Overview

• Opposition MLAs demanded that the monsoon session be deferred and accused Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu of leaving the state to attend a political event in Bihar.
• BJP leaders called for central helicopters for evacuations, citing thousands stranded, a blocked Kullu–Manali stretch, and cut communications in Pangi, Bharmour and Churah during the Manimahesh Yatra.
• Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri rejected allegations of inaction, said the administration is closely coordinating through district officials, and reported the Pathankot–Chamba route had been reopened.
• The government reported excessive rainfall between August 24 and 27, total losses of Rs 2,623.36 crore, 158 deaths since June 20 with 38 missing, and 747 houses destroyed with 2,772 partially damaged.
• Proceedings were briefly adjourned for 15 minutes after slogans from both benches, and the Speaker said the session could be cut short if there is consensus.