Opposition Disrupts Lok Sabha as Taxation Bill Passes Amid Controversy

In a tumultuous session, the Lok Sabha passed the 'Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill' without debate, as opposition members protested over alleged donation theft at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. The Rajya Sabha also approved the Appropriation Bill for 2026. The day was marked by heated exchanges between opposition and ruling party members, with calls for Home Minister Amit Shah's presence in the house. Amidst the uproar, the Lok Sabha also paid tribute to the victims of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings, reaffirming its commitment to nuclear disarmament and global peace. Read on for more details.

By Narendra Chaudhary Aug 6, 2026, 17:51 IST

Parliamentary Proceedings on the 14th Day of Monsoon Session

On the 14th day of the Monsoon session, the Lok Sabha passed the 'Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill' without any debate, amidst uproar from the opposition regarding various issues, including alleged theft of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. The government also amended the 'Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007' through this bill. Following this, the proceedings of the house were adjourned for the day. Meanwhile, the Rajya Sabha approved the Appropriation Bill (No. 3) for 2026, which aims to authorize withdrawals from the Consolidated Fund of India to cover excess expenditures incurred during the financial year ending March 31, 2023.

Key Events of the Day

On Thursday, Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan instructed Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju to inform Home Minister Amit Shah about the opposition's demand for his presence in the house. This statement came as chaos erupted during question hour shortly after the session commenced at noon. Opposition members were demanding a statement from Amit Shah regarding the theft at the Ram Temple and police actions against protesting students, while members from the ruling party opposed them.

The Chairman invited opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge to speak, which led to objections from ruling party members, resulting in a heated exchange between the two sides. Kharge asserted his right to speak freely, questioning whether he should only present what Rijiju provided. Rijiju countered that the opposition leader had been raising the same issue for the past seven days and that the rules did not permit such directives, emphasizing that the opposition could not impose conditions on the chair.

Due to the uproar over the alleged donation theft at the Ram Temple and police actions against students in Delhi, the Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day after a brief suspension. The house passed the 'Taxation and Other Laws Amendment Bill, 2026' without discussion amidst the chaos. Since the start of the Monsoon session, there has not been a single day of question hour or zero hour in the house.

Additionally, the Lok Sabha paid tribute to the victims of the atomic bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki on Thursday, reaffirming its commitment to nuclear disarmament and global peace.