Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Monsoon Session Begins Amid Opposition Challenges
The Monsoon Session of Parliament is starting on Monday.
The Opposition is upset about exam paper leaks, a protest by activist Sonam Wangchuk, and money stolen from the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
They also have issues with the government's plans to change voting areas and mix ethanol with fuel.
The government has more MPs now because some from Opposition parties joined them.
The Opposition is trying to make the government explain these problems, but the government is being careful.
The Opposition walked out of a meeting because the government invited a new group that split from their party.
The Opposition leaders want the Education Minister to resign and an independent investigation into the Ram Temple's money.
The government hopes some Opposition parties will support their plans if they change them a bit.
It will be a busy and argumentative session.
Monsoon Session of Parliament begins on Monday.
Opposition focuses on exam paper leaks, Ram Temple donation theft, and Delimitation Bill.
Government gains MPs as Opposition parties fragment.
Opposition walks out of all-party meeting over invitation to rebel faction.
Government cautious about introducing new Bills due to changing dynamics in Parliament.
- Who
- Indian Parliament, Opposition parties, Government
- What
- Monsoon Session of Parliament
- When
- Monday
- Where
- India
- Why
- To address issues like exam paper leaks, Ram Temple donation theft, Delimitation Bill, and foreign policy.
Opposition
Government
Exam Paper Leaks
Opposition
Demands resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and independent investigation.
Government
Cautious approach, monitoring Opposition's moves.
Ram Temple Donation Theft
Opposition
Demands independent investigation into the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust's financial affairs.
Government
No immediate response, maintaining silence.
Delimitation Bill
Opposition
Opposes the Bill, alleging it aims to change the electoral map.
Government
Hopes to incorporate 50% pro-rata model to gain support.
- Session Start Date
- Monday
- Key Issues
- Exam paper leaks, Ram Temple donation theft, Delimitation Bill
- Opposition Leaders
- Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, Sharad Pawar
- Government Leaders
- Narendra Modi, Dharmendra Pradhan
- All-Party Meeting Outcome
- Opposition walked out
- Proposed Legislative Package
- Women’s Reservation Act, increase in Parliament and state legislatures strength
- Opposition Fragmentation
- 37 MPs from four Opposition parties shifted allegiance to BJP-led NDA