Parliament Disruptions Draw Fresh Attack From Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske
Naresh Mhaske targets Opposition over repeated protests as Om Birla urges parties to restore smooth functioning of Parliament.
The Impressive TimesNew Delhi, August 10, 2026; Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske on Monday criticised Opposition parties over repeated protests in Parliament, accusing them of prioritising public attention over legislative business as disruptions continued during the Monsoon Session.
Mhaske alleged that Opposition members were deliberately creating scenes outside the House to remain visible in the media. His comments came amid renewed efforts by the Lok Sabha leadership to persuade political parties to allow proceedings to continue without repeated interruptions.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla appealed to floor leaders during a Business Advisory Committee meeting to cooperate in ensuring that parliamentary proceedings run smoothly.
Birla stressed that Question Hour and discussions on important legislation should be allowed to take place, maintaining that matters affecting citizens should be brought before the House for debate and resolution.
The Speaker’s appeal came against the backdrop of repeated adjournments during the ongoing Monsoon Session.
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju also criticised the Opposition for repeatedly disrupting proceedings. He said the government was prepared to hold an extensive discussion on student-related movements and assured that the issues raised by Opposition members could be debated in detail.
Rijiju, however, urged MPs to allow the Home Minister to present the government’s response before the wider discussion takes place.
The Lok Sabha had earlier been adjourned amid protests over alleged police action during a student demonstration at Jantar Mantar and claims concerning donations intended for the Ram temple.
Parliamentary proceedings have remained contentious during the current Monsoon Session. According to the details available from Monday’s proceedings, several Bills have moved through the Lok Sabha amid disruptions, with six of the eight Bills passed so far reportedly clearing the House without debate.
Four more pieces of legislation were introduced on Monday, including the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026, the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026, and the National Co-operative Development Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2026.
With both the government and Opposition continuing to hold their positions, the functioning of Parliament remains a key political flashpoint during the session.
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