Winter Session of the Parliament, Dec 4–Dec 22, 15 sittings over 19 days
Due to the upcoming elections, the Winter Session of Parliament, which normally starts in November, has been postponed to December
SNS | New Delhi | November 9, 2023 8:47 pm
The Winter Session of Parliament will begin on December 4. The session will continue till December 22. The session of Parliament will comprise 15 sittings over 19 days.
Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Pralhad Joshi tweeted, “Amid Amrit Kaal looking forward to discussions on Legislative Business and other items during the session.” On December 3, the outcomes of the assembly elections in the following five states will be made public: Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, and Mizoram. The new Parliament building will host its first full session this coming Tuesday.
Due to the upcoming elections, the Winter Session of Parliament, which normally starts in November, has been postponed to December.
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