The Rajya Sabha has been adjourned for the day.

A few gates of Parliament were reportedly briefly closed as the crowd of protesters attempting to march to the complex swelled in its vicinity.

PM Modi's message that "every voice should find an opportunity to be heard", it appears, was lost, as both the houses of parliament were adjourned shortly after reconvening on the first day of the session.

The Rajya Sabha has been adjourned till 2 pm amid uproar by Opposition members over the CJP-led protest at Jantar Mantar.

CJP Parliament March: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) supporters had announced a "Chalo Sansad" march against alleged irregularities in NEET.

Rajya Sabha has also been adjourned till 12 PM today.

Lok Sabha adjourned till noon amid heavy sloganeering by Opposition on Day 1 of Monsoon Session of Parliament.

Chaos in Lok Sabha on day 1 of Monsoon Session of Parliament.

Proceedings begin in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.

While praising Skyroot for the successful launch of India's first private orbital-class rocket, Vikram-1, PM Narendra Modi took a dig at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. PM highlighted that the average age of team members at Skyroot Aerospace, a private space company which scripted history with Vikram-1, India's first private rocket to reach orbit over the weekend, is 28 years. He then made it clear that he is not talking about some "56-year-old youth", an indirect reference to Rahul Gandhi, who is referred to as a youth leader.

"...India's youth have embarked on a new journey into space. I was told that the average age of the entire team working at the 'Skyroot' startup is merely 28 years. Young people like these have accomplished this feat. I am not speaking of a 56-year-old youth," he said.

"Vande Mataram cannot be looked at from a political lens," says BJP's Pradeep Bhandari on the political row over the Vande Mataram bill.

Calling for constructive dialogue ahead of Monsoon Session of Parliament, PM Modi said we must have constructive dialogue and take the nation forward together.

"Hope discussions will be based on truth and facts...I hope all opinions find voice in Parliament," he added.

Listing down top achievements, PM Modi mentioned about Rajasthan oil refinery, semi-conductor plants and hydrogen trains

Positive spirit is needed to achieve nation's goal: PM Modi 

Middle East War has been a reason for worry for nations like India that depends on imports for its energy needs. Despite this, India registered 7.7 per cent growth, said PM Modi.

Praising Skyroot success, PM Modi said India has sclaed great heights. We have achieved many accomplishments. And the countrymen should be filled with pride. There has been a continuous series of such accomplishments. Be it national, international, and now even space, he added.

Addressing journalists minutes before the beginning of the Parliament session, PM Modi expressed hopes of a productive Monsoon Session.

"We hope that the monsoon and the Monsoon Session of Parliament are productive... I appeal to all MPs to wholeheartedly participate in proceedings of Monsoon session," he said.

PM Modi speaks ahead of Parliament's monsoon session. 

Speaking at the start of the Monsoon Session of Parliament. May this session witness productive discussions that strengthen India's development journey. https://t.co/v25Vg62apy

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 20, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will brief the media shortly.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is expected to introduce a bill in the Rajya Sabha to amend the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971, with the proposed legislation seeking to make any obstruction or insult to the national song 'Vande Mataram' a criminal offence.

Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal will today table the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, which seeks to further amend the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, 1956.

The bill will replace the ordinance promulgated by the Centre to increase the sanctioned strength of judges in the Supreme Court from 33 to 37.

The Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory warning of heavy vehicular movement and restrictions around the Parliament complex.

As per the advisory, special traffic arrangements have been put in place in the New Delhi Range, with commuters being asked to plan their journeys and allow extra travel time.

The roads likely to be affected are Rafi Marg, Motilal Nehru Marg, Maulana Azad Road, K Kamaraj Marg, Raisina Road, Rajendra Prasad Road, Parliament Street, Ashoka Road, Talkatora Road, Pandit Pant Marg and Rakab Ganj Gurudwara Road.

Traffic police also advised motorists to avoid key junctions and roundabouts, including Vijay Chowk, Boat Club, Rail Bhawan roundabout, Sunehri Masjid roundabout, Patel Chowk roundabout, Boota Singh roundabout, Prime Chowk roundabout, GRG roundabout and Jalebi Chowk roundabout.

As alternate routes, commuters have been advised to use Janpath, Man Singh Road, Akbar Road, Teen Murti Marg, Shanti Path, Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad Road, Kamal Ataturk Marg, Panchsheel Marg, Vinay Marg, Outer Circle in Connaught Place, Baba Kharak Singh Marg, RML roundabout, Mother Teresa Crescent Road, 11 Murti and Sardar Patel Marg.

Motorists have been requested to remain patient, follow traffic rules and cooperate with traffic personnel deployed at key intersections.

The Delhi Police have imposed prohibitory orders that ban large gatherings ahead of a planned protest march by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).

The CJP, which appeared first on social media as a work of political satire, has proposed "Chalo Sansad" march in protest against alleged irregularities in NEET -- the national entrance test for medical colleges -- and to demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The police, however, have denied the permission.

"Delhi Police categorically clarifies that no permission has been sought or granted for any such protest march/procession," the police said in a statement.

The prohibitory orders under Section 163 BNSS (formerly Section 144 CrPC) is currently in effect in New Delhi district.

The monsoon session will comprise 19 sittings over 25 days.

The parliament's monsoon session will begin today, with the Centre set to bring key bills, including the one that makes insulting the national song 'Vande Mataram' a criminal offence.