India's Parliament remained deadlocked on the 14th day of its monsoon session, with opposition protests forcing the Lok Sabha to adjourn until 2 p.m. while the Rajya Sabha saw continued demonstrations. The impasse persisted as the government managed to pass key legislation, including the Bankers' Books Evidence Bill and a bill concerning Supreme Court judges, despite the disruptions.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to move the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha. Meanwhile, efforts to resolve the deadlock saw Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju hold talks with opposition figures, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed strategy with BJP lawmakers.
The opposition has been pressing for action on allegations of embezzlement of Ram Mandir donation funds and accountability for police action against demonstrators during a July 20 rally in the national capital. The deadlock has also drawn attention to delimitation and FCRA issues, though no further details were provided.