Parliament Disrupted Over Bihar SIR Issue; Both Houses Adjourned for the Day
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Parliament Proceedings Disrupted Over Bihar Special Intensive Revision (SIR) Issue
Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha faced repeated disruptions today as opposition parties protested against the Special Intensive Revision exercise of the electoral roll in Bihar. The protests led to multiple adjournments and eventual closure of proceedings for the day.
📌 Static Part
Adjournment Sine Die – Parliament
Meaning
- Adjournment sine die = Termination of a sitting of Parliament for an indefinite period.
- Sine die = Latin for “without a day”.
Key Points
- No Reassembly Date Announced – The House is adjourned without fixing the next meeting date.
- Authority – The Presiding Officer (Speaker in Lok Sabha / Chairman in Rajya Sabha) has the power to adjourn sine die.
- Recalling the House – Even after adjournment sine die, the Presiding Officer can call a sitting any time if required.
Difference from Other Terms
- Adjournment → Suspension of sitting for a specified time (hours/days).
- Prorogation → Formal end of a session by the President, after which a new session begins.
- Dissolution → End of the life of the Lok Sabha (not applicable to Rajya Sabha).
Updated: August 8, 2025 – 4:20 PM | Source: Newsonair
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