Parliament session begins today

Parliament session is beginning today. The session is all set to be stormy with opposition parties closing ranks to raise the issue of imposition of Presidents' rule in Uttarakhand. However, government has listed a heavy agenda for the session including passage of 13 bills in the Lok Sabha and 11 in the Rajya Sabha. Discussion on demands for grants of various ministries, consideration and passing of the Railways Appropriation and Finance Bills along with GST, Factories, Compensatory Afforestation and Enemy Property Bills are the main agenda of the session.

Meanwhile, Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan yesterday held an all party meeting to ensure smooth functioning of Parliament. Talking to reporters, Ms. Mahajan said, leaders of different parties have assured their cooperation to have a



fruitful session. She said, some party leaders raised the issue of President rule in Uttrakhand but the matter is sub judice and cannot be discussed before 27th of this month, the date of hearing of the case in the Supreme Court.

Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Rajiv Pratap Rudy said, the 15 day session have around 90 working hours. Leader of Congress in the Lok Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge said, his party has given notice for adjournment motion to discuss President Rule in Uttrakhand. He said, the Congress also wants discussion on drought and drinking water problem.

The session will continue till 13th of next month.