New Delhi: Parliament witnessed chaos on Wednesday after the Central Government introduced several significant bills in the Lok Sabha. Opposition members strongly protested, tearing copies of the bills and even throwing papers at Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The uproar forced Speaker Om Birla to adjourn the House twice. Despite the disruptions, Amit Shah introduced four major bills amid loud protests.
Online Gaming Bill
The government introduced a bill to regulate online gaming platforms, citing concerns over rising addiction among youth. Officials pointed out that many players, particularly youngsters, are falling into debt and, in extreme cases, resorting to suicide. The bill proposes up to three years of imprisonment, a fine of ₹1 crore, or both, for violations of the rules.
Home Minister @AmitShah introduces following 3 bills in LokSabha
1. The Constitution (One Hundred & Thirtieth Amendment) Bill, 2025.
2. The Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill, 2025.
3. The Jammu & Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2025 pic.twitter.com/zNSM7sP6Q2
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Jammu & Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2025
Following the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019, Jammu & Kashmir was reorganised into a Union Territory along with Ladakh. Since then, demands for the restoration of statehood have continued. The new amendment bill has been introduced in line with the Centre’s earlier assurance of granting statehood before Assembly elections in J&K.
Opposition MPs tore and threw at Amit Shah paper bits of what reports said were copies of three contentious bills on removal of jailed prime minister and chief ministers introduced by him in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. pic.twitter.com/m9wN9ZxUbG
— JAMMU LINKS NEWS (@JAMMULINKS) August 20, 2025
Union Territories Government (Amendment) Bill, 2025
This bill seeks to bring reforms in the governance of Union Territories by amending existing administrative laws.
Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025
The most contentious among the bills, this legislation proposes that any elected representative—including MPs, MLAs, ministers, chief ministers, and even the prime minister—who spends 30 consecutive days in jail for offences involving corruption, fraud, or serious crimes will automatically lose their position. The disqualification will apply even if the representative does not resign voluntarily.
Opposition parties opposed the bill strongly, alleging it could be misused by the government to target political rivals and suppress dissent.