Government Braces For Stormy Monsoon Session Amid Bihar Voter Roll Revamp Drill: Here's What Will Be On The Agenda

With Parliament’s Monsoon Session set to begin on 21 July, the government is preparing for a turbulent month as the Opposition sharpens its attack over several flashpoints, the Indian Express reported.

Among the most notable issues, the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, the Pahalgam terror attack, and the ongoing crisis in Manipur.

Accoding to the Indian Express report, the Centre has outlined an ambitious legislative agenda, including the introduction of eight new bills and the expected passage of the new Income Tax Bill.

Key proposals include the National Sports Governance Bill, amendments to taxation and mining laws, and the Geoheritage Sites Bill.

The Monsoon Session, originally slated to conclude on 13 August, has now been extended to 21 August.

However, the legislative push could be overshadowed by political friction.

The Opposition INDI Alliance has termed the Bihar voter roll revision “unconstitutional,” alleging it could disenfranchise marginalised and minority voters.

Congress leaders, including Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Mallikarjun Kharge, have already convened strategy meetings to coordinate their approach.

Tensions are also expected over the government’s move to extend President’s Rule in Manipur, which must be approved by Parliament every six months.

The Opposition is likely to question Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s absence from the violence-hit state since 2023, despite growing pressure from the RSS for a political resolution.

Other contentious issues include the 22 April Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 tourists, Operation Sindoor, the Ahmedabad air crash, and an impeachment motion against Justice Yashwant Varma.

While BJP leaders insist they welcome debate, they have urged the Opposition to engage in discussion rather than disruption.

The stage is set for a charged session with high political stakes on both sides.

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