In New Delhi [India], Prime Minister Narendra Modi will speak in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday and will participate in a debate on the Motion of Thanks to the President's Address.
"Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi will speak in Rajya Sabha around 12 noon. He will participate in the debate on the motion of thanks to the President's address," the PMO said in a post on X.
As the Rajya Sabha proceedings began this morning, Speaker Jagdeep Dhankhhar offered his condolences over the loss of lives in the stampede in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh.
Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge asked the government to enact legislation aimed at preventing similar incidents in the future.
The Speaker asked the Leader of the House to work together with LoP to prevent such events.
The Prime Minister addressed the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, following which the first session of the 18th Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die. Spokesman Om Birla said he recorded 103 per cent productivity.
Birla said that a total of 7 sessions were held during the session for about 34 hours.
During the session, 539 newly elected members took the oath.
The first session also saw the re-election of Om Birla as President and the President's speech.
Birla also informed that 68 members participated in the discussion on the Motion of Thanks for the President's speech.
"Referring to the Lok Sabha Speaker election held on June 26, Birla expressed gratitude for electing him as Speaker for the second time through oral voting," the statement said.
On June 26, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented the Council of Ministers in the House, Birla reported.
The Lok Sabha Speaker informed the House that the discussion on the Motion of Thanks to the President's speech on June 27 lasted for more than 18 hours and 68 members participated in the discussion. In addition, 50 deputies presented their speeches. The discussion concluded with the Prime Minister's response on 2 July. Rahul Gandhi's appointment as Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha was announced in the House on June 27, it further reported.
While a total of 41 matters were addressed under Rule 377, 3 Declarations were made under Directive 73A. In addition, 338 papers were presented during the session, Birla reported.
The statement added that Birla expressed gratitude to Bhartruhari Mahtab, acting president, for the smooth proceedings during the oath of members and election of the president. He also thanked the Prime Minister, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, party leaders and members of the House for his contributions to the smooth functioning of the House.
This was the first session of the 18th Lok Sabha after the Lok Sabha poll results earlier this month. The session began on June 24 with the swearing-in of new members. The BJP-led NDA formed its third consecutive government after the Lok Sabha elections. While the NDA won 293 seats, the opposition INDIA bloc won 243 seats.
"Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi will speak in Rajya Sabha around 12 noon. He will participate in the debate on the motion of thanks to the President's address," the PMO said in a post on X.
As the Rajya Sabha proceedings began this morning, Speaker Jagdeep Dhankhhar offered his condolences over the loss of lives in the stampede in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh.
Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge asked the government to enact legislation aimed at preventing similar incidents in the future.
The Speaker asked the Leader of the House to work together with LoP to prevent such events.
The Prime Minister addressed the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, following which the first session of the 18th Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die. Spokesman Om Birla said he recorded 103 per cent productivity.
Birla said that a total of 7 sessions were held during the session for about 34 hours.
During the session, 539 newly elected members took the oath.
The first session also saw the re-election of Om Birla as President and the President's speech.
Birla also informed that 68 members participated in the discussion on the Motion of Thanks for the President's speech.
"Referring to the Lok Sabha Speaker election held on June 26, Birla expressed gratitude for electing him as Speaker for the second time through oral voting," the statement said.
On June 26, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented the Council of Ministers in the House, Birla reported.
The Lok Sabha Speaker informed the House that the discussion on the Motion of Thanks to the President's speech on June 27 lasted for more than 18 hours and 68 members participated in the discussion. In addition, 50 deputies presented their speeches. The discussion concluded with the Prime Minister's response on 2 July. Rahul Gandhi's appointment as Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha was announced in the House on June 27, it further reported.
While a total of 41 matters were addressed under Rule 377, 3 Declarations were made under Directive 73A. In addition, 338 papers were presented during the session, Birla reported.
The statement added that Birla expressed gratitude to Bhartruhari Mahtab, acting president, for the smooth proceedings during the oath of members and election of the president. He also thanked the Prime Minister, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, party leaders and members of the House for his contributions to the smooth functioning of the House.
This was the first session of the 18th Lok Sabha after the Lok Sabha poll results earlier this month. The session began on June 24 with the swearing-in of new members. The BJP-led NDA formed its third consecutive government after the Lok Sabha elections. While the NDA won 293 seats, the opposition INDIA bloc won 243 seats.
