Kiren Rijiju says government ready for NEET debate, accuses Opposition of 'running away'
Rijiju said the government is ready for a debate, while 12 bills passed and only one received discussion during the session, officials said.
- Parliament's Monsoon Session adjourned sine die on Thursday, August 13, 2026, ending a tumultuous 25-day period marked by persistent disruptions and political confrontation between the government and Opposition.
- Protests triggered by the July 20 student march against NEET paper leaks and alleged embezzlement of Ram Temple donations paralyzed proceedings, with the INDIA bloc demanding accountability from Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
- Productivity hit multi-year lows of 19% in the Lok Sabha and 39% in the Rajya Sabha; while 12 bills passed, only the Public Examination Amendment Bill, 2026, saw substantive debate in both Houses.
- Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju accused the Opposition of "running away" from debates, while Congress leader Rahul Gandhi rejected government offers, demanding direct answers on alleged police excesses during student protests.
- On the final day, tensions peaked as NDA and INDIA MPs staged separate protests at the Makar Dwar, with security personnel forming a barrier between them, reflecting the session's polarized atmosphere.
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Monsoon Session of Parliament adjourns sine die; 12 Bills passed
New Delhi, Aug 13: The Monsoon Session, 2026 of Parliament which commenced on Monday, the 20th of July, 2026 has been adjourned sine die on Thursday the 13th of August, 2026. The Session provided 19 sittings spread over a period of 25 days. During the Session 11 Bills were introduced in Lok Sabha and 2 Bills were introduced in Rajya Sabha. 12 Bills were passed by Lok Sabha and 12 Bills were passed by Rajya Sabha. Total number of Bills passed by …
Historic Recitation: Full Vande Mataram sung in Lok Sabha
The Lok Sabha concluded its Monsoon Session on August 13 with the full version of Vande Mataram being recited in the House. The recitation came immediately before the House was adjourned sine die, bringing an end to a session marked by repeated disruptions and sharp exchanges between the government and Opposition. Speaker of Lok Sabha Om Birla asks MPs to stand for National Song The House witnessed disruptions at the beginning of the proceedings…
Parliament's Monsoon Session ends amid NDA-INDIA bloc face-off; Amit Shah, Modi attend House
Parliament's Monsoon Session concluded with ruling and opposition MPs clashing outside, protesting job aspirants' treatment and alleged temple.Monsoon Session Parliament, Parliament Monsoon Session ends, NDA INDIA bloc face-off, Makar Dwar protest, Lok Sabha adjourned, Vande Mataram Lok Sabha, PM Narendra Modi Parliament, Amit Shah Lok Sabha, Opposition MPs boycott tea reception, INDIA bloc protest, NDA MPs protest, Rahul Gandhi debate row, Jhar…
Parliament Monsoon Session unsuccessful, Lok Sabha productivity at 19%: Kiren Rijiju frowns upon washout
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said the Lok Sabha recorded 19 per cent productivity compared with the total time allotted, while the Rajya Sabha registered 39 per cent productivity.
Monsoon Session: Lok Sabha Adjourned Sine Die Amid BJP-Oppn Protests
The Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die on Thursday even as Opposition MPs protested and shouted slogans against Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The government said that it was a successful session while the Opposition parties slammed the NDA as Union
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