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Centre to Push Four Bills Amid House Impasse as Monsoon Session Nears End
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 03 Aug 2026, 08:37 AM
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The Indian government plans to introduce four bills today in the Lok Sabha, including amendments to the FCRA and appointments for Supreme Court judges, as the Monsoon Session enters its final nine working days.
The government will table four bills in the Lok Sabha today, a move that comes as the Monsoon Session approaches its final nine working days. The agenda includes an amendment to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA), a bill on appointments of Supreme Court judges, and two additional pieces of legislation whose details have not been disclosed.
Opposition leaders have signaled that they will continue to raise the issue of donations to the Ram Mandir project, a topic that has repeatedly stalled parliamentary proceedings. The timing of the bills is seen by some analysts as an attempt to push through key reforms before the session concludes.
The FCRA amendment seeks to streamline foreign funding procedures for non‑profit organisations, while the Supreme Court judges bill is expected to set new guidelines for the selection and appointment process. The two other bills are anticipated to address administrative and regulatory matters, though specifics remain unclear.
Parliamentarians from opposition parties have warned that the bills could face intense scrutiny and potential delays, especially if the donation row gains further traction. The government, however, has expressed confidence that the bills will be debated and passed within the remaining days of the session.
Opposition leaders have signaled that they will continue to raise the issue of donations to the Ram Mandir project, a topic that has repeatedly stalled parliamentary proceedings. The timing of the bills is seen by some analysts as an attempt to push through key reforms before the session concludes.
The FCRA amendment seeks to streamline foreign funding procedures for non‑profit organisations, while the Supreme Court judges bill is expected to set new guidelines for the selection and appointment process. The two other bills are anticipated to address administrative and regulatory matters, though specifics remain unclear.
Parliamentarians from opposition parties have warned that the bills could face intense scrutiny and potential delays, especially if the donation row gains further traction. The government, however, has expressed confidence that the bills will be debated and passed within the remaining days of the session.