The Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die on Thursday, bringing the Monsoon Session of Parliament to an end amid persistent Opposition protests and sloganeering inside the House. Proceedings on the final day were brought to a close shortly after they commenced, following the traditional playing of Vande Mataram. The conclusion capped a turbulent session marked by repeated disruptions and a prolonged political confrontation between the ruling BJP and the Opposition over a range of issues. Opposition protests at Makar Dwar Political tensions were also visible outside the House, where BJP and Opposition MPs staged counter-protests at the Makar Dwar steps in the Parliament complex. BJP MPs targeted Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, accusing the Congress of failing to adequately acknowledge the ongoing student protests in Jharkhand. The demonstrations came amid a wider confrontation between the two sides over student issues and the functioning of Parliament. Opposition MPs later staged their own protest, with Congress leader Pawan Khera among those participating. Some Opposition MPs were seen carrying a toy monkey while raising the slogan, “56 …