Monsoon Session

The Monsoon Session of the Upper House has seen no business for six consecutive days as the Opposition demands an apology from Home Minister Amit Shah over police action against protesting students. Minister Kiren Rijiju has urged Congress to permit discussion on a Bill.

The Monsoon Session of the Karnataka Legislature is scheduled to begin on August 13. The session marks the start of legislative proceedings during the monsoon period.

The Karnataka Cabinet expansion has been postponed again due to NEET protests, disappointing ministerial aspirants. The Congress high command is set to invite Karnataka leaders to New Delhi next week to discuss the Cabinet expansion and Speaker appointment ahead of the monsoon session starting August 6.

Sharad Pawar and Supriya Sule met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Parliament during the monsoon session. They had earlier joined protests at Jantar Mantar, urging the Centre to consider their demands.

Prime Minister Modi expressed hope that the monsoon and the Monsoon Session would be productive. He highlighted that government-initiated reforms have empowered youth to take commendable steps.

The government has listed five new Bills for the Monsoon Session of Parliament. Reports suggest a revised version of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill may be reintroduced, though the government has neither confirmed nor denied this.

The Government plans to introduce a Bill in the Rajya Sabha during the Monsoon Session to criminalize insults to 'Vande Mataram'. The session has five Bills listed, but delimitation legislation is not among them.

The government plans to introduce the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill during the Monsoon Session. The bill aims to criminalize intentional insults or disruptions during the singing of Vande Mataram.

Union Minister Ramdas Athawale announced that the Women's Reservation Bill and Delimitation Bill will be passed during the Monsoon Session, citing a two-thirds majority in Parliament.

Revanth urged Members of Parliament to prioritize the State's interests during the Monsoon session. The focus was on ensuring that state-related matters are given top priority in legislative proceedings.

The panel on simultaneous polls is unlikely to finalize its report by the Monsoon Session. Panel chairperson P.P. Chaudhary stated that more consultations are needed, and the panel is scheduled to visit Uttar Pradesh on July 9.

The Monsoon session of Parliament is scheduled to begin on July 20, 2026, and end on August 13, 2026, as stated by Kiren Rijiju. The session aims to facilitate debate, discussion, and decisions on issues of national importance.

The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) is likely to retain a clause allowing for the removal of Ministers after 30 days in custody. A draft report on the 130th Constitution Amendment Bill is expected by July 10, with the panel set to finalize recommendations before the Monsoon Session.