Parliament's Monsoon Session ₹2.5 Lakh Per Minute: The Shocking Cost

The 2025 Monsoon session has witnessed chaos, walkouts, and adjournments, overshadowing serious debate

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The Cost of Every Minute Shockingly, it costs ₹2.5 lakh per minute to run Parliament during active hours paid by taxpayers

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Repeated adjournments mean not just lost discussions, but crores wasted in minutes

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Why Are Sessions Disrupted? Opposition protests, government bills, and breaking political news often stall proceedings

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Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha have seen some of the lowest productivity rates this session

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Every disruption equals lost opportunity and more pressure on the public exchequer

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What Could ₹2.5 Lakh Do Instead? This amount could fund a school lab, a health camp, or scholarships every single minute

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