Parliament Monsoon Session Day 1 LIVE Updates: Centre Accepts Oppn's Demand To Discuss Op Sindoor
The government, on the other hand, looks to discuss various bills related to GST, Mines, Sports and more.
The report of the Parliamentary Select Committee scrutinising the new Income Tax Bill, 2025, is also set to be tabled in the Lok Sabha on Monday, paving the way for further legislative action on a complete overhaul of India's direct tax framework.
The central government held an all-party meeting on Sunday to ensure the smooth functioning of both Houses of Parliament. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju urged both the ruling and opposition sides to coordinate to ensure the same.
He stated that the government is open to discussing all issues in Parliament in accordance with rules and traditions, and emphasised that the government is also open to discussing important issues, such as Operation Sindoor.
The meeting was attended by 51 political parties, with a total of 54 participants.
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