Kathmandu— India's Lok Sabha convened on Monday to consider four key pieces of legislation, including reforms to tribunals and mineral regulations, while facing continued protests from opposition parties. Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal introduced the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026, followed by Union Minister G Kishan Reddy introducing the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026. Home Minister Amit Shah presented both the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026, and the National Co-operative Development Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2026 as the Monsoon Session of Parliament continues.

Bills Introduced in Lok Sabha

The Lok Sabha saw the introduction of three bills on Monday: the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026; the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026; and the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026. These legislative proposals are now subject to further debate and scrutiny by members of Parliament.

Parliamentary Session Details

The current Monsoon Session of Parliament began on July 20th and is scheduled to conclude on August 13th, encompassing a total of nineteen sittings. In addition to the bill introductions, the House received reports from various standing committees covering areas such as Finance, Railways, Housing and Urban Affairs, and Social Justice and Empowerment.

Opposition Demands Statement on Police Action

Members of the opposition are demanding a statement from Union Home Minister Amit Shah regarding recent police actions at Jantar Mantar during student protests. Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra stated that the parliamentary deadlock would continue until Shah addresses the issue in Parliament, while KC Venugopal echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability.

Both Houses of Parliament adjourned briefly on Monday before resuming proceedings, with continued debate expected on these bills and related issues as the Monsoon Session progresses.

(With inputs from ANI)

Originally published on abcnews.com.np.