2 weeks ago
Monsoon Session Fails to Serve the People
Parliament is where grown-ups make rules for the country.
This time, the meeting of Parliament, called the monsoon session, did not go well.
It started on July 20, the same day students went to Parliament to complain about exams being cancelled.
The police were very rough with the students, and some officers wore masks and did not show their names.
Important leaders like the Home Minister and the Prime Minister did not come to answer questions.
The government passed 12 new rules, but almost all of them were passed without talking about them much.
Talking about rules is important because it helps find mistakes.
The people who are supposed to argue against the rules also did not do their job well.
Instead of discussing, they caused disruptions.
Both sides should have worked together to make good rules.
In the end, the session did not help the people of the country.
Parliament's monsoon session ended without the customary word of thanks from the Speaker, suggesting the treasury benches were eager to close proceedings.
The session began on July 20, the day students marched to Parliament House to protest the handling of competitive examinations, including the cancellation of the NEET exam.
Police action against students was described as brutal, with masked personnel, some without nameplates, using lethal weapons.
Home Minister Amit Shah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi stayed away from the Houses despite allegations demanding explanation.
Twelve Bills were passed during the 19 days, but 11 were passed virtually without debate or discussion.
- Who
- Parliament, the government (treasury benches), Home Minister Amit Shah, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Opposition, and protesting students.
- What
- The monsoon session of Parliament failed to serve the people, marked by a lack of debate, police action against student protesters, and the absence of key leaders.
- Where
- Parliament House, India.
- When
- The session began on July 20 and lasted 19 days.
- Why
- The session failed because Bills were passed without adequate scrutiny, leaders avoided facing the Opposition, and both ruling and opposition parties failed to ensure a functioning Parliament.
Government View
Opposition/Critic View
Police Action Against Students
Government View
The government may view the police action as necessary to maintain order and security.
Opposition/Critic View
The police action was brutal and barbaric, with masked personnel and lethal weapons used against peaceful student protesters.
Legislative Productivity
Government View
The government may claim satisfaction that 12 Bills were passed during the session.
Opposition/Critic View
Passing 11 Bills without debate conceals a serious failure in legislative scrutiny and quality.
Absence of Key Leaders
Government View
Home Minister Amit Shah maintained he was regularly attending his office on the parliamentary premises.
Opposition/Critic View
The absence of Amit Shah and Narendra Modi created the impression they were unwilling to face an angry Opposition.
Key facts
- Session
- Monsoon Session of Parliament
- Start Date
- July 20
- Duration
- 19 days
- Bills Passed
- 12
- Bills Passed Without Debate
- 11
- Protest Issue
- Handling of competitive examinations, including NEET cancellation
- Key Leaders Absent
- Home Minister Amit Shah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi











