NIA amendment bill gets passed in Lok Sabha after division
Speaker Om Birla said the bill had been passed with 278 members voting in its favour and six against it.
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The Act provides special procedures to deal with terrorist activities, among other things. (Photo: File)
New Delhi: The Lok Sabha, on Monday, passed the National Investigation Agency (Amendment) Bill 2019 after a division as Home Minister Amit Shah sought a vote on the legislation.
Speaker Om Birla said the bill had been passed with 278 members voting in its favour and six against it.
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Shah said there should be a division so that the people know the stance of all parties.
He had earlier urged the members to pass the bill unanimously to send a strong message against terrorism.
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