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Monsoon Session ends in washout; only 12 bills passed

Monsoon Session ends in washout; only 12 bills passed
'56 inch ka chhota bandar vs Jharkhand pe jawab do': Protest marks last day of Monsoon Session as it ends in washout · wionews.com

The Indian Parliament is where leaders meet to make new laws for the country.

The Monsoon Session is one of these big meetings, held during the rainy season.

This year, the meeting ended on August 13 with almost nothing getting done.

The government said this happened because some leaders caused trouble and walked out of the room.

In fact, only 12 new laws were passed instead of many more.

The leaders who walked out said they were protesting because police were too rough with students who were demonstrating.

They also wanted the government to answer questions about what happened.

On the last day, both groups stood on the steps of the Parliament building shouting slogans at each other.

Their chants included the words '56 inch ka chhota bandar,' which means 'small monkey of 56 inches.'

Because of all the arguing, the whole session is being called a washout.

Key facts

Session
Monsoon Session of Parliament, adjourned sine die on Aug 13
Bills passed
12
Lok Sabha productivity
19 per cent
Rajya Sabha productivity
39 per cent
Government's assessment
"Not successful," per Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju
Final-day protest site
Makar Dwar, Parliament complex
Disputed incident
Alleged police brutality against protesting students in New Delhi on Jul 20

Quotes

Opposition parties

Members of opposition parties in Parliament protesting at Makar Dwar

“"56 inch ka chhota bandar, jaldi aao sadan ke andar."”
wionews.com

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