Parliament Monsoon Session concludes: Key takeaways from final day of proceedings
The final day of India's Monsoon Session in Parliament concluded on Thursday with both houses adjourned sine die. The session, which ran from July 20 to August 13, saw legislative business, opposition protests, and disruptions over the Jantar Mantar protest and other political flashpoints. The Lok Sabha's final session lasted just three minutes and 10 seconds, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Speaker Om Birla participating in the proceedings.
Opposition members shouted "apologise, apologise" and questioned the use of force during a student protest. In the Rajya Sabha, Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge raised concerns over a purification ritual conducted at a stage after his rally. The session passed 12 bills, with 10 cleared by both houses. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju acknowledged limited parliamentary discussion, with Lok Sabha productivity at 19% and Rajya Sabha at 39%.
The NEET controversy and police action against student protesters remained the dominant unresolved political issue.
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