The Monsoon Session of Parliament turned chaotic as continuous sloganeering and protests by opposition members forced the Lok Sabha to adjourn until 12:00 PM. The disruption began immediately after the session convened, with opposition lawmakers raising slogans over competitive examination irregularities and paper leak incidents. Amid the high-voltage political drama, National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval was seen arriving at the Parliament complex. The government has lined up a heavy legislative agenda for the day, including the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026 to curb fraudulent documentation, and the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026 aimed at clearing judicial backlogs. Furthermore, debates on the Anti-Paper Leak Amendment Bill are continuing into their second day.
Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill 2026: Digital Oversight and Strict Deadlines
According to the revised list of business for the Lok Sabha, Union Home Minister Amit Shah will introduce the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026. The primary objective of the proposed law is to modernize the registration system, making it completely digitalized and transparent. Under the new provisions, if a birth or death registration is delayed by one to two years, mandatory approval will be required from the District Magistrate, Sub-Divisional Magistrate, or Executive Magistrate. If the delay exceeds two years, registration will strictly require an explicit order from a First Class Judicial Magistrate.
The government maintains that these stringent regulatory checks will eliminate fake birth and death certificates across the nation. Furthermore, the legislation establishes a unified central digital database. This central repository will be seamlessly integrated with key national identity databases, including Aadhaar, voter registration lists, ration cards, and passports, ensuring instant verification and streamlined record-keeping across all departments.
Expanding the Apex Court: Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill 2026
Central Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal will present the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026 for consideration and passage in the Lok Sabha. The government highlighted that expanding the numerical strength of judges in the apex court is urgently needed to address the mounting backlog of pending litigation. By increasing the bench capacity, the administration aims to expedite judicial proceedings and ensure faster delivery of justice to citizens.
Clash Over Paper Leaks: Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi to Address the House
Deliberations on the Anti-Paper Leak Amendment Bill continue in the Lok Sabha, with the treasury benches keen on securing its passage. The proposed framework aims to institute severe penalties against paper leak syndicates and organized cheating networks in public competitive exams. Government representatives affirmed that the revised norms will make the entire examination system significantly more secure, fair, and reliable.
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to address the Lok Sabha around 12:30 PM, where he is expected to launch a sharp attack on the Narendra Modi led administration regarding exam security and student grievances. This follows intense confrontations on Tuesday over the NEET-UG paper leak controversy. During Tuesday's debate, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah over alleged force deployment and pellet gun usage against protesting students.
In response, leaders from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its coalition partners defended the administration, stating that the government remains in continuous dialogue with students. They emphasized that the youth maintain complete confidence in Prime Minister Modi's ability to resolve examination flaws. Treasury members also directed sharp retorts at Rahul Gandhi. Meanwhile, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticized the government's handling of student protests, remarking that while he had not witnessed the 1975 Emergency, events in Delhi over the past week evoked similar sentiments. He cautioned the government that ignoring youth grievances could turn India's coveted "demographic dividend" into a "demographic disaster."
Opposition Demands Probe into Ayodhya Ram Temple Trust Accounts
Beyond examination reforms, parliamentary proceedings remain heated over financial accountability issues. Congress General Secretary and MP K.C. Venugopal submitted an adjournment motion notice in the Lok Sabha, demanding an immediate discussion on alleged financial irregularities and misuse of public donations regarding the Ayodhya Ram Temple. Venugopal urged the Speaker to suspend regular business to take up the matter immediately and demanded an independent high-level inquiry supervised by a Supreme Court judge.
Concurrently, Congress MP Nasir Hussain filed an adjournment motion notice in the Rajya Sabha, demanding an independent audit of the accounts and administrative affairs of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teirth Kshetra Trust. With both houses witnessing parallel notices, intense debates are unfolding between treasury and opposition benches alongside legislative work.
Extension for 'One Nation, One Election' Panel and Ministerial Statements
The Lok Sabha schedule also includes a motion to extend the deadline for the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) to submit its report on the 'One Nation, One Election' initiative. Additionally, key ministers are slated to lay official statements regarding Fake News, Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, Coal, and Food and Public Distribution. Following Question Hour, the remainder of the session will focus heavily on legislative agenda items, while the Rajya Sabha business list includes a bill related to Vande Mataram.
