43 bills lined up for winter session of Parliament

The government has lined up 43 legislations for the winter session of Parliament beginning on Tuesday, including the triple talaq and two other ordinances.

These include 20 new bills besides 20 pending in the Lok Sabha and seven in Rajya Sabha, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Narendra Singh Tomar told reporters after an all-party meeting chaired by Prime Minister Modi.

He said there will be a total 20 sittings spread over 29 days in the session that concludes on January 8. The government has to also withdraw the 2017 Triple Talaq Bill (The Muslim Women [Protection of Rights on Marriage] Bill in view of promulgation of the Ordinance with changes that is to be taken up as the new Bill.

Two other ordinances sought to be converted into bills relate to the Indian Medical Council Act and the Companies Act. The minister also released the list of the Bills slated for the session.

The Prime Minister told the floor leaders of parties in the two Houses of Parliament that the government is always receptive to the issues raised by parties and discuss all issues of national importance on the floor of the two houses.

Tomar said the PM urged all parties to create a constructive atmosphere in the winter session and collectively address issues related to the welfare of the people. "It is a prime responsibility for all of us to contribute to the service of the nation and its people by ensuring smooth functioning of Parliament," Modi said.