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Lok Sabha passes Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill 2026 without debate amid Opposition protests

Updated On: 24 August, 2026 05:07 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS

Jagdambika Pal, who was in the Chair, began the proceedings by advising the Opposition to maintain decorum of the House; however, the din did not fade. Subsequently, the House was adjourned for the day

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The Opposition was demanding complete withdrawal of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026. Pal stated that if any Bill is referred to the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC), it is a "score for the Opposition". FILE PIC

The Opposition was demanding complete withdrawal of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026. Pal stated that if any Bill is referred to the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC), it is a "score for the Opposition". FILE PIC

The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill 2026 was passed in the Lok Sabha without debate on Wednesday.

The Opposition MPs continued to protest in the Well of the House as the Bill was being introduced.

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