MP Assembly monsoon session 2025: UCC, OBC quota among key bills from July 21
Synopsis
Madhya Pradesh's five-day monsoon session opens 21 July with the Uniform Civil Code and OBC quota at the centre of what looks like a bruising legislative week. A record 1,756 question notices have already been filed — a number that signals the opposition is coming in prepared, not reactive.
Key Takeaways
The Madhya Pradesh Assembly monsoon session runs from 21 July to 24 July 2025 .
The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is among the key bills cleared by the state cabinet in Jagdishpur on Sunday .
Other legislation includes amendments to the Private Universities Act , the MP Fire and Emergency Services Bill , and revisions to the Civil Defence Code .
Congress will press the government on law and order, unemployment, farmers' grievances, inflation, and the promised 27% OBC quota .
The Assembly secretariat has received 1,756 question notices , 267 calling attention motions , and 77 Zero Hour notices .
Assembly Speaker Narendra Singh Tomar inspected the House on Sunday to ensure smooth conduct of proceedings.
The Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly monsoon session is set to commence on Monday, 21 July, with the five-day sitting scheduled to run through 24 July. The session is expected to be among the most contentious in recent memory, with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government preparing to table several significant pieces of legislation, including the Uniform Civil Code (UCC).
Key Bills on the Table
The state cabinet, meeting in Jagdishpur on Sunday, cleared multiple legislative drafts for tabling in the Assembly. Alongside the UCC, the government will introduce amendments to the Private Universities Act, the Madhya Pradesh Fire and Emergency Services Bill, highway-related amendments, and revisions to the Civil Defence Code. The cabinet's approval signals the government's intent to push through a packed legislative agenda within the five-day window. An adjunct budget is also reportedly likely to be tabled during the session.
Opposition Congress Sharpens Its Strategy
The Indian National Congress (INC) has finalised its plan to put the government on the defensive across a broad front. Party leaders intend to raise questions on law and order, rising crime, unemployment, corruption, farmers' grievances, crop damage, inflation, power supply shortages, and issues related to education and health.
Congress has also signalled it will press for concrete answers on OBC reservation, specifically demanding clarity on the promised 27 per cent quota for Other Backward Classes — a politically sensitive issue in the state.
Record Submissions Signal a Turbulent Session
According to the Assembly secretariat, the session has already attracted an exceptional volume of notices since the notification was issued. A total of 1,756 question notices have been received — comprising 900 starred and 856 unstarred queries. Beyond questions, members have filed 267 calling attention motions, five adjournment motions, 20 private member's resolutions, and 77 Zero Hour notices. The sheer scale of submissions points to intense legislative activity ahead.
Speaker Reviews Preparedness
Assembly Speaker Narendra Singh Tomar visited the House on Sunday to assess readiness ahead of the session's opening. He directed officials to ensure the smooth conduct of proceedings and personally inspected the Central Hall. Principal Secretary Arvind Sharma accompanied him during the inspection.
What to Watch
The UCC debate is likely to dominate headlines, given its far-reaching social and legal implications. The OBC quota question, meanwhile, could test the government's coalition arithmetic. With both sides dug in, the Madhya Pradesh monsoon session is shaping up as a critical political battleground ahead of the state's next electoral cycle.
Point of View
But the real test will be whether the government has the floor management and the numbers to push it through without procedural derailment. The record volume of opposition notices — 1,756 questions and 267 calling attention motions — suggests Congress is treating this session as a rehearsal for a larger political narrative, not just routine legislative scrutiny. The OBC quota demand is the sharper edge: the 27% promise has been pending long enough to become a liability. If the government cannot offer a credible timeline, it risks handing the opposition a durable campaign issue in a state where OBC consolidation is electorally decisive.
NationPress
20 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Madhya Pradesh Assembly monsoon session 2025 begin and end?
The Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly monsoon session begins on Monday, 21 July 2025, and is scheduled to conclude on 24 July 2025, spanning five days.
What is the Uniform Civil Code bill being tabled in the MP Assembly?
The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is a proposed legislation that would replace personal laws governing marriage, divorce, inheritance, and adoption — currently governed by religion-specific statutes — with a single uniform law applicable to all citizens. The MP cabinet cleared the draft for tabling during the monsoon session.
What issues will the Congress raise during the MP monsoon session?
The Indian National Congress has said it will question the government on law and order, rising crime, unemployment, corruption, farmers' grievances, crop damage, inflation, power supply shortages, and education and health. It will also press for clarity on the promised 27% OBC reservation quota.
How many notices have been filed for the MP Assembly monsoon session?
According to the Assembly secretariat, 1,756 question notices — 900 starred and 856 unstarred — have been filed. Additionally, 267 calling attention motions, five adjournment motions, 20 private member's resolutions, and 77 Zero Hour notices have been submitted.
Which other bills will be introduced during the MP monsoon session?
Besides the UCC, the government plans to table amendments to the Private Universities Act, the Madhya Pradesh Fire and Emergency Services Bill, highway-related amendments, and revisions to the Civil Defence Code. An adjunct budget is also reportedly likely to be presented during the session.
