Politics Wrap: India — Today's Developments

The Union government is on a legislative tear, using Opposition protests to its advantage and clearing nearly its entire monsoon session agenda. With five days left, seven bills have passed the Lok Sabha and six the Rajya Sabha — a feat usually saved for the final week. The Opposition's focus on the police crackdown against student protesters has inadvertently given the Treasury benches a free hand.

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