Government Rules Out Parliamentary Debate on SIR and VB-G RAM G Act

New Delhi: The Union government on Tuesday rejected the Opposition’s demand for a discussion on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and the VB-G RAM G Act during the upcoming Budget Session of Parliament of India, asserting that both issues have already been taken up and debated in the two Houses.

The decision was conveyed by Kiren Rijiju following an all-party meeting held on the eve of the Budget Session, which is scheduled to begin on Wednesday. Addressing the media after the meeting, Rijiju said there was no scope for reopening discussions on matters that had already been deliberated upon earlier.

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“These issues have been discussed earlier and we cannot reverse the gear,” the Parliamentary Affairs Minister said, making it clear that the government was not inclined to allow fresh debates on the SIR and the VB-G RAM G Act, as demanded by Opposition parties.

During the all-party meeting, Opposition leaders raised several issues they wanted to be taken up during the session. Apart from seeking discussions on the SIR and the VB-G RAM G Act, they also called for debates on tariffs imposed by the United States on India, foreign policy-related matters, air pollution, and the overall state of the economy.

Rijiju said the government had taken note of the concerns raised by various parties but reiterated that the legislative agenda for the session would be shared in due course. He maintained that the government follows established parliamentary procedures while deciding the business to be conducted in each session.

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The Opposition, however, expressed dissatisfaction over the government’s response. Leaders from the Indian National Congress criticised the Centre for not sharing details of the proposed legislative business ahead of the session. They argued that greater transparency would help ensure more effective and meaningful participation by all parties in parliamentary proceedings.

Despite these objections, the government stood by its position, indicating that discussions on issues already debated would not be reopened. Rijiju’s remarks suggested that the focus of the session would remain on the government’s legislative priorities rather than on demands for renewed debates on past matters.

The Budget Session of Parliament is set to begin with the President’s address to a joint sitting of both Houses. This will be followed by the presentation of the Union Budget, a key event in the parliamentary calendar that traditionally draws intense scrutiny and debate from both the government and the Opposition.

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The session is expected to witness sharp political exchanges, particularly on economic and governance-related issues. With the presentation of the Union Budget on the agenda, Opposition parties are likely to question the government on matters related to economic growth, inflation, employment, and public welfare measures.

In addition to budgetary discussions, debates on broader policy issues and governance challenges are also anticipated during the session. However, the government’s firm stance on not allowing renewed discussions on the SIR and the VB-G RAM G Act has set the tone for what is expected to be a contentious parliamentary sitting.

As Parliament prepares to convene, both the government and the Opposition appear braced for a session marked by strong exchanges and differing views on the direction of policy and governance. The coming days will determine how smoothly legislative business proceeds amid competing demands and political disagreements.