The Monsoon session of Parliament began on July 20, 2026 and is scheduled to run until August 13. The first week saw no business because opposition MPs held protests.
Opposition leaders, including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, staged a protest over an alleged Ram Mandir donation embezzlement case. The protest drew slogans and chants across the Parliament premises.
In response, the Rajya Sabha adjourned until 12 noon, while the Lok Sabha was also adjourned to the same time. The adjournments were prompted by the continuous ruckus by opposition MPs.
A meeting of floor leaders from all opposition parties is now taking place at the Lok Sabha Office (LoP) in Parliament. The leaders are planning a strategy for the upcoming weeks of the session.
Congress MP Manish Tewari moved an adjournment motion to suspend Question Hour, Zero Hour and other business of the day. The motion was to give time for discussion of the Anti‑Defection Law.
The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026 was introduced in the Lok Sabha. Union Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Arjun Ram Meghwal moved the Bill for consideration and passage.
The government is expected to bring forward several key bills, including the Foreign Contribution Regulation (Amendment) Bill. The FCRA bill was deferred during the Budget Session but is slated for discussion this week.
Opposition parties are also preparing to confront the government over allegations of “chanda chori” – theft of donations at Ayodhya’s Ram Temple. They plan to question Union Home Minister Amit Shah on police actions during the July 20 protest.
The third week of the Monsoon session began today with both houses reconvening at 11 a.m. The agenda remains packed with debates and bills.
Earlier, the second week saw heated debate on the anti‑paper leak Bill, which both houses cleared amid opposition protests.
The session continues to be marked by intense exchanges between government and opposition, with both sides ready to use all parliamentary tools to advance their positions.