New Delhi: A turbulent start is expected as Parliament reconvenes on Monday, with Opposition parties preparing to spotlight a series of contentious issues — from alleged Booth Level Officer (BLO) suicides to concerns over electoral roll revisions and worsening air quality in the capital.
Both Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) submitted adjournment notices ahead of the session, demanding immediate discussions on what they describe as an escalating crisis linked to the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists.
Congress leader Renuka Chowdhury has formally sought an adjournment to push for an urgent debate on reports of BLO deaths during the revision drive. In her notice, she accused the process of placing “unbearable pressure” on frontline officers, pointing to claims of excessive workloads, unrealistic deadlines and unsafe field conditions. These factors, she argued, have contributed to multiple casualties across states.
Chowdhury also raised alarm over complaints from citizens who say their names have disappeared from electoral rolls during the SIR process. Such omissions, she warned, could undermine voter confidence and pose a serious challenge to the transparency of upcoming elections. She insisted that Parliament must set aside other business to confront what she termed a “humanitarian and democratic emergency.”
AAP’s Sanjay Singh echoed similar concerns, alleging arbitrary voter deletions and citing the same instances of BLO deaths. He called for a wider debate on what he described as systemic disenfranchisement unfolding under the ongoing revision exercise.
Outside Parliament, the Opposition sharpened focus on another crisis likely to spark fierce exchanges in the House — Delhi’s hazardous air quality. Congress MP Ranjeet Ranjan, speaking to reporters, stressed that pollution levels in the capital have become “intolerable,” with many residents falling sick as the Air Quality Index swings into severe territory. She urged the government to allow a full-day discussion to develop a cross-party plan to tackle the recurring winter smog.
With multiple flashpoints converging on the opening day, floor managers are preparing for a charged atmosphere. Whether the debates proceed in an orderly fashion or devolve into repeated disruptions remains to be seen, but the Opposition has made clear it intends to press hard on each of the issues it has placed on the agenda.
