Overview
- The Lok Sabha Speaker approved the merger of six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs with the Shinde-led Sena and ordered separate seating for 20 TMC dissidents, actions reported late Saturday by parliamentary officials.
- The government invited leaders of the breakaway 20‑MP TMC group to the customary all‑party floor leaders meeting, a move that prompted a symbolic Opposition walkout on Sunday and sharp protests from TMC MPs.
- The Monsoon Session opened on Monday under heavy security as the Cockroach Janata Party and student groups staged a 'Sansad Chalo' march at Jantar Mantar that police blocked with baton charges and several detentions, while the Centre opened limited talks with protest representatives.
- Both Houses saw early adjournments and noisy scenes as opposition leaders pressed for debates on the NEET paper leak and alleged Ram temple donation theft, and dozens of pending disqualification petitions mean the Speaker's recognitions are likely to be litigated.
- The disruptions threaten to stall eight bills listed for the session and raise the risk of prolonged floor confrontations and legal appeals, with parties warning the first days may see little substantive lawmaking as political and court battles play out.