India's Lok Sabha suspended until 2 PM as opposition disrupts session

On 5 August 2026, during the monsoon session of Parliament, Speaker Om Birla adjourned the Lok Sabha until 2 PM after opposition members repeatedly broke procedure with slogans and placards. The disruption centred on demands for statements from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah regarding police action on student protesters at Jantar Mantar, alleged irregularities in Ram Temple donations, and other issues such as the status of Jammu and Kashmir. Opposition MPs, including senior Congress leaders, continued sloganeering despite Birla’s appeals to allow the Question Hour to proceed, prompting the speaker to halt proceedings for the afternoon. The same pattern of protest and adjournment recurred on the 14th day of the session, affecting the legislative timetable for bills on taxation, women’s reservation and delimitation. The repeated interruptions have delayed parliamentary business but the government says discussions will resume once order is restored.