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Newly-Elected Members Take Oath in Rajya Sabha

Nine newly elected members took their oaths in the Rajya Sabha to begin the Monsoon Session, contrasting with disruptions faced by the Lok Sabha due to opposition protests.

  • Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan administered the oath to nine newly elected members of the Upper House in New Delhi on Monday, marking the commencement of the Monsoon Session.
  • These representatives hail from Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Rajasthan, and West Bengal, including Mukeshbhai Rathwa, Pawan Khera, Mahesh Kewat, Jamesh Pangsang Kongkal Sangma, Khiangte Laltluagkima, Satish Poonia, Prakash Chik Baraik, Sushmita Dev, and Sukhendu Sekhar Ray.
  • While the Rajya Sabha conducted orderly oath-taking, the Lok Sabha faced repeated disruptions on the opening day of the Monsoon Session, resulting in the adjournment of Proceedings.
  • The Speaker urged members to maintain decorum and uphold parliamentary traditions, appealing for constructive debate to ensure Parliament remains a venue for meaningful discussion and reasoned arguments.
  • Notably, Some members had already completed their oaths during the inter-session period, as the House continues to focus on completing constitutional procedures during the Monsoon Session.
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On the first day of the monsoon session of the Rajya Sabha, 9 newly elected members took oath, which included members of BJP, Congress and regional parties.

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Parliament Update: Sushmita Dev Takes Rajya Sabha Oath as Lok Sabha Faces Disruptions

Proceedings in both Houses of Parliament reflected contrasting scenes on the opening day of the Monsoon Session, with the Rajya Sabha continuing its oath-taking process while the Lok Sabha remained disrupted by opposition protests. In the Rajya Sabha, Sushmita Dev took the oath as a member of the Upper House, formally beginning her new term. The oath-taking ceremony proceeded as scheduled alongside similar formalities for newly elected members, highlighting the House's focus on completing constitutional procedures. Meanwhile, the Lok Sabha witnessed repeated disruptions that ultimately led to the adjournment of proceedings. Speaker Om Birla made multiple appeals to members to uphold the dignity and traditions of Parliament, urging them to engage in constructive debate rather than slogan-shouting or displaying placards inside the House. He emphasized that Parliament is meant for meaningful discussion, dialogue, and reasoned arguments, while assuring lawmakers that they would receive adequate opportunities under established parliamentary rules to raise issues of public importance. The Speaker also reminded members of the importance of maintaining decorum during solemn proceedings, including tributes and obituary references, stressing that parliamentary traditions are the collective responsibility of all elected representatives. Despite repeated requests for cooperation, opposition protests continued, prompting the Chair to suspend the Lok Sabha proceedings until noon. The developments underscored the politically charged atmosphere surrounding the start of the Monsoon Session. While the Rajya Sabha continued with scheduled procedural business, the Lok Sabha faced immediate disruptions, setting the tone for what is expected to be an intense parliamentary session dominated by debates, protests, and key legislative discussions.

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Latestly broke the news in Mumbai, India on Monday, July 20, 2026.
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