All-party meeting chaired by Rajnath Singh ahead of Winter Session 2024 (25 Nov–20 Dec)
On 24 November 2024 in New Delhi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired the Government's meeting with floor leaders of political parties before the Winter Session of Parliament, which runs from 25 November to 20 December 2024.
Summary
On 24 November 2024, a meeting of the Government with floor leaders of all political parties was held in New Delhi under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, ahead of the Winter Session of Parliament, 2024. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju sought all parties' cooperation for the smooth functioning of both Houses. The meeting was attended by 42 leaders from 30 political parties, including ministers. Rijiju said the session would begin on Monday, 25 November 2024 and, subject to government business, conclude on Friday, 20 December 2024, providing 19 sittings over 26 days, with tentatively 16 items of legislative business. He also said the main Constitution Day function on 26 November would be held in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan.
Key facts
- Chaired by
- Rajnath Singh, 24 Nov 2024
- Attendance
- 42 leaders from 30 parties
- Session
- 25 Nov–20 Dec 2024; 19 sittings over 26 days
- Legislative items
- 16 (tentative)
- Parliamentary Affairs Minister
- Kiren Rijiju
Practice MCQs 3 questions
According to the Government on 24 November 2024, the Winter Session of Parliament 2024 was scheduled to run between which dates?
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Correct answer: B — 25 November to 20 December 2024
PIB (Parliamentary Affairs): the session would commence on Monday, 25 November 2024 and may conclude on Friday, 20 December 2024.
Who chaired the Government's meeting with floor leaders of political parties on 24 November 2024, ahead of the Winter Session?
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Correct answer: C — Rajnath Singh
PIB (Parliamentary Affairs): the meeting was held under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh; Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju welcomed the leaders.
Consider the following statements about the Winter Session 2024 briefing of 24 November 2024: 1. The session was to provide 19 sittings spread over 26 days. 2. The all-party meeting was attended by 42 leaders from 30 political parties. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (Parliamentary Affairs): the session provides 19 sittings over 26 days, and the meeting was attended by 42 leaders from 30 parties. Both are correct.