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Parliament passes two bills amid sustained protests
New Indian Express··5 Aug
Parliament on Tuesday passed two bills amid repeated disruptions over alleged Ayodhya Ram Temple donation irregularities. Opposition protests also continued over police action during the July 20 student march. The Rajya Sabha cleared the Registration of Births and Deaths Amendment Bill, 2026, by voice vote. The Lok Sabha passed the Appropriation Bill, 2026, before adjourning for the day.
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What It Means For You
- Citizens needing birth and death registration updates should track the amendment now cleared by both Houses amid the session turmoil.
- Voters watching temple-donation allegations can see the issue is driving disruptions but has not produced a full floor debate yet.
- Students following the July 20 crackdown can note it remains central to Opposition protest inside Parliament.
What's Happening
- Rajya Sabha passed the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026 by voice vote amid continuous protests.
- Lok Sabha passed the Appropriation Bill, 2026 before being adjourned for the day.
- Opposition and Treasury benches clashed over Ram Temple donation allegations and police action on student protesters.
How Bills Pass When Debate Space Collapses
- Voice votes during uproar are a recurring method to clear listed legislation when orderly discussion is blocked.
- Civil registration reforms can advance on a parallel track while political controversies dominate slogans.
- Repeated Well interventions signal neither side is ready to separate protest themes from the day's legislative list.
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