India Monsoon Session Legislative Logjam

India's Monsoon Session of Parliament, which began on July 20, 2026, is nearing its end with major legislation stalled due to persistent opposition protests and parliamentary logjam. Key bills, including the Women's Reservation Bill, Delimitation Bill, and the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) Amendment Bill, remain uncertain and were not listed for business on the final days. The Constitution Amendment Bill proposing 33% women's reservation and redrawing of Lok Sabha constituencies was defeated in April for failing to secure a two-thirds majority. The FCRA Amendment Bill, introduced in March, faces strong opposition from the India — Indian National Congress and other parties, who allege it targets minorities and NGOs. Opposition parties, led by the Congress, are protesting police action against students over NEET paper leaks and demanding statements from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. The government has attempted outreach, with Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju meeting Rahul Gandhi, but little progress has been made. The DMK and AIADMK have opposed the delimitation bill, while the India — Shiromani Akali Dal has extended support. The NDA's strength in the Lok Sabha stands at 299, still short of the 360 votes needed for a constitutional amendment. The session has seen repeated adjournments and minimal legislative business, with only a few bills passed amid protests.