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New Delhi : An All Party meeting was held here on July 18, 2021, a day before the start of the Monsoon session of parliament. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at the meeting that MPs have given valuable suggestions here, and there should be meaningful discussion in both the Houses. He assured that efforts will be made to implement the suggestions collectively.
The Prime Minister said that as per our traditions of healthy democracy, issues concerning the people should be raised in an amicable manner and the Government should be given opportunity to respond to these discussions. He said that it is the responsibility of all to create such a conducive environment. He said that the people’s representatives truly know the ground level situations, and hence their participation in the discussions enriches the decision making process. Modi said that most of the parliamentarians have been vaccinated and hoped that this will help in undertaking the activities in the parliament confidently.
The Prime Minister called for healthy discussions in the parliament and sought cooperation of the leaders of all political parties. He expressed the hope that the sessions runs smoothly and completes its work. He also expressed his condolences for the loss of lives due to Covid-19 pandemic.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi participated at the meeting. Ministers of State Arjun Ram Meghwal and V Muraleedharan also attended the meeting.
Joshi, at the start of the meeting, said that the Government is ready for discussion on any topic under the rules. Seeking full cooperation of all the parties in the smooth running of both the Houses, he said that there should be structured debate on the issues. Joshi informed that the Monsoon Session of Parliament, 2021, will commence from July 19, 2021, and continue till August 13. During the 19 sittings of the session, 31 Government business items (including 29 Bills and 2 financial items) will be taken up. Six bills will be brought to replace the ordinances, he said, according to a PIB release.
Leaders of 33 political parties including Congress, TMC, DMK, YSRCP, Shiv Sena, JD(U), BJD, SP, TRS, AIDMK, BSP, NCP, TDP, Akali Dal, RJD, AAP, CPI, CPI (M), IUML, AJSU, RLP, RSP, MDMK, Tamil Maanila Congress, Kerala Congress, JMM, MNF, RPI, NPF participated at the meeting.