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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing the media ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament in New Delhi on Monday
PM tells the House to send message to the soldiers that the country stands behind them
New Delhi: As the monsoon session of the Parliament began today amidst unprecedented safety measures in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic, it was for the first time in the history of Indian Parliament that both Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha halls were used for the sitting of one house at a time to enable members to fully adhere to social distancing norms. This arrangement will continue throughout the 18-day session. The Rajya Sabha now includes not only its own Chamber and Galleries but also the Chamber of the Lok Sabha.
The Rajya Sabha began its day one at 3.00 p.m. with 15 newly/re-elected Members taking oath/affirmation. The House also elected Harivansh as the 14th Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
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A few Members sought leave of absence for the entire Monsoon Session citing MHA’s guidelines of 29th August, 2020 for Phased Re-Opening (Unlock 4). All those Members were granted leave of absence with the approval of the House.
In the meantime, Prime Minister Modi also referred to the army build up in India-China border and stated that this House, particularly this Session, had a crucial responsibility to send out a message in “a unanimous voice, spirit and resolve – the country stands in support of the Indian army”. He said: “Today the brave soldiers of our army are on the borders. They are defending the borders with great courage and high spirits, in the difficult terrains. And the rains are going to begin in a few days. Just like the faith with which they are standing, determined to protect the motherland,…The entire House stands with the brave soldiers of the country with one voice; I believe that this House and all the honorable members too will give out a very strong message.”
– globalbihari bureau
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