Parliament Monsoon Session 2026 Begins Amidst Legislative Push and Protests

India's Parliament commenced its monsoon session on July 20, 2026, a 25-day sitting scheduled to conclude on August 13. The session is set to address several critical legislative proposals, including a potential increase in Lok Sabha seats to 850 and the implementation of a 33 percent reservation for women in parliament.

Ahead of the session, political tensions were already high. The opposition staged a walkout from an all-party meeting, protesting the government's invitation to the Nationalist Citizens Party of India, which includes rebel Trinamool Congress MPs. This move signals potential friction during legislative debates.

Several key bills are expected to be reintroduced, including the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill. This bill, which faced strong opposition in the previous session due to its delimitation aspect, aims to expand the Lok Sabha and enact women's reservation. Other proposed legislation includes amendments to the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, the Income-tax Act, and the Registration of Births and Deaths Act.

The session is also anticipated to be influenced by ongoing public concerns. Protests concerning the NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) exam leak are planned, with activists calling for the education minister's resignation. Additionally, activist Sonam Wangchuk has appealed to the government to address youth demands, offering to end his hunger strike if met by officials.