New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu is addressing the joint sitting of Parliament, marking her first presidential address after the formation of the third National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government. The address comes at the beginning of the first session of the 18th Lok Sabha and just before the start of the Rajya Sabha session. Following the President’s speech, a motion of thanks will be moved in both Houses of Parliament for discussion by members.
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- President Droupadi Murmu addresses the joint session of Parliament for the first time since the formation of the third NDA government.
- The address takes place during the first session of the 18th Lok Sabha, which began on Monday.
- The Rajya Sabha session is also set to commence on the same day.
- Congress chief and Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge emphasized the need for the address to reflect the President’s views rather than just the government’s stance.
- Kharge expressed expectations for a good speech, highlighting new and previously implemented programs.
- SP chief and MP Akhilesh Yadav remarked that the President’s address is a tradition, often representing the government’s speech.
- Om Birla was re-elected as the Lok Sabha Speaker for the second consecutive term.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh moved and seconded the motion for Birla’s re-election, which was adopted through a voice vote.
- Birla emphasized the need for the 18th Lok Sabha to be a centre for creative thinking and new ideas, setting high parliamentary traditions and dignity.
- The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) secured 293 seats in the recent general elections, while the INDIA bloc obtained 234 seats, with the BJP securing 240 seats, falling short of a majority on its own.
