Opposition MPs Slam Jan Vishwas Bill, Demand JPC Scrutiny

• Opposition MPs criticize the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, calling its blanket decriminalization dangerous.
• They demand the bill be referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for thorough scrutiny.
• Concerns raised include inadequate penalties for spurious medicines/adulterated food, promoting repeat offenders, and risking public health.
• Critics argue the bill promotes a 'pay and go' model, favoring rich companies and leading to corporate crime and corruption.
• MPs from Shiv Sena (UBT), Congress, RSP, RJD, SP, DMK, and others voiced strong opposition, citing dissent notes from the Select Committee.