With the Monsoon Session of Parliament commencing on July 21, 2025, key Union ministers, including Rajnath Singh and Amit Shah, convened a strategy meeting to finalize the government's approach to the session. The meeting, held at the residence of the Defence Minister on Thursday, July 18, also included J.P. Nadda and Kiren Rijiju, along with ministerial colleagues Piyush Goyal and G Kishan Reddy.

The agenda of the meeting was not officially disclosed, but sources indicate that it revolved around strategizing the government's stance on crucial issues expected to be raised by the opposition during the session. These issues include the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, and Operation Sindoor.

The opposition is anticipated to strongly contest the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. Leading opposition parties, such as the Congress, Samajwadi Party, and Trinamool Congress, have alleged that the SIR, which may be extended to other states, is designed to benefit the ruling BJP. The BJP and its allies in Bihar have defended the SIR, asserting that it aims to ensure only eligible individuals vote in the upcoming assembly polls.

The Pahalgam terror attack is also expected to be a focal point of contention during the Monsoon Session. The Congress party, in particular, is planning an offensive in Parliament regarding the attack.

Operation Sindoor, touted by the government as a significant success that inflicted substantial damage on terror sites and military facilities in Pakistan, is another issue likely to be debated. The opposition is expected to seek further clarification and details regarding the operation.

Another point of contention may arise from claims made by former US President Donald Trump regarding mediating a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. The government has refuted these claims, but the opposition is insisting on a debate and has even called for a special session of Parliament to discuss the matter.

The Monsoon Session is scheduled to run from July 21 to August 21, and will include 21 sittings of both houses. There will be a break from August 12 to August 18 for Raksha Bandhan and Independence Day celebrations. The government is expected to introduce eight new bills during the session, including the National Sports Governance Bill, the Geoheritage Sites and Geo-relics (Preservation and Maintenance) Bill, the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, and the National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill. Additionally, the government is likely to seek an extension of President's Rule in Manipur and present the Demand for Grants of the state for approval.