Parliament Monsoon Session Ends Early: 19 Bills Cleared
NEW DELHI — The Monsoon Session of Parliament concluded on Thursday with both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha adjourned sine die after persistent standoffs between the government and the Opposition.
Despite severe disruptions that saw the Lok Sabha operate at just 19% productivity and the Rajya Sabha at 39%, Parliament managed to pass 19 key legislative bills during the session.
Key Highlights of the Monsoon Session
- Low Productivity: Heavy opposition ruckus over the July 20 Jantar Mantar student protest caused the Lok Sabha to lose 81% of its scheduled time.
- 19 Bills Passed:Major legislations cleared include the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026—officially renaming the state to Keralam—and the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act amendment.
- FCRA Bill Scrutiny: The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, was referred to a 31-member Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for further review.
Major Passed Legislation Overview
| Bill Name | Objective / Status | Passed House |
| Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026 | Renames the state of Kerala to ‘Keralam’ | Both Houses |
| Public Examinations Amendment Act | Stricter penalties and measures against exam paper leaks | Both Houses |
| FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026 | Sent to 31-member Joint Parliamentary Committee | Sent to JPC |
| NCDC Amendment Bill | Strengthens national cooperative development frameworks | Passed |
Political Deadlock and Accusations
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju severely criticized the Opposition, stating it was the first time in parliamentary history that the Opposition actively avoided debates.
“In the Lok Sabha, Opposition parties continuously ran away from discussions. The government offered to extend the session and hold debates late into the night, but the Opposition chose disruption over dialogue.”— Kiren Rijiju, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister
On the other hand, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi rejected Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s offer for late-night discussions, questioning the government’s last-minute outreach and pointing out the Home Minister’s absence for the majority of the session.
With both Houses adjourned sine die, legislative work now shifts to the upcoming winter session, as committee reviews like the FCRA Bill begin their scrutiny process.
You can watch a full video summary of the parliamentary proceedings and discussions on key bills like the FCRA Amendment Bill FCRA Amendment Bill Monsoon Session Discussion
. This video provides critical insights into why the bill was sparked with controversy and referred to a joint committee.
