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Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan urged MPs to press the Centre to raise the state's borrowing limit from 3.5 to 4.5 per cent. The demand, discussed ahead of Parliament's monsoon session, sparked criticism from the Opposition over the government's changed stance

Opposition parties said they will raise the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, Ayodhya Ram Temple donation controversy, inflation and voter list revision during the Monsoon Session of Parliament, while criticising the Centre over accountability and parliamentary discussions

Jairam Ramesh said the Congress will oppose the proposed Constitution amendment Bill on dismissal of jailed ministers, calling it politically motivated. He also claimed the BJP would fail to secure the required two-thirds majority to pass the legislation

The Monsoon Session of Parliament will be held from July 20 to August 13 after President Droupadi Murmu approved the government's recommendation. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said the session will focus on debates, discussions and decisions on national issues

The Centre is considering increasing Lok Sabha seats by 50 per cent while retaining existing inter-state seat ratios to address southern states' concerns. The move aims to facilitate implementation of the women's reservation law before the 2029 general elections

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi marked two years as Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, saying he would continue raising people's issues in Parliament. He highlighted his interventions on NEET, electoral fraud and constitutional matters in a video message

A rebellion within the Trinamool Congress could significantly enhance the NDA’s strength in Parliament. While the alliance is moving closer to a two-thirds majority in the Rajya Sabha, it remains well short of the 363-seat mark required in the Lok Sabha

The Congress accused Home Minister Amit Shah of attempting to engineer a two-thirds BJP majority in the Lok Sabha by breaking Opposition parties, calling it an attack on democracy The BJP has not responded to the allegations amid ongoing TMC factional tensions

Rahul Gandhi criticised the Modi government over inflation and the financial struggles of autorickshaw drivers, saying rising costs have crippled livelihoods. After interacting with drivers in Delhi, he promised to raise their concerns in Parliament and accused the government of ignoring their hardships

BJP women leaders staged a protest near Rahul Gandhi’s residence after the defeat of the women’s quota constitutional amendment in Lok Sabha. They accused Opposition parties of blocking women’s empowerment, while police used water cannons to disperse the march

Shashi Tharoor shared remarks after Lok Sabha adjournment, quoting a discussion with Kiren Rijiju on women’s representation. He supported women’s reservation but warned against linking it to delimitation, which he said could harm democratic balance

Rajya Sabha concluded its Budget Session with about 110% productivity, said Chairman C. P. Radhakrishnan. Key bills were passed, extensive debates held, and Harivansh was re-elected Deputy Chairman

Harivansh was elected unopposed as Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha for a third term, becoming the first nominated member to hold the post, with leaders including Narendra Modi extending congratulations

The Union Law Ministry has notified the Women’s Reservation Act, 2023, which provides a 33 per cent quota for women in legislatures, effective from April 16, 2026. Parliament had passed the landmark Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam in September 2023, but its implementation is tied to the completion of the delimitation exercise after the 2027 Census.

The NDA faces a tough battle in Parliament to secure the passage of the Women's Reservation Bill and the 131st Constitutional Amendment. With 293 members in the Lok Sabha, the ruling alliance falls short of the two-thirds majority required. Abstentions from opposition parties like the Samajwadi Party, Trinamool Congress, or DMK could prove decisive.

Derek O'Brien accused the government of pushing a “delimitation agenda” through women’s quota bills, calling it a failed political plot. The Opposition strongly opposed the move in Parliament, arguing it is politically motivated and will be defeated in voting.

Sanjay Raut accused the BJP-led Centre of pushing a “disguised” delimitation bill, asserting the Opposition will unite to block it. He said leaders like Uddhav Thackeray are coordinating to ensure MPs’ presence and defeat the legislation.

BRS leader K T Rama Rao cautioned the Centre against reducing southern states’ representation in Parliament during delimitation. He said such a move would undermine democratic values and could trigger a mass movement across South India.

Opposition MPs have moved notices in Parliament seeking removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging partisan conduct and electoral irregularities. Over 190 MPs from various parties, including INDIA bloc members and independents, have backed the unprecedented move

He condemned the conduct of MP Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu for using the floor of the Lok Sabha to demean the identity and existence of Telangana