Lok Sabha Adjourned Till 2 PM, Rajya Sabha Till Noon Amid Opposition Protest

Lok Sabha Adjourned Till 2 PM became one of the key developments in Parliament on Thursday as proceedings in both Houses were disrupted during the ongoing Monsoon Session. While the Lok Sabha was adjourned until 2 PM, the Rajya Sabha was adjourned until 12 noon.

Before the adjournment, the Lok Sabha observed a solemn moment by paying homage to the victims of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, marking the anniversary of the tragic events that took place in Japan in August 1945.

The day also witnessed political activity outside the Houses, with Opposition MPs staging a protest in the Parliament premises over multiple issues, including allegations related to Ram Mandir donations and police action during the July 20 student protest at Jantar Mantar.

Lok Sabha Pays Tribute to Hiroshima and Nagasaki Victims

At the beginning of the proceedings, the Lok Sabha paid tribute to the victims of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

Members observed the remembrance as Parliament marked the anniversary of the devastating attacks that claimed thousands of lives in Japan during World War II. The tribute reflected India's continued commitment to peace and the importance of global efforts toward nuclear disarmament.

Following the homage, the House was adjourned until 2 PM.

Rajya Sabha Adjourned Till Noon

The Rajya Sabha also witnessed a brief sitting before being adjourned until 12 noon.

The adjournment came amid continued political differences between the government and the Opposition over various national issues being raised during the Monsoon Session.

Both Houses are expected to resume business later in the day.

Opposition MPs Hold Protest in Parliament Complex

Outside Parliament, Opposition MPs organised a demonstration over issues they said required urgent discussion in the House.

The protest focused on:

Allegations regarding the handling of Ram Mandir donations.

Alleged police action against students during the July 20 protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar.

Demands for greater government accountability.

The Opposition has been demanding detailed discussions on these issues and has repeatedly sought statements from the government during the Monsoon Session.

The allegations raised by Opposition parties remain matters of political debate.

Finance Minister to Move Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026

Despite the disruptions, the Lok Sabha's legislative agenda for the day remains significant.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to move the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 for consideration and passing.

The proposed legislation seeks to amend several important laws, including:

The Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007

The Income-tax Act, 2025

The Finance Act, 2026

The Bill is expected to be one of the major legislative items during Thursday's proceedings.

Statutory Resolution on Income-tax Ordinance
Before taking up the amendment Bill, the Lok Sabha is also expected to consider a statutory resolution seeking disapproval of the Income-tax (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026.

The resolution has been moved by MPs N.K. Premachandran and Sougata Ray.

The ordinance was promulgated by the President on June 5, 2026, and Members are expected to debate its provisions before the House proceeds with the amendment Bill.

Monsoon Session Witnesses Political Confrontation
The Monsoon Session has continued to witness frequent disagreements between the government and Opposition parties over legislative priorities and political issues.

While the government has focused on advancing its legislative agenda, Opposition parties have demanded discussions on several issues they describe as matters of national importance.

These differences have contributed to repeated protests and adjournments during the current session.

As Parliament reconvenes later in the day, attention will remain on whether the government can proceed with the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026.

The Opposition is also expected to continue pressing for debates on the issues it has raised, including alleged police action against protesters and allegations concerning Ram Mandir donations.

The outcome of the day's proceedings could significantly influence the remainder of the Monsoon Session.

Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 PM.

Rajya Sabha adjourned till 12 noon.

Lok Sabha paid tribute to the victims of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombings.

Opposition MPs protested over alleged Ram Mandir donation irregularities and the July 20 police action.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to move the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026.

The House is also expected to consider a resolution seeking disapproval of the Income-tax (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026.