Odisha University (Amendment) Bill 2024 passed
Odisha University (Amendment) Bill 2024 passed , Arun sahoo speack against the bill . In a major breakthrough, the Odisha Assembly continued overnight and after discussions the Odisha University (Amendment) Bill In a major breakthrough, the Odisha Assembly continued overnight and after discussions the Odisha University (Amendment) Bill 2024 was passed.
The Odisha Universities (Amendment) Bill 2024 has been passed in the State Assembly at around 4:29 am on Thursday following a marathon debate between the ruling party and the Opposition that reportedly lasted for over 12 hours.
As per reports, Chief Minister Mohan Majhi was present in the Assembly throughout the marathon session. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida was also present at the House on the occasion. However, Leader of the Opposition Naveen Patnaik was absent during the session.
However, BJP MLA Irasis Acharya opined that the bill will bring about an exemplary change in the educational field.
Senior MLAs Ranendra Pratap Swain, Arun Sahoo, Ganeswar Behera and Dhruba Sahoo reportedly advocated strongly against the bill. However, they were countered by Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj.
Almost all the MLAs and Ministers of the ruling party were present during the session. Chief Minister Mohan Majhi questioned the absence of some of the MLAs as there was voting. CM Majhi also called some MLAs and asked them about the reasons behind their absence
BJD MLA Arun Sahu said,” The 2024 bill is an amendment over the University Bill of 1989. In the meanwhile the bill’s deadline will be discussed in the Supreme Court. There is no connection between the UGC Draft guidelines, NEP guidelines and the new Bill.”
Ganeswar Behera also voiced against the bill for more than one hour. Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj countered the Opposition leaders for around one hour. Some other BJP leaders also strongly countered the Opposition leaders by joining the debate.
“University Amendment Bill was passed in Odisha Assembly today following discussion of 12.5 hours. It will help fill the vacancies in the universities. This bill will restore autonomy in universities and help implementation of New Education Policy,” said Suryabanshi.
Eventually, Odisha Universities (Amendment) Bill 2024 was passed in the State Assembly following a marathon debate of more than 12.5 hours. Following the passing of the bill, Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj said that Odisha will witness a new era in the field of education. He also thanked all the members of the Odisha Assembly following the development.
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