Monsoon Session 2026 LIVE: Chaos, Sloganeering Rock Parliament, Both Houses Adjourned Till Tomorrow 11 AM

Parliament Session LIVE: Following repeated disruptions and persistent slogan-shouting by Opposition members over key issues—including alleged examination paper leaks and ongoing student protests—the Lok Sabha has been adjourned for the day. The session will meet again at 11 AM tomorrow.

Parliament Session LIVE: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has confirmed that the entry and exit gates at both Janpath and Patel Chowk metro stations are now open and operational. The two stations had been temporarily shut earlier in the day due to heightened security measures around Parliament and nearby central areas.

Parliament Session LIVE: The Rajya Sabha has been adjourned for the day amid chaos in the Parliament. The Upper House will meet again tomorrow at 11 AM.

Parliament Session LIVE: Jagdambika Pal, who was in the chair, has adjourned the session yet again, till 3PM. He initially requested the members to take their seats so that the session can commence, but finally adjourned it after protest and loud sloganeering continued.

Law Minister Arjun Meghwal introduced the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, amid an uproar in the Lok Sabha to replace a prior presidential ordinance and permanently increase the court's sanctioned strength to 38 judges, including the Chief Justice of India.

While the Rajya Sabha stays adjourned until 12:50 pm, the Lok Sabha reconvened amid persistent sloganeering and ruckus, leading to another adjournment until 1 pm following a washed-out Question Hour and a chaotic start to the Zero Hour.

On Vande Mataram Bill, BJP MP Saumitra Khan says, "It is a good issue. This should indeed be brought. I would like to thank PM Modi."

He further says, "Will Mahua Moitra continue in TMC? Take it in writing, that she won't. She will also leave. She is only doing drama right now."

Both Houses of Parliament faced adjournments until noon following opposition slogan-shouting over the NEET-UG paper leak and a police crackdown on protesters, who were intercepted nearly two kilometers from the Parliament complex while marching from Jantar Mantar to demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

Following opposition slogan-shouting during the opening proceedings of the Monsoon Session under Speaker Om Birla, the Lok Sabha was adjourned until 12 noon on Monday.

Proceedings in the Lok Sabha plunged into immediate chaos on Monday as opposition MPs disrupted the session with slogan-shouting, demanding an urgent discussion on the NEET paper leak controversy.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a sharp political jibe by drawing a contrast between young innovators driving India's tech sector, citing a private space firm where the average team age is 28, and seasoned politicians, pointedly stating that he was not referring to some "56-year-old youth". 

The remark served as an indirect dig at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, tongue-in-cheek highlighting the longevity of veteran leadership within the opposition amidst ongoing political sparring.

Monsoon Session 2026 LIVE: Addressing the media outside Hans Dwar ahead of Day 1 of the Monsoon Session, PM Modi called for reasoned, fact-based discussions in Parliament, asserting that sound logic leaves ‘no room for a storm’ and leads to productive governance. 

Accompanied by Union Ministers Kiren Rijiju, Arjun Ram Meghwal, and Jitendra Singh, the Prime Minister highlighted India's economic resilience aboard the ‘Reform Express’ despite ongoing global challenges. Applauding the nation's youth power, PM Modi praised the young team behind space startup Skyroot Aerospace for successfully launching the Vikram-1 rocket into orbit. He urged experienced parliamentarians across party lines to harness their collective knowledge and fulfill the rising aspirations of the country's youth through dignified, spirit-driven deliberations.  
 

Monsoon Session 2026 LIVE: Communist Party of India (CPI) MP P Sandosh Kumar moved a Suspension of Business Notice in the Rajya Sabha under Rule 267, calling for the immediate halt of all scheduled proceedings to address the ongoing NEET examination crisis. 

The notice has sought =an urgent, comprehensive debate on the systemic failures surrounding the medical entrance exam pape leak, the resulting nationwide student demonstrations, and the direct accountability of the Union Education Minister.

Monsoon Session 2026 LIVE: Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi arrived at the Parliament ahead of the Parliament Monsoon Session Day 1 proceedings.

Monsoon Session 2026 LIVE: Ahead of the house proceedings, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav launched a scathing attack on the ruling BJP, accusing it of indifference and arrogance in the wake of the widespread NEET exam controversy. Highlighting the distress of affected students, Yadav questioned the government’s accountability regarding the alleged scam and scathingly mocked the administration's ‘Amrit Kaal’ vision.

Congress Lok Sabha MPs to meet at 10.30 at Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) office in Parliament to be briefed about the Opposition Floor Leaders' meeting's decisions.

Union Minister L Murugan is set to move the motion for the appointment of Rajya Sabha members Bhim Singh and Sagarika Ghose as members of the Joint Committee on the first day of the Parliament Monsoon Session on Monday. 

The motion follows the resignation of Saket Gokhale and Bhubaneswar Kalita from the membership of the Rajya Sabha, creating two vacancies in the Upper House of the Parliament.

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) announced the closure of five central Delhi stations, Janpath, Rajiv Chowk, Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat and Seva Teerth, "due to security reasons" on Sunday morning 

In an X post, DMRC cited that services are suspended till further instructions.

Security has been heightened near the premises in view of the Monsoon Session set to commence today. Several personnel from the Rapid Action Force are stationed nearby to address both the CJP protest march and the upcoming session.

The Centre has drawn up an extensive legislative agenda for the Monsoon Session of Parliament, beginning today, with proposals relating to foreign funding regulations, tax reforms, MSME development, and higher education among the key measures slated for consideration.

The government is also expected to take up the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025, which aims to reform the higher education framework. The Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha and later referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee for examination.
 

Congress MP KC Venugopal on Monday submitted an Adjournment Motion Notice in the Lok Sabha, seeking a discussion on the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya and demanding an independent probe into the matter under the supervision of a Supreme Court judge.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to introduce a Bill in the Rajya Sabha on Monday (20 July) to amend the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971, with the proposed legislation seeking to make any obstruction or insult to the national song Vande Mataram a criminal offence.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to address the media at Hans Dwar, Parliament House, ahead of the commencement of the Monsoon Session.

In the Rajya Sabha, CPI(M) MP John Brittas filed an objection notice under Rule 67 against the controversial Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, while Congress MP Randeep Singh Surjewala moved a suspension of business notice over alleged embezzlement of Ayodhya Ram Temple donations.

Meanwhile, in the Lok Sabha, Congress MP Manish Tewari tabled an adjournment motion pushing for a comprehensive overhaul of the anti-defection law to curb opportunistic mass defections, and fellow party MP Manickam Tagore filed a separate adjournment motion demanding an immediate discussion on the 2026 NEET-UG paper leak.

Heavy traffic and restrictions are expected around the Parliament complex as the Monsoon Session begins.

• Affected Roads: Rafi Marg, Motilal Nehru Marg, Maulana Azad Road, Raisina Road, Rajendra Prasad Road, Parliament Street, Ashoka Road, and surrounding stretches.
• Key Junctions to Avoid: Vijay Chowk, Patel Chowk, Rail Bhawan, and Boat Club roundabouts.
• Alternate Routes: Commuters are advised to use Janpath, Akbar Road, Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Ring Road, and Sardar Patel Marg, and to allow extra travel time.

The ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament is structured to span 25 days, during which both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha will conduct a total of 19 productive sittings. 

This condensed yet action-packed timetable leaves very little room for downtime, as the treasury benches and a determined opposition prepare to lock horns over a packed agenda of crucial national legislation and high-voltage political debates leading up to August 13.