Parliament Monsoon Session Day 12 HIGHLIGHTS | Both houses adjourned for the day amid protest over Ram temple 'theft'

The Rajya Sabha cleared the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026 on Tuesday, while the Lok Sabha passed the Appropriation (No. 3) Bill, 2026.

Summary

Parliament witnessed another stormy session on the 12th day of the Monsoon Session as Opposition leaders continued protests on the alleged Ram Temple donation theft issue and the police action against protesting students.

The Rajya Sabha cleared the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026 on Tuesday, while the Lok Sabha passed the Appropriation (No. 3) Bill, 2026.

PM Modi attends NDA Parliamentary Party's 'Mangal Milan' meeting in Parliament

The NDA Parliamentary Party held its weekly 'Mangal Milan' meeting in Parliament on Tuesday, attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and other senior alliance leaders. BJP national president Nitin Nabin and newly inducted NCPI MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay also attended the meeting, with Bandyopadhyay participating for the first time.

The meeting concluded with Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju addressing coalition MPs in the presence of the Prime Minister. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal briefed members on the benefits of India's recent free trade agreements, while Fisheries Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh outlined the government's initiatives and roadmap for the fisheries sector.

The meeting was held amid the ongoing Monsoon Session, which has been marked by repeated Opposition protests over the alleged police action against students and the Ram Temple donation controversy.

(with inputs from ANI)

Opposition MPs stage protest over alleged Ram Mandir donation scam

#WATCH | Delhi: Opposition MPs, including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and others, stage a protest over the issue of the alleged Ram Mandir donation embezzlement case. pic.twitter.com/zLS5fpnL7p

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Kharge chairs INDIA bloc floor leaders' meeting in Parliament House

Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 p.m.

Shortly after the House convened, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla adjourned proceedings till 2 p.m. amid Opposition protests demanding the presence of Home Minister Amit Shah.

NDA MPs protest in Rajya Sabha after Kharge raises Ram Temple donation theft issue

NDA MPs protested in the Rajya Sabha after Congress president and Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge raised the alleged Ram Temple donation theft issue during Zero Hour. Following Kharge's remarks, Opposition members also started sloganeering in the House over the matter.

Rajya Sabha adjourned till 12 p.m.

The Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 12 p.m. on Tuesday amid uproar by NDA and Opposition MPs, with both sides accusing each other of disrespecting Lord Ram and seeking an apology.

BJP accuses Congress of stalling Parliament, blocking debate on key Bills

BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra on Tuesday accused the Congress and INDIA bloc parties of disrupting Parliament proceedings, preventing discussions on key Bills. He alleged the Opposition had adopted "double standards" on paper leaks and protests, while criticising their Ram Temple donation protest.

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Rajya Sabha adjourned again till 2 pm

Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha resume proceedings

Lok Sabha clears Appropriation (No. 3) Bill, 2026 

The Appropriation (No. 3) Bill, 2026 was passed in the Lok Sabha by a voice vote, amid Opposition protests.

Lok Sabha adjourned till 11 am, Wednesday

Lok Sabha is adjourned for the day amid vociferous protest by opposition over Ram temple donation theft and other issues.

Rajya Sabha passes the ​Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026

The Rajya Sabha cleared the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026 by a voice vote amid continued sloganeering by the Opposition.

The Bill was passed in the Lok Sabha earlier. 

Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day

Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the day amid protests from the Opposition. The house will be reconvened on Wednesday at 11 am.