Parliament Budget Session Resumes with Controversy Over Voter ID Cards
New Delhi, 17th March 2025: The Parliament Budget Session resumed today with a heated debate over alleged duplicate voter ID cards. The Trinamool Congress (TMC) demanded a discussion on this issue in the Lok Sabha. This controversy has taken center stage as the Parliament Budget Session enters its second phase.
TMC Raises Concerns
TMC MP Sougata Roy brought up the issue of duplicate voter ID cards during Zero Hour. He mentioned that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had flagged this concern earlier. The Election Commission has promised to resolve this “decades-long” problem within three months. However, TMC leaders remain skeptical about this timeline.
The TMC delegation met with the Election Commission to discuss this matter. They expressed worry that Aadhaar cards might also be cloned. This could lead to fake voter registrations. The party has asked for a separate list of voter deletions, additions, and changes with each new electoral roll.
Opposition Unites for Discussion
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi supported the TMC’s demand for a discussion. He acknowledged that the government doesn’t prepare voter lists. However, he stressed that the entire opposition wants to debate this issue in the House. Several other opposition members echoed this sentiment during the Session.
The Budget Session is set to cover various important topics. The Lok Sabha will discuss reports from different standing committees. These include reports on defense, external affairs, and social justice. The House will also vote on railway budget demands for the year 2025-26.
Other Developments in the Budget Session
Apart from the voter ID issue, other matters have also surfaced in the Session. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan retracted comments about the Tamil Nadu government. These remarks had led to protests by DMK members earlier in the session.
The Parliament Budget Session has also seen debates on the National Education Policy. The government has clarified its stance on language policies. It has denied accusations of imposing Hindi on non-Hindi speaking states.
As the Parliament Budget Session continues, the voter ID card issue is likely to remain a key topic. The opposition seems united in its demand for a thorough discussion. The government’s response and the Election Commission’s actions will be closely watched in the coming days of the Parliament Budget Session.
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