Congress intensified its attack on the Centre over the alleged CJP protest crackdown as Lok Sabha prepared to debate key judicial and foreign affairs matters. The protest marked yet another day of confrontation between the Opposition and the Centre over the handling of student-led agitations. Backing Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, Congress MP Ujjwal Raman Singh said asking someone to apologise for 'speaking the truth' would set a dangerous precedent. Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal is scheduled to move the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, which seeks to increase the sanctioned strength of the apex court from 34 to 38 judges. The developments come on the ninth day of the Monsoon Session, with tensions between the government and the Opposition continuing to overshadow parliamentary proceedings.