Thread by @internetfreedom

Minister of Law and Justice, Kiren Rijiju introduced the Election Law (Amendment) Bill, 2021 to amend the Representation of the People Act, 1950 and the Representation of the People Act, 1951. 1/n

Leader of Congress party in Loksabha @adhirrcinc opposes introduction. States that it should be referred to Standing Committee and Aadhaar-Election ID link will cause mass disenfranchisement. 2/n

@adhirrcinc Opposition to the introduction being made by several MPs. Include @ManishTewari @asadowaisi @mpriteshpandey Prof. Sougata Ray and N.K. Premchandran. 3/n

@adhirrcinc @ManishTewari @asadowaisi @mpriteshpandey Opposing the introduction of Aadhaar-Election ID Link @ShashiTharoor states that, "Aadhar was only meant to be proof of residence, does not reflect any proof of citizenship” 4/n

@adhirrcinc @ManishTewari @asadowaisi @mpriteshpandey @ShashiTharoor Voting on the introduction of the Election Law (Amendment) Bill, 2021 proceeded thereafter. After voting in favour, the Election Law (Amendment) Bill, 2021 was moved. 5/n

@adhirrcinc @ManishTewari @asadowaisi @mpriteshpandey @ShashiTharoor What happens now? Election Law (Amendment) Bill, 2021 has been successfully introduced. It is now an active legislative item being considered by the Lok Sabha. Complete video of proceedings available on the link (from 18:00). We must remain vigilant. 6/6

@adhirrcinc @ManishTewari @asadowaisi @mpriteshpandey @ShashiTharoor Here is a more detailed and contextual thread by @_maadhyam_.

https://twitter.com/_maadhyam_/status/1472819217791520768?s=20