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New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the All Parties Leaders meeting here on November 17, 2019. Leaders from all major political parties were present on this occasion and put forth their views on Parliament session beginning November 18, 2019.
In his remarks, the Prime Minister observed that this session of the Parliament will be a special occasion for it will mark the 250th session of the Rajya Sabha (RS) and expressed his happiness that special events and activities were being planned to mark the occasion. He said that the 250th session of the Upper House provides a unique opportunity for highlighting the unique strengths of the Indian Parliament as well as the Indian Constitution in providing an overarching framework of governance institutions for a diverse country like India. The backdrop of the session, being held as India celebrates the 150th birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi, also makes it a unique and special occasion.
PM Modi while responding to specific issues raised by the representatives of various political parties said that the Government would work together with all parties in a constructive manner to address pending legislations and frame policy solutions for specific issues related to environment and pollution, economy, agricultural sector and farmers, and the rights of women, youth and the less privileged sections of society, according to a PIB release.
The Prime Minister also complemented the Presiding officers of the two Houses for smooth running of the last session of Parliament and observed that this had helped create a positive impact amongst the people about the functioning of the legislative arm of Government. In this regard, PM Modi made a particular mention of the energetic participation by first term members of Parliament in discussions related to diverse issues and expressed the hope that constructive engagement between the Treasury and opposition benches will make the present session a successful and productive one.