MPs Demand Discussion on Police Brutality as Both Houses Adjourn
Opposition demands discussion on police brutality, highlighting potential abuse of power.
On Wednesday, July 29, 2026, both Houses of Parliament were adjourned after proceedings began. The Lok Sabha was immediately adjourned upon convening, while the Rajya Sabha saw some speeches before being adjourned by its Chairman. Opposition members demanded discussions on police brutality during Jantar Mantar protests and submitted notices for various issues including electoral reforms and inter-State water disputes. Congress MP Manish Tewari sought a comprehensive discussion on amending the Anti-Defection Law to prevent political opportunism. The Rajya Sabha will reconvene at 2 p.m.
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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.
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— The Hindu
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