Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla Urges Consensus on Debating Key Bills Amid Disruptions
On August 11, 2026, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla expressed concern over repeated disruptions and urged the government and Opposition to reach a consensus for debating key Bills. Amid protests, he noted that the government agreed to respond to questions from Union Home Minister Amit Shah regarding police action against protesting students. Mr. Birla emphasized discussions could proceed if the House operates without interruptions.
12 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
The Lok Sabha passed a motion to refer the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, to a joint committee following Opposition protests.
— NDTV
The Lok Sabha passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill 2026 amid opposition protests, referring the Foreign Contribution Bill to a Joint Parliamentary Committee.
13 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
The Union Home Minister referred the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act Amendment Bill to a Joint Parliamentary Committee, prompting positive responses from Mizoram, Nagaland, and the Assam Christian Forum.
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