Staff Reporter / New Delhi
Growing unity within the Congress-led INDIA bloc has piled pressure on the government, with the continuing parliamentary deadlock raising the possibility of an early end to the Monsoon Session, which is scheduled to conclude on August 13. The Opposition remained firm that there could be no business in either House until a discussion is held on the alleged donation theft at the Ram Mandir and Union Home Minister Amit Shah makes a statement on the police action against students during the July 20 protest in the national capital.
Despite repeated efforts, the government has failed to break the impasse, while the united Opposition has refused to relent on its demands. With little legislative business left after August 7, the prolonged disruption has fuelled speculation that the government may be compelled to advance the conclusion of the session if the deadlock persists.
Only two key legislations—the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill and the Income Tax Amendment Bill—remain pending for consideration and passage. Unless a political breakthrough is reached soon, the remaining days of the Monsoon Session are expected to be marked by continued confrontation between the treasury and Opposition benches.