Will the Opposition be able to compel the Prime Minister to respond on international issues during the Monsoon session?
Gustakhi Maaf Haryana-Pawan Kumar Bansal
By our enlightened reader Satish Mehra.Will the Opposition be able to compel the Prime Minister to respond on international issues during the Monsoon session.
The Monsoon Session of Parliament is expected to be one of the most tumultuous and significant sessions in terms of national importance. Scheduled to continue until August 21, the session will have only 21 working days. Given the events that have transpired in recent weeks, the opposition is set to challenge the government on several fronts. On issues like national security policy, foreign policy, trade policy, and diplomatic strategy, the opposition will attempt to bring the Prime Minister to the forefront, while the ruling party will either act as a shield or work behind the scenes to support him.
Historically, the government has avoided discussions on opposition-proposed topics, and this trend may continue. Both the ruling coalition and the opposition have already held meetings in preparation for the session. Based on past experiences, it appears that NDA constituents have strategized to keep Prime Minister Narendra Modi away from direct questioning, whereas the INDIA alliance has planned to demand answers from him.
Following the last Lok Sabha session, several sensitive events have occurred both domestically and internationally. The public is keenly watching to see how sensitive and responsive the government will be to these issues. Similarly, attention is on the opposition—will it raise the voice of the people boldly in Parliament?
This Monsoon Session is so crucial that it could very well determine the direction and condition of the nation’s future, as well as reveal the government’s accountability and sensitivity toward public concerns. The opposition continues to raise questions on India’s foreign, economic, trade, and security policies. While ministers have responded through various platforms, the most appropriate forum for such answers remains Parliament. Therefore, this session is generating great public interest.
As mentioned above, key domestic and foreign issues to be discussed include: The terror attack in Pahalgam ,Trump’s tariff policy ,India-Pakistan conflict , Operation Sindoor,
Trump’s announcement of a ceasefire ,The issue of Indian nationals deported by the US .The diplomatic effectiveness of delegations sent to expose Pakistan-sponsored terrorism internationally.
Additionally, matters such as: Census Bill ,OBC Census ,The start of SIR in Bihar, The Ahmedabad plane crash and its investigation are also on the opposition’s list of concerns. While the government will present its stance on these issues, the public is eager to see how the opposition challenges the ruling party on these fronts.
It must be acknowledged that mistakes and lapses have occurred in some of these cases. For instance, in the Pahalgam incident, Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir Manoj Sinha admitted after three months that there was a security lapse, issuing a formal statement acknowledging the government’s failure in this regard.
The opposition is also expected to raise concerns about Law and order, Corruption, The financial situation ,Agricultural distress . In addition to general discussions, there will also be Question Hour in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, where ministers will be held accountable by the opposition through direct questioning.
The government is also expected to introduce eight new bills, including: Geo-heritage and Geo-relics (Conservation and Maintenance) Bill 2025, Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill 2025 ,National Sports Governance Bill 2025 ,National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill 2025
, Manipur GST (Amendment) Bill 2025,
Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill 2025, Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill 2025, Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill 2025, Goa Scheduled Tribes Representation Reorganization Bill 2024, Merchant Shipping Bill 2024, Indian Ports Bill 2025, Income Tax Bill 2025,
While it’s the duty of the opposition to cooperate in passing laws in the national interest, it’s equally essential that lessons are learned from past security lapses. Open and honest debate within both Houses of Parliament is crucial.
Whenever foreign leaders comment on India’s internal matters—like President Trump’s remarks on ceasefire, tariff policies, or mediation on Kashmir—the people of India expect their own Prime Minister to respond directly. Whether PM Narendra Modi will now publicly clarify India’s stand on these sensitive international issues remains a matter of intense curiosity for both the opposition and the people of India.