Lok Sabha Passes Births and Deaths Amendment Bill Amid Protests

The Lok Sabha passed 'The Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026' on Friday, despite intense opposition walkouts and protests regarding police crackdowns.

The legislation aims to create a national and state-level database of registered births and deaths, streamlining the issuance of digital birth certificates for various government services.

Opposition MPs argued that the bill was rushed through without adequate debate, while the government maintained it is essential for modernizing civil registration and welfare delivery.