PM Modi urges lawmakers to hold "discussions with open mind for productive session"
New Delhi, July 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged legislators to participate in talks on a variety of topics with an open mind in order to make the Monsoon Session of the Parliament fruitful and productive.
"This period is very important. It is the period of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. There is a special significance of 15th August and coming 25 years- when the nation would celebrate 100 years of independence. It would be the time to make a resolution to decide our journey, and the new heights we scale," PM Modi said while talking to the media ahead of the Monsoon Session of the Parliament.
"There should be dialogue in the Parliament with an open mind, if necessary, there should be a debate. I urge all MPs to contemplate deeply and discuss matters to make this session as fruitful and productive as possible," he added.
The Prime Minister also briefed about the Presidential and Vice-Presidential elections 2022.
"This Session is also important because elections for the office of President and Vice President are taking place right now. Voting (for the Presidential election) is taking place today. During this period, the new President and Vice President will begin guiding the nation," he said.
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The Monsoon Session of Parliament commenced on Monday and will continue till August 12.
The Session will consist of 18 sittings.
Given that both the presidential and vice presidential elections will take place during this session, it is important. The Vice Presidential election will take place on August 6, while the Presidential election will take place on Monday.
During the Monsoon Session, the opposition is anticipated to bring up topics including price increases, the Agneepath scheme, and unemployment.
The session is likely to include discussions of a number of bills, including the Family Courts (Amendment) Bill, the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, and the Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill.
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