The government is set to introduce four key bills in the Lok Sabha on Day 16 of the Monsoon Session, including legislation to rename Kerala as 'Keralam' and the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, 2026. The proposed bills are expected to be tabled amid protests by Opposition members, according to reports from the session.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to introduce the bill seeking to officially rename the southern state, along with a bill related to the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). The other two bills include the Tribunals Reforms Bill, which is listed for introduction, and the FCRA Bill.
The FCRA Bill, which aims to regulate foreign contributions, is expected to be taken up in discussions involving Opposition leaders. The Kerala renaming proposal has been a point of contention, with the Opposition likely to resist the move.
The Monsoon Session, which began earlier this year, has seen repeated disruptions, and Day 16 is expected to continue that trend as the government presses ahead with its legislative agenda despite Opposition protests. The introduction of these four bills marks a significant push by the government to advance key legislative changes before the session concludes.