**Monsoon session of Parliament to begin on July 20: Pralhad Joshi**
– The Monsoon session of Parliament will begin on July 20 and continue till August 11, according to parliamentary affairs minister Pralhad Joshi.
– The session, which will consist of 17 sittings, is likely to be politically significant as the opposition parties aim to close ranks against the Modi government over the purported “attack” on India’s federal structure.
– The Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi government has already challenged the contentious Delhi Services Ordinance in the Supreme Court.
– Most opposition parties, except Congress, have announced their intent to oppose the passage of the bill in the Upper House, where the ruling NDA does not have a clear majority.
– Opposition parties will also seek to corner the government over the ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur and the Prime Minister’s emphasis on implementing the Uniform Civil Code.
– The government is expected to introduce the National Research Foundation Bill during the session.
**Opposition parties to challenge government over Delhi Services Ordinance and Manipur violence**
– The Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi government has challenged the contentious Delhi Services Ordinance in the Supreme Court.
– Most opposition parties, except Congress, have announced their intent to oppose the passage of the bill in the Upper House.
– Opposition parties will also seek to corner the government over the ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur and the Prime Minister’s emphasis on implementing the Uniform Civil Code.
**Government urged political parties to contribute towards “productive discussions” during Monsoon session**
– Parliamentary affairs minister Pralhad Joshi urged political parties to contribute towards “productive discussions” during the Monsoon session.
– Congress leader Jairam Ramesh responded by stating that the government should allow discussion on all issues of concern raised by the opposition, including the violence in Manipur.
**National Research Foundation Bill to be introduced during Monsoon session**
– The government is expected to introduce the National Research Foundation Bill, which aims to bolster the country’s research competence in areas of science and technology.
In conclusion, the Monsoon session of Parliament, set to begin on July 20, is expected to be politically significant as the opposition parties unite against the Modi government. The contentious Delhi Services Ordinance has already been challenged in the Supreme Court by the Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi government, and most opposition parties have expressed their intent to oppose the bill in the Upper House. The government is also likely to face questions over the ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur and the Prime Minister’s emphasis on implementing the Uniform Civil Code. Additionally, the National Research Foundation Bill is expected to be introduced during the session to enhance the country’s research competence.
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