• By Mayukh Debnath
  • Mon, 18 Sep 2023 10:48 AM (IST)
  • Source:ANI
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Ahead of the commencement of the Special Session of Parliament, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said, "This is a short session. Their (MPs) maximum time should be devoted (to the Session) in an environment of enthusiasm and excitement. Rone dhone ke liye bahut samay hota hai, karte rahiye. There are a few moments in life which fill you with enthusiasm and faith. I look at this short session like that."

He also spoke about the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon's surface. "Success of Moon Mission...Chandrayaan-3 has hoisted our Tiranga, Shiv Shakti Point has become a new center of inspiration, Tiranga Point is filling us with pride."

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Touching upon the implications of the feat achieved by ISRO in the field of science and technology. "Across the world, when such an achievement is made, it is viewed by linking it to modernity, science and technology. When this capability comes before the world, several opportunities and possibilities knock at the doors of India."

The remarks by PM Modi came shortly after his arrival at Parliament for Day 1 of the Special Session. He is expected to speak in Lok Sabha at 11 am today. The Special Session is scheduled to last till September 22.

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According to Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi, as many as eight bills have been listed for consideration and passage during the five-day session. On Day 1 of the session, Lok Sabha has listed business to hold discussion on 'Parliamentaryjourney of 75 years starting from Samvidhan Sabha - achievements, experiences, memories and learnings'.

(Picture shared by Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on X (formerly Twitter) showing the old and the new parliament buildings. Pic sourced from ANI)

Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury questioned the government's intention behing including 'so many bills' in the agenda for the Special Session. "I have been saying this from the beginning that this is quite absurd. Why the government decided to pass so many bills in this Special Session, needs to be clarified by them, he said.

"Special Sessions are usually called for a special agenda and discussions are held only on that issue, but no clarity has been given by the Govt if this is a special session or a regular session... We are worried about the real intention of the govt. We do not have any problem with PM Modi speaking in the Parliament. I have raised all the 9 points in the all-party meeting yesterday that were put up by our party," the Opposition leader added.

Meanwhile, the Aam Aadmi Party issued a whip to its Rajya Sabha MPs to remain present in the House throughout the session.