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Parliament Session 2019 Live Updates: Virendra Kumar takes oath as protem speaker…

The first session of the 17th Lok Sabha will begin on Monday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday pitching for consensus among all political parties to push crucial legislations, including a bill that seeks to criminalise the practice of instant divorce among Muslims.

Addressing an all-party meeting about a month after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured an impressive mandate in this summer’s general election, Modi told floor leaders of various political parties to keep their differences aside to avoid disruptions in proceedings.

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10:30 am IST

Inaugural session of 17th Lok Sabha will start with swearing of its members

The inaugural session of the 17th Lok Sabha will start on Monday with the swearing in of its members. After getting elected to the House, members have to take the oath before any other business, including the election of the Speaker, takes place.

10:20 am IST

BJP MP Virendra Kumar takes oath as protem speaker of 17th Lok Sabha

Delhi: BJP MP Virendra Kumar takes oath as the protem speaker of the 17th Lok Sabha, at Rashtrapati Bhawan.

Delhi: BJP MP Virendra Kumar takes oath as the Protem Speaker of the 17th Lok Sabha, at Rashtrapati Bhawan. pic.twitter.com/74wzfKf9uw

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June 17, 2019

10:20 am IST

PM Modi to be first to take oath at inaugural session of 17th Lok Sabha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the first to take oath in the new Lok Sabha on Monday while United Progressive Alliance (UPA) chairperson Sonia Gandhi might get a special slot to do so over the two-day-long swearing-in ceremony, officials said on Sunday.

10:10 am IST

Request ruling and opposition parties to make effort to find solutions: Thawar Chand Gehlot

Thawar Chand Gehlot, leader of BJP in Rajya Sabha ahead of parliament session of 17th Lok Sabha today: I would request ruling party as well as opposition parties that any problem can be resolved through discussions. So, during the session, parties should make an effort to find solutions.

Thawar Chand Gehlot, leader of BJP in Rajya Sabha ahead of parliament session of 17th LS today: I would request ruling party as well as opposition parties that any problem can be resolved through discussions. So, during the session, parties should make an effort to find solutions pic.twitter.com/FcWZOmXNdQ

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June 17, 2019

10:00 am IST

First session of 17th Lok Sabha will begin today

The first session of the 17th Lok Sabha will begin today.

Delhi: The first session of the 17th Lok Sabha will begin today; Union Budget to be tabled on 5th July in this session of Parliament. pic.twitter.com/BMHOu656hB

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June 17, 2019

Source: HindustanTimes