Rajya Sabha's Monsoon Session: Lost in Din, Gaming Bill Passed Amidst Chaos

The Rajya Sabha adjourned sine die following a tumultuous Monsoon Session marked by disruptions over electoral roll revisions in Bihar. Despite the chaos, the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, was passed without debate. Deputy Chairman Harivansh expressed regret over the lost parliamentary time and unaddressed public issues.

The Rajya Sabha's Monsoon Session culminated in a sine die adjournment, overshadowed by recurrent disruptions concerning Bihar's electoral roll revisions. Despite the ongoing chaos, the House managed to pass the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, albeit without any debate.

When the Rajya Sabha convened in the morning, proceedings were brought to a halt due to opposition protests, resulting in an adjournment until 2 pm. Protests resumed when the session reconvened, leading to the swift passage of the contentious gaming bill amid the uproar.

Deputy Chairman Harivansh, in his closing address, expressed disappointment over the constant disorder that plagued the session, lamenting the squandered parliamentary time and missed chances to discuss issues of public significance. The Monsoon Session had started on July 21 but was repeatedly disrupted by demands for talks on Bihar's electoral revisions.

(With inputs from agencies.)