Narendra Modi PM Modi expects Monsoon Session to be productive, wants MPs will speak in one voice for Indian soldiers
New Delhi: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday reached Parliament and said he hopes the Monsoon Session will remain productive and the MPs will make some 'value addition' during the discussions.
Ahead of the start of the session, Modi said he hopes that the members of Parliament will unite to give a strong message that the country stands with the soldiers.
May the upcoming Parliament Session be a productive one. https://t.co/OKM4uTVnUG
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 14, 2020
He made the comment amid recent border tensions where Indian soldiers were engaged in a standoff with their Chinese counterparts in Ladakh.
He reminded people that there should not be any casual approach till COVID-19 vaccine is discovered.
"Discussion on crucial issues will be held this time," he said.
He thanked MPs for preferring to perform their duties and attend the Monsoon session despite COVID-19 pandemic.
" There is Corona and there is duty. MPs chose the path of duty. I congratulate and express gratitude to them," the PM said.
"We need to follow all precautions," he said.
"We hope the scientists from any part of the world will be successful in finding a vaccine to cure the disease soon," he said.
The Monsoon Session of Parliament will begin from Monday by taking necessary precautions amid COVID-19 pandemic.
The session will be held for 18 days this time.
"The fourth session of 17th Lok Sabha and 252nd Session of Rajya Sabha is scheduledto be held on Monday, 14th September, 2020 and subject to exigencies of Government Business, may conclude on Thursday, 1st October, 2020," read a government statement.
Apart from the listed agenda of bills, a record plunge in the economy, marked by the first contraction in four decades, Chinese aggression at the border and the Covid-19 crisis are expected to be discussed in Parliament in this period of 18 days.
"The Session will provide a total of 18 sittings spread over a period of 18 days (all the days including Saturdays and Sundays of the ensuing session will be working days)," read the statement.
A total of 47 items have been identified for being taken up during the Monsoon Session, 2020 which includes 45 bills and 2 financial items.
This will be the first Parliament session being held amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
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