The special session of Parliament called by the government will begin on Monday, a historic event which will witness the House proceedings moving to the new building.
The highlight of Monday's business will, however, be the discussion on the "Parliamentary journey of 75 years starting from Samvidhan Sabha - achievements, experiences, memories and learnings". The discussion on the parliamentary journey will be held simultaneously in both Houses.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said a total of eight bills have been listed for consideration and passage during the session. Floor leaders were on Sunday informed at an all-party meeting that a bill on the welfare of senior citizens and three related to SC/ST order have been added to the agenda.
Other bills listed for passage include the one on the appointment of chief election commissioner and election commissioners, 'The Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2023' and 'The Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023'. Besides, 'The Post Office Bill, 2023' has also been listed in the Lok Sabha business.
Meanwhile, there is a buzz on whether the women's reservation bill will be brought up during the five-day session. The Congress Working Committee, held in Hyderabad, had demanded that the Women’s Reservation Bill must be passed during the Special Session of Parliament. Several parties, including from the ruling and opposition sides, on Sunday made a strong pitch for tabling and passage of the women's reservation bill during the five-day Parliament session beginning Monday.
At an all-party meeting convened by the government, several leaders said the long-pending bill should be tabled and hoped that it can be passed with consensus. Though there has so far been no official word on any probable new legislation, the bill that ensures quota for women in elected legislatures like Lok Sabha and state assemblies is viewed favourably even in BJP circles. Prime Minister Narendra Modi too has often stressed the growing role of women in different fields in the country.
On the government's stand on the demands by various parties to bring the women's reservation bill in the five-day session, Joshi said the government will take "an appropriate decision at an appropriate time".
