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Monsoon Session 2025 | PARLIAMENT

Despite the interruption, the

symbol of the viewpoint of 140 crore echo of policies was heard
citizens. Not only this, the return of along with achievements
Shubhanshu Shukla, who became the
symbol of India’s new space aspira- 18th Lok Sabha Fifth Session
tions, also dominated the Monsoon
Session of Parliament. The country also There was n A total of 15 bills were passed in the
celebrated this successful journey that a special Rajya Sabha. A total of 15 bills were
filled new zeal and enthusiasm towards discussion in passed by both houses of Parliament.
science-technology, and innovation. the House on n 14 government bills were introduced in
However, during the monsoon ‘Operation the Lok Sabha, 12 bills were passed.
session, there was a deadlock between Sindoor’ n Only 37 hours of the meeting could be
the ruling and opposition parties on and the held, while the allotted time was 120 hours.
some issues; as a result, out of a total of achievements
120 hours, only 37 hours of discussion of India’s n Due to the interruption, out of 419
could be held in the Lok Sabha and only space questions included in the Lok Sabha
agenda, only 55 starred questions could
41 hours and 15 minutes of discussion program. be answered orally.
in the Rajya Sabha. Special discussion
on India’s First Astronaut aboard the When PM Modi said in the Lok Sabha…
International Space Station – Critical
role of space programme for ‘Viksit Debate—and debate so much,
That the enemy trembles in fear,
Bharat by 2047’ was also initiated in Keep only one thought in mind—
the Lok Sabha on 18 August, but due to That the honour of Sindoor and the valour of our army remain
continued disruption in the House, the unwavering, even in questions.
discussion could not be completed. Lok If Maa Bharati is attacked, a fierce retaliation must follow,
Sabha Speaker Om Birla also expressed Wherever the enemy hides, we must live only for Bharat
his anguish in the concluding speech
on the last day of the session regarding When Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said...
the ongoing deadlock in the House.
Referring to the expectations of the Today, we are discussing in the House: India’s first astronaut
in the International Space Station - the important role of the
public from their representatives in a space program for ‘Viksit Bharat by 2047’. The House heartily
democracy, he said that to fulfill the as- congratulates Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla on
pirations of the citizens, the members this historic occasion. His space journey and successful return
should use their time in the House for are not just the success of a mission, but a source of pride and
serious and meaningful discussion on inspiration for 140 crore Indians. This achievement of Group
problems, issues, and important bills of Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is a great inspiration for our youth.
public interest. Today, India’s space program has made its special identity in the
Undoubtedly, the monsoon session whole world with scientific superiority, uniqueness, and reliability.
became a symbol of victory celebration,
especially for Operation Sindoor and
India’s huge achievement in space.
During this period, many bills that give ruptions on some other issues. Therefore, the Lok Sabha Speaker
a fillip to the country’s development gave a message from the chair - agreement and disagreement are
journey and empower the citizens a natural process of democracy. But the nation expects that the
were introduced, some were passed, House should function with dignity, decorum, and decency through
and some were sent to the Parliament collective efforts. Political parties and MPs should introspect on what
committees. However, there were dis- message the highest democratic institution is giving to its citizens. n

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