Tribune News Service
New Delhi, November 17
The landmark 250th session of Rajya Sabha is set to commence from tomorrow, as Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu has chalked out celebratory events and members will take up a discussion on “Role of Rajya Sabha in Indian Polity: Need for Reform” on the first day.
Addressing a meeting of the floor leaders of various political parties in the House, Naidu said silver coin of Rs 250, postal stamp of Rs 5 and two publications will be released to mark the occasion, while noting that Rajya Sabha has “come a long way towards nation building, but miles to go”.
Sources said on the opening day of the session tomorrow, the Rajya Sabha is expected to be adjourned in the first half to pay respect to the members who have died in the intervening period, including former leader of the House Arun Jaitley.
Addressing the meeting of the leaders at his official residence, Naidu expressed concerns over absenteeism in Committee meetings by members. He urged the leaders to ensure proper attendance of MPs so that the Committees could effectively examine and report on various subjects selected and Bills referred in a bipartisan and detailed manner on behalf of Parliament for which the panels were envisaged.
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