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Present Lok Sabha witnesses rise in number of bills referred to joint panels

The Foreign Contributions (Regulation) Amendment Bill is the latest referred to a joint committee. Nine bills have gone to joint panels in the 18th Lok Sabha since 2024. This marks a sharp increase compared to previous Lok Sabhas. Four bills each were sent during the 16th and 17th Lok Sabhas. These committees examine legislation before it is enacted or withdrawn.

18 Aug 2026 3:53 pm