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Parliament Monsoon Session Day 17 LIVE: Lok Sabha passes two more Bills including one to rename Kerala as 'Keralam'

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Of the 11 Bills cleared by the Lok Sabha so far, only two have seen a debate, while the remaining legislation has been passed without discussion amid Opposition protests.

Updated - August 11, 2026 03:38 pm IST

Opposition MPs stage a protest in the Lok Sabha during the Monsoon session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI

The Lok Sabha on Tuesday (August 11, 2026) passed two more Bills, including one about renaming Kerala as Keralam, without debate as members raised slogans and carried placards to the Well demanding the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the House.

The House reassembled at 2 p.m. amid uproar, with Opposition members also raising slogans over the alleged theft of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya. Both Bills were passed without discussion after which House was adjourned for the day.

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“It seems the Congress MPs are not in favour of the renaming,” Mr. Rai took a swipe at the principal Opposition party which governs Kerala while moving the legislation.

Soon after, Minister of State for Cooperation Murlidhar Mohol moved the National Co-operative Development Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which was also passed without debate amid the continued ruckus.

Of the 11 Bills cleared by the Lok Sabha so far, only two have seen a debate, while the remaining legislation has been passed without discussion amid Opposition protests.

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rajya sabha
August 11, 2026 15:38
Arjun Ram Meghwal highlights Centre’s reforms, hails PM Modi’s ‘Viksit Bharat’ vision
Union Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, speaking on the Bill, highlights the reforms undertaken by the Centre over the past several years. He praises Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ and lists reforms carried out across various sectors, including technology, taxation and the economy.
rajya sabha
August 11, 2026 15:15
Sanjay Singh opposes Tribunals Reforms Bill, raises representation and NCLT concerns
AAP MP Sanjay Singh, speaking against the Bill, raises concerns over the representation of Dalit and Adivasi communities in High Courts. He says the Centre has maintained in the House that the issue of representation is a matter for the collegium.
“I want to ask the government about the reservation for Dalit and Adivasi communities in these tribunals,” he says.
Mr. Singh also alleges corruption in the National Company Law Tribunals (NCLTs), claiming that waivers are being granted to large corporates and businessmen. He says the proposed reforms would give the government greater control over the NCLTs.
rajya sabha
August 11, 2026 14:49
Swati Maliwal backs Tribunals Reforms Bill, says it is about citizens’ wait for justice
Speaking in favour of Tribunals Reform Bill, MP Swati Maliwal says, “The Bill is about common citizen’s wait for justice.”
“This is not just a Bill for the Tribunals, but for the trust of the people of the country,” says Ms. Maliwal.
rajya sabha
August 11, 2026 14:29
AIADMK MP urges Centre to intervene on Cauvery issue
Union Minister of Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal introduced the Tribunal Reforms Bill, 2026 in theRajya Sabhafor consideration and passage. Speaking in favour of the Bill, AIADMK I.S. Inabdurai raises the Cauvery issue and urges Centre to intervene.
lok sabha
August 11, 2026 14:26
Lok Sabha adjourned till August 12 amid Opposition protests
The National Co-operative Development Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2026’ passed in Lok Sabha. In the Chair, Mr. Tenneti urges the member of Opposition to let the House function. The House stands adjourned till Wednesday (August 11, 2026) 11.00 a.m..
lok sabha
August 11, 2026 14:18
The Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill 2026 passed in Lok Sabha
The Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill 2026, was passed in Lok Sabha. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju says that he is sad to witness that senior leaders from Kerala have not spoken on this opportunity.
lok sabha
August 11, 2026 14:13
Nityanand Rai slams Congress over protest against Kerala name-change Bill
Amid discussion over the Kerala (Alteration of name) Bill 2026, Nityanand Rai slams over Congress’s protest over clearing the Bill to change the name of Kerala to Keralam.
lok sabha
August 11, 2026 14:11
Opposition slogans in Lok Sabha; Chair urges members to return to seats
In the Lok Sabha Chair, Krishna Prasad Tenneti, urges the members of Opposition to get back to their seats as they continue to raise slogans demanding an apology from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a statement from Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the Delhi police crackdown on CJP protest. Slogans continues.
rajya sabha
August 11, 2026 14:06
Opposition raises slogans in Rajya Sabha; Harivansh urges decorum as BJP MP backs Tribunals Reforms Bill
Deputy Chairman Harivansh urges Opposition to maintain decorum of the House. Opposition continue to raise slogans demanding statement from Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Haryana BJP MP Subhash Barala speaks in favor of the Tribunals Reforms Bill.
lok sabha
August 11, 2026 14:02
Opposition raises slogans in Lok Sabha; Ramdas Athawale urges members to stop disrupting proceedings
Opposition continues to raise slogans in the Lower House. Ramdas Athawale urges the members of Opposition to stop disrupting the proceedings of the House.
August 11, 2026 14:00
Proceedings for both Houses resume
The proceedings in both Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha resumes amid slogans by the members.
outside parliament
August 11, 2026 13:55
PM Modi should apologise, Home Minister must make statement: Pawan Khera
Congress MP Pawan Khera says, “Our demand remains the same that the Home Minister should come and make a statement on the theft of donations and the atrocities committed against students. PM Modi should apologise.”
outside parliament
August 11, 2026 13:53
Let Zero Hour, Question Hour function: BJP MP
BJP MP Shashank Mani Tripathi says, “There has not been a bigger tragedy than this Monsoon session getting washed out. At least let the Zero Hour and Question Hour function.”
outside parliament
August 11, 2026 12:11
Tricolour-waving MPs greet PM Modi at 'Mangal Milan', raise slogans of 'Vande Mataram'
NDA MPs on Tuesday greeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi by waving the tricolour and raising slogans of ‘Vande Mataram’ and ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ when he entered the venue of the ruling coalition’s weekly parliamentary party meeting at the Parliament House complex.
The meeting, ‘Mangal Milan’, was attended by ministers, NDA leaders, and MPs belonging to the coalition’s constituent parties.
Those who attended the meeting included BJP president Nitin Nabin, Union Ministers Amit Shah, Nirmala Sitharaman, Nitin Gadkari, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, S. Jaishankar among others.
Ministers belonging to NDA parties - HD Kumaraswamy (JD-S), Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu (TDP), Ramdas Bandu Athawale (RSP-A), leaders Praful Patel (NCP), Upendra Kushwaha (RLM), Satabdi Roy (NCPI), besides others attended it.
The NDA parliamentary party meeting is held on every Tuesday when the Parliament is in session.
-PTI
rajya sabha
August 11, 2026 12:07
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 p.m. amid protests
rajya sabha
August 11, 2026 12:01
Rajya Sabha proceedings resume
Rajya Sabha proceedings resume. House Chairman urges members to maintain decorum in the Parliament.
rajya sabha
August 11, 2026 11:12
Rajya Sabha proceedings adjourned till 12 p.m.
rajya sabha
August 11, 2026 11:09
Rajya Sabha proceedings begin at 11 a.m.
lok sabha
August 11, 2026 11:06
Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 p.m.
Amid protests from the Opposition over various issues, Lok Sabha Speaker adjourns House till 2 p.m.
lok sabha
August 11, 2026 11:06
Speaker says disruptions against spirit of democracy
Lok Sabha Speaker says multiple disruptions in the House is against the spirit of democracy.
We must have debates and discussions in the House, he says.
lok sabha
August 11, 2026 11:01
Lok Sabha proceedings begin
Lok Sabha Speaker urges MPs to stop protesting, and instead let the proceedings happen. He urges all the MPs, both NDA and Opposition, to let the House function.
August 11, 2026 10:20
NDA MPs to march towards Parliament, target Opposition over avoiding debate on student protests
National Democratic Alliance (NDA) MPs will march towards Parliament on Tuesday against the opposition’s logjam in the ongoing Monsoon Session over Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s statement on police action against student protestors during the Jantar Mantar protest.
The NDA MPs will carry placards stating that while Amit Shah is ready for a discussion on student protests, the Opposition is running away from it in Parliament.
-ANI
August 11, 2026 10:19
Manickam Tagore moves adjournment motion in LS, seeks Amit Shah's reply on alleged police action against students
Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Tuesday moved an adjournment motion in the Lok Sabha, demanding Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s statement on alleged police action against students during a protest held at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on July 20, 2026.
In its notice, Mr. Tagore alleged that lathi charges, pellet guns, tear gas, and water cannons were used against students, including women participants, resulting in injuries and widespread public concern, emphasising that these allegations require a full, fair and transparent examination by the Lok Sabha House.
“I seek leave to move an Adjournment Motion to discuss a matter of urgent public importance concerning the police action during the student protest held at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, on 20 July 2026. Reports and allegations arising from the incident have raised serious concerns regarding the nature and proportionality of force used to disperse the protesters. It has been alleged that lathi charges, pellet guns, tear gas, and water cannons were used against students, including women participants, resulting in injuries and widespread public concern. These allegations require a full, fair and transparent examination,” the Congress leader said.
-ANI
August 11, 2026 10:18
Opposition MPs to protest at Makar Dwar over Amit Shah's statement, Ram Temple donations row
Opposition party MPs are scheduled to hold a protest at Makar Dwar at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday over Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s statement and the ongoing row concerning donations for the Ram Temple.
The planned demonstration comes amid a continuing standoff between the government and Opposition over the alleged police action against student protesters in the national capital and the functioning of Parliament during the Monsoon Session.
-ANI