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Opposition stages walkout from Rajya Sabha demanding timeline for discussion on ‘electoral reforms’

December 2, 2025

On December 2, 2025, opposition parties staged a walkout in the Rajya Sabha, demanding a prioritized discussion on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Despite the government's willingness to debate the issue, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju asserted that the opposition could not dictate the timeline for the discussion, leading to intensified protests from opposition MPs.

Opposition stages walkout from Rajya Sabha demanding timeline for discussion on ‘electoral reforms’

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Key Highlights

Opposition demanded priority for SIR discussion in Rajya Sabha.
Kiren Rijiju stated the opposition cannot dictate the debate timeline.
Opposition staged a walkout during the ongoing Winter Session.
Chairman C. P. Radhakrishnan rejected opposition notices under Rule 267.
Sloganeering continued during Zero Hour amidst the protests.

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Opposition stages walkout from Rajya Sabha demanding timeline for discussion on ‘electoral reforms’

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