Lok Sabha Passes Birth and Death Registration Amendment Bill Amidst Chaos

The Lok Sabha has passed the 'Birth and Death Registration (Amendment) Bill, 2026' amidst significant disruptions and protests from opposition members. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju criticized the opposition for their lack of participation in discussions. The session faced multiple interruptions, leading to an early adjournment. Additionally, calls for the resignation of Home Minister Amit Shah arose over police actions against student protests in Delhi. A parliamentary committee also recommended the appointment of a 'Polar Ambassador' to enhance India's diplomatic efforts in the Arctic and Antarctic regions. For more insights, read the full article.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 31, 2026, 15:18 IST

Parliamentary Proceedings Disrupted

On Friday, the Lok Sabha passed the 'Birth and Death Registration (Amendment) Bill, 2026' amidst significant uproar. Kiren Rijiju, the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, criticized the opposition for not participating in the discussion, calling it unfortunate. He urged opposition members to engage in debate rather than obstruct the proceedings. Due to continuous shouting in the house, the session was adjourned for the day. Meanwhile, the Rajya Sabha also faced repeated interruptions. Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan reprimanded TMC leader Derek O'Brien for disrupting the proceedings and dismissed a notice under Rule 267 presented by opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge.

Opposition Accusations and Protests

Central Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan accused the opposition of hindering the functioning of the house. As protests continued, the session was concluded early, and the house was adjourned until 11 AM on August 3, 2026. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla issued a warning to some MPs who disguised themselves to enter Parliament, stating they were undermining its sanctity. This warning came after independent MP Rajesh Ranjan, also known as Pappu Yadav, protested dressed as a 'priest' over alleged theft of donations at the Ram Temple.

Calls for Resignation and Privilege Notice

As the session commenced, opposition members approached the Speaker's podium, demanding the resignation of Home Minister Amit Shah over police actions against protesting students in Delhi. Congress General Secretary K.C. Venugopal filed a privilege notice against Central Minister Jitendra Singh in the Lok Sabha, alleging that the minister misled the house with his statements, constituting a breach of privilege and contempt of the house. He urged Speaker Om Birla to initiate privilege proceedings against the minister.

Recommendations for Polar Diplomacy

A parliamentary committee has recommended that the central government consider appointing a 'Polar Ambassador.' This position would enhance India's foreign policy regarding the Arctic and Antarctic regions, promoting 'polar diplomacy' more effectively. The recommendation was made in a report titled 'India's Role and Presence in the Arctic and Antarctic Regions,' presented by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs, chaired by Congress leader Shashi Tharoor.