New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is speaking in the Lok Sabha at the Special Parliament Session that began today.
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PM Modi, remmembers the three former PM,Shri. Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru, Shri. Lal Bahadur Shastri, Smt. Indira Gandhi, who died while in office.
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PM Modi, extented his gratitude towards the nation for the success of G20 Summit, earlier this month in India.
#WATCH | Special Session of Parliament | In Lok Sabha, PM Modi says, “…Today, you have unanimously appreciated the success of G20…I express my gratitude to you. G20’s success is that of 140 crore citizens of the country. It is India’s success, not that of an individual or a… pic.twitter.com/Rlsi8RyT4E
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PM Modi reflects on the history of Parliament building.
#WATCH | Special Session of the Parliament | Prime Minister Narendra Modi says “…Today, the achievements of all Indians are being discussed everywhere. This is the result of our united efforts during the 75 years of the history of our Parliament. The success of Chandrayaan-3… pic.twitter.com/rGzgUAhBCX
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#WATCH | Special Session of Parliament | In Lok Sabha, PM Modi says, “…All of us are saying goodbye to this historic building. Before independence, this House was the place for the Imperial Legislative Council. After independence, this gained the identity of Parliament House.… pic.twitter.com/GRWUlr69U2
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LS Speaker makes ‘last speech’ in House
#WATCH | Special Session of the Parliament | Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla says “I want to congratulate each and every Indian for the successful organisation of the G20 Summit. I also appreciate PM Modi’s vision to dedicate this Summit to the people of the country. India’s… pic.twitter.com/og2faC7xeX
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Special Session of Parliament: PM Modi likely to speak in Lok Sabha today
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#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at the Parliament. pic.twitter.com/FvnJlu1yxH
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The five-day special session of Parliament is all set to begin on Monday during which the parliamentary proceedings will shift from the old to the adjacent new state-of-the-art building on September 19.
#WATCH | Special Session of Parliament | PM Narendra Modi says, “This is a short session. Their (MPs) maximum time should be devoted (to the Session) in an environment of enthusiasm and excitement. Rone dhone ke liye bahut samay hota hai, karte rahiye. There are a few moments in… pic.twitter.com/eLEy9GOmV4
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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.
#WATCH | PM Narendra Modi says, “…This session of the Parliament is short but going by the time, it is huge. This is a session of historic decisions. A speciality of this session is that the journey of 75 years is starting from a new destination…Now, while taking forward the… pic.twitter.com/suOuM2pnyH
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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.
#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi says “Tomorrow, on Ganesh Chaturthi, we will move to the new Parliament. Lord Ganesha is also known as ‘Vighnaharta’, now there will be no obstacles in the development of the country… ‘Nirvighna roop se saare sapne saare sankalp Bharat… pic.twitter.com/P2DZmG3SRF
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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.
