New Delhi- In a pivotal move shrouded in secrecy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi assumed the helm of a crucial Union Cabinet meeting today at the esteemed Parliament Annexe Hall in New Delhi. While the precise agenda remains undisclosed, the timing has raised the political temperature in the nation’s capital, coinciding as it does with the ongoing special session of Parliament. Speculation has been rife among Opposition parties, pondering whether the Centre is poised to unveil significant initiatives ahead of the eagerly anticipated Lok Sabha Elections in 2024.
Prime Minister Modi’s leadership came to the fore on Sunday when he announced the impending shift of parliamentary proceedings to a new edifice set to commence on Tuesday. In a poignant address, he paid tribute to his predecessors and underscored the Parliament’s enduring witness to epochal moments in India’s history.
The special session of Parliament has invoked much anticipation regarding potential landmark decisions, including the implementation of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) or the advent of One Nation One Election. Additionally, the use of ‘Bharat’ in the President’s dinner invitation to G20 delegates has sparked conjecture of a government resolution aimed at changing the nation’s nomenclature.
The government has disclosed a roster of critical bills earmarked for deliberation during this special parliamentary session. Foremost among them is the contentious Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Bill, 2023. Other notable entries in the Lok Sabha agenda include ‘The Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2023’ and ‘The Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023,’ which received prior approval from the Rajya Sabha on 3 August 2023. It is imperative to note that this list of legislative priorities remains tentative, subject to potential augmentations.
Furthermore, a significant discussion titled “Parliamentary Journey of 75 years starting from Samvidhan Sabha – Achievements, Experiences, Memories and Learnings” is slated for 18 September, alongside other formal parliamentary proceedings.
In the backdrop of the ‘Amrit Kaal,’ India anticipates a productive and enlightening exchange within its hallowed legislative halls.
