As the Monsoon Session of Parliament is set to commence on July 21, 2025, the central government has signaled its openness to engage in discussions on key issues, including Operation Sindoor and the recent claims made by former US President Donald Trump regarding a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. This announcement came from Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju following an all-party meeting held on July 20, 2025, aimed at fostering cooperation and ensuring the smooth functioning of both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.
Operation Sindoor, India's counter-terror action initiated after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, is expected to be a focal point of debate. The opposition has been pushing for a detailed discussion on the operation, which saw the destruction of terrorist camps inside Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Home Minister Amit Shah had previously met to discuss "Operation Sindoor" prior to the Parliament debates. The government has termed Operation Sindoor a success, inflicting damage on terror sites and military facilities in Pakistan. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has asserted that Operation Sindoor is ongoing in various forms to instill sanity and humanity.
Another contentious issue likely to be raised during the Monsoon Session is the claim made by Donald Trump that he brokered a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. The opposition is expected to question the government on this matter and seek clarity on India's foreign policy, including relations with China and Pakistan. Kiren Rijiju has stated that the government will respond appropriately to the opposition's concerns regarding Trump's remarks on the floor of the House.
In addition to Operation Sindoor and Trump's ceasefire claims, the opposition INDIA bloc has identified other key issues to target the government during the Monsoon Session. These include the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, which the opposition alleges threatens people's voting rights, India's foreign policy, the demand for the restoration of full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, rising atrocities against women, and problems faced by farmers. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), though having exited the INDIA alliance, also intends to raise concerns about Trump's claims and the "bulldozer action" in Delhi.
The Monsoon Session is scheduled to have 21 sittings and conclude on August 21, with no sittings between August 12 and August 18 due to Independence Day. The government has expressed its commitment to open discussions on various issues raised by different parties, adhering to parliamentary rules and traditions. With several contentious issues on the table, a productive and debate-driven session is anticipated.
