Rajya Sabha
3 topic(s) tracked under this ministry.
Lok Sabha proceedings adjourned for the day after passing Appropriation Bill
The Lok Sabha witnessed significant legislative activity and political sparring during the monsoon session on August 4, 2026. The house passed the Appropriation Bill, after which the proceedings were adjourned for the day. Additionally, the Lok Sabha passed a bill to increase the strength of Supreme Court judges to 38. This bill, passed by a voice vote, replaces an ordinance promulgated in May and aims to address the mounting backlog of cases before the court. The session was also marked by protests and disruptions. Opposition MPs, including Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi, held protests against alleged donation theft at the Ram Temple ahead of the session. Due to sparring between the NDA and Opposition MPs, the Lok Sabha was initially adjourned till 2 pm, while the Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 12 pm, before the Lok Sabha was eventually adjourned for the day.
Parliament monsoon session LIVE: Oppn raises 'Amit Shah missing' banners amid protest, seeks answers for CJP crackdown
During the Parliament's monsoon session in August 2026, the opposition staged protests demanding answers from Union Home Minister Amit Shah regarding a security crackdown on youth during the CJP's 'Chalo Sansad' march. As part of the protest, opposition members raised banners declaring "Amit Shah missing." The opposition has actively demanded accountability from the Union Home Minister over the security actions taken against the youth. Prior to these protests, on August 1, 2026, Home Minister Amit Shah was active in public events, where he presented the Lokmanya Tilak Award to National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval, praising him as "fearless" and drawing parallels to Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak's nationalist vision. Additionally, Shah urged the youth to read "Bhagavad Gita Rahasya," stating that Lokmanya Tilak's interpretation helps ordinary citizens imbibe its principles in daily life to avoid mistakes. As of the latest reports, the government's official response to the opposition's demands and the "missing" banners remains pending, and the situation regarding the CJP crackdown controversy in Parliament continues to develop.
Minister in Rajya Sabha: Potential conflict of interest in RDI Fund disbursement
On July 30, 2026, several key developments and discussions took place in the Rajya Sabha. Among these was an issue raised regarding a potential conflict of interest in the disbursement of the Research and Development Initiative (RDI) Fund, involving a minister. Additionally, the Rajya Sabha witnessed a clash between the opposition and the government as the house cleared the anti-paper leak Bill (Public Examinations Paper Leak Amendment Bill 2026). Furthermore, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar informed the Rajya Sabha that 414 Indian nationals were deported from the United States during the first three months of 2026. In total, 588 Indians were deported from the US and European countries between January and March 2026.