The Unnao rape case and a heavy legislative agenda were set to dominate the day in Parliament. In the Lok Sabha, the Congress described the Unnao case as a symbol of the failure of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, while several bills were listed for consideration and passage in both Houses.

Bills listed

In the Rajya Sabha, the government planned to move:

• the National Medical Commission (NMC) Bill;
• the bill amending the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA);
• the Repealing and Amending Bill.

The UAPA bill came up as Opposition parties accused the government of bulldozing legislation through Parliament. The Lok Sabha’s list included amendment bills on insolvency and bankruptcy, on arbitration and conciliation, and on the protection of children from sexual offences, all dated 2019.

Doctors protest NMC Bill

The NMC Bill, which provides for a National Medical Commission to replace the MCI in developing and regulating medical education, the profession and institutions, has caused unrest among doctors. Doctors across the country have called an indefinite strike against it, and the number taking part could reach 10 lakh. When the Lok Sabha approved it on July 29, thousands of doctors were protesting nationwide.

Notices from members

• IUML’s ET Mohammed Basheer gave notice of an adjournment motion over the car crash involving the Unnao rape survivor.
• AITC’s Sougata Ray gave a similar notice over what he called harassment by income tax officials that led to VG Siddhartha’s death.
• In the Upper House, RJD MP Manoj Jha sought a Zero Hour discussion, alleging that social justice principles were being set aside in ongoing university admissions.
• BJP MP Harnath Singh Yadav also sought a Zero Hour mention there, about alleged disrespect to Hindi and other languages in UPSC examinations.

The Centre has also signalled that it may extend the session until August 9 if business remains unfinished.

See also: Rashtriya Janata Dal and Lok Sabha members.

Originally published on 1 August 2019. Rewritten on 9 October 2026.

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