The first session of the 18th Lok Sabha is set to commence on June 24, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced on Wednesday.
In the first three days, newly elected members will take their oaths or affirmations of office. Additionally, they will participate in the election of the Speaker of the House. The session is set to conclude on July 3.
A notable highlight of the session will be the address by President Droupadi Murmu to a joint assembly of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha on June 27.
“First session of 18th Lok Sabha is being summoned from 24/6/24 to 3/7/24 for oath/affirmation of newly elected members, election of Speaker, President’s address and discussion thereon,” Rijiju said in a post on X.
According to Riju, the 264th Session of Rajya Sabha will begin on June 27 and end on July 3. Following the President’s address on June 27, Prime Minister Modi is anticipated to present his council of ministers to Parliament.
During the debate on the Motion of Thanks on the President’s address, the opposition is expected to aggressively target the NDA government on multiple fronts. The prime minister will address the debate on the Motion of Thanks in both Houses of Parliament.