New Delhi: The ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the Opposition have stepped up preparations for the Monsoon Session of Parliament, with several key bills expected to be introduced or taken up for discussion.
The session, which begins on July 20, is expected to be stormy, witnessing intense debates on a range of issues, including national security, economy, inflation, unemployment, foreign policy, and centre-state relations.
Ahead of the session, a crucial meeting of top BJP leaders, including Home Minister Amit Shah and party president Nitin Nabin, was held at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence this week.
Soon after, Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale expressed confidence that the Women's Reservation Bill and the Delimitation Bill will be passed during the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament, citing the NDA's numerical strength in the House.
Senior Congress leaders finalized the party's strategy for the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament, announcing that they would oppose several Bills expected to be introduced by the government and raise issues ranging from the alleged misuse of Ram Mandir donations to India's ties with China, the United States and the West Asia conflict.
The Congress said it would strongly oppose the proposed delimitation legislation. It also announced its opposition to the proposed bill relating to the removal of the Prime Minister and Chief Ministers upon imprisonment, as well as amendments to the National Food Security Act.
The party also said it would raise what it described as the "E20 scam", alleging the involvement of some ministers and their sons, though it did not provide further details or evidence at the briefing.
