Parliament Monsoon Session 2026 LIVE: Lok Sabha passes two bills, Congress moves adjournment motion over Ayodhya
The government continues to push its legislative agenda even as a stalemate continues in Parliament with just two days left for the Monsoon session to conclude. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju accused the opposition of avoiding a discussion on student protests.
The Lok Sabha passed two bills on Wednesday - the National Co-operative Development Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, and the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026. The opposition parties disrupted proceedings, seeking a statement from Home Minister Amit Shah on the police action against protestors in the national capital on July 20.
The FCRA Amendment Bill, which seeks to amend the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010, is expected to be sent to a joint parliamentary committee for detailed examination due to opposition concerns.
Congress MP Manickam Tagore moved an Adjournment Motion over Ayodhya, expressing concerns over the alleged theft, misappropriation, and irregular handling of temple donations and valuables across the country. He highlighted recent reports of lapses in security and cash-counting procedures at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, raising questions about accountability and supervision.
TMC MP Kirti Azad criticized the government for avoiding debate on the issue, stating that there should be discussion, but not on Bills. BJP MP Ravi Kishan hit back at the opposition, accusing them of wasting taxpayer's money every day and urging the Home Minister and the government for dialogue. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi after a US federal judge dismissed criminal charges against Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani, alleging that India is paying a huge price for it.
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