Monsoon Session 2026 of Parliament begins; nine members take oath in Rajya Sabha
The Monsoon Session 2026 of Parliament began on 20 July 2026, with Rajya Sabha Chairman C. P. Radhakrishnan administering oath to nine newly elected or re-elected members.
Summary
The Monsoon Session of Parliament for 2026 opened on 20 July 2026, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the media at the Parliament premises, saying that when the monsoon and the Monsoon Session are both proactive, they become productive for the nation. On the opening day, Rajya Sabha Chairman C. P. Radhakrishnan administered oath or affirmation to nine newly elected or re-elected members: Mukeshbhai J. Rathwa, Pawan Khera, Mahesh Kewat, James Pangsang Kongkal Sangma, Khiangte Laltluangkima, Satish Poonia, Prakash Chik Baraik, Sushmita Dev and Sukhendu Sekhar Ray. Five of the members took oath in Hindi, two in English and two in Bengali; three are from West Bengal and one each from Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Rajasthan.
Key facts
- Session start
- 20 July 2026
- Oath administered by
- Rajya Sabha Chairman C. P. Radhakrishnan
- Members sworn in
- Nine newly elected/re-elected
- Languages
- Hindi 5, English 2, Bengali 2
- States
- West Bengal 3; Gujarat, Karnataka, MP, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Rajasthan 1 each
Practice MCQs 3 questions
On which date did the Monsoon Session 2026 of Parliament begin?
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Correct answer: C — 20 July 2026
The Monsoon Session began on 20 July 2026, when PM Modi addressed the media at Parliament.
How many newly elected or re-elected members took oath in the Rajya Sabha on 20 July 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Nine
Nine members took oath: five in Hindi, two in English and two in Bengali.
Who administered the oath to the new Rajya Sabha members on 20 July 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Rajya Sabha Chairman C. P. Radhakrishnan
Rajya Sabha Chairman C. P. Radhakrishnan administered the oath/affirmation in the Rajya Sabha Chamber.