The opposition is all set to raise the heat on the government over issues like cow vigilantism, the Kashmir situation and the border stand-off with China during the monsoon session of Parliament that begins on Monday.
The session, which continues through August 11, is also likely to witness serious debates on other key issues like the fallout of the GST, the agrarian crisis and the policy towards Pakistan.
Some parties are likely to raise the issue of notification on the ban on cow slaughter and demand an explanation from the government on it.
The government, on its part, is seeking the cooperation of opposition in getting key legislative business passed and has lined up around two dozen bills in the session that will have around 20 sittings.
The increased opposition synergy comes at a time when 18 parties have come together under one platform to pin the government on some key issues.
The parties came together on the presidential and vice presidential election, but are keen to take the unity further in raising issues in Parliament.
“If the opposition demands a discussion on some current issues, we will discuss the same in the business advisory committee and the chairman will decide the time and date of discussion,” Union Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said.
Issues like the flood situation, particularly in Assam and other northeastern states, violence over Gorkhaland, the fallout of demonetization, job losses and disinvestment of PSUs will also be raised
The prime minister’s first-ever visit to Israel is also likely to figure for discussion in the session.
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