Lok Sabha has been adjourned for the day after passing the Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill, 2026. When the House assembled after the first adjournment at 2 PM, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman moved the Bill which seeks to provide a law relating to evidence with respect to bankers’ books and to align it with contemporary digital banking practices. It aims to modernise the legal framework to meet the requirements of the present banking system. The Bill also has a provision that an electronic or digital record of a banker’s book will be admissible, valid, and legally enforceable as evidence. The legislation was cleared by the Lok Sabha amid opposition uproar without any discussion.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju expressed concern over the continued disruptions in the proceedings of the House by the opposition members. He urged the opposition to cooperate in ensuring smooth functioning of Parliament. Mr Rijiju claimed that the opposition does not want Parliament to function and is deliberately creating disruptions. He said that despite adequate time being allocated by the Business Advisory Committee for debates on Bills, the Opposition members are not cooperating.
Mr Rijiju alleged that Congress, Communist party and Samajwadi party have opposed Lord Ram and disrespected him. He claimed that these parties had protested against the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Expressing disappointment, Mr Rijiju demanded that these parties should apologise for their remarks. However, amid the ruckus, the Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day to meet again at 11 AM tomorrow.
Earlier, when the Lok Sabha began its proceedings at 11 AM, Speaker Om Birla tried to take up the Question Hour, but the opposition members raised the issue of alleged police action during students’ protests. The opposition members were demanding a statement from Union Home Minister Amit Shah on alleged police action during students’ protests.
Mr Birla urged all members to cooperate in the smooth conduct of Question Hour. He said, Question Hour is an important part of the proceedings, which provides every member an opportunity to raise issues. The Speaker said that displaying placards or engaging in sloganeering in the House is not appropriate in a democracy. Mr Birla said that Parliament is meant for discussion, for raising questions, and for meaningful exchange of ideas. As the pandemonium continued, the Lok Sabha was adjourned till 2 PM.
