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Speaker Birla urges common ground to run House
The Hindu··12 Aug
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on August 11 asked the government and Opposition to find common ground so key Bills can be debated. He said the government agreed to a Home Minister Amit Shah response on police action against students protesting a NEET paper leak at Jantar Mantar on July 20. Birla adjourned proceedings till 2 p.m. amid protests.
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What It Means For You
- Citizens following Parliament can expect continued adjournments until parties agree on the order of debate topics.
- Students tracking the July 20 Jantar Mantar police action can watch whether the Home Minister statement materialises on the floor.
- Anyone watching lawmaking quality can note Bills already passed without debate while Question Hour stayed incomplete.
What's Happening
- Speaker Om Birla appealed for government-Opposition common ground amid noisy protests.
- He said the government agreed to an Amit Shah response on the July 20 student police action.
- The Lok Sabha was adjourned till 2 p.m. as the stalemate continued.
When Placards and Priority Lists Stall Floor Time
- Question Hour in the Lok Sabha is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 12 noon and has not been completed this session.
- Opposition members also want the Ram Temple donation issue listed for discussion.
- NDA MPs separately protested outside Parliament over Jharkhand police action and Congress response to it.
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