruptions to spotlight its concerns.

Whether the debate on Operation Sindoor proceeds uninterrupted remains uncertain.

- IANS

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Priya S
While I understand the importance of Operation Sindoor, the SIR issue in Bihar is equally critical. If electoral rolls are being manipulated, it affects our democracy at the grassroots level. Both matters deserve attention.
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Arjun K
Speaker Birla is absolutely right! Opposition keeps changing their stance. First they agree to discuss Operation Sindoor, then create ruckus. This is why nothing gets done in Parliament. So much taxpayer money wasted on these adjournments 😡
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Sarah B
As an observer, I'm concerned about both issues. The terror attack victims deserve justice, but electoral integrity is the foundation of democracy. Can't our leaders find a way to discuss both matters maturely?
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Kavya N
The way Speaker Birla addressed Akhilesh Yadav was quite undignified. Even if there are disagreements, parliamentary decorum must be maintained. Both sides need to show more respect for the institution.
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Vikram M
Operation Sindoor is a matter of national pride! Our armed forces showed great courage. Instead of politicizing everything, Opposition should stand united on such issues. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Nisha Z
Why can't they allocate time for both discussions? This either/or approach is harming public interest. The monsoon session is short enough - proper

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