Parliament Monsoon Session Day 9 LIVE: Lok Sabha to take up SC Judges Bill as Rajya Sabha discusses anti-paper leak Bill
The Indian Parliament is currently in session, with discussions focused on judicial bills, anti-paper leak legislation, and allegations of financial irregularities in the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. Opposition members are also pushing for a new framework to address political defections.
Why it matters
These parliamentary proceedings reflect ongoing legislative efforts to address corruption, electoral integrity, and administrative accountability in India.
According to the List of Business, the Lok Sabha will also receive two reports of the Standing Committee on External Affairs, including reports on “India’s Role and Presence in the Arctic and Antarctic Regions” and the action taken by the government on recommendations relating to the future of India-Bangladesh relations.
Congress Rajya Sabha MP Randeep Singh Surjewala on Thursday (July 20, 2026) submitted a formal notice under Rule 267, seeking the suspension of listed business to discuss alleged financial irregularities, embezzlement, and donation looting linked to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.
In his notice addressed to the Rajya Sabha Secretary-General, Mr. Surjewala urged the Chair to set aside all pre-scheduled legislative work for an urgent, high-priority debate to establish government accountability.
The notice highlights that millions of devotees across the globe contributed thousands of crores of rupees through collective, individual, and secret donations out of deep religious faith.
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