Opposition embarrasses govt in Rajya Sabha, forces changes in Finance Bill

3 of the 5 amendments were moved by Congress' Digvijaya Singh

In a symbolic victory over the government, several Opposition parties came together in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday to force five amendments to the Finance Bill 2017-18. The government’s embarrassment will be short-lived since the Finance Bill is a “money Bill” and the Rajya Sabha can only recommend amendments. The amended Bill will now be sent to the Lok Sabha, where these amendments are set to be defeated.
 
The voting on the Bill, however, underlined the government being in a minority in the House. The government claims this has hobbled its legislative agenda. Its strategists have been saying the