Controversial 'Office of Profit' bill passed by Rajya Sabha

New Delhi, July 27 (UNI) The controversial Office of Profit Bill was passed by the Rajya Sabha today again after President APJ Abdul Kalam had returned it to the government, for Parliament to reconsider certain points.

The Opposition BJP asked for division in which 98 votes were cast in favour of the Bill and 49 against.

Earlier, all amendments moved by BJP Members, including Ms Sushma Swaraj and Mr Dinesh Trivedi of the Trinamool Congress were rejected.

The Bill, titled 'The Parliament (Prevention of Disqualification) Amendement Bill 2006 was passed after four hours of heated discussion.

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