Spl Parl Session Day 1 live updates: 'We are all present here to bid adieu of our old building'
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: X/ ANI)
CHENNAI: The five-day special session of Parliament began on Monday in which the parliamentary proceedings will be shifted from the old to the adjacent new state-of-the-art building on September 19.
Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Pralhad Joshi on Sunday stated that the Session will provide 5 sittings spread over a period of 5 days, besides informing that eight legislative items are likely to be taken up during this session.
"Parliamentary journey of 75 years starting from Samvidhan Sabha - achievements, experiences, memories and learnings" will also be discussed.
On Sunday, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar hoisted the national flag atop "Gaja Dwar" of the new Parliament building.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla was also present on the occasion. The Special Session of the Parliament will be held from September 18 to 22.
After weeks of no information about the agenda, the government last week announced an agenda that included bills to be taken up for consideration and a discussion on "Parliamentary journey of 75 years starting from Samvidhan Sabha - achievements, experiences, memories and learnings".
Earlier, on Sunday, Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Joshi requested all parties for active cooperation and support for the smooth functioning of the two Houses of Parliament.
The meeting of all the floor leaders of political parties in the Parliament was attended by various ministers including Union Minister Piyush Goyal, who is also Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha, Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal and Union Minister V Muraleedharan and 51 leaders from 34 parties.
Joshi shared with leaders that there would be a photo session from 10.00 am to 10.45 am on September 19, 2023, followed by a function in the Central Hall starting at 11.00 am which will be graced by the Vice-President/Chairman, Rajya Sabha, the Prime Minister, Speaker, Lok Sabha, Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha and Leader of Largest Opposition Party in Lok Sabha and the Members of both the Houses of Parliament.
After the conclusion of the function in the Central Hall, both Houses will meet in their respective Chambers in the New Parliament House.
The announcement of the Special Session came as a surprise in political circles with the parties gearing up for assembly polls in five states later this year.
Live Updates
18 Sept 2023 11:39 AM ISTG20 Summit success is that of entire country, not of one person alone or one party: PM Modi in Lok Sabha
- 18 Sept 2023 11:39 AM IST
Emotional moment to bid goodbye to this building; many bitter-sweet memories have been associated with it: PM Modi on old Parliament building
- 18 Sept 2023 11:39 AM IST
"We might be going to the new Parliament, but the old building will continue to inspire the coming generations," says PM Modi in Lok Sabha.
- 18 Sept 2023 11:39 AM IST
When I first entered this building as member, I never imagined that I will get so much love from people: PM on old Parliament building
- 18 Sept 2023 11:38 AM IST
In Lok Sabha, PM Modi says, "...Today, you have unanimously appreciated the success of G20...I express my gratitude to you. G20's success is that of 140 crore citizens of the country. It is India's success, not that of an individual or a party...It is a matter for all of us to celebrate..."
#WATCH | Special Session of Parliament | In Lok Sabha, PM Modi says, "...Today, you have unanimously appreciated the success of G20...I express my gratitude to you. G20's success is that of 140 crore citizens of the country. It is India's success, not that of an individual or a… pic.twitter.com/Rlsi8RyT4E
— ANI (@ANI) September 18, 2023 - 18 Sept 2023 11:38 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi says "...Today, the achievements of all Indians are being discussed everywhere. This is the result of our united efforts during the 75 years of the history of our Parliament. The success of Chandrayaan-3 has not only made India but the world proud. This has highlighted a new form of India's strength which is connected to technology, science, potential of our scientists and the strength of the 140 crore people in the country. Today, I again want to congratulate our scientists"
#WATCH | Special Session of the Parliament | Prime Minister Narendra Modi says "...Today, the achievements of all Indians are being discussed everywhere. This is the result of our united efforts during the 75 years of the history of our Parliament. The success of Chandrayaan-3… pic.twitter.com/rGzgUAhBCX
— ANI (@ANI) September 18, 2023 - 18 Sept 2023 11:37 AM IST
In Lok Sabha, PM Modi says, "...All of us are saying goodbye to this historic building. Before independence, this House was the place for the Imperial Legislative Council. After independence, this gained the identity of Parliament House. It is true that the decision to construct this building was taken by foreign rulers but we can never forget and can proudly say that the toil, the hard work and the money that went into the construction was that of my countrymen."
#WATCH | Special Session of Parliament | In Lok Sabha, PM Modi says, "...All of us are saying goodbye to this historic building. Before independence, this House was the place for the Imperial Legislative Council. After independence, this gained the identity of Parliament House.… pic.twitter.com/GRWUlr69U2
— ANI (@ANI) September 18, 2023 - 18 Sept 2023 11:37 AM IST
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla says "I want to congratulate each and every Indian for the successful organisation of the G20 Summit. I also appreciate PM Modi's vision to dedicate this Summit to the people of the country. India's presidency of the G20 has been people-centric and in the coming decades, it will give us a new direction. Under the leadership of PM Modi, the New Delhi declaration was unanimously accepted by the leaders of the world. India has been the voice of the Global South and under the leadership of PM Modi, the African Union became a permanent member of the G20..."
- 18 Sept 2023 11:37 AM IST
BJP leader Dinesh Sharma takes oath as a Member of the Parliament (MP) in Rajya Sabha.
- 18 Sept 2023 11:35 AM IST
Modi says "Tomorrow, on Ganesh Chaturthi, we will move to the new Parliament. Lord Ganesha is also known as ‘Vighnaharta’, now there will be no obstacles in the development of the country... 'Nirvighna roop se saare sapne saare sankalp Bharat paripoorn karega'...This session of Parliament may be short, but it is historic in scope"
