High Drama: Protests, Resignation & Sharp Exchanges
The 2025 Monsoon Session of Parliament concluded on Thursday with more disruptions than discussions, marking one of the stormiest sittings in recent years. The opposition repeatedly demanded a debate on alleged “electoral fraud,” prompting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to accuse the Congress of “insecurity” and blocking its young MPs from speaking.
One of the most notable developments was Vice President and Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar’s sudden resignation, citing health concerns. His exit left the ruling side stunned while evoking sympathy from opposition benches. Another flashpoint came with Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s “tainted PMs-CMs” Bill, which sparked uproar across both Houses. The legislation, which allows the removal of Prime Ministers or Chief Ministers detained for 30 days on serious criminal charges, saw copies being torn and flung in protest.
The only structured debate was on Operation Sindoor, which stretched for 19 hours in the Lok Sabha and 16 in the Rajya Sabha. The session also briefly united lawmakers when astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla’s historic space mission was discussed.
Legislative Business Amid Lost Hours
Despite disruptions, the government managed to push through significant legislative work. A total of 14 Bills were introduced, and 12 were passed, including the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, the National Sports Governance Bill, 2025, and the new Income Tax Bill. Three controversial Bills introduced by Shah were referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee for scrutiny.
However, the productivity figures were dismal. The Lok Sabha lost over 84 hours to forced adjournments, managing only 37 hours of effective work against the planned 120. The Rajya Sabha functioned for just over 41 hours, with overall productivity dipping to 38.88 percent. Speaker Om Birla and Deputy Chairman Harivansh both expressed concern over the “planned disruptions,” calling them a blow to parliamentary dignity and public interest.
While the government hailed the session as “successful” for meeting its legislative goals, the constant protests highlighted deepening political divides. The monsoon session ultimately reflected both the power of numbers in passing Bills and the fragility of consensus in India’s parliamentary democracy.
