Winter Session Chaos: Democracy Under Attack as MPs Suspended and Controversial Bills Passed
TL;DR
The Winter Session of the Indian Parliament witnessed the highest number of MPs being suspended, with a total of 146 MPs suspended for unruly behavior and protests. Out of these, 100 MPs were suspended from the Lok Sabha, leaving 100 constituencies without representation. The suspension spree began after Opposition MPs demanded a statement from the Home Minister regarding a security breach in the Lok Sabha chamber. The suspension of opposition MPs during the session allowed the ruling BJP to pass important bills without opposition debate, further tilting the balance of power in their favor.
Topics:worldpolitics#legislative-bills#lok-sabha#opposition-protests#politics#suspended-mps#winter-session
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