Lok Sabha passes electoral reforms bill amid din : Rashtra News
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Bill to link Aadhaar with Voter ID tabled, passed in Lok Sabha by voice vote amid opposition protests
The Election Laws (Amendment) Bill 2021 to link electoral roll data with Aadhaar ecosystem, piloted by Law Minister Kiren Rijiju, was passed by a voice vote after a brief discussion during which some opposition members demanded that it be referred to a parliamentary panel. Watch
Rejecting the demand, Rijiju said various proposals which are part of the bill have already been suggested and recommended by the Standing Committee of Law and Personnel.
The minister further said that the bill will cleanse the election system.
Lok Sabha was later adjourned for the day amid continuous protest by opposition members.
Earlier in the day, the House passed the Supplementary Demands for Grants.
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