Lok Sabha Passes Bill To Link Voter ID, Aadhaar Card Amid Protest By Opposition
Mumbai: The Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021, which seeks to link electoral rolls with the Aadhaar ecosystem to weed out duplication, was passed in the Lok Sabha on Monday amid protests by Opposition.
The Election Laws (Amendment) Bill 2021, moderated by Law Minister Kiren Rijiju, was passed by voice vote after a brief discussion during which some opposition members demanded that it be referred to a parliamentary panel.
Rejecting the demand, Rijiju said that various proposals which are part of the bill have already been suggested and recommended by the Standing Committee on Law and Personnel.
The minister further said that this bill will clean up the election system. Later, the Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day amid continuous protests by the opposition members.
Opposition parties led by Congress opposed the bill, saying it would violate the fundamental rights of citizens. He also alleged that the bill would violate the Supreme Court’s decision on Aadhaar and demanded that the bill be referred to a standing committee.
Meanwhile, Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 3 pm for the second time till 3 pm as opposition parties continued their protests on various issues, including the suspension of 12 members of the House.
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