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Parliament Special Session, 2023

2023-09-17T06:44:39Z

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{{short description|13th Session of 17th Lok Sabha and 261st Session of Rajya Sabha in India}}

[[File:New Rajya Sabha chamber in the New Parliament building.jpg|thumb|Rajya Sabha chamber in the [[Sansad Bhavan]]]]
[[File:Inside view of Lok Sabha chamber in New Parliament building.jpg|thumb|Lok Sabha chamber in the [[Sansad Bhavan]]]]

A [[Parliament of India#Sessions|Special Session]] in [[Parliament of India]] will be held from 18 to 22 September 2023. This 5-day assembly meet of [[Member of Parliament (India)|MP]]s was announced by Parliamentary Affairs Minister [[Pralhad Joshi]] on 31 August 2023.<ref>{{cite news |title=Govt calls special session of Parliament later this month, gives no reason |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/govt-calls-special-five-day-session-of-parliament-from-sept-18-no-word-on-agenda-yet-8917674/ |access-date=14 September 2023 |work=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> The upcoming parliamentary gathering will mark the 13th session of the [[17th Lok Sabha]] and the 261st session of the Rajya Sabha.<ref>{{cite news |title=Special Session of Parliament from September 18-22 |url=https://www.cnbctv18.com/politics/special-session-of-parliament-from-september-18-22-lok-sabha-rajya-sabha-17686431.htm |access-date=14 September 2023 |work=cnbctv18.com |language=en}}</ref>

On 17 September, the [[Vice President of India]] and [[Chairman of the Rajya Sabha]], [[Jagdeep Dhankhar]] in presence of [[Speaker of the Lok Sabha]] [[Om Birla]] hoisted the [[National Flag of India]] on the top of ''Gaja Dwar'', one day prior to the special session at the newly constructed Sansad Bhavan.<ref>{{cite news |title=VP Jagdeep Dhankar to unfurl tricolour at new Parliament building day before special session |url=https://northeastlivetv.com/topnews/vp-jagdeep-dhankar-to-unfurl-tricolour-at-new-parliament-building-day-before-special-session/ |work=Northeast Live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Govt to convene All Party Meeting today, ahead of special session of Parliament |url=https://newsonair.gov.in/News?title=Govt-to-convene-All-Party-Meeting-today%2C-ahead-of-special-session-of-Parliament&id=467883 |access-date=17 September 2023 |work=newsonair.gov.in}}</ref> Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge expressed "disappointment" over receiving the invitation for the event "quite late". He scheduled Congress Working Committee meeting in Hyderabad on 16-17 September.<ref>{{cite news |title=Rajya Sabha Chairman hoists national flag at new Parliament building |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2023/sep/17/rajya-sabha-chairman-hoists-national-flag-at-new-parliament-building-2615730.html |access-date=17 September 2023 |work=The New Indian Express}}</ref>

It is anticipated that this special session will witness the transfer of parliamentary proceedings from the existing premises of British-era building to the New Parliament House, the [[Sansad Bhavan]] in the national capital.<ref>{{cite news |title=Govt releases agenda of Parliament's Special Session starting from 18 September |url=https://www.livemint.com/politics/news/government-releases-agenda-of-parliaments-special-session-starting-from-18-september-11694619581409.html |access-date=14 September 2023 |work=mint |language=en}}</ref>

It is probable that the upcoming 5-day special session of Parliament will not include [[Question Hour]], Zero Hour, or Private Member Business.<ref>{{cite news |title=No Question Hour, Zero Hour in special session of Parliament: Sources |url=https://www.firstindia.co.in/news/delhi/no-question-hour-zero-hour-in-special-session-of-parliament-sources |access-date=15 September 2023 |work=First India |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Parliament special session: Very few instances of Question Hour being scrapped |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/parliament-special-session-very-few-instances-of-question-hour-being-scrapped-8936588/ |access-date=15 September 2023 |work=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>

==Agenda==
While the agenda for the House business was notified on 13 September, [[Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (India)|Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs]] has convened a meeting with the floor leaders of various political parties on 17th September. On the inaugural day, both [[Lok Sabha]] and [[Rajya Sabha]] will have a discussion on ''Parliamentary Journey of 75 years starting from Samvidhan Sabha – Achievements, Experiences, Memories and Learnings.'' Opposition parties criticized the early announcement without disclosing the agenda.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Joy |first1=Shemin |title=Centre releases agenda for Special Session of Parliament: Details here |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/india/centre-releases-agenda-for-special-session-of-parliament-2685147 |access-date=14 September 2023 |work=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref>

The parliamentary bulletin showed the '''[[Post Office Bill, 2023]]''', the '''[[Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Bill, 2023]]''' and the '''Repealing and Amending Bill, 2023''' are legislative bills listed for the business in Rajya Sabha. Lok Sabha will have additional discussion on the '''[[Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023]]''' and the '''Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2023'''.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bureau |first1=The Hindu |title=Special Session to debate Parliament’s 75-year journey, take up Bills |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/special-session-to-commemorate-parliaments-75-year-journey/article67304410.ece |access-date=14 September 2023 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN}}</ref>

==Reactions==
Delay in release of tentative agenda for the Special Session from official sources led to various assumptions across the political parties. Many saw convening of Parliament Special Session as something related to upcoming elections. G20 invitation from the President referring India as '''Bharat''' sparked many speculations.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Kaushik |first1=Krishn |title=Is India changing its name to Bharat? G20 invite controversy explained |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/india/is-india-changing-its-name-bharat-g20-invite-controversy-explained-2023-09-06/ |access-date=15 September 2023 |work=Reuters |language=en |quote=..... the government announced a surprise five-day special session of parliament later this month, without disclosing any agenda. The move prompted unconfirmed reports that a change of name could be discussed and passed during the session. There has been no confirmation that such a move is in the works, but members of the government and the ruling BJP have suggested that the name Bharat should take primacy over India.}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=France-Presse |first1=Agence |title=Bharat G20 invitation fuels rumours India may change name |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/sep/05/bharat-g20-invitation-fuels-rumours-india-may-change-name |access-date=15 September 2023 |work=The Guardian |quote=India hosts the G20 summit this weekend, and world leaders have received an invitation to a state dinner hosted by the “president of Bharat”. Modi himself typically refers to India as Bharat, a word dating back to ancient Hindu scriptures written in Sanskrit, and one of two official names for the country under its constitution. Members of his Hindu nationalist ruling party, Bharatiya Janata party (BJP), have previously campaigned against using the name India, which has its roots in western antiquity and was imposed during the British conquest. The government has called a special session of parliament for later in the month, but remains tight-lipped about its legislative agenda, but the broadcaster News18 said unnamed government sources had told it that BJP lawmakers would put forward a special resolution to give precedence to the name Bharat. Rumours of the plan were met with a mix of opposition and enthusiastic support.}}</ref>

Seventy-four years ago, on '''18 September 1949''', the [[Constituent Assembly of India]] held a meeting chaired by [[Rajendra Prasad|Dr Rajendra Prasad]] to discuss whether the country should be called “Bharat” or “India”. The proposal by H.V. Kamath of the [[All India Forward Bloc]] sought to replace the name of the country from "India" to "Bharat". However, the amendment was ultimately defeated by a vote of 38 to 51. Historians and political analysts say it may not just be a coincidence that the special session has been called on the same date.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Chhabra |first1=Rahul |title=Constituent Assembly debated Bharat-India on 18 Sept 1949; special session on 18 Sept 2023 |url=https://sundayguardianlive.com/top-five/constituent-assembly-debated-bharat-india-on-18-sept-1949-special-session-on-18-sept-2023 |access-date=17 September 2023 |work=The Sunday Guardian Live }}</ref>

Some speculated on the Government pushing for "one nation, one election" bill<ref>{{cite news |title=India ponders simultaneous federal, state polls to save time |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/india/india-ponders-simultaneous-federal-state-polls-save-time-2023-09-01/ |access-date=15 September 2023 |work=Reuters |language=en |quote=Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government has called a surprise, special five-day session of parliament from Sept. 18 to 22 but has not disclosed the agenda. Media have reported that the "one nation, one election" move could be introduced this session but (Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad) Joshi, when asked about it, said the agenda would be made known later. Modi and his ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has for long pushed the idea of combining state and federal elections as it would also help cut the cost of conducting polls in the world's most populous country.}}</ref> while [[Mamata Banerjee]] and [[Nitish Kumar]] guessed the current Lok Sabha might be dissolved to call for early national elections along with poll-bound states.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Sinha |first1=Shishir |title=Special session of Parliament may see bills for One Nation-One Election, Women Reservation |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/special-session-of-parliament-from-sept-17-22/article67255245.ece |access-date=15 September 2023 |work=BusinessLine |language=en}}</ref> Pointing out the suspense over agenda, [[Jairam Ramesh]] said the government would throw "legislative grenades" during the special session.<ref>{{cite news |title=Much ado about nothing: Jairam Ramesh on Parliament session agenda |url=https://www.business-standard.com/india-news/much-ado-about-nothing-jairam-ramesh-on-parliament-session-agenda-123091401496_1.html |access-date=15 September 2023 |work=Business Standard}}</ref> [[Asaduddin Owaisi]] demanded for a discussion on Chinese incursion in the Ladakh region.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Mohammed |first1=Syed |title=Parliament special session should include discussion on Chinese transgressions: Owaisi |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/aimim-president-asaduddin-owaisi-demands-debate-on-china-others-in-special-session-of-parliament/article67258921.ece |access-date=15 September 2023 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN}}</ref> [[Mallikarjun Kharge]] termed the government decision without consulting opposition parties to convene special session of Parliament as an indicator of "dictatorship".<ref>{{cite news |title=‘India becoming a dictatorship… no special session of Parliament when Manipur was burning’: Kharge hits out at PM Modi |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/parliament-special-session-pm-modi-kharge-8919691/ |access-date=15 September 2023 |work=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> [[Sanjay Raut]] said the special session of Parliament called by the Government is an act "deceit" and termed it as "cheating with ''Ganpati Ji''."<ref>{{cite news |title='Deceit, cheating with Ganpati Ji': Sanjay Raut slams special Parliament session |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/sanjay-raut-slams-special-session-of-parliament-deceit-cheating-with-ganpati-ji-one-nation-one-election-2429578-2023-09-01 |access-date=15 September 2023 |work=India Today |language=en}}</ref> Sonia Gandhi wrote to Prime Minister raising the issues her party would like to have debate in the special session of the Parliament.<ref>{{cite news |title=Sonia Gandhi writes to PM on special session, flags Manipur, Adani, caste census for discussion |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/sonia-gandhi-letter-pm-modi-8927045/ |access-date=15 September 2023 |work=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> [[Rahul Gandhi]] linked the session to "panic" of government as he was raising the "uncomfortable" Adani issue in the Parliament.<ref>{{cite news |title=Government convenes Special Session of Parliament, speculations on agenda arise |url=https://www.livemint.com/politics/government-convenes-special-session-of-parliament-speculations-on-agenda-arise-all-you-need-to-know-11693541687935.html |access-date=15 September 2023 |work=mint |language=en}}</ref> [[Nana Patole]] asserted that the forthcoming parliamentary session has been convened with the purpose of declaring [[Mumbai]] as [[Union territory|Union Territory]] and separating it from Maharashtra.<ref>{{cite news |title=Nana Patole: Special session of Parliament a ploy to separate Mumbai from Maharashtra |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/nana-patole-special-session-of-parliament-maharashtra-congress-plan-to-separate-mumbai-from-maharashtra-8935703/ |access-date=15 September 2023 |work=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>

Some hinted at Government bringing back the Women’s Reservation Bill. The [[United Progressive Alliance|UPA]] led 15th Lok Sabha failed to pass the bill due to strong opposition from political parties, including [[Samajwadi Party]] and [[Rashtriya Janata Dal]]. It was suggested that BJP might "expose" ideological differences among the [[Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Athrady |first1=Ajith |title=Parliament special session likely to take up Women’s Reservation Bill |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/india/parliament-special-session-likely-to-take-up-womens-reservation-bill-2670279 |access-date=15 September 2023 |work=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref> Media reports emerged that the statehood of [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]] might be restored in this special session.<ref>{{cite news |title=The Special Session of Parliament: Could it be About J&K? |url=https://www.newsclick.in/special-session-parliament-could-it-be-about-jk |access-date=15 September 2023 |work=NewsClick |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Special session: CEC bill, Parl’s 75-year history on the agenda |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/special-session-cec-bill-parl-s-75-year-history-on-the-agenda-101694629913403.html |access-date=15 September 2023 |work=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref> Political commentators signaled the possibilities of government bringing the [[Uniform Civil Code]], Universal Basic Income or the Presidential form of national elections.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Chawla |first1=Prabhu |title=Surprise parliamentary session another Modi adventurism |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/prabhu-chawla/column/2023/sep/03/surprise-parliamentary-session-another-modi-adventurism-2611074.html |access-date=15 September 2023 |work=The New Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=India may introduce 'One Nation, One Election' Bill in special session of Parliament — social media reacts |url=https://www.cnbctv18.com/politics/india-introduce-one-nation-one-election-ucc-women-reservation-bill-in-parliament-lok-rajya-sabha-17689961.htm |access-date=15 September 2023 |work=cnbctv18.com |language=en}}</ref>

==See also==
* [[Parliament Special Session (India)]]

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Vallam–Parakkadavu Bridge

2023-09-06T14:00:07Z

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The '''Vallam–Parakkadavu Bridge''', also known as '''Parappuram-Vallamkadavu Bridge''' is a bridge across the [[Periyar River|Periyar]], that connects Vallamkadavu in [[Perumbavoor]] municipality with Parappuram in [[Kanjoor]], in [[Kerala]]. Opened in August 2023, the bridge makes the travelling from the [[Idukki district|Idukki]] and [[Kottayam]] districts to the [[Cochin International Airport]] easier, as it reduce the travel distance to [[Nedumbassery]] by 10 km.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Parappuram-Vallamkadavu bridge opens for traffic today |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2023/aug/24/parappuram-vallamkadavu-bridge-opens-for-traffic-today-2608141.html |access-date=2023-09-06 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>

==Overview==
The bridge's construction got under way in 2016 after receiving technical approval for ₹23 crore. Floods and the departure of the company that had initially accepted the contract, however, caused a delay. Its construction was completed and opened to public in August 2023. With the opening of the bridge, people travelling from [[Perumbavoor]] and [[Muvattupuzha]] to [[Cochin International Airport|Nedumbassery Airport]] and [[Ernakulam]] via [[Aluva]] have easy access to the airport. It acts as a bypass around Kalady Sreesankara bridge, and [[Kalady|Kaladi]] town, the busiest parts of [[Main Central Road|MC Road]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Correspondent |first=Special |title=Bridge linking Perumbavoor and Aluva to be completed soon |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Kochi/bridge-linking-perumbavoor-and-aluva-to-be-completed-soon/article65911136.ece |access-date=2023-09-06 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> The bridge is 289.458 metres long and has been built in nine 32.162 metre spans. It is 11.23 metres wide, with 7.5 metres for vehicles and 1.5 metres for footpaths on both sides. The bridge's superstructure is made up of prestressed RC slabs supported by a 6.5 m diameter well foundation. Approach roads have been built for 200 metres on the Vallam side and 50 metres on the Parappuram side.<ref>{{Cite web |last=anver |title=2 ജില്ലക്കാർക്ക് ആശ്വാസം, നെടുമ്പാശ്ശേരി വിമാനത്താവളത്തിലേക്കുള്ള യാത്ര വലയ്ക്കില്ല! വല്ലം കടവ് പാലം തുറന്നു |url=https://www.asianetnews.com/local-news/pwd-minister-mohammed-riyas-inaugurated-ernakulam-vallam-kadavu-parappuram-bridge-asd-rzwkz8 |access-date=2023-09-06 |website=Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd |language=ml}}</ref>

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Babasaheb Devanagouda Patil

2023-07-05T14:03:48Z

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'''Saniul Alom Sun''' is the youngest author, writer and musician in Bangladesh. He was born on September 3, 2000. He was very interested in writing stories and singing from a young age. He is currently studying Diploma Engineering in Electronics Department at Pabna Polytechnic Institute.
He started writing books in 2016 and started working on music from 2016. Many books written by him are very popular among his fans. He has done a number of songs and the listeners also like them a lot. He hopes to write more good books and sing in the future. He has taken up writing as a career but continues to sing as well.
"If you like my book, I will write more for you," he told his fans. Many of his books are available on Google, Amazon, Apple books and many other popular websites. Apart from this, he has also got a lot of fame by singing. The song has several songs on his website which are very popular among his fans. Lastly he said he loves his fans a lot. In return for this love he will gift his fans with good books and songs.

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==Early life==
Saniul Alom Sun is a student at Pabna Polytechnic Institute. From childhood, he wanted to do something different. He started writing Story, Poem when he was only 16 years old. Since then he started to working as a Young Author.

==Career==
He was involved in various jobs from a young age. At first he worked as a social media promoter. From then on he started working on his writing talent. Now he always gives great books to his fans.

==Books==
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2. Story Of A Train Journey (English)

3. আমাদের গল্প (Bangla)

4. অসম প্রেম (Bangla)

5. রায়হান ভাই (Bangla)

6. The Way Of Jannah (1)

7. The Way Of Jannah (2)

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