Posted 12/21/2023, 5:09:09 PM
Controversial Bills Pass in Rajya Sabha as Opposition MPs Suspended, Sparking Backlash
- Three new criminal code bills passed unanimously in Rajya Sabha with no opposition MPs present
- Bills seek to replace existing Indian Penal Code, Criminal Procedure Code and Indian Evidence Act
- 143 opposition MPs suspended from Parliament for demanding statement from Home Minister on security breach
- Telecommunications Bill 2023 also passed in Rajya Sabha to amend laws relating to telecom services
- Opposition bloc INDIA calls for nationwide protest on December 23 against suspension of its MPs