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**Madhya Pradesh Assembly Bans Protests Ahead of Monsoon Session, Sparks Opposition Outrage**

**Bhopal, July 26, 2025** – The Madhya Pradesh Assembly Secretariat has issued a circular prohibiting protests and sloganeering within the Assembly premises during the upcoming Monsoon session, scheduled to begin on July 28th. The move, outlined in a July 10th circular issued by Principal Secretary A.P. Singh, cites Standing Order 94(2) of the Speaker, which prohibits such demonstrations by Assembly members. The circular also includes other security protocols for the session.

The ban has drawn sharp criticism from the opposition Congress party, with Leader of Opposition Umang Singhar alleging the decision was made “under pressure from the government.” Singhar accused the government of attempting to shield itself from scrutiny by stifling dissent. He stated that it’s an attempt to murder democracy and prevent the exposure of false information within the Assembly. He also reaffirmed the Congress party’s demand for live streaming of House proceedings and vowed to continue raising public issues in the upcoming session, citing Article 194 of the Constitution, which grants MLAs the power to do so.

In response, A.P. Singh maintained that the circular is a routine procedure issued before each session for security purposes. He insisted that no new or special ban has been imposed and that such requests are customary, leaving the final decision to the discretion of the members.

The dispute raises concerns about the balance between security protocols and the right to protest within the legislative body, setting the stage for a potentially contentious Monsoon session.

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