<h1>Upper house sees opposition walkout over demand for special electoral roll revision as minerals reform bill passes</h1> Opposition MPs staged a walkout from the Upper House demanding discussion of a Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in a state, protesting since the monsoon session; the chamber proceeded and passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill 2025 after the walkout. The amendment broadens the remit and territorial domain of the National Mineral Exploration Trust to permit use of its funds within India (including offshore areas) and abroad for exploration and development. Government supporters argued the measure modernises the framework, unlocks critical mineral potential, curbs illegal mining, and boosts jobs and investment.