The session also saw farewell messages for six Tamil Nadu members whose terms ended on July 24, 2025.
August 22, 2025AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi strongly opposed the introduction of the bills, warning that they undermine the principle of separation of powers.
August 20, 2025Alongside the Constitution Amendment, Shah also tabled the Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill, 2025, and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2025.
August 20, 2025The Bill proposes a blanket ban on online betting and gambling activities — including fantasy sports, poker, rummy, lotteries, and other real-money games — regardless of whether they are based on skill, chance, or both.
August 20, 2025Calling the Bill “draconian” and “anti-constitutional,” Priyanka alleged that it could be misused to target political opponents.
August 20, 2025Speaking to reporters in Parliament, Gandhi said, “The response is very good. Everyone in Bihar is now saying ‘vote chori’. This is reality. An attempt is being made, but Bihar is resisting—and the whole nation will resist.”
August 20, 2025The Bill aims to promote and regulate the online gaming sector, including e-sports, educational, and social gaming, while prohibiting online money games that involve betting or wagering across state or foreign jurisdictions.
August 20, 2025Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi posted on X, “The bills of Home Minister Amit Shah are nothing but a desperate attempt to divert public attention from the blistering Vote Adhikar Yatra of Shri Rahul Gandhi. First CSDS–BJP IT cell drama, and now these bills. Clearly, the winds of change are blowing in Bihar.”
August 20, 2025The statement of objects and reasons argues that ministers facing serious charges undermine constitutional morality, governance standards, and public trust, hence necessitating the amendment.
August 20, 2025The meeting comes just hours before a crucial session of Parliament where multiple bills, including significant constitutional and statutory amendments, are slated to be introduced.
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