Lok Sabha adjourned, will reconvene at 2 pm.

The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill introduced in the Lok Sabha.

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I&B Minister @AshwiniVaishnaw introduces The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 in Lok Sabha.@LokSabhaSectt @ombirlakota @MIB_India pic.twitter.com/Cm7RD5GPxW

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#monsoonsession2025 #RajyaSabha adjourned to meet again at 02:00 PM@harivansh1956 pic.twitter.com/W65jnj8Luz

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The proposed online gaming bill, The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 is "being introduced without industry consultation, is a knee-jerk reaction that could prove counterproductive," wrote Congress's Karti P Chidambaram in a post on X (formerly Twitter).

"It risks creating significant national security concerns by driving financial transactions offshore and pushing users toward the dark web. The bill threatens to eliminate 400,000 jobs, erase ₹20,000 crore in GST and TDS revenue (2024 data), and wipe out $6 billion in investments, while stifling future funding opportunities for game developers and related sectors," he added.

Mr Chidambaram suggested the government should refer the bill to a select committee and "hold public hearings to ensure a balanced and informed approach."
 

The proposed online gaming bill, The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 is being introduced without industry consultation, is a knee-jerk reaction that could prove counterproductive. It risks creating significant national security concerns by driving financial…

— Karti P Chidambaram (@KartiPC) August 20, 2025

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to move for leave to introduce a Bill to promote and regulate the online gaming sector including e-sports, educational games and social gaming.

Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha adjourned till 12 noon.

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to move for leave to introduce a Bill to promote and regulate the online gaming sector including e-sports, educational games and social gaming.

Abhishek Banerjee, the National General Secretary of Trinamool Congress, opposed the introduction of the "draconian" Constitution Amendment Bill. Mr Banerjee accused the Centre of having an "authoritarian attitude."

"Instead of fulfilling its constitutional responsibility, this government is solely interested in amassing power, wealth and control without any accountability. We strongly condemn this authoritarian attitude and oppose the introduction of this draconian constitutional amendment bill. The Government of India, instead of providing relief to the people and working for the genuine development of farmers, workers and the poor, has completely failed to uphold its duty of safeguarding the sovereignty of the nation," Mr Banerjee wrote.

The Union Government, despite having the support of the Opposition parties and the entire nation, still lacks the courage to reclaim PoJK. It beats its chest with hollow rhetoric, but when it comes to defending India’s sovereignty, protecting our borders and acting firmly against…

— Abhishek Banerjee (@abhishekaitc) August 20, 2025

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will move for leave to introduce The Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth Amendment) Bill, 2025

In the dead of night, more stunts from the shaky 239 seat Modi coalition as they look for more ways to MOCK & DISRUPT PARLIAMENT

— Derek O'Brien | ডেরেক ও'ব্রায়েন (@derekobrienmp) August 19, 2025

CPI MP P Sandosh Kumar said he will oppose the amendment bill as it threatens elected governments.

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi gave notice to oppose the introduction of The Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth Amendment) Bill, 2025 under Rule 72 of the Rule of Procedure. 

"The Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth Amendment) Bill, 2025 violates the principles of federalism double jeopardy, separation of powers, due process and undermines the right of the people to an elected government," the notice read.

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah shared a cheeky meme X saying, “Please I can’t take it anymore”, fuelling the suspense over the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill.

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— Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) August 19, 2025

Home minister Amit Shah will present the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill 2025 in Lok Sabha. The bill reportedly could be about administrative reorganisation of J&K.

Jammu and Kashmir's statehood was annulled on August 5, 2019 after Article 370 was abrogated.

A new bill is being brought to allow the Central Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement Directorate to directly topple state governments for the BJP, said Trinamool MP Saket Gokhale.

"A person is a criminal ONLY when convicted by a court of law. Until then, they’re an “accused”. You can’t remove a CM/Minister on mere accusation," Mr Gokhale wrote in a post on X (formerly Twitter).

When vote-chori is exposed, Modi-Shah looking for new tricks. New Bill being brought today to allow CBI-ED to directly topple state govts for the BJP.
A person is a criminal ONLY when convicted by a court of law. Until then, they’re an “accused”. You can’t remove a CM/Minister…

— Saket Gokhale MP (@SaketGokhale) August 20, 2025

Union government can use Enforcement Directorate, Central Bureau of Investigation to arrest elected opposition Chief Minister on fake charges and sack them without proven guilty by a court, said Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra reacting to the news of new bill being tabled in the Parliament.

Opposition predictions come true- Constitution being changed by BJP with only 240 MPs. New bill bypasses both federal structure & judiciary - Union govt can use ED CBI to arrest elected opposition CM on fake charges & sack them WITHOUT proven guilty by a court.

— Mahua Moitra (@MahuaMoitra) August 20, 2025

A bill to ensure the removal of elected representatives arrested or detained on serious criminal charges, from office, will be tabled in parliament today . The proposed law will cover a Prime Minister, Union ministers, Chief Ministers and ministers of Union Territories.