Lok Sabha passes Registration of Births and Deaths Bill

The Lok Sabha passed the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, without debate as Opposition protests disrupted proceedings. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju criticised the Opposition for not participating, while members continued demanding Home Minister Amit Shah's presence

New Delhi: The Lok Sabha on Friday passed the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, without a debate amid continued protests by the Opposition over the alleged police crackdown on students during the July 20 Parliament march.

The bill was taken up for consideration and passage after the House reassembled at noon, with BJP MP Dilip Saikia in the Chair.

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It was passed by a voice vote amid sloganeering by Opposition members, several of whom trooped into the Well, demanding the presence of Home Minister Amit Shah in the House.

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju expressed displeasure over the lack of participation by the Opposition in the debate, saying the government wanted a discussion on the “important bill”.

“It is unfortunate. Please do not repeat this in the future. People who sent you to Parliament will seek answers from you,” he said.

Saikia said it was “unfortunate” that the bill had to be passed without the Opposition’s cooperation.

During the proceedings, BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi, who chairs the Joint Parliamentary Committee examining the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025, was granted an extension to submit the panel’s report till the first day of the last week of the Winter Session.