Opposition believes it outplayed BJP in Monsoon Session. What comes next?

The Monsoon Session of Parliament concluded on Thursday, with the Opposition believing they had gained the upper hand in the political battle against the BJP. The Opposition successfully derailed key legislative agenda items such as delimitation, women's reservation, and amendments to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA).

While grappling with internal divisions and a poor performance in recent Assembly elections, the Opposition maintained sustained pressure on the government over student protests. The absence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah from Parliament was seen as an unexpected advantage by the Opposition. As the Congress party prepares its next steps, key issues such as youth unemployment and the Ram Temple donation controversy are expected to be at the forefront of their campaign narrative.