Nearly 32 Bills are expected to be introduced in this Session

As the Monsoon Session of Parliament commenced on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Members of Parliament (MPs) to hold deep discussions and make the session as fruitful and productive as possible.

Speaking to the media ahead of the session, Prime Minister Modi said that there should be dialogue in the Parliament with an open mind, if necessary, there should be a debate. He urged all MPs to contemplate deeply and discuss the issues to make full use of this session.

Voting to elect the President and Vice-President is scheduled for the first day.

“This Session is also important because elections for the office of President and Vice President are taking place right now. Voting (for the Presidential election) is taking place today. During this period, the new President and Vice President will begin guiding the nation,” PM Modi said.

Referring to the significance of this Session, PM Modi said, “This period is very important. It is the period of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. There is a special significance of August 15 and coming 25 years – when nation would celebrate 100 yrs of independence, would be the time to make a resolution to decide our journey and the new heights we scale".

The Monsoon Session of Parliament commenced on Monday and subject to exigencies of government business, it will conclude on August 12.

The Session will provide a total of 18 sittings spread over a period of 26 days. A total of 32 Bills are likely to be introduced during the Monsoon Session.