New Delhi: The Parliament’s Monsoon session, which concluded on Thursday, turned into one of the most tumultuous in recent history, with over 84 hours lost to relentless disruptions and forced adjournments — the highest recorded in the 18th Lok Sabha.
The month-long session, which began on July 21, held 21 sittings but managed just 37 hours and 7 minutes of effective business, according to the Lok Sabha Secretariat. Speaker Om Birla revealed that all parties had initially agreed to 120 hours of discussions, but planned protests and political standoffs crippled proceedings.
Despite the chaos, the government managed to push through 14 Bills and secure passage of 12 key legislations, including the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2025, and the National Sports Governance Bill, 2025.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju described the session as “successful and fruitful for the government but disastrous for the Opposition”, accusing rival parties of deliberately stalling the House.
The Opposition, however, countered by blaming the government’s “authoritarian attitude” for the persistent deadlock. With tensions running high, analysts warn that this growing legislative gridlock threatens India’s policy-making pace.
As the Monsoon session sets a controversial record, questions loom over Parliament’s ability to function effectively amid deepening political divides.
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