Parliament's ongoing Monsoon Session is set for another charged day, with the government pushing to get several major bills through both Houses while the opposition sharpens its attack on the Ram Mandir donation controversy and the NEET paper leak issue. Adding to the pressure, Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal has opened a new front over ethanol-blended petrol, popularly known as E-20, and plans to march toward the Prime Minister's residence later today. Between the legislative business inside the House and the protest outside it, both Parliament and the streets around it look set for a busy day.
Modi Likely to Address NDA's Weekly 'Mangal Milan' Meeting
The day begins with the NDA parliamentary party's weekly meeting, referred to this session as 'Mangal Milan', at the Annexe building within the Parliament complex. The meeting is due to start shortly, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to address it himself. Lawmakers from the coalition are likely to discuss the government's floor strategy and how ministers should respond to the opposition's attacks through the rest of the session.
Sitharaman's Financial Bills Take Centre Stage in Lok Sabha
On Tuesday, the Lok Sabha is expected to take up several important financial and legislative items, making it essential for proceedings in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha to continue without major disruption. Much of today's attention will be on Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, who is set to introduce a series of significant bills covering everything from taxation to digital banking.
Two Key Moves on Taxation and Income Tax
Sitharaman will first table the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which proposes changes to existing laws tied to the payment system, income tax and the Finance Act. The government's case is that these laws need updating to keep pace with changing requirements and the new economic framework. She is also expected to explain to the House why the government had to bring the Income-tax (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026, and why it needed to be enforced immediately, laying out both the reasoning and the urgency behind the ordinance.
Debate and Approval for 2022-23 Excess Spending
The Lok Sabha will also debate the Excess Grants for 2022-23 today. This refers to instances where the government spent more than what Parliament had originally sanctioned under certain heads for that year. The discussion is meant to secure Parliament's formal approval for that additional spending. Following this, the government will introduce the Appropriation (No. 3) Bill, 2026, to give that excess expenditure legal cover.
Banking Evidence Law Set for a Digital-Era Update
Separately, the House will discuss the Bankers' Books Evidence Bill, 2026, which aims to bring outdated laws governing bank records in line with the digital era. Because the existing law predates modern banking practices, electronic records and digital banking documents have often run into complications when used as evidence in legal proceedings. Once updated, the changes are expected to make it clearer and easier for banks' digital records to be admitted as evidence in courts and other legal processes.
Kejriwal's March to the PM's Residence
While the government pushes its legislative agenda inside Parliament, Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal is expected to be aggressive outside it, over the issue of ethanol-blended petrol, or E-20. He has announced a march to the Prime Minister's residence today to protest the issue. At the same time, opposition parties are preparing to press the government over alleged irregularities in donations linked to the Ram Mandir and the leak of the NEET examination paper. With bills being debated inside the House and a protest march unfolding outside, both fronts are likely to dominate headlines today.
