Legislative Speed vs. Parliamentary Debate: Lok Sabha Clears Two Bills in 14 Minutes Amid Opposition Protests
Legislative Speed vs. Parliamentary Debate: Lok Sabha Clears Two Bills in 14 Minutes Amid Opposition Protests In a swift display of legislative action amidst ongoing parliamentary deadlock, the Lok Sabha passed two key bills in just 14 minutes amid loud sloganeering and protests from Opposition benches during the 2026 Monsoon Session. The passage without formal debate underscores the growing trend of legislative business moving forward despite persistent disruptions in the Lower House. Key Bills Passed in the Flash Session Despite the din and Opposition members carrying placards into the Well of the House, the government moved and passed two legislations by voice vote: The Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026: Moved by Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai on behalf of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, this bill officially changes the legal name of the state of Kerala to 'Keralam'. National Cooperative Development Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2026: Moved by MoS f...