Rajya Sabha's Monsoon Session: Missed Opportunities amidst Disruptions

The Rajya Sabha adjourned sine die on Thursday amid regret over missed discussions due to repeated disruptions. Deputy Chairman Harivansh expressed disappointment at the lack of debate during the session, which saw the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, passed amid chaos.

Despite Opposition protests over Bihar's electoral roll revision, the House reconvened at 2 pm but resumed its disruptions. As a result, the productivity of the session, which began on July 21, was recorded at a meager 38.88 percent, with only a fraction of questions and discussions addressed.

Harivansh emphasized the importance of constructive debate, noting that 15 government bills were passed but meaningful dialogue remained elusive. He urged future sessions to focus on purposeful deliberations to unlock the House's full potential.

(With inputs from agencies.)