New Delhi: The Monsoon session of Parliament enters its eighth day, and tensions are expected to rise once again as the Manipur issue takes center stage. Since its commencement on July 20, the session has been marked by disruptions and walkouts, all stemming from the violence that has engulfed the northeastern state.

Members of the Opposition's I.N.D.I.A bloc (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance) have just returned to New Delhi after a two-day visit to the violence-hit state. This 21-member multi-party delegation from the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance conducted a fact-finding mission in the strife-torn region. Today, they will meet at the Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge’s chamber in Parliament to provide a briefing on the situation in Manipur.

The delegation will also share their insights with the floor leaders of the I.N.D.I.A alliance within the Parliament building at 9:30 am. Their primary objective is to launch an offensive against the Centre regarding the Manipur issue, aiming to create substantial impact and seek resolution.

Last Wednesday, the Opposition front submitted a notice for a no-confidence motion against the government in the Lok Sabha. Speaker Om Birla subsequently admitted the motion following a headcount of over 50 MPs, as mandated by the rules. A date and time for the discussion on this motion will be set after consulting all the parties involved.

At 11 am today, both Houses of Parliament will assemble to address various items on their agenda. One of the significant topics up for discussion is the Bill to replace the Centre's Ordinance on control of services in Delhi, to be deliberated in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.

The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023 aims to replace the ordinance introduced by the Centre in May, which excluded ‘services’ from the legislative competence of the Delhi legislative assembly. This ordinance came into effect soon after the Supreme Court's judgment on the control of services in Delhi.

In addition to this, Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Anurag Thakur, will be introducing the Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023 in the Rajya Sabha. The bill addresses matters pertaining to the press and registration of periodicals. Furthermore, he will present the Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2023 in the Lower House. This bill seeks to amend the Cinematograph Act, 1952.

Later in the day, Union Minister of Law and Justice, Arjun Ram Meghwal, will present the Mediation Bill, 2021 in the Rajya Sabha. The bill aims to promote and facilitate mediation, especially institutional mediation, for the resolution of disputes, whether commercial or otherwise. It also endeavors to enforce mediated settlement agreements and provides for a body for the registration of mediators. The bill aims to encourage community mediation and make online mediation a more acceptable and cost-effective process.

Additionally, Union Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Minister, Bhupender Yadav, will present the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill, 2023 in the Rajya Sabha. This bill seeks to amend the Biological Diversity Act, 2002. It had already been passed by the Lok Sabha.

Moreover, Union Home Minister, Amit Shah, is scheduled to present the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2023 in the Lok Sabha. This bill aims to amend the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969.

Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, is set to move a Motion in the Lok Sabha to amend the First Schedule of the Customs Tariff Act, specifically to increase the import duty on Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), Propane, and Butane.

To recap, on Friday, both Houses of Parliament adjourned for the day, cutting short their business. They are scheduled to reconvene today to address these important matters, with the Manipur issue taking precedence and demanding resolution.

The Monsoon session of Parliament, which began on July 20, has been anything but smooth. The Opposition has been unwavering in its demand for a comprehensive discussion on the Manipur situation, as well as a statement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. As the session enters its eighth day, the intensity of discussions and debates is only expected to escalate.

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