The Monsoon Session of Parliament began on Monday with the government and the Opposition preparing for a confrontation over key national issues. While the Opposition plans to raise the NEET-UG paper leak and the Ram Mandir donation controversy, the Centre is expected to focus on introducing and passing several important Bills.
What Issues Will The Opposition Raise?
Opposition parties are expected to demand discussions on several issues during the session. These include the alleged NEET-UG paper leak, the Ram Mandir donation controversy, rising prices, foreign policy, the ethanol blending programme, political defections and concerns over the functioning of institutions. During Sunday’s all party meeting, Opposition leaders sought an immediate discussion on the NEET issue and the Ram Mandir donation allegations.
What Is The Government’s Focus?
The government is expected to prioritise its legislative agenda during the session. It is likely to defend its handling of the NEET controversy while arguing that the Ram Mandir donation matter falls under the jurisdiction of the state government. The Centre also plans to introduce and clear several important Bills during the session.
Which New Bills Will Be Introduced?
The government is expected to introduce five new Bills:
•   Income-tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026
•   Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026
•   Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026
•   Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026
•   Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026
Apart from new legislation, Parliament is also expected to consider several pending Bills, including:
•   Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026
•   Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025
The government may also move proposals to replace ordinances related to increasing the number of Supreme Court judges and providing tax exemptions for certain foreign investors.
Will The Delimitation Bill Be Introduced?
Although the proposed Constitution Amendment Bill on women’s reservation and delimitation is not part of the immediate legislative agenda, it is expected to remain one of the major issues to watch during the session. The proposed Bill seeks to reserve one-third of seats in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies for women through a fresh delimitation exercise before the 2029 general elections. Since it is a constitutional amendment, it will require support from two-thirds of members present and voting in both Houses of Parliament.
The government’s strength in Parliament will also remain under focus during the session. The Speaker’s decisions on petitions involving rebel MPs from the Trinamool Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT) could influence the balance of numbers in favour of the ruling NDA.
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