Monsoon session of Gujarat Assembly begins today

The Monsoon session of Gujarat Assembly begins today with strict adherence to Covid19 protocols. Nearly 20 bills will be taken up for discussion during the five day session.

Gujarat Assembly Speaker Rajendra Trivedi has made special arrangements for the monsoon session amid Coronavirus pandemic. Visitors will not be allowed in the house during the session. Instead, many legislators will sit in visitors galleries to maintain the social distance. Covid-19 test is compulsory before entering the Assembly secretariat. People with Covid-19 positive results will not be allowed to enter the



house.

According to sources, more than 500 staff members of assembly have been tested during the last two days, out of which five employees found positive. Four MLAs also found Covid-19 positive ahead of the monsoon session. There will be no question hour during the session, however legislators can raise important issues through short call notice.

On the first day today, the government will present the report on the work done to fight the Covid-19 Pandemic in the state. Nearly 20 bills will be introduced during the session.