Parliament monsoon session LIVE: Centre to push Vande Mataram bill on Day 2

LiveJul 21, 2026, 08:34:07 ISTParliament monsoon session 2026 LIVE: Day 1 ended with repeated disruptions in both Houses as Opposition members demanded discussions on NEET paper leaks and the Ram Mandir donation theft case. The Opposition also demanded the resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan.1 Mins agoAhead of Day 1, Modi called for debate over disruption17 Mins agoKey Bills likely during the monsoon session24 Mins agoChaos during CJP protest echoes in House on Day 11 Hr 21 Mins agoRJD MP slams Centre over police violence on protestersParliament monsoon session 2026 LIVE: The Opposition is pressing for discussions on issues ranging from alleged irregularities in competitive examinations to other contentious national matters.Parliament monsoon session 2026 LIVE: Parliament's monsoon session entered its second day on Tuesday, with the Centre set to push a packed legislative agenda that includes a Bill to make insulting the national song Vande Mataram a criminal offence. The Opposition, meanwhile, is pressing for discussions on issues ranging from alleged irregularities in competitive examinations to other contentious national matters.Parliament monsoon session Day 1 On Monday, the session ended with repeated disruptions in both Houses as Opposition members demanded discussions on NEET paper leaks, issues faced by students and the Ram Mandir donation theft case. The Opposition also demanded the resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan.Ahead of the session, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for a productive Parliament and highlighted India's recent achievements, including Skyroot Aerospace's milestone.Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused the Prime Minister of avoiding key issues such as the NEET controversy and the Ram Mandir donation case.The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned several times after Opposition MPs raised the NEET issue and the protests at Jantar Mantar.Amid the disruptions, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal introduced the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, to increase the sanctioned strength of Supreme Court judges from 33 to 37.Outside Parliament, Congress leaders KC Venugopal and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticised the government's handling of the NEET issue and the police action against protesters.Later in the day, Union health minister JP Nadda met a Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) delegation. The delegation sought Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, Sonam Wangchuk's release from hospital and ₹1 crore compensation for families of NEET aspirants who allegedly died by suicide.CJP leaders said the protest would continue until Pradhan resigned....Read MoreParliament monsoon session Day 1 On Monday, the session ended with repeated disruptions in both Houses as Opposition members demanded discussions on NEET paper leaks, issues faced by students and the Ram Mandir donation theft case. The Opposition also demanded the resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan.Ahead of the session, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for a productive Parliament and highlighted India's recent achievements, including Skyroot Aerospace's milestone.Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused the Prime Minister of avoiding key issues such as the NEET controversy and the Ram Mandir donation case.The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned several times after Opposition MPs raised the NEET issue and the protests at Jantar Mantar.Amid the disruptions, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal introduced the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, to increase the sanctioned strength of Supreme Court judges from 33 to 37.Outside Parliament, Congress leaders KC Venugopal and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticised the government's handling of the NEET issue and the police action against protesters.Later in the day, Union health minister JP Nadda met a Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) delegation. The delegation sought Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, Sonam Wangchuk's release from hospital and ₹1 crore compensation for families of NEET aspirants who allegedly died by suicide.CJP leaders said the protest would continue until Pradhan resigned.Follow all the updates here:Jul 21, 2026, 08:34:06 ISTParliament monsoon session 2026 LIVE: Ahead of Day 1, Modi called for debate over disruptionParliament monsoon session 2026 LIVE: Ahead of the first day of the monsoon session, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged lawmakers to ensure a "productive" session, saying Parliament should be guided by facts and reasoned debate rather than disruptions.Drawing a parallel between the rainy season and Parliament, he said, "Be it the monsoon or the monsoon session, if both are proactive, they prove to be highly productive," adding that where there are "strong arguments" and "strong facts", “there is no need for a storm (toofan).”Modi also highlighted India's recent achievements, praising Skyroot Aerospace's maiden orbital launch and describing it as a reflection of the country's youthful aspirations. Noting that the average age of Skyroot's team is 28, he took an apparent swipe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, saying, "I am not speaking of a 56-year-old youth."Jul 21, 2026, 08:18:53 ISTParliament monsoon session 2026 LIVE: Key Bills likely during the monsoon sessionParliament monsoon session 2026 LIVE: Key Bills likely to be tabled during the monsoon session --Income-Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026: Seeks to replace an ordinance and strengthen the sovereign debt market.Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026: Proposes increasing the sanctioned strength of Supreme Court judges by replacing an ordinance.Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026: Seeks to make obstruction or insult to the national song Vande Mataram a criminal offence.Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026: Aims to improve ease of doing business and address delayed payments to MSMEs.Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026: Seeks to modernise and streamline the civil registration system.Jul 21, 2026, 08:11:08 ISTParliament monsoon session 2026 LIVE: Chaos during CJP protest echoes in House on Day 1Parliament monsoon session 2026 LIVE: The first day of Parliament's Monsoon Session witnessed disruptions inside and outside the House as the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) 'Chalo Sansad' protest over alleged exam irregularities escalated into clashes with police.Both Houses were repeatedly adjourned after the Opposition demanded a discussion on the alleged NEET paper leak and the police crackdown on protesters. Outside Parliament, thousands of demonstrators breached barricades, prompting the CISF to briefly seal Parliament gates as police used lathis and tear gas to disperse crowds.Delhi Police said 118 personnel were injured, around 70 protesters were detained and 15-20 government vehicles were damaged. Union Health Minister J P Nadda held talks with a CJP delegation, but the outfit said the agitation would continue.The BJP termed the protest politically motivated, while Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, accused the government of suppressing students' voices and demanded accountability over alleged paper leaks. Read the full story here.Jul 21, 2026, 07:14:14 ISTParliament monsoon session 2026 LIVE: RJD MP slams Centre over police violence on protestersParliament monsoon session 2026 LIVE: RJD MP Manoj Jha on Tuesday criticised the Centre over the violence during the Cockroach Janata Party's (CJP) march to Parliament, saying the protesters were only seeking talks with the government."When was the last time you saw something like this? I certainly don't recall... Were the children asking for the moon and stars? They were asking for dialogue. You are steeped in arrogance," Jha told ANI outside Parliament. (ANI)Home India news Parliament monsoon session LIVE: Centre to push Vande Mataram bill on Day 2