Parliament’s Special Session to Commence on September 18
The special session of Parliament, scheduled to begin on September 18, will initially take place in the old building before shifting to the new Parliament building on September 19, according to sources quoted by news agency ANI.
Shift to New Parliament Building
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new Parliament building on May 28 this year. As part of the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, the parliamentary operations will be moved to the new building on September 19, the report added.
No Question Hour or Private Members’ Business
The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha secretariats confirmed on Saturday that the session will not include the Question Hour or private members’ business, according to news agency PTI. The session will consist of five sittings, and members will be provided with a provisional calendar separately, as stated by the secretariats.
Announcement of the Special Session
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi announced the “special session” of Parliament, which is scheduled to take place from September 18 to 22. However, the agenda for the session was not disclosed, leading to speculation about its purpose.
Joshi expressed his anticipation for productive discussions and debates in Parliament during this special session.
Speculation about Last Session of Current Lok Sabha
A day later, it was revealed that the government was establishing a high-level committee to examine and recommend simultaneous polls, fueling speculation that the special session could be the final one of the current Lok Sabha.
Additionally, preparations for a group photo of MPs further fueled the speculation, although some suggested it could be due to a possible shift to the new parliament building.
Conclusion
The special session of Parliament, commencing on September 18, will begin in the old building before moving to the new Parliament building on September 19. The session will not include the Question Hour or private members’ business. The purpose of the special session remains undisclosed, leading to speculation about its agenda. The session may potentially be the last one of the current Lok Sabha.
Published On: Sep 6, 2023
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