Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel has called for the 11th session of the 16th session of the Madhya Pradesh Assembly to begin on July 20, 2026 at 11:00 am in Bhopal. The announcement was made under Article 174(1) of the Constitution and officially notified by the Assembly Secretariat on Tuesday. The five-day session will run from July 20 to 24, 2026.

According to the program released by Principal Secretary Arvind Sharma, government business will be conducted in the House after Question Hour on all working days.

The Assembly will meet in two sessions daily—from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm and from 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm—unless the Speaker directs otherwise.

Members have been informed that notices for adjournment motions, calling attention motions and matters falling under Rule 267-K will be accepted from July 14.

The last date for submitting private members’ bills is June 24, while proposals must be submitted by July 9.

The Secretariat has issued detailed guidelines reminding members of procedural rules, including restrictions on publishing notices before the approval of the Speaker, and protocols for security, literature distribution, and speech updates.

Special emphasis has also been placed on Rule 251, which regulates etiquette during debates and prohibits personal allegations, use of objectionable language and references to pending cases.

This monsoon session is expected to see active participation on key governance, development and public welfare issues.

The government is likely to present updates on key initiatives, supplementary budget, infrastructure projects and welfare schemes, among other important information, while the opposition is likely to raise questions on the current challenges facing the state.