India, July 13 -- A day before the Monsoon Session of Parliament begins, the Union Government has convened an all-party meeting on July 19 to discuss the Government's legislations and also address the concerns of Opposition parties. The Monsoon Session will start from July 20 to August 13, following the approval by President Droupadi Murmu to summon both Houses of Parliament.

The Government is expected to introduce several important Bills during the session, making it one of the busiest legislative periods this year. The proceedings are likely to witness sharp exchanges as the Opposition prepares to corner the Government on a number of issues, including the mass defections to the BJP post the Assembly elections in five States, including ...