Parliament LIVE: Lok Sabha Adjourned Till Tomorrow As Amit Shah Writes To Speaker For Debate; FCRA Bill Sent To JPC 

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju urged the Opposition to allow discussions in Parliament, saying the government had repeatedly appealed for talks to begin. He accused the Congress and other Opposition parties of disrupting the Monsoon Session and “running away” from discussion, saying the continued disruptions were disappointing and not good for the country.,

VIDEO | Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju says, "The government is even appealing to the Speaker to persuade the Opposition parties to agree to a discussion. I am extremely eager for a discussion. We want the discussion to begin immediately. Even today, we… pic.twitter.com/0D1WRsvNz9, — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 12, 2026

The Rajya Sabha has begun discussion on the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026, which seeks to rename the state as Keralam in the Constitution. The Bill, already passed by the Lok Sabha, follows a 2024 resolution by the Kerala Assembly and a Union Cabinet approval earlier this year.

The Rajya Sabha passed a bill to amend the National Co-operative Development Corporation Act, 1962, aimed at strengthening and boosting India’s cooperative sector.

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said the Congress’s position is that the FCRA Bill should be withdrawn after it was referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for scrutiny.,

#WATCH | Delhi: Regarding the FCRA bill being sent to the JPC, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra says, "Our stance is that this bill should be withdrawn." pic.twitter.com/lzPF2WaQfP, — ANI (@ANI) August 12, 2026

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju urged the Opposition not to avoid a debate on students’ issues, saying the Home Minister is prepared to answer all their questions.,

Before the Lok Sabha was adjourned, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said that the government is ready for an immediate discussion on students’ protest and a reply will be given by the Union Home Minister. He said the Home Minister had also written to the Speaker…, — ANI (@ANI) August 12, 2026

The proceedings of the Lok Sabha were adjourned until 11 am on Thursday following a huge ruckus over the FCRA Bill.

In a letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday stated that the government is ready to discuss the issues raised by the opposition.

"The government is ready to discuss this issue again. I request you to consult with the Opposition and, based on mutual agreement, allocate as much time—whether in terms of days or hours—as you deem appropriate starting today. I intend to remain present in the House during the scheduled time to participate in the discussion on this issue and am prepared to answer all questions raised by the Opposition," reads the letter.

The proceedings of the Lok Sabha was adjourned till 3 pm on Wednesday after a huge ruckus over the FCRA Bill. 

The controversial FCRA Bill on Wednesday was referred to the JPC amid demands of withdrawal by the opposition leaders. The opposition alleged that the bill has been brought to target the minorities; however, the government assured that all the concerns will be addressed. 

BJP MP Jagdambika Pal on Wednesday questioned the opposition's silence on the alleged use of force against the protesting students in Ranchi against the Jharkhand government.

"The way they (Opposition) have maintained silence on the Ranchi incident, they know that they too will have to answer these questions. The Home Minister has made it clear that he is ready to answer in the House. The people of the country can see who is running away from discussion because they do not want to hear the Home Minister's answer," Pal stated.

BJP MP Dinesh Sharma on Wednesday slammed the opposition MPs for creating ruckus and not letting the house function properly. "Just as people change colors, these people change their issues in the same way. Every day, they have only one objective: that the parliament session should not run and no serious discussion should take place," Sharma said. 

Trinamool Congress MP Kirti Azad on Wednesday alleged that the government used excessive force against the students, further adding that it did not fulfill its promises. "Pellet guns, tear gas and lathis were used, even spiked lathis were used against students. The government promised students justice but did not fulfill. Who was supposed to come to Parliament and answer? Today is 12 August. Where is he? He comes to Parliament, but does not come to the House to answer," Azad said. 

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday questioned why Home Minister Amit Shah did not initiate the discussion for the last 20 days. He further asked who allegedly gave the orders to use excessive force against the protesting students in Delhi.

"The Opposition has clearly said that we are not interested in Amit Shah giving us a lecture. When I say 'we', I mean the younger generation of this country. Who shot the students? Who gave the order to beat up the students with lathis with nails? Did Amit Shah give this order to shoot our children? If he did, then he should resign. For the last 20 days, Amit Shah has been missing. The Home Minister of India has no courage; he cannot come to the House," Rahul Gandhi said.,

#WATCH | Delhi | LoP, Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi says, "The Opposition has clearly said that we are not interested in Amit Shah giving us a lecture. When I say 'we', I mean the younger generation of this country. Who shot the students? Who gave the order to beat up the students with… pic.twitter.com/2TSom00vLe, — ANI (@ANI) August 12, 2026

Amit Shah, while addressing the reporters, stated that the discussion can begin today itself, adding that he is ready to provide all the answers by 3 pm tomorrow.

"That may be your method, but it is not the parliamentary way. In Parliament, discussions are held at length. I am ready for the debate to continue from 3:00 PM today—sitting late into the night and continuing until 3:00 PM tomorrow; I am even prepared to suspend the Question Hour if the Speaker grants permission. I am ready for the discussion to go on until 3:00 PM tomorrow. I will sit through it myself, take notes on everything, and respond to every point so that the entire matter becomes clear to the people of the country—so that the truth is fully revealed. Now, the Opposition must decide whether they want to engage in a discussion or create an uproar," he added.,

#WATCH | Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah says, "I want to tell the Opposition: submit a letter to the Speaker by 2:00 PM, we will start the discussion at 3:00 PM, and I will provide answers to everything by 3:00 PM tomorrow. There are established rules and procedures for… pic.twitter.com/Q8ZdZfvxdW, — ANI (@ANI) August 12, 2026

Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday assured that he is ready to address all the issues raised by the opposition. However, the home minister stated that the slogans regarding his absence were derogatory and could have been avoided, especially when he visited the parliament daily. 

Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday stated that the government is ready to have a discussion on all the issues. The home minister further asked the opposition parties to participate in the discussion, adding that the session can begin from today at 3 pm. 

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi on Wednesday stated that the government must address the issue of use of force against the protesting students.

"Yes, it is not fulfilled. This shows the government does not feel responsible towards the people. This is the forum where they have to answer questions and give statements. There was a huge demonstration. The youth of the nation came out in cities all over; they were beaten up, shot. Does the govt not owe a statement as to how this happened?" Gandhi asked.

Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra on Wednesday urged Home Minister Amit Shah to issue statement on the use of force against the protesting students. "Amit Shah has been running away from the Parliament. We are demanding a statement from him on who ordered the use of pellet guns on protestors at Jantar Mantar. They (the govt) are also not holding a discussion on the Ram temple issue. We (Opposition MPs) are coming to the Parliament daily, but Amit Shah is not," Moitra said. ,

#WATCH | Delhi | TMC MP Mahua Moitra says, "Amit Shah has been running away from the Parliament. We are demanding a statement from him on who ordered the use of pellet guns on protestors at Jantar Mantar. They (the govt) are also not holding a discussion on the Ram temple issue.… pic.twitter.com/EPGaWhh2ud, — ANI (@ANI) August 12, 2026

Following the adjournment of the Lok Sabha, the proceedings of the Rajya Sabha also got adjourned till 2 pm amid the heavy ruckus by the MPs of both the government and opposition. 

Amid the heavy ruckus by the opposition MPs, the proceedings of the Lok Sabha was adjourned till 2 pm. 

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi on Wednesday slammed the media personnel by alleging that they remain silent on the key issues.