Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi launched a sharp attack on the government over the alleged use of pellet guns on the protesting students at the CJP demonstrations at Jantar Mantar. He urged accountability from the government, highlighting the viral videos showing male Police Personnel slapping a woman protester while discussing the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026.&nbsp;“We saw police use pellet guns, police attack women, slapping them in protests, and we saw their tears; hence we were asking again and again, who ordered you to use pellet guns, tear gas, to hit not on legs but head?”, said Gogoi as the discussion on the bill continued.The Bill is up for discussion in Lok Sabha after six days of Logjam over the use of force at the CJP demonstrations. Especially pellet guns have become a major point of contention between the opposition and the government. The opposition is demanding a statement from Home Minister Amit Shah.&nbsp;Also Read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/the-democratic-adaptation-gap-can-democracies-respond-before-the-streets-take-over-1785218274205"> The democratic adaptation gap: Can democracies respond before the streets take over?</a>

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The Delhi Police has denied the reports of use of pellet guns on protestors as “false and misleading”. However, several protestors who have sustained injuries from the use of pellet guns have come out and shown the marks left on them. Several media reports have also suggested that security forces have used controversial pellet guns. Media reports also suggested that multiple RAF and CRPF personnel were also injured during the chaos that ensued in the demonstrations.&nbsp;"Now, since agitation has been called off, and assembled people have dispersed, we would make a professional post-event assessment, like we do after every major assignment, and then let you know the view of the Force Hq," said CRPF Director General G P Singh.&nbsp;According to a report by NDTV, the Rapid Action Force used anti-riot guns at least twice at the instruction of a DCP-rank officer of the Delhi Police. However, they reportedly used plastic bullets instead of metallic bullets, which are supposedly less lethal. The report cites a diary entry on July 22 at the Parliament Street police station. The RAF personnel fired 55 non-electric shells, 15 electric shells, 5 tear smoke grenades, and two rounds from anti-riot guns.

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi questioned the government over the alleged use of pellet guns on CJP protesters, demanding accountability during the Lok Sabha debate.

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi launched a sharp attack on the government over the alleged use of pellet guns on the protesting students at the CJP demonstrations at Jantar Mantar. He urged accountability from the government, highlighting the viral videos showing male Police Personnel slapping a woman protester while discussing the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026. “We saw police use pellet guns, police attack women, slapping them in protests, and we saw their tears; hence we were asking again and again, who ordered you to use pellet guns, tear gas, to hit not on legs but head?”, said Gogoi as the discussion on the bill continued. The Bill is up for discussion in Lok Sabha after six days of Logjam over the use of force at the CJP demonstrations. Especially pellet guns have become a major point of contention between the opposition and the government. The opposition is demanding a statement from Home Minister Amit Shah. Also Read: The democratic adaptation gap: Can democracies respond before the streets take over?

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi questioned the government over the alleged use of pellet guns on CJP protesters, demanding accountability during the Lok Sabha debate.

'Who ordered pellet guns?': Opposition targets govt over CJP protest crackdown

Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi called Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma “Assam’s Jinnah” while playing down the exit of former state Congress chief Bhupen Borah from the party ahead of the assembly polls. Speaking at a press conference in Guwahati on Wednesday, Gogoi questioned Borah’s decision to quit the Congress and join the BJP.&nbsp;Reacting to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma describing Borah as the “last Hindu leader” in the Congress, Gogoi accused Sarma of attempting to polarise politics in the state and said he was acting as “Assam’s Jinnah” while urging him to stop issuing “Hindu certificates” to politicians.&nbsp;<h2>‘Congress is like an ocean, we are just water drops’</h2>&nbsp;Gogoi recalled the legacy of the Congress party and said, “The Congress is like an ocean; we are all just water drops in it. The Congress was there long before our fathers and forefathers existed. Bhupen Borah’s leaving will not impact our party’s prospects in the Assembly polls.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/govt-extends-ai-impact-summit-by-a-day-amid-record-turnout-event-to-go-on-till-feb-21-1771411580595">Govt extends AI Impact Summit by a day amid record turnout, event to go on till Feb 21</a>&nbsp;“There were many rumours regarding the close relationship between Himanta Biswa Sarma and Bhupen Bora. We tried our best not to believe these rumours and speculation. We always wondered as to how the information relating to confidential meetings was known to a particular journalist close to Himanta Biswa Sarma,” he said.&nbsp;“These rumours have come out to be true...A day after resigning from Congress, Bhupen Borah had no qualms about joining the BJP and surrendering to Himanta Biswa Sarma,” the Congress MP added.&nbsp;<h2>Gogoi accused CM Himanta of shifting stance&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;Gogoi also targeted the chief minister for shifting stance. “A few days ago, Himanta Biswa Sarma criticised Bhupen Bora for his vulgar actions in public when he was interacting with a leader of the Mahila Congress. There is an inquiry against Bhupen Bora by the Women’s Commission. Now, Himanta Biswa Sarma feels Bhupen Bora is the most upright Hindu neta...”&nbsp;&nbsp;Borah, who served as Assam Congress president from 2021 to 2025, had defended his decision, saying, “I gave 32 years to Congress... I suffered nose injury, bleeding took place in front of Rahul Gandhi. I wrote a letter to Gaurav Gogoi a month ago, saying that I will address a press meet against you because I can’t tolerate such humiliation.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/from-chips-to-chatbots-how-india-is-chasing-ai-billions-1771413723048">From chips to chatbots: How India is chasing AI billions</a>&nbsp;“The high command spoke to me. Rahul Gandhi reminded me of our relationship since 2007, how he helped me, but no one spoke about the issues I mentioned in my resignation letter. Gaurav Gogoi has no control over the party, he is the face of the party as APCC president. Rakibul Hussain, who is MP from Dhubri. is the sole and base of the party,” Bora added.&nbsp;Sarma, who met Borah at his Guwahati residence, claimed the Congress was “not a place for Hindus” and described Borah as the “last recognised Hindu leader” in the party without family antecedents. He said Borah’s move would have a “psychological impact” on Congress workers.

Emphasising the legacy of his party, Gaurav Gogoi said the Congress party is like an ocean in which leaders are just water drops in it. He added that Congress has been there for long, and Bhupen Borah’s exit will not impact the party’s prospects in the upcoming assembly polls in Assam.

Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi called Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma “Assam’s Jinnah” while playing down the exit of former state Congress chief Bhupen Borah from the party ahead of the assembly polls. Speaking at a press conference in Guwahati on Wednesday, Gogoi questioned Borah’s decision to quit the Congress and join the BJP. Reacting to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma describing Borah as the “last Hindu leader” in the Congress, Gogoi accused Sarma of attempting to polarise politics in the state and said he was acting as “Assam’s Jinnah” while urging him to stop issuing “Hindu certificates” to politicians. ‘Congress is like an ocean, we are just water drops’ Gogoi recalled the legacy of the Congress party and said, “The Congress is like an ocean; we are all just water drops in it. The Congress was there long before our fathers and forefathers existed. Bhupen Borah’s leaving will not impact our party’s prospects in the Assembly polls.” Also Read: Govt extends AI Impact Summit by a day amid record turnout, event to go on till Feb 21 “There were many rumours regarding the close relationship between Himanta Biswa Sarma and Bhupen Bora. We tried our best not to believe these rumours and speculation. We always wondered as to how the information relating to confidential meetings was known to a particular journalist close to Himanta Biswa Sarma,” he said. “These rumours have come out to be true...A day after resigning from Congress, Bhupen Borah had no qualms about joining the BJP and surrendering to Himanta Biswa Sarma,” the Congress MP added. Gogoi accused CM Himanta of shifting stance Gogoi also targeted the chief minister for shifting stance. “A few days ago, Himanta Biswa Sarma criticised Bhupen Bora for his vulgar actions in public when he was interacting with a leader of the Mahila Congress. There is an inquiry against Bhupen Bora by the Women’s Commission. Now, Himanta Biswa Sarma feels Bhupen Bora is the most upright Hindu neta...” Borah, who served as Assam Congress president from 2021 to 2025, had defended his decision, saying, “I gave 32 years to Congress... I suffered nose injury, bleeding took place in front of Rahul Gandhi. I wrote a letter to Gaurav Gogoi a month ago, saying that I will address a press meet against you because I can’t tolerate such humiliation.” Also Read: From chips to chatbots: How India is chasing AI billions “The high command spoke to me. Rahul Gandhi reminded me of our relationship since 2007, how he helped me, but no one spoke about the issues I mentioned in my resignation letter. Gaurav Gogoi has no control over the party, he is the face of the party as APCC president. Rakibul Hussain, who is MP from Dhubri. is the sole and base of the party,” Bora added. Sarma, who met Borah at his Guwahati residence, claimed the Congress was “not a place for Hindus” and described Borah as the “last recognised Hindu leader” in the party without family antecedents. He said Borah’s move would have a “psychological impact” on Congress workers.

Emphasising the legacy of his party, Gaurav Gogoi said the Congress party is like an ocean in which leaders are just water drops in it. He added that Congress has been there for long, and Bhupen Borah’s exit will not impact the party’s prospects in the upcoming assembly polls in Assam.

Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi calls CM Himanta ‘Assam’s Jinnah’, plays down Bhupen Borah’s exit

Assam Chief Himanta Biswa Sharma on Tuesday (Feb 09) filed a Rs 500 crore defamation case against Congress leaders Gaurav Gogoi, Jitendra Singh and Bhupesh Baghel over what he called false and malicious allegations made against him over his land holdings.&nbsp;Sarma, in a post on X, said the action was taken after remarks made at a Congress press conference. “Today, I have filed a defamation case seeking Rs 500 crore in damages against Congress leaders Jitendra Singh, Bhupesh Baghel and Gaurav Gogoi for making false, malicious and defamatory allegations against me through a press conference.”&nbsp;The Assam CM's decision follows a press conference by the state Congress on February 4, during which the party's state president, Gaurav Gogoi, claimed that a party investigation into the Chief Minister's assets found that nearly 12,000 bighas of land across the state had been occupied by Sarma and his family.&nbsp;The BJP leader said the era of hit-and-run politics is over and that if the Congress leaders have any evidence, let them present it before the court. “The era of hit-and-run politics is over. If they have even an ounce of courage or evidence, let them prove every allegation before a court of law,” he said, adding, “I will not be intimidated by propaganda, coordinated slander, or political theatrics of so-called slaves of the Gandhi family,” he added.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australian-lawmaker-among-several-injured-as-protests-over-israeli-president-s-visit-erupt-in-violence-1770721311637">Australian lawmaker among several injured as protests over Israeli president’s visit erupt in violence</a>&nbsp;On February 8, the political feud reached a fever pitch after the Chief Minister publicised findings from a Special Investigation Team (SIT) report. CM Sarma levelled the serious allegation that Gaurav Gogoi had renounced his nine-year-old son’s Indian citizenship in favour of a British passport, further claiming that the child’s religious identity was changed from Hinduism to Christianity without the minor's informed consent.

The move followed a February 4 Congress press conference in which state party chief Gaurav Gogoi claimed an internal probe found that Sarma and his family occupied nearly 12,000 bighas of land across Assam.

Assam Chief Himanta Biswa Sharma on Tuesday (Feb 09) filed a Rs 500 crore defamation case against Congress leaders Gaurav Gogoi, Jitendra Singh and Bhupesh Baghel over what he called false and malicious allegations made against him over his land holdings. Sarma, in a post on X, said the action was taken after remarks made at a Congress press conference. “Today, I have filed a defamation case seeking Rs 500 crore in damages against Congress leaders Jitendra Singh, Bhupesh Baghel and Gaurav Gogoi for making false, malicious and defamatory allegations against me through a press conference.” The Assam CM's decision follows a press conference by the state Congress on February 4, during which the party's state president, Gaurav Gogoi, claimed that a party investigation into the Chief Minister's assets found that nearly 12,000 bighas of land across the state had been occupied by Sarma and his family. The BJP leader said the era of hit-and-run politics is over and that if the Congress leaders have any evidence, let them present it before the court. “The era of hit-and-run politics is over. If they have even an ounce of courage or evidence, let them prove every allegation before a court of law,” he said, adding, “I will not be intimidated by propaganda, coordinated slander, or political theatrics of so-called slaves of the Gandhi family,” he added. Also Read: Australian lawmaker among several injured as protests over Israeli president’s visit erupt in violence On February 8, the political feud reached a fever pitch after the Chief Minister publicised findings from a Special Investigation Team (SIT) report. CM Sarma levelled the serious allegation that Gaurav Gogoi had renounced his nine-year-old son’s Indian citizenship in favour of a British passport, further claiming that the child’s religious identity was changed from Hinduism to Christianity without the minor's informed consent.

The move followed a February 4 Congress press conference in which state party chief Gaurav Gogoi claimed an internal probe found that Sarma and his family occupied nearly 12,000 bighas of land across Assam.

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma files Rs 500 crore defamation suit against Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma alleged on Wednesday that Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi’s British wife collected intelligence documents on behalf of the Pakistani climate lobby.&nbsp;Sarma said at a press conference that the Assam government has documentary evidence to back up the allegation about the Congress leader and his wife, Elizabeth Colburn, and that he would reveal everything on September 10.“His wife monitored IB documents and quoted those. That means she must have someone in the IB. It is a very, very serious allegation. I have documents to prove that his wife, Elizabeth Colburn, was involved in collecting various intelligence reports,” Sarma said. &nbsp;The Assam CM alleged that Elizabeth Colburn worked for the “climate lobby” and had a close relationship with Pakistan. He also called Gogoi a “Pakistani agent”.&nbsp;“He is a Pakistani agent. Their entire relationship was with the Pakistani establishment... They maintained this relationship till around 2017-18,” he said.&nbsp;<h2>‘C-grade Bollywood movie, will flop’: Gogoi</h2>&nbsp;Reacting to the allegations, the newly appointed Assam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi said on Wednesday that he had gone to Pakistan only once 12 years ago and that the BJP was raking up the issue like a “C-grade Bollywood movie” that is going to “flop miserably”.He also sought to know why the BJP government at Centre did not act against him for the last 11 years if there was any wrongdoing.&nbsp;“About 14-15 years ago, my wife, who is a well-known expert in public policy, worked on an international project in South Asia focused on climate change. She spent one year in Pakistan before returning to India around 2012-13,” Gogoi said at a press conference.&nbsp;“Finally, Congress MP Shri Gaurav Gogoi has admitted that he visited Pakistan. But let us be very clear -- this is just the beginning, not the end. What lies ahead is far more serious. There exists every reasonable ground, supported by credible inputs and documented information, to suggest that Shri Gogoi has maintained proximity with the Pakistani establishment,” Sarma posted on X after Gogoi’s press conference.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said at a press conference that the Assam government has documentary evidence to back up the allegation about the Congress leader and his wife, Elizabeth Colburn, and that he would reveal everything on September 10.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma alleged on Wednesday that Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi’s British wife collected intelligence documents on behalf of the Pakistani climate lobby. Sarma said at a press conference that the Assam government has documentary evidence to back up the allegation about the Congress leader and his wife, Elizabeth Colburn, and that he would reveal everything on September 10. “His wife monitored IB documents and quoted those. That means she must have someone in the IB. It is a very, very serious allegation. I have documents to prove that his wife, Elizabeth Colburn, was involved in collecting various intelligence reports,” Sarma said. The Assam CM alleged that Elizabeth Colburn worked for the “climate lobby” and had a close relationship with Pakistan. He also called Gogoi a “Pakistani agent”. “He is a Pakistani agent. Their entire relationship was with the Pakistani establishment... They maintained this relationship till around 2017-18,” he said. ‘C-grade Bollywood movie, will flop’: Gogoi Reacting to the allegations, the newly appointed Assam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi said on Wednesday that he had gone to Pakistan only once 12 years ago and that the BJP was raking up the issue like a “C-grade Bollywood movie” that is going to “flop miserably”. He also sought to know why the BJP government at Centre did not act against him for the last 11 years if there was any wrongdoing. “About 14-15 years ago, my wife, who is a well-known expert in public policy, worked on an international project in South Asia focused on climate change. She spent one year in Pakistan before returning to India around 2012-13,” Gogoi said at a press conference. “Finally, Congress MP Shri Gaurav Gogoi has admitted that he visited Pakistan. But let us be very clear -- this is just the beginning, not the end. What lies ahead is far more serious. There exists every reasonable ground, supported by credible inputs and documented information, to suggest that Shri Gogoi has maintained proximity with the Pakistani establishment,” Sarma posted on X after Gogoi’s press conference.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said at a press conference that the Assam government has documentary evidence to back up the allegation about the Congress leader and his wife, Elizabeth Colburn, and that he would reveal everything on September 10.

Gaurav Gogoi’s wife collected IB reports for Pak agency, says Himanta Sarma

Congress second list: The sons of former chief ministers from the Congress party dominated the grand old party's&nbsp;second list of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The second list comprises 43 names, including Gaurav Gogoi, son of former Assam chief minister Tarun Gogoi; Vaibhav Gehlot, son of former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot; and Nakul Nath, son of former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Kamal Nath.&nbsp;

The candidates for Rajasthan, Gujarat, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, and Assam states have been announced in the second list of Congress candidates.

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Congress candidates in BJP strongholds:&nbsp;The BJP nearly swept the states of Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Gujarat during the last two Lok Sabha elections. The Congress party has declared the names of 7 candidates from Gujarat, 3 from Uttarakhand, and 10 each from Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan states. The grand old party faces a direct contest from the BJP in these states.&nbsp;

Congress eyes disadvantaged classes:&nbsp;According to Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal, 76.7 per cent of candidates in the list belong to the minority, Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, and Other Backward Castes categories.

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Congress second list: The sons of former chief ministers from the Congress party dominated the grand old party's second list of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

Congress second list: The sons of former chief ministers from the Congress party dominated the grand old party's second list of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The second list comprises 43 names, including Gaurav Gogoi, son of former Assam chief minister Tarun Gogoi; Vaibhav Gehlot, son of former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot; and Nakul Nath, son of former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Kamal Nath. The candidates for Rajasthan, Gujarat, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, and Assam states have been announced in the second list of Congress candidates. Congress releases the second list of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi to contest from Jorhat, Assam. Nakul Nath to contest from Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara. Rahul Kaswa to contest from Rajasthan's Churu and Vaibhav Gehlot to contest from… pic.twitter.com/oms2aliTqF — ANI (@ANI) March 12, 2024 × Congress second list: Key points Battle of the Bastions: The Congress party faces the challenge of saving its bastion of Chhindwara in Madhya Pradesh. A stronghold of former chief minister Kamal Nath, the Congress party has never lost a Lok Sabha election from Chhindwara barring once in a 1997 bypoll. The BJP came close to winning the seat in 2019 when its candidate lost the election by about 38,000 votes to Congress party's Nakul Nath. Nakul will face the challenge of defending the Congress bastion during the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Also watch | India Elections 2024: Will Ashok Gehlot, Sachin Pilot not contest in elections? × Congress candidates in BJP strongholds: The BJP nearly swept the states of Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Gujarat during the last two Lok Sabha elections. The Congress party has declared the names of 7 candidates from Gujarat, 3 from Uttarakhand, and 10 each from Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan states. The grand old party faces a direct contest from the BJP in these states. Congress eyes disadvantaged classes: According to Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal, 76.7 per cent of candidates in the list belong to the minority, Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, and Other Backward Castes categories. (With inputs from agencies)

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Sons of former chief ministers dominate 2nd list of 43 Congress candidates

Opposition members in the Lok Sabha on Thursday accused the government of making frequent and late changes in the list of business, making it difficult for them to prepare for bills.

Speaker <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/lok-sabha-speaker-om-birla-rejects-ministers-demand-says-there-will-be-no-adjournments-238511">Om Birla</a> assured them that he will take care that members get information about the bills on the agenda at least one day in advance. Opposition members raised the issue soon after the House met for the day and Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury alleged that bills were being brought in without taking members into confidence.&nbsp;

He was countered by Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Arjun Ram Meghwal, who said the bills were discussed in the meeting of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/17-opposition-mps-express-concern-over-passing-bills-without-scrutiny-write-to-rajya-sabha-chairman-238669">Business Advisory Committee</a> (BAC) and only those bills are coming for which time had been allotted by the committee.

&nbsp;The Speaker said that opposition members can have detailed discussion on their concerns in the meeting of BAC and the bills being brought had been discussed at the meeting of the committee. Trinamool Congress member Saugata Roy said Dam Safety Bill was not taken up on Wednesday and members had prepared for it, but three other bills had been listed in Thursday`s agenda.

&nbsp;Another TMC lawmaker Sudip Bandopadhyay said that after the list of business, a revised list of business was reaching members after 9 pm. He said members do not have any idea of bills coming up and do not have adequate time for preparation.&nbsp;

Another party MP Kalyan Banerjee alleged that the government was using its power "whimsically and arbitrarily". "Parliament cannot function at whims and fancies of anyone," he said, adding that the BAC only allocates time and the list of business is prepared by the Lok Sabha.&nbsp;

DMK member Kanimozhi said that members have to wait in late evening hours for a revised list of business and "completely new bills" are brought. "There is decorum in the House and I am sure the government also does not want to spoil it.&nbsp;

The session was extended and we are cooperating. You can`t take us for granted to that extent. You have to respect that," she said. Gaurav Gogoi of Congress said they had hoped that there will be a discussion on floods in some parts of the country Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said that BAC meeting has been held, time allocated and bills have been circulated."The purpose of the extension is that very important government business (is pending), that`s why I appeal to you to cooperate," he said. He said short duration discussion can be taken up in regular session.&nbsp;

Chowdhury denied that he had called for deferring discussion on dam safety bill and said he had only said that it was a new bill and should not be clubbed with an amendment bill. He said the government should not take the Parliament for granted.

&nbsp;Birla said he had heard all the members and noted that Saugata Roy had not cited the whole point of order. The Speaker said his effort is to run the House by consensus."The issue you have raised, I will discuss again in BAC with you. And according to your expectation, I will personally take care that before the bill is brought, all members get information at least a day in advance from Speaker`s Office also so that you can prepare," he said.

&nbsp;Opposition members lauded the decision of Speaker with thumping of desks. "Today what will be taken up is what the Chair decides," he added. Later, Samajwadi Party (SP) member Mulayam Singh Yadav raised the issue of government extending the session and pressing with bills and alleged there was some "hidden agenda".

The money of people is being spent. There is some agenda. How many seats are vacant," he said. Joshi said opposition demanded that Parliament should run for at least 100 days in a year. "There is a business. The laws are being made in the interest of people," he said. &nbsp;

Opposition members in the Lok Sabha on Thursday accused the government of making frequent and late changes in the list of business, making it difficult for them to prepare for bills.

Opposition members in the Lok Sabha on Thursday accused the government of making frequent and late changes in the list of business, making it difficult for them to prepare for bills. Speaker Om Birla assured them that he will take care that members get information about the bills on the agenda at least one day in advance. Opposition members raised the issue soon after the House met for the day and Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury alleged that bills were being brought in without taking members into confidence. He was countered by Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Arjun Ram Meghwal, who said the bills were discussed in the meeting of Business Advisory Committee (BAC) and only those bills are coming for which time had been allotted by the committee. The Speaker said that opposition members can have detailed discussion on their concerns in the meeting of BAC and the bills being brought had been discussed at the meeting of the committee. Trinamool Congress member Saugata Roy said Dam Safety Bill was not taken up on Wednesday and members had prepared for it, but three other bills had been listed in Thursday`s agenda. Another TMC lawmaker Sudip Bandopadhyay said that after the list of business, a revised list of business was reaching members after 9 pm. He said members do not have any idea of bills coming up and do not have adequate time for preparation. Another party MP Kalyan Banerjee alleged that the government was using its power "whimsically and arbitrarily". "Parliament cannot function at whims and fancies of anyone," he said, adding that the BAC only allocates time and the list of business is prepared by the Lok Sabha. DMK member Kanimozhi said that members have to wait in late evening hours for a revised list of business and "completely new bills" are brought. "There is decorum in the House and I am sure the government also does not want to spoil it. The session was extended and we are cooperating. You can`t take us for granted to that extent. You have to respect that," she said. Gaurav Gogoi of Congress said they had hoped that there will be a discussion on floods in some parts of the country Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said that BAC meeting has been held, time allocated and bills have been circulated."The purpose of the extension is that very important government business (is pending), that`s why I appeal to you to cooperate," he said. He said short duration discussion can be taken up in regular session. Chowdhury denied that he had called for deferring discussion on dam safety bill and said he had only said that it was a new bill and should not be clubbed with an amendment bill. He said the government should not take the Parliament for granted. Birla said he had heard all the members and noted that Saugata Roy had not cited the whole point of order. The Speaker said his effort is to run the House by consensus."The issue you have raised, I will discuss again in BAC with you. And according to your expectation, I will personally take care that before the bill is brought, all members get information at least a day in advance from Speaker`s Office also so that you can prepare," he said. Opposition members lauded the decision of Speaker with thumping of desks. "Today what will be taken up is what the Chair decides," he added. Later, Samajwadi Party (SP) member Mulayam Singh Yadav raised the issue of government extending the session and pressing with bills and alleged there was some "hidden agenda". The money of people is being spent. There is some agenda. How many seats are vacant," he said. Joshi said opposition demanded that Parliament should run for at least 100 days in a year. "There is a business. The laws are being made in the interest of people," he said.

Members will get information on bills a day in advance: Speaker assures Opposition

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