Govt holds all party meet ahead of Parl session, PM seeks oppositions' support

Prime Minister, in one voice with the leaders of all parties, also asserted that all political parties stand united to ensure nation’s safety and security, after such concerns were raised by many leaders on recent developments.

The Prime Minister expressed gratitude towards all parties for supporting the government in bringing economic reforms like preponing of Budget Session of Parliament and bringing in Goods and Services Tax.

Modi informed all the leaders that due to preponing Budget by a month, there would be a balanced nature of capital expenditure profile in this financial year.

"Already 30% of total expenditure and 49% expenditure in infrastructure sector has taken place before the monsoon has started, which is a huge achievement and would bring fiscal prudence in capital expenditure in future. Bringing in of GST regime, with support of all parties, has strengthened the Federal structure of Government and brought about economic solidarity in the country," Modi added.

The Prime Minister mentioned that highest level of dignity has been maintained in the whole process of Presidential Election till now and no situation of any bitterness surfaced among the Political Parties.

"All parties should be commended for that and each party must ensure that all MPs and MLAs participate in the President’ election and no vote is wasted," Modi said.

The Prime Minister also urged all leaders to achieve consensus on celebrating 75th anniversary of Quit India Movement on 9th August in both Houses of Parliament.

Prime Minister urged all parties to extend their support to the Government in fighting corruption and the issue of communal violence in the name of cow protection.

Modi said that State Governments must ensure the maintenance of law and order and strict action must be taken against those who break the law.

The  Prime Minister also expressed deep concern for the floods in North Eastern States of India and assured all leaders that the Government is is fully informed on the situation on the ground and taking all steps to reduce the suffering of people.

A host of issues were brought up by the leaders of parties during the meeting. There was a consensus across party lines on ensuring smooth functioning of the Parliament without disruptions and deadlocks to be resolved through constructive discussions in both the Houses.

Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Ananth Kumar, later briefing media persons said that the Government has requested all parties, especially the opposition,  for their co-operation for the smooth functioning of the House.

The Minister informed that all parties were in favour of a productive Monsoon session. The Government is always ready to discuss on the floor of the House, any issue as permitted under Rules of Procedure, he added.

Kumar further informed that the Monsoon Session, 2017 of Parliament is scheduled to be held from Monday and subject to exigencies of Government Business, the Session may conclude on August 11.

The Minister said that the Session will provide a total of 19 sittings spread over a period of 26 days including four Private Members’ days. Further, 21 Bills are pending in Lok Sabha while 42 Bills are pending in Rajya Sabha, he added.

Items of Government Business Identified for being taken up in both the Houses of Parliament during ensuing Monsoon Session, 2017

Bills for Introduction, Consideration and Passing
The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (Amendment) Bill, 2017;
The Financial Resolution and Deposit Insurance (FRDI) Bill, 2017;
The Banking Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2017
The State Banks (Repeal and Amendment) Bill, 2017
The Punjab Municipal Corporation Law (Extension To Chandigarh) Amendment Bill, 2017;
The Central Goods and Services Tax (Extension to Jammu and Kashmir) Bill, 2017;
The Integrated Goods and Services Tax (Extension to Jammu and Kashmir) Bill, 2017;
The Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy (IIPE) Bill, 2017;
The Requisitioning and Acquisition of Immovable Property Amendment Bill, 2017;
The Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Amendment Bill, 2017;
The Consumer Protection Bill, 2017;
The National Investigation Agency (Amendment) Bill, 2017;
The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2017;
The Right of Children Free and Compulsory Education (Second Amendment) Bill, 2017;
Labour Code on wages; and
The National Sports University Bill, 2017

Bills for Consideration and Passing
Bills pending in Lok Sabha
The Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2016;
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Amendment) Bill, 2017;
The Indian Institute of Management Bill 2017;
The Right of Children Free and Compulsory Education (Amendment) Bill, 2017;
The Repealing and Amending Bill, 2017;
The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016;
The Indian Institutes of Information Technology (Amendment) Bill, 2017 ;and
The Indian Institutes of Information Technology (Public-Private Partnership) Bill, 2017

Bills pending in Rajya Sabha
The Footwear Design and Development Institute Bill, 2017 as passed by Lok Sabha;
The National Institutes of Technology, Science Education and Research (Second Amendment) Bill, 2016 as passed by Lok Sabha;
The Factories (Amendment) Bill, 2016 as passed by Lok Sabha;
The Whistle Blowers Protection (Amendment) Bill, 2015 as passed by Lok Sabha;
The Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill, 2013;
The Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2016 as passed by Lok Sabha;
The Admiralty (Jurisdiction and Settlement of Maritime Claims) Bill, 2016 as passed by Lok Sabha;
The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty Third Amendment) Bill, 2017 as passed by Lok Sabha;
The National Commission for Backward Classes (Repeal) Bill, 2017 as passed by Lok Sabha; and
The Collection of Statistics (Amendment) Bill, 2017 as passed by Lok Sabha.

Financial Business
Supplementary Demands for Grants (including Railways) for 2017-18

Bills for Withdrawal
Lok Sabha
The Consumer Protection Bill, 2015

Rajya Sabha
The North-Eastern Council (Amendment) Bill, 2013;and
The Participation of Workers in Management Bill, 1990.