The ongoing parliamentary disruption concerning the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar has exposed a rift within the INDIA bloc, with larger parties reportedly rejecting the pleas of smaller allies to find a way to allow Parliament to function.

The INDIA bloc has been vehemently protesting the SIR, alleging that the Election Commission is overstepping its mandate to determine citizenship during the revision process. The opposition has accused the government of attempting "vote-bandi", "vote ki chori", and "vote ki loot" (vote theft) through this exercise. These protests have led to repeated adjournments in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, stalling parliamentary proceedings.

While the major parties within the INDIA bloc seem determined to continue disrupting Parliament until their demands are met, some smaller allies are reportedly uneasy with this strategy. They argue that the continued disruptions are preventing important legislative business from being conducted and are also projecting a negative image of the opposition. These smaller parties have urged the larger parties to consider alternative forms of protest that would allow Parliament to function, but their pleas have so far been rejected.

The INDIA bloc has decided to intensify their protests both inside and outside the Parliament. The parties have resolved to organize a protest march to the Election Commission headquarters. Rahul Gandhi is expected to hold a press conference on August 6, 2025, to reveal evidence of electoral malpractices during the 2024 Lok Sabha election and Maharashtra assembly election.

The government has maintained that it is ready to discuss any issue as per rules, but it cannot allow a discussion on the SIR as it is a process undertaken by the Election Commission of India. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has criticized the opposition for disrupting proceedings and wasting Parliament's time. Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaivya has also urged the opposition to allow discussions on important bills.

The disagreement within the INDIA bloc highlights the challenges of maintaining unity among a diverse group of parties with differing priorities and concerns. While the larger parties may be willing to prioritize confrontation with the government, smaller parties may be more sensitive to the concerns of their constituents and the need for Parliament to function effectively. It remains to be seen whether the INDIA bloc can resolve these internal differences and develop a more cohesive strategy for holding the government accountable.

The opposition parties are also planning to take out a march to the office of the EC on August 8.