Congress Questions the Early Announcement of Parliament's Monsoon Session
The Congress party has questioned the government's decision to announce the dates of the upcoming monsoon session of Parliament 47 days in advance. The party alleges that the government is trying to evade serious issues by avoiding a special session.
Monsoon Session: Political Heat Rises
The announcement of the Parliament's upcoming monsoon session has ignited political debate. The Congress launched a sharp attack on the central government, accusing it of misusing parliamentary procedures to avoid questions from the opposition and the public. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh stated that while Parliament session dates are usually announced a few days in advance, the government's 47-day-early announcement is a political maneuver.
Jairam Ramesh's Statement: Why the Early Announcement?
Senior Congress leader and spokesperson Jairam Ramesh, in a post on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), stated, "Never before have Parliament session dates been announced 47 days in advance. This is the government's way of escaping serious national issues like the Pulwama terror attack, revelations regarding the CDS in Singapore, and Donald Trump's statements."
Congress's Objection to Not Calling a Special Session
The opposition is also significantly displeased with the government's refusal to call a special session of Parliament. Congress, along with several opposition parties, demanded clear answers from the government in Parliament regarding Operation Sindur, the Pulwama attack, and other defense and diplomatic matters. However, the government refused, citing the upcoming monsoon session in July.
Monsoon Session Scheduled from July 21 to August 12
The government announced that the monsoon session of Parliament will be held from July 21 to August 12. This announcement comes at a time when the opposition has been continuously demanding a special session. Congress claims that this early announcement indicates the government's fear of facing opposition questions and its attempt to avoid them through political strategy.
Congress Argues: Government Evading Issues of National Interest
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh also stated that these issues will be bly raised in the upcoming monsoon session. He added, "The Prime Minister has avoided a special session, but he will have to face tough and uncomfortable questions in the monsoon session starting six weeks later."
Opposition's Demand and the Government's Response
Rejecting the demand for a special session, the government stated that an additional special session is unnecessary as a Parliament session is about to begin. However, the opposition argues that some issues are so serious and time-sensitive that immediate discussion is necessary. Congress alleges that the government is not only avoiding discussion but also undermining the dignity of Parliament.
