Monsoon Session to Begin July 21; Govt and Opposition Gird Up for Key Issues Including Terror Attacks, Voter List Revisions, and Crucial Bills
New Delhi, July 20: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to brief accredited media persons on Monday, just ahead of the commencement of the Monsoon Session of Parliament. The interaction will take place before the first day of the Fifth Session of the Eighteenth Lok Sabha.
The upcoming session, beginning July 21 and continuing till August 21, is expected to witness intense debates. The Opposition is gearing up to raise critical issues, including the recent Pahalgam terror attack and the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists in Bihar ahead of the upcoming assembly elections.
Meanwhile, the government is prepared to push through key legislative business, including bills related to GST, mines, sports governance, taxation, and more.
In preparation for the session, the Centre convened an all-party meeting on Sunday aimed at ensuring smooth proceedings. The meeting was attended by floor leaders from both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, with participation from 51 political parties and a total of 54 leaders.
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, alongside Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha JP Nadda and Ministers of State Arjun Ram Meghwal and L Murugan, urged all parties to cooperate for the effective functioning of Parliament.
Speaking to the media after the meeting, Rijiju described the discussion as “constructive” and highlighted the collective responsibility of both ruling and opposition parties. “Though we come from different ideologies, it is everyone’s responsibility to ensure that Parliament functions properly,” he said.
On the possibility of discussing Operation Sindoor, Rijiju welcomed the idea, stating, “It is a very good opinion. The experiences from all-party delegations following Operation Sindoor should be shared with the nation.”
Meanwhile, members of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) met on July 19 and agreed to raise several pressing matters during the session, including the Pahalgam attack and voter roll concerns in Bihar.
Key Bills on the Agenda Include:
- Manipur GST (Amendment) Bill, 2025
- Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025
- Jan Vishwas (Amendment) Bill, 2025
- Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025
- Geoheritage Sites and Geo-relics Bill, 2025
- Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2025
- National Sports Governance Bill, 2025
- National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill, 2025
- Readjustment of ST Representation in Goa Assembly Bill, 2024
- Merchant Shipping Bill, 2024
- Indian Ports Bill, 2025
- Income Tax Bill, 2025
The session is poised to be a mix of critical policy discussions, opposition scrutiny, and legislative business.