The Congress party has outlined its agenda for the initial phase of the Budget Session of Parliament, focusing on multiple key matters. These include discussions on the VB-G RAM G Law, ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, Aravalli deforestation, mining, and India’s foreign policy. The Congress Parliamentary Party, led by Sonia Gandhi, convened to strategize on these topics.
Despite the government’s stance on not retracting the VB-G RAM G Law and the ongoing SIR exercise, Congress members are pushing for a complete rollback. The primary emphasis during the session will be on the Budget, with the opportunity to address other issues during discussions on the Motion of Thanks to the President’s Address. Congress Rajya Sabha member Syed Naseer Hussain criticized the government’s approach as “arrogant” and called for electoral reforms based on the party’s recommendations.
During the CPP meeting, concerns were raised about the impact of the SIR process on voters’ rights, with claims of confusion and disruptions. The party plans to address environmental issues, such as the Aravalli Hills dispute and the Great Nicobar Project. Additionally, the Congress aims to highlight the statehood issue of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, advocating for their restoration under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution.
The party also intends to bring attention to urban governance challenges, including recent incidents of water contamination in Indore and fatal accidents on the Indore-Ahmedabad National Highway. Criticizing the government’s foreign policy, Hussain highlighted concerns about tariff threats from the US and its impact on the economy. Opposition parties are set to coordinate and discuss these issues further in upcoming meetings.
