Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, passed in Lok Sabha amid protests over police crackdown
The Lok Sabha passed the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, via voice vote amid ongoing opposition protests. The opposition boycotted the debate to demand the presence of the Home Minister following a police crackdown on students.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the growing friction between the ruling government and the opposition in the Indian Parliament, impacting the legislative process.
The Lok Sabha on Friday (July 31, 2026) passed the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, without a debate amid continued protests by the Opposition over police crackdown on students during the July 20 parliament march.
The Bill was taken up for consideration and passage after the House reassembled at noon with BJP MP Dilip Saikia in the Chair.
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It was passed by voice vote amid sloganeering by the Opposition members, several of whom trooped into the Well demanding the presence of Home Minister Amit Shah in the House.
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