Parliament monsoon session to be held from July 20 to August 13

India's Parliament will convene for its Monsoon Session from July 20 to August 13, 2026, as announced by Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju. President Droupadi Murmu has approved the summoning of both houses for discussions on national importance.

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On the recommendation of the Govt of India, Hon'ble President, Smt. Droupadi Murmu ji has approved the summoning of both the Houses of Parliament for the Monsoon Session 2026. The Session will commence on July 20, 2026 and continue till August 13, 2026, for meaningful debate, discussion and decisions on issues of National Importance.

A key focus of the session will be a controversial 130th Constitution Amendment Bill. A Joint Parliamentary Committee is expected to adopt its report on July 17, likely retaining a provision for the automatic removal of the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers, and ministers if arrested and held in judicial custody for 30 consecutive days for serious offenses. Sources indicate the report may include safeguards against misuse for political vendettas, despite concerns raised by stakeholders.

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A meeting of the committee was called again on July 17. The committee is unlikely to recommend dropping the contentious clause despite concerns raised by several stakeholders during deliberations. However, the report is expected to include safeguards aimed at preventing the provision from being misused for political vendetta or motivated prosecutions.

The proposed amendment has sparked significant debate. Supporters argue it enhances accountability in public office, while opponents warn it could be exploited to destabilize governments through politically motivated investigations. The opposition also intends to address privilege proceedings against Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, following allegations of misleading the house regarding soldier casualties during Operation Sindoor.

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The Opposition is also expected to bring up the issue of privilege proceedings against Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, after the Congress alleged that he spoke a "straightforward, clear-cut lie" to mislead the House over casualties of Indian soldiers during Operation Sindoor.