The Centre has convened an all-party meeting on July 19, a day ahead of the commencement of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, in a bid to build consensus on its legislative agenda and seek cooperation from political parties for the smooth conduct of business in both Houses.
The customary meeting, held before every Parliament session, will begin at 11 am. The government is expected to brief leaders of various political parties on the Bills it plans to introduce and discuss during the session, while opposition parties are likely to outline the issues they intend to raise.
The Monsoon Session will be held from July 20 to August 13 after President Droupadi Murmu approved the government's recommendation to summon both Houses. Announcing the schedule earlier, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said the session would focus on "meaningful debate, discussion and decisions on issues of national importance."
The government is expected to push a packed legislative agenda, with several important Bills slated for consideration. Among them is the proposed 130th Constitution Amendment Bill, which is currently being examined by a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC). The committee is expected to adopt its report on July 17 before submitting it to Parliament.
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The proposed amendment has generated considerable political debate, particularly over a provision that mandates the automatic removal of the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers and Union or State ministers from office if they remain in judicial custody for 30 consecutive days in cases involving serious offences.
The session is also expected to witness intense political confrontation. Opposition parties are likely to raise the alleged NEET-UG paper leak and seek a discussion on Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's remarks regarding casualties during Operation Sindoor. The Congress has already moved a breach of privilege notice against the Defence Minister over his comments.
Adding to the political heat are recent shifts within opposition parties. The Trinamool Congress has witnessed internal turmoil following its Assembly election defeat, with several MPs switching allegiance and seeking separate recognition in Parliament. Shiv Sena (UBT) and the Aam Aadmi Party have also seen defections in recent weeks, developments that could reshape the opposition's strategy during the session.
With an ambitious legislative agenda on one hand and a determined Opposition on the other, the Monsoon Session is expected to be marked by vigorous debates, political sparring and key legislative decisions.
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