NEW DELHI: Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister, Pralhad Joshi, announced on Monday, July 31,  that the bill to replace the ordinance on control of services in Delhi will not be tabled in Parliament today, as it is not listed in the day's business. He assured that they will inform the public when the bill will be introduced. Furthermore, a no-confidence motion will be brought within ten working days from the day it was tabled in the Lok Sabha.

Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal also confirmed that the bill will not be introduced in Parliament today. He criticized the Opposition for changing their demands and trying to politicize the issue.

Earlier in the day, the Aam Admi Party issued a three-line whip for all its Rajya Sabha MPs to be present in the House from July 31 to August 4 to support the party's stand on the bill when it is brought up in the House during the monsoon session of Parliament.

The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, seeks to replace the ordinance brought by the Centre in May, which excluded 'services' from the legislative competence of the Delhi legislative assembly. The ordinance was introduced following a Supreme Court judgment on the control of services in Delhi.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been seeking support from the opposition against the ordinance. Members of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance are set to oppose the bill in Parliament.

The government has expressed confidence in getting the bill passed.

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