Parliament session begins today, various issues including Wakf Act (Amendment) Bill to be discussed
New Delhi: Today is the opening of the Parliament session, and the Waqf Act (Amendment) Bill is one among the topics that will be covered. The last day of the session is December 20. In observance of “Constitution Day,” the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha will not meet on November 26.
The Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, the Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, the Readjustment of Representation of Scheduled Tribes in Assembly Constituencies of the State of Goa Bill, the Bills of Lading Bill, the Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, the Railways (Amendment) Bill, the Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, and the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill are among the other bills that are scheduled for introduction, consideration, and potential passage.
The list also includes the Indian Ports Bill, the Merchant Shipping Bill, the Coastal Shipping Bill, the Punjab Courts Amendment Bill, the Boilers Bill, and the Rashtriya Sahkari Vishwavidyalaya Bill.
In addition, the leaders of the INDIA group are scheduled to meet today at Parliament House to talk about the opposition’s approach.
According to reports, Mallikarjun Kharge, the Congress MP and Rajya Sabha Leader of the Opposition, is anticipated to make the strategic decision.
The party is also anticipated to bring up the unrest in Manipur and the Adani group’s alleged bribery.
Kiren Rijiju, the minister of parliamentary affairs, had earlier said that the union government is “ready to discuss any topic” and urged a calm session of Parliament.
Following the all-party meeting held in advance of the November 24 session, Rijiju told reporters on Sunday that a number of issues were brought up for consideration in Parliament.
“The summit included 42 leaders from 30 different political groups. There are several subjects. Everyone has requested that certain subjects be discussed, but we want the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha to have a productive conversation,” Rijiju said.
“The government is prepared to discuss any topic,” he said. All we ask is that the house function smoothly and without disturbance. Although everyone wants to contribute to the conversation, the house should function smoothly. Everyone’s cooperation and involvement are essential to the successful running of the winter session.
