Despite demands, sources indicate PM Modi is unlikely to address all of the Opposition’s queries. Instead, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is expected to make a comprehensive statement on Operation Sindoor, with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar likely to respond on diplomatic matters, including Trump’s ceasefire claims.
Heavy Legislative Agenda: 17+ Bills Lined Up
The government is preparing to table several crucial bills this session, covering areas such as taxation, sports governance, public trust regulation, port modernization, and geoheritage preservation. Key legislative items include:
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Income-Tax Bill, 2025
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Indian Ports Bill, 2025
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Merchant Shipping Bill, 2024
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Geoheritage Sites and Geo-relics (Preservation) Bill, 2025
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National Sports Governance Bill, 2025
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Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025
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National Anti-Doping Amendment Bill, 2025
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Manipur GST (Amendment) Bill, 2025
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Jan Vishwas (Amendment) Bill, 2025
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IIMs (Amendment) Bill, 2025
A Parliamentary panel report on the new Income Tax regime is also due for presentation in the Lok Sabha.
Manipur Focus: Grants and President’s Rule Extension
Parliament will also debate:
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Demands for Grants (Manipur) for FY 2025-26
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Appropriation Bill related to the grants
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Resolution for extension of President’s Rule in Manipur under Article 356(1)
As the session unfolds, all eyes remain on how the Modi government handles opposition pressure while pushing through a packed legislative calendar amidst the backdrop of recent national security developments.
