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Parliament Adjourned Amid Opposition Protests Over Student Crackdown

Parliament Adjourned Amid Opposition Protests Over Student Crackdown

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THE BRIEF
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Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned on August 10, 2026, following intense Opposition protests demanding a discussion on the police crackdown during a July 20 Jantar Mantar protest.

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The Lok Sabha introduced four bills, including The Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026, while the Rajya Sabha passed The Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill, 2026, via voice vote despite an Opposition walkout.

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Opposition floor leaders met in Mallikarjun Kharge’s chamber to strategize, with the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, expected to be a key point of contention in upcoming discussions.