Centre Rejects Opposition's Demand to Discuss VB-G RAM G Law, SIR in Budget Session

• Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju stated that Parliament cannot "reverse gear" on legislation already debated and enacted, rejecting opposition demands for discussions on the VB-G RAM G Act and SIR.
• Opposition leaders, including Jairam Ramesh and John Brittas, pressed for discussions on various issues like the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, VB-G RAM G law, US tariffs, and foreign policy.
• Rijiju clarified that the list of government business is usually shared after the President's address, but officials have been instructed to circulate it soon.
• He noted that both Houses had extensive discussions on electoral reforms, including SIR, in the previous session, making a fresh debate "uncalled for."
• The Budget Session will run from January 28 to April 2, with the Economic Survey on January 29 and the Union Budget presented on February 1.

Why It Matters: Centre rejects opposition's demand for fresh debates on enacted laws and electoral reforms in Budget Session.