Stage set for a stormy Monsoon Session; Centre, opposition to face-off over Pahalgam attack, Trump's claim: Here's what to expect
The opposition has demanded discussions on the Pahalgam terror attack, Operation Sindoor, and what they term as a "drift" in foreign policy, insisting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should personally respond to these debates.
Here's what we can expect from the upcoming Monsoon session of Parliament:
Stack of bills
The government has listed seven bills for consideration and eight more for introduction, discussion, and passage.
Among the bills scheduled for the Monsoon session are:
The
National Sports Governance Bill
The Geoheritage Sites and Geo-relics (Preservation and Maintenance) Bill
The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill
The National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill
The government is also expected to present the Income Tax Bill, 2025, which was introduced in the Lok Sabha in February and referred to a Select Committee.
According to news agency PTI, the Centre will also seek Parliament's approval for an extension of President's Rule in Manipur and present the Demand for Grants for the state.
Other pending bills in the Lok Sabha include:
The Readjustment of Representation of Scheduled Tribes in Assembly Constituencies of Goa Bill, 2024
The Merchant Shipping Bill, 2024
The Indian Ports Bill, 2025
Pahalgam attack & Trump's ceasefire claim
Ahead of the session, the INDIA bloc resolved on Saturday to raise the issue of the Pahalgam terrorist attack, where perpetrators remain at large, as well as US President Donald Trump's repeated claims of brokering a ceasefire between India and Pakistan post-Operation Sindoor.
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Senior opposition leaders, including Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, parliamentary party chief Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah, Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren, NCP(SP)'s Sharad Pawar, Uddhav Thackeray (SS-UBT), Abhishek Banerjee (TMC), Tejashwi Yadav (RJD), Ram Gopal Yadav (SP), Tiruchi Siva (DMK), MA Baby (CPI-M), D Raja (CPI), and CPI(ML) general secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya, took part in an online strategy meeting.
'We discussed how to highlight the government's failures and atrocities affecting the people. I'm happy to inform you that leaders from all 24 parties participated,' said Congress deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha, Pramod Tiwari.
"Eight major issues have been finalised. Besides these, regional and public-interest concerns will also be raised," he added.
Tiwari said the opposition expects the Prime Minister to be present and respond to these matters on the floor of the House.
"Parliament is more important than travelling abroad," he said.
Meanwhile, Union minister of parliamentary affairs Kiren Rijiju on Sunday said the Centre will respond appropriately in the Parliament if the opposition raises the issue
Bihar SIR row
The opposition also plans to raise concerns over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, which they claim threatens voting rights.
'There's a threat to voting rights under the 'undeclared Emergency' in the country,' Tiwari said.
"The way vote-bandi is happening in Bihar—after note-bandi—is anti-democratic," he added.
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The Ahmedabad plane crash, which claimed 260 lives, will also be brought up. The latest report by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has stirred controversy over an alleged bias, with critics accusing the agency of suggesting pilot error before completing the investigation.
The government has declined to comment on the report until the final version is released.
"This is a preliminary report. The AAIB has done a commendable and professional job while adhering to international protocols," civil aviation minister K Rammohan Naidu said.
"Let's not jump to conclusions. It would be immature to comment at this stage."
Impeachment of justice Yashwant Varma
The opposition also intends to bring up the impeachment motion against Justice Yashwant Varma, who faces scrutiny after burnt wads of currency were discovered at his residence following a fire incident.
If the government moves a resolution for his removal, the opposition will also push for early action against Justice Shekhar Yadav, against whom a removal notice has been pending in the Rajya Sabha since December 2024, PTI reported citing sources.
That notice accuses Justice Yadav of delivering a hate speech last year. Several opposition parties want this issue addressed during the session as well.
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The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will not sit with the opposition in the House after formally exiting the INDIA bloc ahead of floor coordination talks.
The party said the alliance was meant only for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and accused both BJP and Congress of a 'secret, corrupt deal.'
AAP national media in-charge Anurag Dhanda posted on X: 'The real alliance is between BJP and Congress behind the scenes. Rahul Gandhi only says what helps Modi politically. In return, Modi protects the Gandhi family from jail. Neither is interested in delivering basic services like education, healthcare, or clean water to the people.'
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