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Parliament Monsoon Session 2025: The second day of the session starts at 11 am. VP Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned due to health reasons.
In a sudden move, Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned from his post citing medical reasons. (Image: PTI/File)
Parliament Monsoon Session 2025 Day 2: The second day of the Parliament Monsoon Session 2025 will convene at 11 am. Day 1 session witnessed continued disruptions in both the Houses, with opposition parties demanding a discussion on the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor.
The Opposition’s protests led to the adjournment of both houses. The Rajya Sabha passed the Bills of Lading Bill, 2025, aimed at updating and simplifying the legal framework governing shipping documents. The Lok Sabha has already passed the legislation in March this year.
According to news agency ANI, the INDIA bloc leaders will raise Bihar’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) issue in the Parliament on Tuesday, as per the sources. A protest will also be held at the Makar Dwar of the Parliament at 10 AM.
Meanwhile, Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday resigned as the Vice President of India, citing health reasons. Dhankhar presided over the Rajya Sabha as the Chairman on the first day of the Monsoon Session of the Parliament and addressed the House at length over the impeachment of High Court judge Yashwant Sinha.
This monsoon session will span from July 21 to August 21, encompassing 21 sittings over 32 days. Both Houses of Parliament will be adjourned from August 12 to August 17 to facilitate Independence Day celebrations, and will reconvene on August 18.
Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE: Who Will Conduct The Proceedings Of Rajya Sabha In Dhankhar Absence?
In his absence, the proceedings of the Rajya Sabha will be conducted by the Deputy Chairman and members of the panel.
Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE: Jagdeep Dhankhar To Not Attend Rajya Sabha
A day after Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned from the post of Vice President citing medical reasons, sources informed that he will not attend the Rajya Sabha today and is unlikely to deliver his farewell speech.
Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE: Congress' Gaurav Gogoi Says Resignation Of VP Jagdeep Dhankhar 'Sudden & Shocking'
Responding to the resignation of VP Jagdeep Dhankhar, Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi took to X and wrote, “The resignation of the Hon’ble Vice President is both sudden and shocking. I wish good health to respected Dhankar ji. But it is for the Union government to clarify if they had prior intimation and have planned for a smooth transition. The absence of senior ministers yesterday at a meeting chaired by the Hon’ble Vice President now carries even more significance.”
Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE: Polls To Elect Next Vice President To Be Held 'As Soon As Possible'
With Jagdeep Dhankhar quitting as the vice president, the election to appoint his successor will have to be held “as soon as possible”.
According to Clause 2 of Article 68 of the Constitution, an election to fill a vacancy in the office of the Vice President occurring due to his death, resignation or removal, or otherwise will be held “as soon as possible” after it becomes vacant.
Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE: Congress Submits Suspension of Business Notice Against SIR
Congress Rajya Sabha MPs Syed Naseer Hussain, Neeraj Dangi, Ranjeet Ranjan submit Suspension of Business Notice under rule 267 to discuss the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise of Electoral Rolls in Bihar.
Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE: INDIA Bloc Floor Leaders To Meet Today; Discuss Strategy, Agenda
INDIA bloc will hold a meeting of its floor leaders in the Parliament on Tuesday at 10 am. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss strategies for the the session the House.
Meanwhile, on Monday, both houses of the Parliament were adjourned until 11 am on July 22 amid the ruckus and demands from the Opposition leaders to speak in the House.
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As Jagdeep Dhankhar suddenly resigned as the Vice President of India on Monday evening, Deputy Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha will step in as the Acting Chairperson of the Upper House of Parliament, as per the rules of the Constitution.
Currently, the position is held by Harivansh Narayan Singh, who was appointed in August 2022.
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On VP Jagdeep Dhankhar’s resignation, Congress leader Udit Raj said, “…I wish him good health… There are several important issues like the Operation Sindoor matter and the voter list in Bihar… Jagdeep Dhankhar’s presence is essential for all these matters. I also find it a bit strange. Was this done to avoid these issues? I am not questioning Dhankhar ji’s health, but still, we will not let go of these issues and will continue to raise questions… I wish for Jagdeep Dhankhar’s good health…”
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Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE: AAP's Sanjay Singh Gives Suspension Of Business Notice In Rajya Sabha
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Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE: Congress Gives Adjournment Notice On SIR
Congress leader Manickam Tagore gave notice to move adjournment motion under Rule 56 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha to discuss a definite matter of urgent public importance, namely, the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls initiated by the Election Commission of India (ECI) in Bihar on June 24, 2025, and its severe implications for the democratic process ahead of the Bihar Legislative Assembly elections due by November 2025.
