The third day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament is set to begin on Wednesday, with both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha bracing for heightened political tensions.
The Centre is expected to introduce three key legislations in the Lok Sabha: the National Sports Governance Bill, 2025, the National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill, 2025. Additionally the Merchant Shipping Bill, 2024 will be taken up for consideration.
According to the Lok Sabha Secretariat’s agenda, Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya will move sports governance and anti-doping bills in the House, while Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal will table the Merchant Shipping Bill.
The Sports Governance Bill aims to promote the development of sports and ensure the welfare of sportspersons, while fostering ethical practices and governance aligned with the Olympic and Paralympic Charters, global best practices, and established legal norms. It also seeks to create a unified and equitable system for resolving sports-related grievances and disputes. The bill is seen as part of India’s broader push to strengthen its bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games.
Meanwhile, in the Rajya Sabha, a meeting of the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) is scheduled for the afternoon, to be chaired by Deputy Chairman Harivansh. The committee is expected to decide the timing and format of a debate on Operation Sindoor.
Following the sudden resignation of Vice-President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, Harivansh will preside over proceedings in the Upper House until a new Vice-President is elected. The House is also likely to take up several key maritime bills, including the Coastal Shipping Bill, 2025, the Bills of Lading Bill, 2025, and the Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2025.
Tensions remained high on Tuesday as both Houses were adjourned for the day amid noisy protests by the Opposition. The disruptions were primarily driven by outrage over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar and Dhankhar’s unexpected resignation.
The Monsoon Session will comprise 21 sittings spread over 32 days and will conclude on August 21. Both Houses will be adjourned on August 12 and reassembled on Monday, August 18, to facilitate Independence Day celebrations.