Spl Parl Session Day 1 live updates: 'We are all present here to bid adieu of our old building'
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: X/ ANI)
CHENNAI: The five-day special session of Parliament began on Monday in which the parliamentary proceedings will be shifted from the old to the adjacent new state-of-the-art building on September 19.
Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Pralhad Joshi on Sunday stated that the Session will provide 5 sittings spread over a period of 5 days, besides informing that eight legislative items are likely to be taken up during this session.
"Parliamentary journey of 75 years starting from Samvidhan Sabha - achievements, experiences, memories and learnings" will also be discussed.
On Sunday, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar hoisted the national flag atop "Gaja Dwar" of the new Parliament building.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla was also present on the occasion. The Special Session of the Parliament will be held from September 18 to 22.
After weeks of no information about the agenda, the government last week announced an agenda that included bills to be taken up for consideration and a discussion on "Parliamentary journey of 75 years starting from Samvidhan Sabha - achievements, experiences, memories and learnings".
Earlier, on Sunday, Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Joshi requested all parties for active cooperation and support for the smooth functioning of the two Houses of Parliament.
The meeting of all the floor leaders of political parties in the Parliament was attended by various ministers including Union Minister Piyush Goyal, who is also Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha, Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal and Union Minister V Muraleedharan and 51 leaders from 34 parties.
Joshi shared with leaders that there would be a photo session from 10.00 am to 10.45 am on September 19, 2023, followed by a function in the Central Hall starting at 11.00 am which will be graced by the Vice-President/Chairman, Rajya Sabha, the Prime Minister, Speaker, Lok Sabha, Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha and Leader of Largest Opposition Party in Lok Sabha and the Members of both the Houses of Parliament.
After the conclusion of the function in the Central Hall, both Houses will meet in their respective Chambers in the New Parliament House.
The announcement of the Special Session came as a surprise in political circles with the parties gearing up for assembly polls in five states later this year.
Live Updates
- 18 Sep 2023 7:08 AM GMT
I am confident that as we enter new Parliament building, we will go there with new hope and confidence: PM Modi in Lok Sabha
- 18 Sep 2023 7:02 AM GMT
PM Modi says, "...Several historic decisions and solutions to issues pending for several decades were made in this House. The House will always say proudly that (abrogation of) Article 370 became possible due to it. GST was also passed here. One Rank One Pension was witnessed by this House. 10% reservation for the Economically Weaker Section was successfully allowed in the country for the first time without any dispute"
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18 Sep 2023 7:01 AM GMTEarlier today, Rajya Sabha Chairman & Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said, "It gives me immense pleasure to congratulate the entire nation on the successful conduct of G20 New Delhi Summit that has filled the heart of every Indian with pride and raised the leadership of the country at the global level...The outcomes of the G20 Leaders' Summit are transformational and would contribute to the reshaping of the global world order in the decades ahead...G20 Leaders' Declaration was adopted unanimously and with consensus, including on difficult issues...It is a recognition that India is a voice of peace and moderation in a world ridden with divisions."
- 18 Sep 2023 6:54 AM GMT
In this House itself, Atal ji had said, "Sarkarein aayegi-jaayegi, partiyan banegi-bigdegi, lekin ye desh rehna chahiye. This echoes even to this day..."
- 18 Sep 2023 6:51 AM GMT
Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "...The echoes of Pandit Nehru's "At the stroke of the midnight..." in this House will keep inspiring us. In this House itself, Atal ji had said, "Sarkarein aayegi-jaayegi, partiyan banegi-bigdegi, lekin ye desh rehna chahiye. This echoes even to this day..."
- 18 Sep 2023 6:47 AM GMT
I request all MPs to share their memories of this Parliament: PM Modi as he concludes his remarks on 75 years of Parliament legacy.
- 18 Sep 2023 6:44 AM GMT
This Parliament saw a party with just four MPs sitting in power, while the party with more than 100 MPs sat in opposition: PM Modi.
- 18 Sep 2023 6:42 AM GMT
Prime Minister Narendra Modi says "Many MPs attended the session despite health issues. During the COVID-19 crisis, our MPs attended the proceedings of both of the Houses and performed their duties...With the feeling that India's growth journey should not be impacted, all the members considered this House as an important part of their duty...After independence, many critics thought about whether India would remain united or not but we proved all of them wrong... People's trust in the Parliament remain intact."
- 18 Sep 2023 6:39 AM GMT
"As we leave this Parliament building, I want to remember those journalist friends who spent their lives reporting on the Parliament. They conveyed the information from here to the country, even when there was no technology available," says PM Modi in Lok Sabha.
- 18 Sep 2023 6:37 AM GMT
This House also witnessed 'cash for votes' scam during the tenure of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh: PM Modi in Lok Sabha.
