Congress issues whip in Lok Sabha, asks MPs to be present in House for next three days
Congress MPs were mandated to be present in the Lok Sabha for the next three days as key legislation, including the SHANTI Bill, a new bill to overhaul India's civil nuclear sector, and the VB-G RAM G Bill, aimed at guaranteeing rural jobs, are likely to be considered. The SHANTI Bill, introduced by Minister of State in PMO Jitendra Singh, seeks to repeal existing laws related to nuclear energy. Opposition members strongly objected to the removal of Mahatma Gandhi's name from the proposed legislation.
21 DEC 2025
— The Hindu
Congress members allege that the SHANTI Bill, designed to allow private nuclear participation, benefits U.S. interests and the Adani Group, potentially undermining existing nuclear liability laws.
27 DEC 2025
— The Hindu
The newly passed SHANTI Act, 2025, has ignited controversy over its liability provisions for nuclear accidents, with critics highlighting weaknesses in the Act's provisions.
— The Hindu
The Indian government passed the SHANTI Act, 2025, granting private companies broad participation in the country's nuclear sector, but raising concerns about transparency and safety.
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