New Delhi, August 13, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
The Rajya Sabha was adjourned sine die on Thursday after passing the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, bringing to a close a stormy Monsoon Session marked by repeated disruptions, protests and heated exchanges between the government and Opposition.
The session concluded with the singing of the full “Vande Mataram”.
In his concluding remarks, Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan expressed concern over the “persistent disorder and frequent disruptions” that characterised the proceedings.
Radhakrishnan said the Upper House functioned for 37 hours and 49 minutes during the session. Despite the disruptions, he noted that the House completed its core legislative business by considering and passing or returning 12 Bills.
“The floor of the House was open, but we didn’t make the fullest of the opportunity to raise the concerns of those we represent. Repeated disruptions affect the trust of the people, so we must uphold parliamentary conduct,” he said.
Earlier, Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge raised the issue of an alleged ‘shuddhikaran’ or purification ceremony at Haldwani’s Ramlila Ground following his August 8 rally there.
Kharge expressed strong resentment over the incident, alleging that it amounted to untouchability and demanding action against those responsible. He also alleged a BJP connection to the ceremony.
Leader of the House J.P. Nadda rejected the allegation, saying the BJP did not subscribe to such practices. He condemned the incident and said BJP National President Nitin Nabin would take the matter seriously.
“Strict action will be taken against those found responsible upon investigation,” Nadda said, while urging the Congress not to politicise the issue.
The exchange added to the tense atmosphere in the Upper House during the session.
Despite the disruptions, the Rajya Sabha transacted legislative business before concluding with the passage of the Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill and the sine-die adjournment.
The Chairman’s closing remarks underlined concerns over the impact of repeated disruptions on parliamentary debate, even as the session ended with several legislative measures being completed.
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