Monsoon Session ends: Lok Sabha adjourned sine die amid opposition protests, 12 bills passed

The Monsoon Session of Parliament came to an end on Thursday with Speaker Om Birla adjourning the Lok Sabha sine die after weeks of disruptions over the opposition’s demand for a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) probe into the special revision of Bihar’s electoral rolls.

In his valedictory remarks, the Speaker expressed concern over the repeated use of placards and slogans, which he said amounted to a breach of parliamentary decorum. “Our conduct is being watched by the entire nation. We must rise to the expectations of the people,” Birla said, describing the disruptions as “a breach of public trust.”

According to the Speaker, 120 hours had been allocated for discussion during the session, but only 37 hours were utilised due to repeated protests. Out of 419 starred questions submitted, only 55 were answered.

Despite the logjam, the government managed to introduce 14 Bills and secure the passage of 12, including the Income Tax Bill, the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, the National Sports Governance Bill, and the Online Gaming Regulation Bill. The Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, which seeks to decriminalise politics, was referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee.

The session also saw a discussion on Operation Sindoor — India’s response to the Pahalgam terror attack — with Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing the House. Another highlight was the celebration of Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s mission to the International Space Station, hailed by the Speaker as a “testament to India’s scientific excellence.”

The final day was again marked by protests, even as the Speaker appealed for order. Prime Minister Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh were present for the concluding proceedings.

Before adjourning the House sine die, Birla thanked members who had participated constructively and urged lawmakers to recommit to the values of deliberation and dignity in future sessions.