Get ready for the upcoming special Parliament session where a total of eight bills are set for consideration and passage. This session, scheduled for five days starting Monday, has generated intense speculation about potential surprises from the government. Alongside discussions on Parliament’s remarkable 75-year journey, the proceedings will also shift to the new Parliament building.
Here are the key points about the special Parliament session:
- Agenda Overview: Pralhad Joshi, in charge of Parliamentary Affairs, has disclosed that a total of eight bills are on the agenda for consideration and passage during this session.
- New Additions: At an all-party meeting held on Sunday, floor leaders were informed about the inclusion of bills concerning the welfare of senior citizens and three bills related to the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes order.
- Previously Listed Bills: The bills that were initially listed include one concerning the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners. This bill, introduced in the Rajya Sabha during the last Monsoon session, has stirred controversy as it aims to align the service conditions of these commissioners with the cabinet secretary, rather than a Supreme Court judge, as is currently the case.
- Potential New Legislation: While there has been no official confirmation regarding any new legislation, reports suggest that potential bills might encompass areas such as repealing and amending, post office regulations, advocate amendments, press and registration of periodicals, senior citizens’ welfare, and amendments to SC/ST orders.
- Quota for Women: There is speculation, including within the BJP, about the introduction of a bill to ensure quotas for women in elected legislatures like the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. Pralhad Joshi stated that the government will make a decision on this demand at an appropriate time.
- Commemorating Parliament’s Legacy: As per a Lok Sabha bulletin, this session will celebrate India’s Parliament’s rich legacy and pledge to transform ‘Bharat’ into a developed nation by 2047.
- Potential Topics: Two subjects rumored for discussion during the special session are the ‘One Nation, One Election’ bill and a resolution to rename India as Bharat.
- Hoisting of National Flag: Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar raised the national flag at the new Parliament building on Sunday morning. Following a ceremony in the Central Hall of the current building, the session will shift to the new facility.
- Group Photograph: All Members of Parliament are summoned for a group photograph at 9.30 am on Tuesday, according to a bulletin from the Lok Sabha Secretariat. The inner courtyard of the old building is prepared for this group photo. Legislative business by the government in the new building will commence on September 20.
This special Parliament session holds promise for significant discussions and potential legislative developments. Stay tuned for updates and outcomes from these sessions.
