Anti Paper Leak Amendment Bill: After a long discussion and heated debate, the Lok Sabha passed the Anti Paper Leak Bill by voice vote.
Lok Sabha passes anti-paper leak bill
The Anti-Paper Leak Amendment Bill has been passed amid uproar in the Lok Sabha. After a lengthy discussion, the bill was passed by voice vote. Earlier, opposition leader Rahul Gandhi's statement caused a huge uproar in Parliament. During the discussion on the bill, there was a heated exchange between the ruling party and the opposition. After announcing the passage of the Anti-Paper Leak Bill, Speaker Om Birla adjourned the Lok Sabha until 11 am on July 30.
The opposition is politicizing the bill: Jitendra Singh
Introducing the bill in the Lok Sabha, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said that instead of discussing and offering suggestions on this important bill, the opposition was playing politics. Jitendra Singh said, "The opposition's conduct is extremely disappointing. Instead of offering constructive suggestions on such a serious and important bill, which reflects Prime Minister Narendra Modi 's commitment, the opposition is playing politics. The language used by the Leader of the Opposition was not only unparliamentary but so inappropriate that I would not even wish to repeat it. If anyone considers themselves educated and familiar with parliamentary conventions, they should know that such language cannot be used within the House."
Jitendra Singh's response to Rahul Gandhi's statement
He further stated that it was extremely unfortunate for the Leader of the Opposition to call the country's youth fools. He said, "What could be more unfortunate than calling the youth of this country, who are the nation's future, 'fools.' I wonder if he is even aware of the basic rules and decorum of parliamentary proceedings." The Union Minister took a dig at the Leader of the Opposition, referring to the July 21 incident.
He said, "On July 21st, perhaps driven by a specific motive, the opposition leaders sat outside the Prime Minister's residence at 7 LKM. It seemed as if they deeply desired that the country elect them and place them at 7 LKM. When this desire was not fulfilled, they sat down at the gate, disappointed and frustrated. When it was politely explained to them that such behavior was unbecoming of their position and stature, they asked to be removed."
The minister does not give orders to open fire: Jitendra Singh
Responding to another issue raised in the House, Jitendra Singh said that in the incident being referred to, no bullets were fired, but only tear gas was used. He said, "It has been repeatedly clarified that no bullets were fired. When no bullets were fired, the question of ordering them to fire does not arise. The authority to issue such an order lies with a magistrate, not a minister."
