New Delhi: The Rajya Sabha this afternoon passed the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Bill that enables the Government to designate individuals as terrorists, even as the Opposition said it would infringe on the liberty of a person. The Bill was passed with 147 votes in favour and 42 against. Now it will become a Law after the President’s assent.
Ahead of the voting, Home Minister Amit Shah attacked Congress for failing to act against terrorism during its reign. Yesterday, several Congress and DMK leaders staged a walkout after the Chair rejected their plea to discuss the Bill on Friday (today). The discussion on the Bill continued till 8 pm yesterday. The UAPA Bill was taken up by the Rajya Sabha just a week after it was passed by the Lok Sabha.
