Five-day monsoon session of Madhya Pradesh Assembly from July 20
Bhopal, June 16
Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel has summoned the 16th Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly for its 11th Session, which will commence on July 20, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in Bhopal.
The announcement was made under Article 174(1) of the Constitution and officially notified by the Vidhan Sabha Secretariat on Tuesday. The five-day session will run from July 20 to July 24, 2026.
According to the schedule issued by Principal Secretary Arvind Sharma, the House will conduct Question Hour followed by Government Business on all working days. On the concluding day, Friday, July 24, the last two-and-a-half hours have been allotted for non-official business, including private members' bills and resolutions.
The Assembly will meet in two sittings daily - from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. - unless otherwise directed by the Speaker.
Members have been informed that notices for adjournment motions, attention motions, and matters under Rule 267-K will be accepted from July 14 onwards.
The last date for submitting private members' bills is June 24, while resolutions must be submitted by July 9.
The Secretariat has issued detailed guidelines reminding members of procedural rules, including restrictions on publishing notices before the Speaker's approval and protocols for security, literature distribution, and address updates.
Emphasis has also been placed on Rule 251, which governs decorum during debates, prohibiting personal allegations, use of objectionable language, and references to matters under judicial consideration.
This monsoon session is expected to see active participation on key governance, development, and public welfare issues.
The government is likely to present updates on major initiatives, the adjunct budget, including infrastructure projects and welfare schemes, while the opposition is anticipated to raise questions on current challenges facing the state.
This session holds significance as it provides a platform for legislative scrutiny and policy discussion in the second half of 2026, ahead of important national and state-level developments.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Finally some structured schedule! Last monsoon session in Bhopal was so chaotic with constant walkouts. I appreciate the emphasis on Rule 251 for decorum - personal allegations only waste everyone's time. Hope the government's adjunct budget updates on welfare schemes actually reach the beneficiaries in districts like Gwalior and Ujjain. 🙏
Interesting to see the procedural details - submitting private members' bills by June 24 shows planning. But I wonder how many bills actually get discussed versus being buried in committee. The last day's non-official business slot of just 2.5 hours seems too short for resolutions. Still, better than nothing.
As someone from Indore, I'm watching closely for updates on the Bhopal-Indore expressway project. But honestly, five days? They barely scratch the surface. In MP's context, we need focused debates on employment and water management - not just adjournment motion drama. Let's hope the opposition comes prepared with data, not just slogans.
Good to see rules being emphasized - especially the ban on personal allegations and use of objectionable language. Too often we see MPs getting away with unparliamentary conduct. But I hope this isn't just for show. Real debate on governance issues like education and health would be a welcome change from the usual rhetoric.
The two-sitting daily schedule is standard, but I'm skeptical about how productive those 5 hours per day will be. In previous sessions, Question Hour often gets disrupted. I hope the Speaker ensures smooth proceedings - especially for infrastructure projects and welfare schemes that impact common M.P. citizens. Time for
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