Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi with Congress MP KC Venugopal, and others, in the House during the Monsoon session of Parliament. (Video grab from Sansad TV)Proceedings were adjourned in both the Houses of the Parliament following repeated disruptions today amid uproar on paper leak and CJP-led protests. The Rajya Sabha is scheduled to resume tomorrow at 11 am. The Lok Sabha proceedings will also reconvene at 11 am on Tuesday, July 21.
PM Modi takes a dig at Rahul Gandhi: Ahead of the Parliament monsoon session, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the media, celebrating Saturday’s rocket launch by an Indian startup and taking a dig at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. “Our youth is has endless possibilities just like space. Our youth is 28 years old, not 56-year-old,” he said in a reference to Rahul Gandhi’s age. He said, “This is an landmark achievement by our youth. The esteem of our youth is at endless heights, just like the space which is endless.” The Prime Minister avoided addressing the protest in Delhi by thousands of people over student suicides and national exam paper leaks. The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is protesting less than 2 km away and have been blockaded by a heavily armed police force. Under the shadow of the protests, the monsoon session of Parliament is set for a stormy start, with Opposition MPs likely to corner the government on the NEET paper leak and Ayodhya Ram Temple donation theft cases.
CJP’s Parliament march: The opening day of the monsoon session also sees a protest march led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) from Jantar Mantar towards Parliament as they demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET scandal. Activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is on an indefinite hunger strike, has said he would break his fast only if the Centre accepts responsibility for issues such as paper leaks or agrees to discuss the same in the current session.
Bills to be introduced in the Monsoon Session: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to introduce the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, in the Rajya Sabha on the first day of this Session. In 19 sittings across 25 days till August 13, the monsoon session of Parliament is also slated to see the introduction of several other bills such as the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026 (replacing the ordinance increasing the Supreme Court’s sanctioned strength from 33 to 37 judges), the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, and the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025.
Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned for the day on Monday following repeated disruptions during the Monsoon Session. The adjournment comes due to continuous protests by opposition over NEET paper leak and Ram temple donation thef
The House will now reconvene at 11 am on Tuesday, July 21.
Ahead of the Monsoon Session, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged MPs to ensure meaningful discussions in Parliament, saying "every voice should find an opportunity to be heard" and that strong facts and logic leave "no need for chaos".
Modi said Parliament should reflect the aspirations of India's youth and praised the country's recent scientific achievements, including Skyroot Aerospace's private orbital rocket launch, in an apparent swipe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. He also highlighted India's economic resilience despite disruptions caused by the West Asia conflict and cited recent milestones such as a new oil refinery, a semiconductor plant and the launch of a hydrogen-powered train as examples of the country's progress.
(With inputs from PTI)
Both Houses were adjourned minutes after proceedings resumed. The Lok Sabha will resume at 3 PM while the Rajya Sabha has been adjourned for the day. The Rajya Sabha will meet tomorrow at 11 pm.
Proceedings of both the houses were adjourned for the fifth time in the last three hours. Both the houses are scheduled to meet again at 2:30 pm.
Cockroach Janta Party, in a post on X, claiming that security personnel at Parliament are taking firing positions. They appealed to authorities not to use force against protesting youth.
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor questioned the lathi-charge on protesters by Delhi Police, saying a non-violent protest should not be met with violence. He said Parliament should be a forum to discuss pressing public issues, including those raised by the Opposition, and criticised the government for refusing debates. Tharoor said the Opposition is ready to cooperate if the government also allows discussions, adding that Parliament should not function merely as a platform to pass government Bills without debate.
https://platform.x.com/widgets.js#watch | Delhi | On CJP protest, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor says, "When a non-violent protest is taking place, what is the reason for a lathi-charge? Lathi charge is not an act of non-violence. It is an act of violence. I don't understand the logic of this. Similarly here in… pic.twitter.com/bgr9ZtkTZF
— ANI (@ANI) July 20, 2026
Security has been tightened around the Parliament complex as the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) march gathered momentum, with a multi-layered security arrangement put in place to prevent protesters from entering the area. Security personnel physically secured the Parliament complex's iron gates, while fire tenders and emergency water response vehicles were positioned inside the premises as a precaution.
https://platform.x.com/widgets.jsVIDEO | Delhi: As the CJP's march protest swells, a multi-tiered security lockdown has been put to place to prevent the thousands of marching protesters from breaching the area.
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Security personnel physically secured the massive iron gates of the Parliament complex. Red fire… pic.twitter.com/DbS6gWbRtX
Parliament gates have been shut. This comes as the CJP-led protest grows larger and larger than expected crowds gathered at the protest site. PM Modi was seen leaving the Parliament as both houses remain adjourned till 2 pm. Security at Parliament was beefed up with several entry gates being closed.
https://platform.x.com/widgets.jsVIDEO | Delhi: Parliament Monsoon Session 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cavalcade leaves from the Parliament.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 20, 2026
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Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 pm as the Opposition continued to raise slogans concerning the protests at Jantar Mantar over paper leak.
Proceedings resume in the Lok Sabha while the Opposition continues to raise slogans over NEET paper leak and CJP-led protest at Jantar Mantar.
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm amid uproar by Opposition members over CJP-led protest at Jantar Mantar.
Proceedings were adjourned in both the Houses of the Parliament for the third time today amid uproar on paper leak and Ram temple donation theft row. The Rajya Sabha will resume at 12:50 pm while the Lok Sabha will resume at 13:00 pm.
Lok Sabha proceedings resume. Member of the Parliament Dilip Saikia requested all the members to maintain the decorum of the house for fruitful discussions. Saikia also urged leaders not to hurl banners and posters in the House and let the proceedings resume . On the other hand, the opposition continued to raise slogans against paper leaks. Saikia requested to discuss floods in Assam and Jammu and Kashmir and address more important issues to maintain the spirit of democracy.
The INDIA bloc on Monday vowed to seek accountability from the government over issues including the alleged Ram Temple donation theft and the 'collapse' of the education system during the Monsoon Session of Parliament. Opposition floor leaders met at Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge’s chamber ahead of the session to discuss their strategy. In a post on X, Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge said: "There has been 152 instances of paper leaks since 2015 and 25 students have committed suicides. Dharmendra Pradhan will have to be sacked."
The meeting was attended by Rahul Gandhi, Gaurav Gogoi, Jairam Ramesh, Supriya Sule, Sagarika Ghose, Sanjay Raut, John Brittas and leaders from several INDIA bloc parties.
https://platform.x.com/widgets.jsआज से शुरू हो रहे संसद के मानसून सत्र में कांग्रेस पार्टी और साझा विपक्ष जनता की आवाज़ बनकर मोदी सरकार से हर सवाल का जवाब माँगेगी।
— Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) July 20, 2026
चाहे श्री राम मंदिर में चंदा चोरी और आस्था से धोखे की बात हो - मंदिर निर्माण के लिए करोड़ों श्रद्धालुओं ने आस्था के साथ अपनी कमाई अर्पित की, उन्हें… pic.twitter.com/vweX1NboC5
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 12:30 pm shortly after proceedings resumed at 12 pm amid uproar on paper leaks by the Opposition.
The Lok Sabha is adjourned till 12:30 pm shortly after it resumed proceedings at 12 pm. MP Dilip Saikia repeatedly requested to maintain the decorum of the House as the Opposition raised slogans against paper leaks. Union Law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal introduced the SC Judges Amendment Bill before the house was adjourned.
Lok Sabha proceedings resume after the house was adjourned till 12 pm. Member of Lok Sabha Dilip Saikia is presiding the house as the Opposition continues to raise slogans against paper leaks.
During the proceedings in the Rajya Sabha, Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge said, "Our youth is protesting on streets for NEET paper leaks but the government is trying to suppress their voice and using lathi charge on protestors." The house was adjourned till 12 pm shortly after repeated sloganeering by the Opposition.
Vice President and Chairman of the Rajya Sabha CP Radhakrishnan addresses the Rajya Sabha as proceedings begin on the first day of the Monsoon session.
Om Birla initiates the question hour in the Lok Sabha while amid sloganeering by the Opposition. The speaker reiterated to maintain peace, saying that the Parliament is the highest forum of democracy and time will be allotted to every one. Shortly after, Lok Sabha was adjouned till 12 pm.
Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla begins parliamentary proceedings with obituary. Om Birla urges members of the Parliament to maintain peace and dignity to pay obituary remarks and observe silence while the Opposition continued to raise slogans.
PM Modi also mentions the inauguration of largest oil refinery and onset of hydrogen train in Haryana in his address. PM Modi also stressed upon the disrupted oil supply chain due to tensions in the West Asia region. He says, "even with all these challenges, India continued to grow at 7.7% growth rate. Parliamentary processes are important for country's progress."
He skipped mention of the ongoing protest of the Cockroach Janta Party.
PM Modi mentions Skyroot Vikram launch and prasises youngsters for thier efforts in innovation. He says, "This is an landmark achievement by our youth. The esteem of our youth is at endless heights, just like the space which is endless. Our youth is not 56-years old but 28-years old." The '56-year-old' comment was a reference to opposition leader Rahul Gandhi's age.
https://platform.x.com/widgets.jsSpeaking at the start of the Monsoon Session of Parliament. May this session witness productive discussions that strengthen India's development journey. https://t.co/v25Vg62apy
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 20, 2026
AIMIM President and MP Asaduddin Owaisi reaches Delhi for the Parliament Monsoon Session that begins today.
https://platform.x.com/widgets.js#watch | Delhi: AIMIM President and MP Asaduddin Owaisi reaches Delhi for the #parliamentmonsoonsession pic.twitter.com/JFTW7A6fsY
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Congress National President and Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge leaves from his residence to attend the Monsoon session in the Parliament.
https://platform.x.com/widgets.jsVIDEO | Delhi: Congress National President and Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge leaves from his residence.
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Security has been stepped up around Parliament Street Police Station ahead of the proposed Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) march to Parliament on Monday, July 20. Delhi Police and Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel have been deployed, with Vajra vehicles and barricades placed in the area as part of the security arrangements.
https://platform.x.com/widgets.js#watch | Delhi: Vajra Van deployed, Delhi Police and RAF personnel stationed for security, and Police barricades put up around Parliament Street Police Station ahead of a proposed march to Parliament by CJP today, 20th July. pic.twitter.com/7hsNdoJIzK
— ANI (@ANI) July 20, 2026
Congress leader Pawan Khera on Monday criticised the proposed Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, calling it a "distraction" from key issues. Khera said the Congress will continue to raise the NEET controversy and the alleged Ayodhya Ram Temple donation row during the Monsoon Session of Parliament. On the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest and Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike, Khera said the main concern was the handling of issues related to the Education Ministry.
https://platform.x.com/widgets.js#watch | Delhi: On the Ayodhya Ram temple donations embezzlement row, Congress leader Pawan Khera says, "This is an issue which has hurt the religious sentiments of millions of Hindus. They feel betrayed by the BJP, RSS and the VHP; therefore, we are going to amplify their… pic.twitter.com/6iqkSusX0q
— ANI (@ANI) July 20, 2026
Congress MP KC Venugopal on Monday submitted an Adjournment Motion Notice in the Lok Sabha, seeking a discussion on alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ayodhya Ram Temple and demanding an independent probe under a Supreme Court judge.
In his notice, Venugopal alleged "massive financial fraud, theft and embezzlement" of public donations at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust and urged the House to suspend regular business to discuss the matter. He claimed recent reports pointed to an alleged racket involving the siphoning of cash and jewellery donated by devotees.
Delhi Police has stepped up security across Jantar Mantar and Parliament ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament and the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) proposed ‘Chalo Sansad’ march. Police and paramilitary personnel have been deployed around the Parliament, India Gate, Rail Bhawan and adjoining areas. Prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the BNSS remain in force and the police said no permission has been sought or granted for the proposed march.
https://platform.x.com/widgets.js#watch | Delhi: Security tightened outside Parliament in view of a proposed march to Parliament by Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) today, on 20th July, on the first day of Monsoon Session. pic.twitter.com/pKg7g4RBX0
— ANI (@ANI) July 20, 2026
AAP MP Sanjay Singh has already moved a notice under Rule 267 in the Rajya Sabha seeking suspension of business to discuss the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. Congress MP Manickram Tagore has written a letter to the Secretary-General requesting adjournment of the business of the house to discuss paper leak matters urgently. Meanwhile, activist Sonam Wangchuk listed three conditions: if the government accepts accountability; if he and Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders reach Parliament and MPs assure them the issue will be raised; or, if his health does not permit this, MPs and leaders from different parties visit him at Safdarjung Hospital and give the same assurance.
Liz Mathew reports that Congress Lok Sabha MPs will meet at the Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) office in Parliament at 10:30 am on Monday for a briefing on decisions taken during the Opposition floor leaders' meeting. Congress MP Kiran Kumar Chamala said the party will discuss the strategy with INDIA alliance partners and brief MPs on the course of action to be followed during the session.
