Panels examining Bill for removal of Ministers and VBSA Bill defer meeting on adopting draft reports
Two Joint Parliamentary Committees in India have deferred meetings to adopt draft reports on significant legislative bills, including the VBSA Bill and a constitutional amendment regarding the removal of detained ministers. Opposition leaders have characterized these delays as a political victory, citing the government's recent legislative struggles in the Lok Sabha.
The Joint Parliamentary Committee examining the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan (VBSA) Bill on Saturday (July 18, 2026) cancelled its July 20 meeting where the Bill’s draft report was to be adopted. This came a day after the Committee examining the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth Amendment) Bill to remove Prime Minister, Chief Ministers, and Ministers if they are detained in prison for 30 days in serious criminal offences deferred its meeting.
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