New Delhi : The government has scheduled an all-party meeting for July 19, a day before the Monsoon Session of Parliament begins, to outline its legislative agenda. Opposition parties are expected to present the issues they will raise during the session, officials said. The meeting, which takes place before every parliamentary session, is set to start at 11 am.
The government plans to address a substantial legislative agenda, including several significant bills during the session, which is anticipated to be contentious amid recent divisions within opposition parties. The Trinamool Congress has experienced upheaval following its assembly poll defeat, with 20 of its MPs merging with the National Citizens Party of India and requesting separate seating in the Lok Sabha. Additionally, three party MPs resigned from the Rajya Sabha and joined the BJP. Shiv Sena (UBT) has also split, with six Lok Sabha MPs joining the faction led by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Earlier, seven AAP MPs in the Rajya Sabha joined the BJP.
Opposition members are likely to raise the NEET-UG paper leak case and comments made by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh regarding casualties in Operation Sindoor. The Congress party has filed a breach of privilege notice against the Defence Minister.
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju stated that the Monsoon Session will run from July 20 to August 13. “On the recommendation of the Govt of India, Hon’ble President, Smt. Droupadi Murmu ji has approved the summoning of both the Houses of Parliament for the Monsoon Session 2026. The Session will commence on July 20, 2026 and continue till August 13, 2026, for meaningful debate, discussion and decisions on issues of National Importance,” he said in a post on X.
The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) assessing the proposed 130th Constitution Amendment Bill is expected to adopt its report on July 17 before submitting it to Parliament. The bill has prompted political debate due to a provision requiring 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.
