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Parliament Adjourns Sine Die, Bringing an End to a Tumultuous Monsoon Session

Lawmakers passed 12 Bills and took up urgent reforms for public examinations, MSMEs and tribunals during the 25-day session, officials said.

  • On Thursday, the Monsoon Session of Parliament adjourned sine die after 19 sittings spanning 25 days, during which legislators passed 12 bills through both Houses.
  • Repeated disruptions over the NEET-UG examination controversy marked the session, with Opposition MPs demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, who stepped down on July 25.
  • Despite political friction, Parliament passed 12 bills, though productivity remained constrained with the Lok Sabha at approximately 19 percent and the Rajya Sabha at approximately 39 percent.
  • Parliament cleared the Supreme Court Amendment Ordinance, 2026, and the Income-Tax Ordinance, 2026, replacing executive orders promulgated before the session.
  • The Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill, 2026, aims to provide fiscal stability to the mineral sector, supporting national economic growth toward Viksit Bharat 2047.
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<p style="text-align: justify;">The Monsoon Session of Parliament ended on Thursday (August 13, 2026). The Lok Sabha Speaker announced its adjournment sine die as soon as the Lok Sabha began. Twelve bills were passed by both houses, but discussion and productivity remained poor. The Lok Sabha's productivity was only 19 percent, while the Rajya Sabha's was 39.17 percent. On the final day, the Lok Sabha sat for just one minute, while the Rajya Sab…

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If opposition leaders think they've conquered the fort by stalling Lok Sabha proceedings for 19 days, they're mistaken. The opposition benefits greatly from a smooth parliamentary process.

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The Economic Times broke the news in Mumbai, India on Thursday, August 13, 2026.
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