recall of the Tamil Nadu governor, Manipur crisis, Orissa floods, Tehelka and economic matters like the UTI muddle and divestment of Public Sector Units, particularly Air India, and fiscal mismanagement.
The opposition parties have been accusing the government of holding the talks 'without ground work and preparation' and are expected to demand a full discussion on the summit and a detailed explanation from the government on the run-up to it.
The opposition has also been critical of the Indian government's media 'mismanagement' during the summit and advised the government to 'take lessons' from the Agra talks for any future dialogue.
Deputy Leader of the Congress in Lok Sabha, Madhavrao Scindia said his party was disappointed that the summit did not succeed but was 'not surprised' over the manner in which the BJP-led coalition handled it.
On the UTI scam, Scindia expressed shock over the way funds from the US-64 scheme were invested in non-listed and unknown companies.
He said his party will raise the manner in which big corporate houses were allowed to exit from the scheme two months back at a price of Rs 14.50 per unit.
He also accused the finance minister of being ignorant about what was happening in major financial institutions attached to his ministry.
"The government's cup of woe is full to the brim and overflowing," Scindia said hoping the entire opposition would be united in taking up issues as in the Budget session.
The Tehelka expose that had disrupted a major part of the last session of Parliament would be raised by the opposition parties again in the coming session.
The session has been extended by a week in deference to the wishes of Speaker G M C Balayogi to compensate for the days lost in the Budget session over the Tehelka expose leaving behind a long list of pending legislative business.
Among the government's list of priorities for the session are pending legislations like the Central Vigilance Commission Bill, Freedom of Information Bill, Election Laws Bill and the controversial Women's Reservation Bill.
There are 28 bills pending in Lok Sabha.
The session, which is likely to adjourn on August 31 and have 29-sittings, would also have discussion on a resolution regarding imposition of President's rule in Manipur. It will be brought forward for consideration and adoption by both Houses before August 2.
The government will come under opposition attack on extension of the Naga ceasefire 'without wider consultations' with those concerned and what they describe as 'unceremonious' removal of Tamil Nadu Governor Fathima Beevi after the arrests of former chief minister M Karunanidhi and two Union ministers.
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