The upcoming monsoon session of Parliament is expected to be quite tumultuous this time. The session will commence on July 21st and conclude on August 21st. The Congress party has already begun formulating its strategy for the session and is preparing to raise several key issues in Parliament with considerable force.
New Delhi: The 2025 monsoon session of Parliament (Monsoon Session 2025) will run from July 21st to August 21st. This session is anticipated to be highly contentious, filled with political accusations and counter-accusations. The Congress party has geared up to confront the central government during this session.
The Congress has already decided through its Parliamentary Strategy Group that it will bly raise every issue concerning the public and where the government's role is questionable.
Congress's Preparation: Which Issues Will They Target the Government On?
The Congress party is going to forcefully raise several issues in Parliament that are currently the subject of intense discussion. These key issues include:
- Special Revision of Electoral Rolls (SIR) in Bihar: The Congress alleges that this step is unconstitutional and aims to deprive voters of their right to vote. The party is demanding that the Election Commission immediately cancel this process.
- Alleged lapses in Operation Sindoor: The Congress will seek answers from the government regarding alleged strategic errors and losses during this military operation.
- Terrorist attacks in Kashmir, particularly the Pahalgam attack: The party may demand answers from the government on this issue and question the central government's strategy against terrorism.
- US tariffs on India: Discussions on the new tariffs imposed by the United States may also be demanded in Parliament. The Congress believes that this is directly impacting Indian industries and businesses.
- Economy, inflation, and unemployment: These three major public issues are at the top of the Congress's agenda. The party will demand concrete answers and plans from the government on these fronts.
- Donald Trump's controversial claim: The Congress may also ask the government to clarify its position on former US President Donald Trump's claims of mediation between India and Pakistan.
Impeachment Motion Likely to be a Major Issue of the Session
An impeachment motion against Allahabad High Court Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav may also become a major topic of discussion in this session. Furthermore, there are preparations to bring an impeachment motion against Delhi High Court Justice Yashwant Verma regarding the alleged recovery of cash from his residence in March 2025. In this case, the government will need the support of the opposition, and this could be another opportunity for the opposition to put pressure on the government.
Opposition's Consolidation: Congress Focuses on a Joint Strategy
The Congress party is preparing to corner the government this time, not just on its own, but in collaboration with other opposition parties. Congress President and Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, has clearly stated that the opposition will stand united this time to ask the government every necessary question in Parliament. Kharge has said that this time, there should not only be a superficial debate in Parliament but also meaningful discussions on strategic, foreign policy, political, and socio-economic issues. He has also met with Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and requested that the issues raised by the opposition be given time and priority.
Kharge's Statement Also Discussed on Social Media
Mallikarjun Kharge also wrote on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter): "The opposition wants to make the Parliament session starting from July 21st constructive and useful. This is possible only if the government is ready for dialogue on necessary strategic, political, foreign policy, and socio-economic issues for debate." This session is also considered important because:
- The opposition is prepared to corner the government on the issues of rising unemployment, inflation, and economic slowdown in the country.
- Keeping the 2029 Lok Sabha elections in mind, the Congress and other parties will want to criticize the government's policies through this session.
- There is every possibility of increased political rhetoric both inside and outside Parliament.
The Congress's strategy for this session indicates opposition unity. If major parties like TMC, AAP, SP, DMK, and RJD stand shoulder to shoulder with the Congress in Parliament, it could be difficult for the government to answer questions on many issues.
