Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju revealed that the Monsoon Session of Parliament will start on July 20 and run until August 13. This session aims to facilitate a substantial discussion on matters of national importance. The session will consist of 19 sittings over a four-week period.
The upcoming session is expected to witness changes in the composition of Parliament due to internal dynamics within various political parties. The ruling NDA anticipates an increase in its numbers, while the Opposition INDIA bloc is likely to see a decrease. Divisions within the Trinamool Congress and rifts between the DMK and Congress could influence this shift.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla is set to address the merger of rebel Trinamool MPs with the NCPI and the integration of Uddhav Sena MPs with Shiv Sena. Moreover, the DMK has requested separate seating arrangements for its MPs following Congress’ alliance with the TVK in Tamil Nadu.
Several key bills are expected to be prioritized during the session, including the 131st Constitution Amendment Bill related to women’s reservation and delimitation. The government may introduce the 130th Constitution Amendment Bill, focusing on the automatic removal of officials under certain circumstances. Additionally, the One Nation, One Election Bill and other bills like the FCRA Bill and Anti-Doping Bill are likely to be presented.
