With all eye on delimitation & FCRA, Parliament monsoon session sinks deeper into deadlock
The Indian Parliament's monsoon session remains deadlocked due to ongoing protests by Opposition parties regarding various political issues. Despite the disruption, the government has managed to pass some legislation, including the Bankers' Books Evidence Bill, 2026.
Why it matters
The legislative gridlock reflects deep political polarization in India and highlights the challenges of governance in a contentious parliamentary environment.
NEW DELHI: Parliament remained paralysed for the 13th consecutive day on Wednesday as relentless protests by Opposition parties forced repeated adjournments in both Houses, even as the government pushed through key legislative business.Amid the deadlock, efforts to break the impasse gathered pace with Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju holding meetings with Lok Sabha leader of the opposition Rahul Gandhi and Union home minister Amit Shah, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi separately met BJP MPs over breakfast.Opposition marches to ParliamentOpposition MPs led by Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra marched from Prerna Sthal to Makar Dwar, demanding accountability from Amit Shah over the alleged police action against CJP protesters on July 20.They also raised the alleged Ram Temple donation embezzlement issue and other matters.
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