India’s Parliament on Tuesday saw opposition MPs moving notices to suspend regular business, demanding discussion on the Anti-Defection Law reform and the Cauvery water dispute, while the government pushed through a debate on a bill to prevent unfair means in public examinations. MP Praveen Chakravarthy filed a motion under Rule 267, alleging a ‘misleading reply’ by the Ministry of Jal Shakti on the Cauvery issue. Simultaneously, the Lok Sabha debated 'The Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill - 2026', with Minister Kiren Rijiju accusing the opposition of politicising the matter. The monsoon session, which began last month, has been marked by frequent disruptions and walkouts by opposition parties. The Anti-Defection Law reform, a long-standing demand, and the interstate water dispute with Karnataka have intensified political tensions. The government has defended the anti-paper leak bill as essential to curb cheating in competitive exams, but opposition parties have criticised certain provisions as draconian. The day’s proceedings underscore the widening rift between the ruling coalition and opposition over legislative priorities and governance issues.