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 amon 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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Opposition need not bother about their numbers: PM Modi
Opposition need not bother about their numbers, I hope they speak actively and participate in House proceedings: PM Modi
New friends will join today and they will bring new energy: PM Modi
We are working to fulfill people’s aspirations. New friends will join today and they will bring new energy. We value the Opposition and their role. The Opposition should play an active role in the Parliament: PM Modi
Request all parties to support the decisions that are in favour of people: PM Modi
PM Modi at the Parliament for the first session of the 17th Lok Sabha: After several decades, a government has won absolute majority for the second term. People have given us the chance to serve the country again. I request all the parties to support the decisions that are in favour of people.
There are new hopes and dreams with the beginning of this session: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Parliament: Today, a new session is starting, there are new hopes and dreams with the beginning of this session. Since independence ,this Lok Sabha elections saw highest number of women voters and women MPs.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Parliament: Today, a new session is starting, there are new hopes and dreams with the beginning of this session. Since independence ,this Lok Sabha elections saw highest number of women voters and women MPs. pic.twitter.com/YGGGDInX99
— ANI (@ANI)June 17, 2019
‘Proactive opposition key to democracy’, says PM Modi ahead of new Parliament session
Proactive opposition key to democracy. Opposition need not bother about their numbers. I hope they will speak actively and participate in house proceedings, says PM Modi ahead of new Parliament session.
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.
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
— ANI (@ANI)June 17, 2019
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.
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
— ANI (@ANI)June 17, 2019
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
— ANI (@ANI)June 17, 2019
Source: HindustanTimes