The government had considered passing the bill as an ordinance, or executive order. This would be a temporary law and only valid until the next session of parliament (the monsoon session) in July. Most political parties have criticised plans to pass the bill without a vote but have not resisted the proposed law altogether, for fear of being seen as anti-poor.
The BJP and the JD-U welcome the decision and say they are open to a special session of Parliament to discuss and pass the bill.