Govt to convene All Party Meeting today, ahead of special session of Parliament

The Government has convened an all-party meeting this evening, on the eve of the special session of Parliament. A five-day-long Special Parliament Session will be held on 18th September 2023.

Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar will hoist National Flag at New Parliament Building today. The flag will be hoisted at the top of Gaja Dwar of New Parliament Building. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will also grace the occasion besides other dignitaries.

On the first day of the special session, a discussion on the Parliamentary Journey of 75 years starting from Samvidhan Sabha – Achievements, Experiences, Memories, and Learnings will be held in Lok Sabha.

The government has listed Bill on the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner, and other election commissioners in the upcoming Parliament Session.

Apart from this, The Advocates (Amendment) Bill, The Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, and The Post Office Bill are scheduled to be taken up for discussion during the session.

The Advocates (Amendment) Bill, and The Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill have been passed by Rajya Sabha and are pending in Lok Sabha. The Post Office Bill and

The Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Condition of Service, and Term of Office) Bill have already been introduced in Rajya Sabha.