Parliament's Monsoon Session to begin today: What's on the agenda?

The much-anticipated Monsoon Session of Parliament will begin today.  In a surprise move, the government on Sunday indicated its willingness to discuss issues linked with the Pahalgam terror attack, Operation Sindoor and the ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) of poll-bound Bihar’s electoral rolls -- all key demands of the Opposition – during Parliament’s monsoon session beginning today but without committing to any timeline for these debates.

The government has prepared a list of topics that will be discussed during the one-month-long session. However, there are certain topics that the Opposition has also raised during an all-party meeting that was convened on Sunday, which the Centre is likely to add to the list of discussions during the session.

Opposition parties, meanwhile, insisted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should respond on the matter, as well as on U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated claims that he brokered peace between India and Pakistan.

What's on the Centre's agenda?

• Income Tax Bill, 2025
  It was introduced in the Lok Sabha on February 13 and referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) chaired by BJP MP Baijayant Panda. It is expected to be tabled for passage during the current session.

• Manipur GST (Amendment) Bill, 2025
  This bill seeks to align the Manipur State GST framework with the revised central GST law.

• Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025
  It aims to simplify regulatory compliance and enhance the ease of doing business.

• Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025
  This bill proposes to grant statutory status to IIM Guwahati by officially bringing it under the IIM Act.

• Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025
  It introduces reforms to rationalise and update existing tax laws.

• Geoheritage Sites and Geo-relics (Preservation and Maintenance) Bill, 2025
  This bill seeks to safeguard and manage geologically significant sites and relics across the country.

• Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2025
  It focuses on enabling scientific exploration of deep-seated and critical mineral resources.

• National Sports Governance Bill, 2025
  This bill proposes governance reforms and ethical measures to enhance transparency and accountability in sports organisations.

• National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill, 2025
  This bill aims to align India’s anti-doping policies with WADA guidelines and ensure the independence of the National Anti-Doping Appeal Panel.

• Extension of President’s Rule in Manipur
  A resolution is listed under other business to extend President’s Rule in Manipur, which was initially imposed on February 13, 2025.

• Air India crash in Ahmedabad on June 12
  The preliminary investigation report has stirred a controversy by holding the two deceased pilots responsible, raising serious questions about accountability and transparency in the aviation sector.

• Operation Sindoor Ceasefire Announcement
  The opposition is expected to challenge the government over how and when the ceasefire was declared with Pakistan, especially since it was first announced by US President Donald Trump before any official confirmation from India.

• Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Voter Rolls
  Concerns are likely to be raised regarding the transparency and fairness of the ongoing voter roll revision process in election-bound Bihar, with opposition parties demanding more clarity.