Key Takeaways
The all-party meet convened by the government on July 21 ahead of the Monsoon Session saw various parties raising their demands and concerns.
Reiterated its demand for the Deputy Speaker's position for the Opposition in the Lok Sabha.
Raised the issue of question paper leaks, including the NEET issue.
Gaurav Gogoi, Congress leader, emphasized the need for the Opposition to raise issues in Parliament.
Ramgopal Yadav raised the issue of the Uttar Pradesh government's controversial directive to eateries on the kanwar routes to display the owners' names.
Spoke about the TDP government's alleged targeting of its leaders in Andhra Pradesh and sought the Centre's intervention.
Demanded special category status for Bihar.
Remained silent on the issue of special category status for Andhra Pradesh.
Reminded the government of its promise to grant special category status to Odisha.
Leaders from various parties, including BJP, Congress, LJP, AIMIM, RJD, JD(U), AAP, SP, and NCP, attended the meeting.
The Monsoon Session will commence on July 22.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget on July 23.
The session will have 19 sittings till August 12.
The government is expected to present six bills, including the one to replace the 90-year-old Aircraft Act.
Parliament's nod will be sought for the budget of Jammu and Kashmir.
A united Opposition is prepared to corner the NDA government on issues like the NEET paper leak case and railway safety.