Kiren Rijiju Announces Parliament's Monsoon Session Will Commence From July 20
Parliament's monsoon session begins from July 20 officially.
The Centre has announced that the Monsoon Session of Parliament will be held from July 20 to August 13, 2026, with both Houses scheduled to meet for discussions on key legislative and national issues. Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju made the announcement on Saturday, stating that President Droupadi Murmu had approved the government's recommendation to convene the session.
In a post on X, Rijiju said, "On the recommendation of the Government of India, Hon'ble President, Smt. Droupadi Murmu ji has approved the summoning of both the Houses of Parliament for the Monsoon Session 2026. The session will commence on 20 July, 2026 and continue till 13 August, 2026 for meaningful debate, discussion and decisions on issues of national importance." The announcement sets the stage for the government's legislative agenda during one of Parliament's key annual sittings.
The upcoming session is expected to witness debates on a range of important policy matters and pending legislation. Among the issues likely to attract significant attention is the report of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) examining the controversial 130th Constitution Amendment Bill. According to ANI, the committee is expected to adopt its report on July 17, just days before the Monsoon Session begins.
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Sources indicated that the JPC is likely to retain the Bill's most debated provision, which proposes the automatic removal of the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers, Union ministers and State ministers from office if they are arrested and remain in judicial custody for 30 consecutive days in cases involving serious offences. The proposed clause has generated extensive debate among political parties, legal experts and constitutional scholars over its implications for democratic governance and the presumption of innocence.
According to sources, the committee is unlikely to recommend dropping the contentious provision despite concerns raised by several stakeholders during its deliberations. However, the report is expected to incorporate safeguards aimed at preventing misuse of the clause through politically motivated investigations or prosecutions. The proposed protections are intended to ensure that the provision is not used as a tool for political vendetta while preserving accountability in public office.
The Monsoon Session is expected to be politically significant, with the government and the Opposition likely to engage in discussions on legislative proposals, governance issues and matters of national importance. In addition to considering the JPC report and other pending Bills, Parliament is expected to deliberate on key policy initiatives and hold the government accountable through debates, question hour and committee proceedings during the nearly four-week session.
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