Parliament’s monsoon session set to end Thursday.
Heated exchanges between treasury benches and opposition members often led to stalemates, forcing the presiding officers to adjourn proceedings multiple times in both Houses. As a result, several important discussions and scheduled debates could not take place as intended. Despite these challenges, the government managed to push through certain key legislations, though the constant interruptions highlighted deep political divisions and limited constructive parliamentary engagement during the session.
Monsoon Session of Parliament to Conclude on Thursday, Key Bills Spark Heated Debate
New Delhi: The monsoon session of Parliament is set to draw to a close on Thursday after nearly a month of deliberations, disruptions, and debates. Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha — scheduled for 11 a.m.
Over the past four weeks, the session has often been overshadowed by frequent adjournments. Heated protests by the Opposition not only interrupted the scheduled proceedings but also created an atmosphere of constant tension inside the Houses. The primary demand from Opposition parties centered around the ongoing voter list revision in Bihar. They accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of “conspiring” to manipulate the electoral rolls ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections in the state.
Opposition leaders repeatedly pressed for a detailed discussion on the matter, saying that voter list integrity was fundamental to India’s democratic process. However, their sustained protests — including sloganeering, walkouts, and storming into the Well of the House — led to repeated adjournments, leaving little space for structured debate.
Amid the uproar, the government pushed ahead with key pieces of legislation. The legislation seeks to provide a framework for promoting and regulating the online gaming industry, which has witnessed rapid growth in India in recent years.
The bill covers a wide spectrum of games — from e-sports and educational platforms to social gaming. At the same time, it introduces stricter checks on platforms offering real-money games such as poker, rummy, and fantasy sports. The aim, according to government ministers, is to bring clarity to a sector that has long operated in a grey area, balancing economic potential with concerns around addiction, fraud, and consumer protection.
Union ministers emphasized that the new law would not only attract investments and create jobs in the gaming ecosystem but also protect young users from exploitation. However, Opposition parties accused the government of rushing the bill through without adequate debate or committee scrutiny, calling it another example of Parliament being reduced to a rubber stamp.
Big-ticket bills tabled by Amit Shah- The Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill, 2025
- The Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth Amendment) Bill, 2025
Among their wide-ranging provisions, one key clause attracted sharp attention. It mandates that any Prime Minister, Union minister, Chief Minister, or state minister who is arrested and remains in custody for 30 consecutive days in connection with offences carrying.
Shah defended the move as a step toward ensuring accountability and maintaining the moral credibility of public office. “Elected representatives cannot continue in power while facing serious criminal charges and remaining in custody,” he said, adding that the law was designed to safeguard the integrity of governance.
At the same time, Shah assured Opposition MPs that they would have enough opportunity to present their views and raise objections before the relevant parliamentary panels take a final call.
As the curtains fall on this monsoon session, observers note that it will be remembered as much for its confrontations as for the legislation it produced. On one hand, the government succeeded in pushing forward bills that it considers important for governance and regulation. On the other, the Opposition succeeded in drawing national attention to its concerns, even if it failed to secure the debates it demanded.
For citizens, the session once again highlighted the paradox of India’s parliamentary democracy — a space meant for robust deliberation, often consumed by political theatrics. While critical bills were passed, the larger question remains whether Parliament lived up to its role as the nation’s highest forum for dialogue and consensus-building.
As MPs prepare to disperse, the unresolved disputes — particularly over the Bihar voter list — are likely to spill into the political arena outside Parliament. With state elections around the corner and the Lok Sabha polls approaching next year, the monsoon session has offered a preview of the heated battles that lie ahead in India’s democratic journey.