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Opposition parties write to Rajya Sabha chairman over 'hurried' Bills

The letter said this was not done for the Bill in question, which violated rule 95 of the rules of procedures and conduct of the House

.M Venkaiah Naidu
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Archis Mohan New Delhi
In a letter sent to Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu, 17 Opposition parties have raised concerns over the “hurried” passage of Bills in Parliament without any scrutiny. The parties have bemoaned the government not allowing members sufficient time to study a Bill and move amendments between their introduction and when they are is taken up for consideration and passing.

The letter came a day after the Rajya Sabha witnessed unruly scenes during the voting on the Opposition’s motion to send the Right to Information (Amendment) Bill to a select committee of the House.

While the Opposition did not refer

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