Centre Seeks Opposition Cooperation Ahead of Monsoon Session

• Jul 19 , 2026

New Delhi, July 19, 2026

The Centre on Sunday convened an all-party meeting in New Delhi ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, aiming to ensure constructive discussions and smooth legislative proceedings. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired the meeting at the Parliament House Complex, where leaders from across the political spectrum gathered to discuss the agenda for the upcoming session.

The meeting, called by Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, saw participation from 58 leaders representing 40 political parties, including several Union ministers. Rajnath Singh welcomed the participants before Rijiju outlined the schedule, informing them that the Monsoon Session will begin on July 20 and, subject to government business requirements, continue until August 13 with 19 sittings spread over 25 days.

Rijiju also informed the leaders that the legislative agenda for the session had already been published...