Amit Shah to introduce Registration of Births and Deaths Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha today; Rahul Gandhi to speak on anti-paper leak bill
New Delhi, July 29
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to introduce the Registration of Births and Deaths Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, as per the revised list of business for the day.
The Lower House will also continue further consideration of the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026. Union Minister Jitendra Singh is scheduled to move that the Bill, aimed at curbing examination malpractices, be taken into consideration and subsequently passed.
Significantly, Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, is expected to address the House around 12:30 PM today specifically regarding the "Anti-Paper Leak" bill. The opposition has been critical of the government's handling of recent examination irregularities and is expected to raise several concerns during the discussion.
Apart from this, the government will also bring the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, for consideration and passing. This will be moved by Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal. Concurrently, a statutory resolution has been moved by opposition MPs, including Sougata Ray from the Trinamool Congress (TMC), NK Premachandran of the Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP), and Congress MP Dean Kuriakose, expressing disapproval of the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Ordinance promulgated by the President in May 2026.
Several ministers, including Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for Commerce Jitin Prasada, and Minister of State for Rural Development Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, are scheduled to lay papers on the table pertaining to their respective ministries, including Earth Sciences, Electronics and IT, and Communications.
The House will also hear a motion from PP Chaudhary from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Dharmendra Yadav from the Samajwadi Party (SP) seeking an extension of time for the Joint Committee to present its report on the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024, and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, until the winter session of 2026.
Additionally, statements regarding the implementation of recommendations from various standing committees--including those on fake news, sugar industry reviews, and science and technology grants--are slated to be made by union ministers, including Minister of State (MoS) Parliamentary Affairs L Murugan and Minister of State of Coal and Mines Satish Chandra Dubey.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Good to see Parliament discussing multiple important issues - birth registration, exam reforms, and judicial appointments. But I notice the opposition is opposing the Supreme Court expansion ordinance. Why? A court with huge pendency needs more judges, no? Makes sense to me.
Rahul Gandhi speaking on anti-paper leak bill - let's see if he offers constructive suggestions or just does opposition for the sake of it. We need a solution that punishes the real culprits, not just more laws that gather dust. Students deserve better.
Birth and death registration amendment - sounds boring but it's actually crucial for data accuracy. Without reliable population stats, how can we plan schools, hospitals, or even elections? Glad the Home Minister is taking this up. 🙏
The opposition's resolution against the Supreme Court amendment ordinance - what's the issue exactly? More judges = faster justice. We have over 4 crore pending cases in subordinate courts and 70,000+ in SC. This is common sense reform. Hope there's genuine debate, not just political posturing.
Happy to see fake news and sugar industry reviews being discussed too. These are bread-and-butter issues affecting millions. But my concern: can we trust any bill that gives more power to the executive without checks? Let's read the fine print before cheering. 🤨
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