Debate With Arnab: Congress Betrays Parliament, Lok Sabha Productivity At 19%, Rajya Sabha 39%

Debate With Arnab examines the disruption-hit Monsoon Session of Parliament, with Lok Sabha recording 19% productivity and Rajya Sabha 39%. The session ended amid repeated protests, adjournments and a deepening standoff between the government and Opposition.

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju blamed the Congress and Opposition parties for the disruption, saying debates were avoided and Bills were passed with limited discussion. The Opposition’s position was that its demands for debate on key issues were not being accommodated. The big question: should political protest remain outside Parliament—or should Parliament be allowed to function while disagreements are debated inside the House?