Delhi Assembly sixth session from Aug 7: Speaker Vijender Gupta
Synopsis
Delhi's eighth Legislative Assembly resumes for its sixth session across three days — August 7, 10, and 11 — with Speaker Vijender Gupta outlining strict digital notice protocols and a beefed-up CRPF-backed security framework including hydraulic road blockers and a single-gate entry system.
Key Takeaways
The eighth Delhi Legislative Assembly's sixth session begins on 7 August , with sittings on August 7, 10, and 11 .
The session was summoned on the order of Delhi LG T.S.
Sandhu ; notification issued on 31 July .
All Member notices must be submitted digitally via the NeVA Portal ; Rule 280 notices due by 5 p.m. the preceding working day.
A CRPF Quick Response Team has been deployed; hydraulic road blockers installed at all entry gates.
Entry to the Assembly premises restricted to Gate Number 1 under a revised access protocol.
Delhi Legislative Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Tuesday, 4 August announced that the eighth Delhi Legislative Assembly's sixth session will commence on Friday, 7 August, with three scheduled sittings on August 7, 10, and 11. The session was summoned following an order by Delhi Lieutenant Governor T.S. Sandhu, with the formal notification issued on 31 July.
Session Schedule and Conduct
Each of the three sittings will continue until all listed business for that day is concluded, Speaker Gupta said. He added that the duration of any sitting may be extended depending on the volume of business before the House.
Members wishing to raise matters under Rule 280 must submit their notices by 5 p.m. on the working day preceding the relevant sitting. All notices required under the Rules are to be submitted digitally through the NeVA Portal, with support available through the Notice Branch and the NeVA Sewa Kendra.
What the Speaker Said
Speaker Gupta appealed to all Members to follow prescribed legislative procedures and cooperate in ensuring productive proceedings. He expressed confidence that the session would give Members a meaningful platform to raise matters of public importance and engage in constructive deliberations on issues affecting the people of Delhi.
'Informed debate, adherence to legislative procedure and the responsible conduct of business are essential to preserving the dignity of the House and strengthening public confidence in democratic institutions,' Gupta said.
Security Arrangements
Comprehensive security measures are being put in place for the session. Hydraulic road blockers are being installed at all entry gates, access-control points are being reinforced, and a more responsive on-ground security mechanism is being deployed.
A Quick Response Team of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has already been stationed at the Assembly premises to handle any emergency. Under a revised access protocol, entry will be regulated exclusively through Gate Number 1, with remaining gates restricted to streamline movement and strengthen perimeter control.
Speaker Gupta said measures covering intelligence inputs, surveillance systems, communication networks, visitor management, frisking procedures, traffic regulation, and emergency preparedness — including medical, fire, and evacuation mechanisms — are also being strengthened.
What to Watch
With Delhi's legislative calendar resuming after a gap, the session is expected to take up pending public business and Members' notices on pressing civic issues. The Assembly Secretariat has confirmed that all logistical and procedural arrangements are in place for an orderly three-day session.
Point of View
Hydraulic blockers, single-gate entry — signals that Delhi's political environment remains tense even as the Assembly resumes normal legislative business. The mandatory shift to digital notice submission via NeVA is a procedural step forward, but the real test of this session will be whether the House gets through substantive public business or devolves into procedural skirmishes, a pattern that has repeatedly cut short Delhi Assembly sittings in recent years. Speaker Gupta's emphasis on 'dignity of the House' is pointed: the eighth Assembly has had a fractious start, and the ruling dispensation will be keen to project normalcy and legislative productivity.
NationPress
4 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Delhi Assembly sixth session scheduled?
The sixth session of the eighth Delhi Legislative Assembly is scheduled to begin on 7 August , with three sittings on August 7, 10, and 11 . Each sitting will continue until the day's listed business is concluded.
Who summoned the Delhi Assembly session?
The session was summoned following an order by Delhi Lieutenant Governor T.S. Sandhu . The formal notification was issued by the Delhi Legislative Assembly Secretariat on 31 July .
How should Delhi MLAs submit notices for the session?
All notices required under the Rules must be submitted digitally through the NeVA Portal . Members wishing to raise matters under Rule 280 must submit their notices by 5 p.m. on the working day preceding the relevant sitting. Assistance is available through the Notice Branch and the NeVA Sewa Kendra.
What security arrangements are in place for the Delhi Assembly session?
Security has been significantly enhanced, with hydraulic road blockers installed at all entry gates and a CRPF Quick Response Team deployed on the premises. Entry is restricted to Gate Number 1 under a revised access protocol, with surveillance, visitor management, and emergency preparedness measures also being strengthened.
Can the Assembly sittings be extended beyond the scheduled days?
Yes. Speaker Vijender Gupta indicated that the duration of any sitting may be extended depending on the volume of business before the House, though the three confirmed dates remain August 7, 10, and 11 .
