Parliament Monsoon Session From July 21 To August 12: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced that Parliament 's monsoon session will run from July 21 to August 12, 2025. The Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs, led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, recommended these dates. The previous Budget session began on January 31 and concluded on April 4.

This session follows a hiatus of over three months and marks the first gathering since the Pahalgam terror incident and India's Operation Sindoor.

Operation Sindoor Discussion

Opposition leaders have been calling for a special parliamentary session to deliberate on Operation Sindoor. This military exercise saw India targeting nine terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. In response, Rijiju assured that all matters can be addressed during the upcoming Monsoon session according to parliamentary procedures.

The announcement of the monsoon session comes amid these demands from opposition parties. Rijiju emphasized that parliamentary rules allow for any issue to be discussed during this period.

Session Details

The monsoon session's schedule was confirmed by the Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs. This committee is chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The decision follows the conclusion of the Budget session, which ended with both Houses being adjourned sine die on April 4.

This upcoming session will be significant as it provides a platform for addressing pressing national issues. It also offers an opportunity for lawmakers to engage in discussions following recent events like Operation Sindoor.