PM Narendra Modi Chairs Cabinet Meet as Parliament Remains Deadlocked
Both Houses were repeatedly disrupted over the alleged NEET paper leak as the Lok Sabha passed a births and deaths bill by voice vote.
- On Friday, the Lok Sabha passed the Registration of Births and Deaths Bill, 2026, by voice vote despite persistent disruptions from Opposition members protesting the alleged NEET paper leak.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a Union Cabinet meeting at Parliament today as both Houses remained paralysed by ongoing protests demanding Union Home Minister Amit Shah's resignation over the NEET controversy.
- Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju defended the passage, stating the Business Advisory Committee had scheduled the bill, while BJP MP Dilip Saikia criticized the Opposition for failing to cooperate during the vote.
- Addressing Opposition members, Saikia urged them to "sit on their respective seats" to continue discussions, adding, "You people should not go outside and say why was the bill passed without discussion?".
- The Registration of Births and Deaths Bill, 2026, will now move to the Rajya Sabha for review following the Lower House's adjournment until August 3.
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Lok Sabha clears Registration of Births and Deaths Amendment Bill: How it will amend the existing law?
The Lok Sabha on Friday gave its nod to the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, despite the opposition's continued disruptions over the police crackdown on Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protesters during their 'Chalo Sansad' march on July 20 in New Delhi. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Dilip Saikia was in the chair when the bill was taken up for a discussion by the Lower House. The bill was passed by the House by a voice vot…
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Times of IndiaPM Narendra Modi chairs Cabinet meet as Parliament remains deadlocked
Parliamentary sessions faced disruptions from Opposition members protesting over alleged paper leaks. Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned for the day due to continued uproar. The Lok Sabha managed to pass the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju defended the bill's passage in the House. Both Houses are scheduled to reconvene on Monday and August 3 respectively.
Lok Sabha Adjourned Till Monday Amid Oppn Sloganeering; Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill Passed
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Lok Sabha, which resumed proceedings at 12:00 pm today, was adjourned for the day following heavy sloganeering by Opposition members demanding the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. India News | Lok Sabha Adjourned Till Monday Amid Oppn Sloganeering; Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill Passed.
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