18th Lok Sabha's Inaugural Session Scheduled from June 24 to July 3, Announces Kiren Rijiju

Kiren Rijiju has announced that the inaugural session of the 18th Lok Sabha will commence from June 24 and conclude on July 3. This article provides details about the scheduled dates for the first session of India's lower house of Parliament

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June 13, 2024

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18th Lok Sabha's Inaugural Session Dates Confirmed by Kiren Rijiju

The inaugural session of the 18th Lok Sabha is set to begin on June 24 and conclude on July 3, as announced by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju. Here are the key details and schedule for the upcoming session:

Schedule Details

The session will witness the election of the Speaker, oath-taking by newly-elected members, and an address by the President on the first day.
The 264th session of the Rajya Sabha will also commence from June 27 and end on July 3.
The first three days will focus on the oath-taking or affirmation of Lok Sabha members and the election of the Speaker.
President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to address a joint sitting of both houses on June 27, outlining the new government's agenda for the next five years.

Prime Minister's Role

Prime Minister Modi is expected to introduce his council of ministers to Parliament after the President's address on June 27.
The session marks the first parliamentary gathering post the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, where the BJP secured a reduced majority.
The debate on the Motion of Thanks on the President's address is anticipated to witness a vigorous opposition seeking to address various issues.

Post-Election Landscape

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) secured a third term with 293 Lok Sabha seats but fell short of a majority on its own.
The BJP, with 240 seats, relies heavily on alliance partners like the TDP and JD(U) to maintain the majority threshold of 272 seats.
The Opposition INDIA bloc, including parties like the Congress, Samajwadi Party, Trinamool Congress, and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, secured a total of 232 seats.