Parliament session

August 21, 2025 2:58 PM

Monsoon Session ends: Lok Sabha adjourned sine die amid opposition protests, 12 bills passed

The Monsoon Session of Parliament came to an end on Thursday with Speaker Om Birla adjourning the Lok Sabha sine die after weeks of disruptions over the opposition’s demand for a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) probe into the special revision of Bihar’s electoral rolls. In his valedictory remarks, the Speaker expressed concern over the repeated use of placards and slogans, which he said amounted to a breach of parliamentary decorum. “Our conduct is being watched by the entire nation. ...

August 6, 2025 3:16 PM

Lok Sabha passes Merchant Shipping Amendment Bill amid Oppn uproar

In a stormy session of the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, the House passed the Merchant Shipping (Amendment) Bill, 2024, through a voice vote, despite sustained protests and disruptions from Opposition members demanding a debate on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists in Bihar. The proceedings, which resumed post-adjournment at 2 p.m. with Sandhya Rai in the chair, quickly descended into chaos as Opposition MPs raised slogans and created a ruckus, stalling normal legislative business. ...

July 23, 2025 1:19 PM

Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm following continued uproar

Both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned till 2 pm on Wednesday after repeated disruptions by Opposition members, who raised slogans and protested the dismissal of adjournment motions. The day's proceedings began at 11 am but were adjourned shortly afterward due to continued uproar in both Houses. Proceedings resumed at 12 PM, only to be disrupted again. In the Rajya Sabha, Opposition MPs protested after their adjournment notices — seeking discussions on various pressing matters, in...