The Monsoon Session of Parliament, which began on 21 July, concluded on 21 August amid continuous uproar and disruptions. On the last day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the media and reflected on the proceedings of the session.
PM Modi on Bills and Session Performance
Calling the session “very productive,” the Prime Minister said that several key bills were passed. He particularly highlighted the Online Gaming Bill, describing it as “a significant step that will protect families and children and have far-reaching effects on society.”
The PM expressed disappointment that the opposition did not engage in constructive discussions on such crucial bills. “They only created disruptions,” he remarked.
Criticism of Congress Leadership
PM Modi also made sharp observations about the Congress party. He said, “There are many young leaders in the opposition, especially in Congress, who are extremely talented. But because of insecurity within their families, they are not allowed to speak.”
Without naming anyone directly, the Prime Minister hinted that these young leaders might be sidelined due to Rahul Gandhi’s insecurity, suggesting that internal party dynamics were preventing fresh voices from emerging.
Session Marred by Protests
Throughout the month-long session, the opposition raised repeated protests over several issues, including SIR (Voter List Revision) in Bihar, vote theft allegations, and Operation Sindoor. Daily sloganeering and adjournments restricted discussions.
Despite disruptions, the Lok Sabha managed to pass 12 bills and included 419 questions for deliberation. On Wednesday, Home Minister Amit Shah introduced three bills aimed at enabling the removal of PMs and CMs if found guilty of serious crimes, which sparked heated opposition.
Speaker Om Birla’s Statement
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla revealed that the House functioned for only 37 hours during the entire session. He emphasized that although important bills were cleared, crucial debates on public issues were hampered by repeated disruptions.
