Budget session: PM to chair all-party meet on Jan 30

NEW DELHI: PM Modi will chair an all-party meeting on January 30 during which the government will put forth its legislative agenda for the Budget session of Parliament, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Wednesday. He said the meeting will be held virtually and an invitation has been extended to floor leaders of all parties. An all-party meeting is a customary procedure before every session of Parliament to ensure its smooth functioning.However, this time it is being held a day after the session starts on Jan 29. "The all-party meet will be held on Jan 30, where govt will put forth its legislative business for the Parliament session and would also listen to the oppn’s suggestions," Joshi said.