Monsoon Session Remains Disrupted, but Government Clears Three Key Bills Amid Uproar
Despite repeated disruptions and Opposition protests, Parliament passed three important bills during the second week of the Monsoon Session.
New Delhi: The second week of Parliament's Monsoon Session concluded with continued disruptions, yet the government managed to secure the passage of three significant bills amid persistent protests by the Opposition.
The Monsoon Session, which began on July 20, has been dominated by heated exchanges over the alleged NEET paper leak, student protests, and the Ram Temple donation theft controversy. While the first week witnessed repeated adjournments, the second week also began on a stormy note.
The week's proceedings started with the Opposition protesting the ceremonial welcome given to former Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, who returned to Parliament after resigning from his post. BJP MPs welcomed him by presenting him with a traditional Mithila 'Pag' (turban), drawing sharp criticism from Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, and Mallikarjun Kharge.
Despite the disruptions, the government succeeded in passing three major bills:
The Birth and Death Registration (Amendment) Bill was passed in the Lok Sabha without discussion amid Opposition protests.
The Anti-Paper Leak Bill was passed by both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha after an extensive debate, bringing it one step closer to becoming law.
The Vande Mataram Bill was cleared by the Rajya Sabha after a brief discussion, while it could not be debated in the Lok Sabha due to the disruptions.
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju criticised the Opposition for boycotting debates and later accusing the government of passing legislation without discussion.
"We repeatedly requested the Opposition to participate in discussions on these important bills. They chose not to engage in the debate and later claimed that the government avoided discussion. Such disruptions are not good for Parliament," Rijiju said.
The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha have now been adjourned until August 3, when the third week of the Monsoon Session begins.
With the Opposition continuing to demand a statement from Home Minister Amit Shah over the alleged use of pellet guns and police action against students protesting the NEET paper leak, further disruptions are expected when Parliament reconvenes.
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