UPCOC Bill falters in Legislative Council

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UPCOC Bill falters in Legislative Council

Context

UPCOC bill

What has happened?

The State government’s UPCOC Bill on Friday hit a roadblock in the Legislative Council where a determined Opposition stalled its passage. Following its rejection, the Council Chairman referred the Bill to a House panel for scrutiny

Opposition in command

Riding on its strength in the Council, the Opposition members slammed the proposed legislation, which was passed by voice vote in the Assembly on Friday, saying its provisions were draconian and feared it could be used to settle political scores by the party in power

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