Opposition MPs protest as Lok Sabha passes Bankers' Books Evidence Bill amid noise
Passage of bills without discussion amid protests raises concerns about democratic processes.
On August 5, 2026, Opposition MPs staged protests in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha of India's Parliament demanding statements on police excesses against students and Ram temple donations. The Lok Sabha passed the Bankers' Books Evidence Bill without discussion amid protests, while the Rajya Sabha discussed and cleared the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill despite noisy opposition protests.
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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