- Rajya Sabha Chairperson C.P. Radhakrishnan expressed "deep concern" over disruptions that "derailed" the business of the House during the Monsoon Session.
- The House functioned for only 37 hours and 49 minutes, recording a productivity of 39.17% during the Monsoon Session that started on July 20.
- Despite disruptions, the House managed to consider, pass, or return 12 Bills.
- The loss of working hours deprived the House of meaningful discussion on national issues, and the Chairman urged members to uphold the dignity of the House.
- Only 16 Questions, 52 Zero Hour Submissions, and 93 Special Mentions were taken up out of 285 Starred Questions, 380 Zero Hour submissions, and 380 Special Mentions.
- The Chairman rued that members did not make fullest use of opportunities to raise the voice of the people and stressed the unique responsibility of the House to uphold reasoned debate and dignified dissent.
- An orientation programme for newly elected and nominated Members was organised, attended by 35 Members.
Rajya Sabha Chairperson C.P. Radhakrishnan expressed his deep concern over the disruptions that plagued the Monsoon Session, which began on July 20, 2026. The session concluded with a productivity rate of only 39.17%, as the House functioned for just 37 hours and 49 minutes.1234
Despite these challenges, the House managed to pass or return 12 Bills. However, the Chairperson lamented that the loss of working hours deprived the House of meaningful discussions on national issues. He stated, "As the House of Elders, this august Chamber has a unique responsibility to uphold reasoned debate, dignified dissent and thoughtful legislation. Repeated disruptions ultimately affect the trust and aspirations of the people."5
The session was marked by significant disruptions, primarily due to protests from opposition parties regarding various issues, including police actions against students protesting the NEET paper leak and allegations of theft of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya. 285 Starred Questions were raised, alongside 380 Zero Hour submissions and 380 Special Mentions, yet only a fraction was addressed: 16 Questions, 52 Zero Hour Submissions, and 93 Special Mentions were taken up.8
As he adjourned the House sine die, Radhakrishnan urged members to uphold the dignity of the House and fulfill their parliamentary responsibilities, emphasizing the need for high standards of parliamentary conduct.
“The House functioned for just 37 hours and 49 minutes, with only 16 of 285 starred questions taken up. Despite the chaos, 12 bills were passed or returned, and an orientation programme for new members drew 35 attendees.”
