Parliamentary Correspondent /
Government is most likely to reconvene Monsoon Session after it is adjourned sine die today. The Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs (CCPA) held a meeting in New Delhi this morning to discuss the future course of action. Sources said that CCPA decided not to recommend proroguing of the session.
There has been no significant business in this Parliament session following the continuous disruption by the opposition parties over Lalit Modi scandal and Vyapam scam. The key legislations including GST bill is yet to be passed by the Rajya Sabha.
Later, government also held a meeting of NDA leaders in the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. During the meeting, Union Ministers Rajnath Singh and Venkaiah Naidu told them about the current political situation and the works done in this session.
According to sources, in the meeting, Rajnath Singh alleged that Congress was exposed during yesterday’s discussion on Lalit Modi controversy in the Lok Sabha.
Rajya Sabha adjourned sine die after brief sitting
The Rajya Sabha was adjourned sine die today after a brief sitting. Soon after it met for the day, the House bade farewell to 3 of its members who are going to retire in a few weeks. P. Kannan of the Congress from Pondicherry will be retiring on 6th October while two nominated members, Dr Ashok S. Gangooli and H K Dua are completing their tenure on 17th November.
Making a reference to their association with the House, Chairman Mohammad Hamid Ansari said they significantly contributed to its deliberations and enhanced its dignity. He wished them good health, happiness and success in their future endeavours.
Speaking on the occasion, H K Dua said tolerance has been missing in the House, of late. He urged the Treasury and Opposition benches to evolve a consensus on running Parliament smoothly.