Special Parliament session to be held in September

September 1, 2023 Hot from the Oven Valli Sarvani

In an unexpected move, the government has set the stage for a special session of Parliament, catching many by surprise.

The session, spanning five days from September 18 to 22, is poised to be the 13th Session of the 17th Lok Sabha and the 261st Session of the Rajya Sabha.

Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Pralhad Joshi announced the decision on Thursday, emphasizing that the session would comprise five sittings.

While the specific agenda for this special session remains undisclosed, it comes in the wake of the G20 Summit held in the national capital on September 9 and 10.

Joshi conveyed his anticipation of productive discussions and debates during this unique parliamentary gathering, amid Amrit Kaal.

The surprise element of this announcement resonates in political circles, especially as various parties brace themselves for impending assembly elections in five states later this year.

Typically, the winter session of Parliament commences during the final week of November.

The timing of this special session has raised criticism, particularly from Maharashtra’s opposition leaders, who have pointed out a clash with the significant Ganesh Chaturthi festival.

The session is poised to occur amidst a backdrop of notable developments.

The G20 Summit, to be hosted by India, holds its echo in the Parliament’s unique session.

With the summit concluding in Delhi between September 8 and 10, the Parliament discussions follow closely.

Moreover, the Supreme Court’s deliberations on the conduct of elections in Jammu and Kashmir add another layer of context.

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta revealed the government’s openness to elections in the region during hearings concerning challenges to the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir.

This special parliamentary session bears significance beyond its surprising nature.

It arrives against the backdrop of major national and regional events, stirring both anticipation and controversy.

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