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Parliament to Extend President’s Rule in Manipur, Advance Maritime and Tribal Representation Bills

Today’s agenda places an Article 356 renewal for Manipur at the top, followed by debates on Goa’s ST seat reset, maritime reform bills, Covid-19 oversight statements, private members’ motions on airfare regulation, discussions on US tariffs.

Overview

  • Rajya Sabha will vote on Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s resolution to extend President’s Rule in Manipur for six months from August 13, 2025 under Article 356 of the Constitution.
  • The upper chamber will also consider the Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2025 to define carriers’ responsibilities, liabilities and immunities for maritime transport.
  • In the Lok Sabha, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal will move the Readjustment of Representation of Scheduled Tribes in Assembly Constituencies of the State of Goa Bill, 2024 to realign ST seats under Article 332.
  • Union Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal is set to introduce the Merchant Shipping Bill, 2024 and the Indian Ports Bill, 2025 to align India’s maritime laws with international treaties.
  • Minister of State for Health Prataprao Jadhav will report on the implementation of Covid-19 committee recommendations, while private members will press motions on airfare regulation and US tariff discussions.