There was a huge banner in front of the protesting MPs which read ‘Discussion not deletion’. Another banner carried by the protesting MPs read ‘SIR – Silent Invisible Rigging’.

With ‘Stop SIR’ placards along with posters, alleging collusion between the EC and the government, in hand, the MPs of the opposition, including those of the Congress, DMK, TMC, and Left parties, among others, participated in the protest.

The Opposition has been protesting in both Houses of Parliament against the SIR, alleging the EC’s exercise was aimed at “disenfranchising voters” in Bihar ahead of the Assembly elections. They have been demanding a discussion on the issue in both Houses.

There has been a logjam in Parliament over the SIR in Bihar. Barring discussions on Operation Sindoor in both Houses, Parliament has seen little business ever since the Monsoon session began on 21 July due to repeated adjournments, mostly over the SIR issue.