India's Parliament Monsoon Session 2026 ended on August 13 after weeks of Parliament disruptions driven by student protests, the Ram temple row and demands for government answers. PRS Legislative Research said Lok Sabha worked for only 15% of its scheduled time and Rajya Sabha for 33%, while legislative scrutiny and Question Hour were heavily affected. Parliament disruptions dominate the session

Parliament disruptions in India have repeatedly interrupted the Monsoon Session. While protests can spotlight important issues, they also weaken Question Hour accountability and parliamentary bill scrutiny, leaving Opposition MPs with fewer opportunities to challenge the government.  

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has said the government is ready for a detailed discussion in Parliament over the July 20 student protest and the police response in Delhi. He said Home Minister Amit Shah is prepared to respond, even as Rahul Gandhi and other opposition leaders continue to demand accountability and a court-monitored investigation. Rijiju Says Government Ready for Discussion

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met around 45 NDA Lok Sabha MPs at a breakfast meeting in New Delhi, urging stronger participation in parliamentary debates, better preparation, smoother House proceedings and greater focus on state development and alliance unity. NDA meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a breakfast interaction with around 45 newly elected and first-time NDA Lok Sabha MPs on Frida

Union Minister JP Nadda defended the Delhi Police visit to the CPI(M) headquarters as a routine law-and-order action after the issue was raised in the Rajya Sabha. The controversy centres on an unsuccessful attempt to take SFI leader Aishe Ghosh into custody in connection with an older case. JP Nadda Calls Police Action A Normal Situation Union Minister and Leader of the House JP Nadda on Wednesday defended the Delhi

The Centre has listed five new bills and two previously introduced measures for the Monsoon Session 2026 beginning Monday, July 20. However, the Delimitation Bill and Public Office Disqualification Bill are absent, fuelling speculation over whether they could be introduced later. Monsoon Session Bills Leave Delimitation Question Open The Union government has outlined its legislative agenda for the Monsoon Session 2026, listing five new bil

PM Modi women reservation bill speech highlights ‘Nari Shakti’ push Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s women reservation bill speech on Saturday, April 18, 2026, has brought renewed focus on women’s representation in India’s political system. Calling the Nari Shakti initiative a “great yajna,” Modi emphasized that empowering women remains a central goal despite the recen

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to deliver a national address at 8:30 PM, prompting widespread speculation about the topic. The announcement comes at a politically sensitive moment, just a day after the women’s reservation bill failed to secure approval in Parliament. Why PM Modi is addressing the nation today While officials have not confirmed the subject of the speech, the timing has drawn attention. The Prime Minister reportedly di

Narendra Modi will address the nation at 8:30 PM on April 18, 2026, following the defeat of the Women’s Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha. The Prime Minister’s Office confirmed the address, though the agenda has not been disclosed. The development follows the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, falling short of the required two-thirds majority in the

A political war of words erupted after the Women’s Reservation Bill failed to pass in the Lok Sabha, with Smriti Irani strongly criticising the Indian National Congress and other Opposition parties. She accused them of celebrat

In a major political development, a united Opposition on Friday, April 17, 2026, defeated the government’s Women’s Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha, marking the first legislative setback for the NDA government in over a decade. Despite last-minute appeals from Prime Minister

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Lok Sabha during the ongoing special Parliament session, offering a strong assurance that the proposed delimitation process will be conducted without bias toward any region. His statement comes at a time when the issue has triggered a major political confrontation between the ruling NDA and Opposition parties, especially leaders from southern states who fea

The Special Parliament Session, set to run from April 16 to 18, has kicked off with significant debates surrounding the government’s proposed amendments. One of the most anticipated legislative pieces is the operationalization of the Women’s Reservation Act, which aims to ensure 33% representation for women in both the Lok Sabha and state assemblies by 2029. Alongside this, a Constitution amendment bill will be presented on the first day of the session, marking the beginning of what promi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for the early implementation of the Women’s Reservation Act, urging political parties to work together to ensure it is in place before the 2029 general elections. In a letter dated April 11 to leaders of all political parties in both Houses of Parliament, the Prime Minister emphasized the need to implement the law, officially known as the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023, in its true spirit. A special three-day session of Parliam

The central government is preparing to implement the Women’s Reservation Act, a major reform aimed at increasing female representation in Indian politics. According to sources, the rollout may be based on the 2011 census, potentially bypassing delays linked to fresh census and delimitation processes.

The Telugu Desam Party once again found itself at the centre of national attention after one of its newly elected Members of Parliament delivered a commanding performance in the Lok Sabha. Krishna Prasad Tenneti, a first-time MP from Bapatla, went viral on social media after firmly handling a tense situation on the floor of Parliament. The incident highlighted the party’s long-standing tradition o

The Budget Session 2026 of the Indian Parliament commenced on Wednesday with President Droupadi Murmu addressing the joint sitting of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha in New Delhi. The opening of the session marks the beginning of one of the most significant legislative periods of the year, during which the government outlines its economic vision and policy priorities. Lawmakers from across political parties assembled as the President delivered her customary address, setting the tone for deb

As India moves toward 2026, the political spotlight will not only be on major Assembly elections in states like West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Assam, but also on a massive churn in the Rajya Sabha. As many as 75 seats in the Upper House of Parliament are set to fall vacant across April, June and November 2026, potentially reshaping the balance of power between the ruling NDA and the opposition INDIA alliance. These vacancies span a wide range of states, including Uttar Pradesh,

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during a special discussion on Vande Mataram in the Lok Sabha, launched a sharp attack on Congress and former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. He said that the Congress leadership, instead of defending the national song, supported a view that led to its fragmentation, calling it a "tukde tukde" moment in Indian history. Modi stated that Jawaharlal Nehru believed Vande Mataram could provoke Muslims, a stance reportedly influenced by Mohammed Ali Jinnah and the Mus

The Supreme Court of India highlighted the resilience of the Indian Constitution on Wednesday by drawing comparisons with the ongoing turmoil in neighboring Nepal and Bangladesh. During a hearing of the presidential reference case, a bench headed by Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justice Vikram Nath pointed to violent protests shaking both countries. CJI Gavai remarked, “We are proud of our Constitution, see