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The Central government will convene an all-party meeting on 19 July, just two days before the Monsoon Session of Parliament begins, to seek consensus and cooperation on the legislative agenda.

 

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday confirmed that the Monsoon Session will be held from 21 July to 21 August. “The central government called an all-party meeting on July 19 regarding the monsoon session of Parliament. The monsoon session of Parliament is starting from July 21 and will run till August 21,” Rijiju said.

 

In a post on social media platform X, Rijiju added, “The Hon’ble President of India has approved the proposal of the Government to convene the Monsoon Session of Parliament from 21st July to 21st August, 2025. In view of the Independence Day celebrations, there will be no sittings on the 13th and 14th of August.”

 

The Hon’ble President of India has approved the proposal of the Government to convene the Monsoon Session of Parliament from 21st July to 21st August, 2025. In view of the Independence Day celebrations, there will be no sittings on the 13th and 14th of August. pic.twitter.com/ReWs8T7Czk

— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) July 2, 2025

 

This will be the first full session of Parliament since the Pahalgam terror attack and India’s subsequent Operation Sindoor, which was launched on 7 May in retaliation. The Opposition has been demanding a special session to discuss issues arising from the incident, which claimed 26 lives, including several soldiers.

 

Also read: Cong asks PM to hold debate in Parl on post-Pahalgam security

 

Political observers expect the Monsoon Session to be contentious, as Opposition parties may attempt to corner the government over national security, unemployment, and inflation, among other issues.

 

The previous Budget Session began on 31 January and comprised 26 sittings across both Houses. It witnessed the passage of major legislations, including the Waqf Amendment Bill and Appropriation Bills linked to supplementary and excess demands for grants.

 

In its second part, the Lok Sabha passed the Demands for Grants of the Ministries of Railways, Jal Shakti, and Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, among others. The Finance Bill, 2025, was passed by the Lower House on 25 March.

 

In the Rajya Sabha, the functioning of key Ministries, including Education, Railways, Health & Family Welfare, and Home Affairs, was debated at length.

 

The all-party meeting on 19 July is expected to set the tone for the upcoming session and allow floor leaders to raise concerns regarding the legislative schedule and other business.