Kiren Rijiju To Chair All-Party Meet On July 20 Ahead Of Monsoon Session

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Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju will convene an all-party meeting on July 20 to discuss the legislative agenda for the Monsoon Session of Parliament, which begins on July 21 and runs through August 21. The meeting will be held in the Main Committee Room of Parliament House Annexe and is expected to set the tone for the session’s proceedings.

Key Highlights From The Announcement

- The Monsoon Session will be the first full sitting after Operation Sindoor, India’s military response to the Pahalgam terror attack
- The session will adjourn on August 12 and reconvene on August 18, with no sittings on August 13 and 14 due to Independence Day preparations
- The government plans to introduce and pass key bills including amendments to GST, taxation laws, and legislation on sports, mining, and maritime affairs
- Bills expected include the Jan Vishwas Amendment Bill, Indian Institutes of Management Amendment Bill, Geoheritage Sites Bill, and National Sports Governance Bill

Political Context And Outlook

- Rijiju emphasized the need for constructive debate and coordination between ruling and opposition parties
- The meeting follows recent tensions between the government and opposition leaders over foreign policy and national security issues
- The session is likely to witness intense discussions on Operation Sindoor, judicial accountability, and economic reforms

Sources: Economic Times, ABP Live, India TV News, MSN India