Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Parliament Monsoon Session Begins Amid Protests
The Monsoon Session of Parliament started with Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging MPs to engage in respectful and logical debates.
However, the session was adjourned due to opposition protests.
Modi highlighted India's recent achievements, such as economic growth and advancements in the space sector.
Meanwhile, the opposition criticized the government for being anti-democratic and not addressing protests over unemployment and educational issues.
The Cockroach movement and Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike are among the key protests.
The government has not directly addressed these protests but emphasizes the importance of constructive debate in Parliament.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged MPs to engage in respectful and logical debates during the Monsoon Session of Parliament.
The Lok Sabha was adjourned due to opposition protests.
Modi highlighted India's recent achievements, including economic growth of 7.7% and advancements in the space sector.
The opposition criticized the government for being anti-democratic and not addressing protests over unemployment and educational issues.
The Cockroach movement and Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike are among the key protests.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Opposition MPs, Protesters
- What
- Beginning of the Monsoon Session of Parliament amid protests
- When
- July 20, 2024
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- To address various political, economic, and social issues, including protests over unemployment and educational failures.
Opposition Criticism
Government's Stance
Handling of Protests
Opposition Criticism
The opposition criticizes the government for being anti-democratic and not engaging with protesters, such as those involved in the Cockroach movement and Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike.
Government's Stance
The government has not directly addressed the protests but emphasizes the importance of logical debate and respect for all voices in Parliament.
Economic and Social Issues
Opposition Criticism
The opposition highlights issues like unemployment, examination paper leaks, and alleged failures in the education system, calling the government's approach insensitive and irresponsible.
Government's Stance
The government focuses on India's recent achievements, such as economic growth and advancements in the space sector, and calls for constructive debate in Parliament.
- Date
- July 20, 2024
- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Key Figures
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, AICC General Secretary K C Venugopal
- Protests
- Cockroach movement, Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike
- Economic Growth
- 7.7%
- Space Sector Achievement
- Skyroot's launch