The Lok Sabha passes the Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026 amid protests by Opposition members, multiple reports state. The measure is approved by a voice vote as Opposition MPs raise slogans and enter the Well of the House, demanding the presence of Home Minister Amit Shah and raising concerns related to an alleged police crackdown. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju says the Opposition does not participate in the debate, adding that the government wants discussion on an “important Bill.” Reports also describe disruptions during the session, including sloganeering by Opposition members and efforts to draw attention to their demands. The incidents occur while the House considers and secures passage of the bill, with officials and MPs taking positions that reflect wider political tensions in Parliament. Rijiju’s remarks focus on the refusal of Opposition participation in the debate, while the Opposition’s actions emphasize the demand for the Home Minister’s presence and their protest against events outside the House. The articles collectively describe a contested parliamentary process surrounding the bill’s approval rather than changes in the bill’s specific provisions.
Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill 2026 passes Lok Sabha amid Opposition protests
The Lok Sabha passes the Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026 amid protests by Opposition members, multiple reports state. The measure is approved by a voice vote as Opposition MPs raise slogans a...
- The Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026 is passed in the Lok Sabha by voice vote.
- Opposition MPs protest during the proceedings with sloganeering and disruption of House proceedings.
- Some Opposition members demand the presence of Home Minister Amit Shah in the House.
- Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju criticizes the Opposition for not participating in the debate.
- Reports link the protests to allegations and concerns about a police crackdown.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju expresses displeasure over the Opposition's refusal to participate in the debate, saying the government wanted a discussion on the "important Bill"
3 hours agoThe Bill was passed by voice vote amid sloganeering by the Opposition members, several of whom trooped into the Well demanding the presence of Home Minister Amit Shah in the House.
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