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Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE updates: Congress seeks discussion on Pahalgam, Operation Sindoor
Parliament Monsoon Session: Bills to be discussed
The government intends to introduce and pass several significant bills during the upcoming session, including the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025; the National Sports Governance Bill, 2025; and the Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025, among others.
The government has informed Opposition parties that it will address demands for a response to American President Donald Trump's statements regarding Operation Sindoor, particularly his claim of facilitating a truce between India and Pakistan, and the assertion that at least five jets were downed during the conflict.
Smaller members of the INDIA bloc, notably the Left parties, have previously disagreed with Congress' approach to disrupt proceedings and walk out instead of confronting the government on key issues.
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