All-party meeting held ahead of Monsoon Session 2026
An all-party meeting chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was held in Parliament House Complex on 19 July 2026 ahead of the Monsoon Session, attended by 58 leaders from 40 political parties.
Summary
The all-party meeting before the Monsoon Session of Parliament, 2026 was held on 19 July 2026 in the Parliament House Complex, New Delhi, under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh; it was called by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju and attended by 58 leaders from 40 political parties. Kiren Rijiju informed leaders that the Monsoon Session would begin on 20 July 2026 and may conclude on 13 August 2026, with 19 sittings over 25 days. The legislative business for the session had been published in Bulletin Part-II by both Secretariats on 16 July 2026. Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha J. P. Nadda also attended.
Key facts
- Date
- 19 July 2026, Parliament House Complex
- Chaired by
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
- Called by
- Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju
- Attendance
- 58 leaders from 40 political parties
- Session dates
- 20 July – 13 August 2026 (tentative)
- Sittings
- 19 over 25 days
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Who chaired the all-party meeting held on 19 July 2026 ahead of the Monsoon Session?
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Correct answer: D — Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired the meeting; it was called by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju.
How many sittings were planned for the Monsoon Session 2026 of Parliament?
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Correct answer: C — 19
The session was to provide 19 sittings over 25 days, from 20 July to 13 August 2026.
How many leaders and parties attended the all-party meeting of 19 July 2026?
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Correct answer: A — 58 leaders from 40 parties
The meeting was attended by 58 leaders from 40 political parties, including Ministers.