Parliament Monsoon Session Day 2 LIVE: Both Houses adjourned till noon amid uproar; Kharge raises CJP protest crackdown in RS

Home News India Amit Shah likely to table Bill to 'protect' Vande Mataram in Rajya Sabha today Updated - July 21, 2026 11:31 am IST Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on July 21, 2026 raising the issue of the police crackdown during the Cockroach Janta Party-led march to Parliament on July 20, 2026, during the Monsoon Session of Parliament. Credit: Sansad TV screengrab Both Houses were adjourned till noon minutes after beginning proceedings on day 2 of the Monsoon Session of Parliament on Tuesday (July 21, 2026). While Lok Sabha was adjourned with Speaker Om Birla asserting that issues will be raised post Question Hour, the Rajya Sabha broke into a din as soon as Leader of the House and Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge began speaking about the police crackdown on the Cockroach Janta Party-led protest and proposed Parliament march in New Delhi on Monday (July 20, 2026).When protest meets crackdown: Cockroach Janta Party protest in picturesIn a move to grant statutory protection to the National Song Vande Mataram., the Centre will likely table the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026. in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday (July 21, 2026). According to the Bill, any act causing obstruction in the singing of the National Song or insulting it in any form would become punishable under law. Meanwhile, the Lok Sabha is scheduled to take up the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, for consideration and passing.Also read: What’s the agenda for the Monsoon session | ExplainedPrime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the NDA Parliamentary meeting in the Parliament House ahead of the day’s session. On day 1 of the Monsoon Session, repeated adjournments disrupted Parliament’s proceedings on Monday (July 20, 2026) as Opposition protested in both Houses demanding a discussion on various issues, including the question paper leaks and the Cockroach Janta Party-led protest in Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. Follow updates here FILTER UPDATESJuly 21, 2026 11:31 Opposition MPs, led by Rahul Gandhi, met Lok Sabha Speaker Om BirlaAs the House adjourned till noon amid uproar, Opposition MPs, led by Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi, met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.- ANIoutside parliamentJuly 21, 2026 11:26 PM Modi stressed on need to punish the guilty: Rijiju on NDA Parliamentary meetUnion Minister Kiren Rijiju, briefing the media after the NDA Parliamentary Party meet on Tuesday morning (July 21, 2026), said that PM Modi told MPs that the government took immediate action after the leak of NEET exam papers. “Furthermore, prioritising the students’ futures, a re-examination was successfully conducted without delay in declaring the results... He also outlined the stringent steps being taken to avert future leaks... He stressed the need to punish the guilty and collaboratively establish a foolproof system,” Mr. Rijiju said.- THBrajya sabhaJuly 21, 2026 11:17 Students' issues need to be heard: Kharge launches attack“Our students, who are raising their voice on paper leaks and NEET examination, were attacked, with lathi charge and tear gas shelling. They are in hospitals. Their issues need to be heard,” Mr. Kharge said, as the House broke into a din.The Upper House was adjourned till noon.rajya sabhaJuly 21, 2026 11:14 Rajya Sabha adjourned till noon; Kharge raises CJP protest crackdown issueThe Rajya Sabha was also adjourned till noon shortly after the House began proceedings for the day. The uproar ensued soon after Leader of the House Mallikarjun Kharge raised the issue of the brutal police crackdown on the Cockroach Janta Party-led protest on Monday (July 20, 2026).Several hurt in crackdown on CJP Parliament marchGovernment crackdown on Cockroach Janta Party protest in Delhi leaves many injured amid demands for Education Minister's resignation.lok sabhaJuly 21, 2026 11:07 Lok Sabha adjourned till noon amid uproarMinutes after Lok Sabha began proceedings for the day, the Lower House was adjourned till noon by Speaker Om Birla over uproar and sloganeering by members.“Members will get a chance to discussion the issues raised,” Mr. Birla said.July 21, 2026 10:56 INDI Alliance bloc meeting ahead of the day's Parliament sessionCongress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule and others seen during the INDI Alliance bloc meeting ahead of day of the Monsoon session of Parliament. Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge was also present.Photo credit: Special arrangementWhatsApp Image 2026-07-21 at 10.51.41 (1).jpegWhatsApp Image 2026-07-21 at 10.51.42.jpegJuly 21, 2026 10:46 Watch | PM Modi at NDA Parliamentary Party MeetingThe National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Parliamentary Party’s weekly strategy meeting, now known as Mangal Milan, took place ahead of the session at the Parliament House today. During the meeting, Prime Minister Modi is expected to address the leaders as NDA alliance partners also pass a congratulatory motion, honouring Mr. Modi for becoming the longest-serving continuously elected Prime Minister of India. The meetings are traditionally held on Tuesdays during Parliament sessions to demonstrate complete alliance unity.July 21, 2026 10:42 Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury files adjournment motion in RSCongress MP Renuka Chowdhury on Tuesday (July 21, 2026) moved an adjournment motion under Rule 267 in Rajya Sabha, alleging that several gates of Parliament were sealed and internet services were suspended, preventing MPs from leaving the House to meet citizens protesting nearby. Heavy deployment of armed personnel and barricades created an “unprecedented lockdown of Parliament”, she wrote.July 21, 2026 10:42 Rajya Sabha agenda for the dayQuestion HourConsideration of any business entered in the List of Business for Monday (July 20, 2026) and not concluded on that day. Motion of election of a member to AIIMS, BhubaneswarJuly 21, 2026 10:42 List of business in Lok Sabha on July 21Question HourConsideration of any item of Government Business entered in the List of Business for Monday (July 20, 2026) and not concluded on that day. Published - July 21, 2026 10:39 am ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products