On Thursday too, the Rajya Sabha passed three Bills without any major discussion as Opposition members boycotted the proceedings over the violence in Manipur. The Upper House had passed three Bills on Wednesday in a similar manner.
The Rajya Sabha passed Bills such as the Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, the Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill and the Advocates (Amendment) Bill on Thursday.
Replying to the debate on the Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, Coal and Mines Minister Pralhad Joshi said the auction and mining of coal, minerals and metals were marred with corruption and scandals under the previous UPA regime. He said that under the Narendra Modi government, no one could raise even an allegation as the Centre created a foolproof mechanism to auction minerals and metals.
