Overview
- The Lok Sabha approved the Motion of Thanks by voice vote after rejecting Opposition amendments, the first such passage without a prime ministerial reply since 2004.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his reply in the Rajya Sabha as Opposition MPs shouted "Let the LoP speak" and walked out when Mallikarjun Kharge was not allowed to intervene.
- Speaker Om Birla had disallowed Rahul Gandhi from quoting an unpublished excerpt of Gen. M.M. Naravane’s memoir under rules requiring members to authenticate documents they cite.
- Protests over the decision led to repeated adjournments, well-storming and banner displays, the suspension of several Opposition MPs, and women members blocking treasury benches.
- Leader of the House J.P. Nadda said the government will make a suo‑motu statement on the Indo‑US trade deal and is ready to discuss its details.