India

Minister Kiren Rijiju Welcomes New Members To 18th Lok Sabha, Emphasizes Coordination

On Monday, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju extended a warm welcome to the newly elected members of the 18th Lok Sabha, as the House convened for its inaugural session.

Rijiju, also serving as the BJP MP for Arunachal West, expressed his commitment to assisting the members in navigating parliamentary proceedings smoothly.

In a statement posted on social media platform X, Rijiju underscored the significance of coordination among parliamentarians for the effective functioning of the legislative body.

“The First Session of 18th Lok Sabha begins today, the 24th June, 2024. I welcome all the new elected hon’ble members. I shall be always available to assist the members as Minister of Parliamentary Affairs. I’m positively looking forward for co-ordination to run the house,” he affirmed.

Earlier in the day, BJP stalwart Bhartruhari Mahtab took oath as the pro-tem Speaker of the Lok Sabha, administered by President Droupadi Murmu.

Rijiju also engaged in a courtesy meeting with T R Baalu, leader of the DMK Parliamentary Party, marking a gesture of parliamentary goodwill and cross-party dialogue.

Sharing moments from the meeting, Rijiju expressed satisfaction at their discussions.

The 18th Lok Sabha came into being following the conclusion of general elections held in seven phases from 19 April to 1 June 2024. The BJP emerged as the leading party with 240 seats, though falling short of a majority.

Through coalition arrangements under the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), BJP secured governance for the third consecutive term under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Also Read: Madhya Pradesh Government Intensifies Crackdown On Cow Smuggling, Slaughtering

Mankrit Kaur

Recent Posts

Dr Rajeshwar Singh To Honour Forest Personnel At Environment Warriors 4.0

Dr Rajeshwar Singh has been actively promoting environmental conservation initiatives across his constituency. His participation…

15 mins ago

CM Yogi Inspects Ganga Expressway Progress; Highlights Technological Excellence

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reviewed the ongoing construction of the Ganga Expressway connecting Meerut to…

3 hours ago

Pahalgam Attack: Karnataka Minister Says Terrorists Did Not Ask Victims’ Religion

Karnataka Minister Timmapur on Pahalgam attack: Terrorists didn’t ask victims' religion before shooting, says they…

5 hours ago

Canada: Nine Die As Driver Rams Crowd At Lapu Lapu Filipino Festival

A black SUV rammed into a crowd at the Lapu Lapu Filipino Festival in Vancouver,…

6 hours ago

Indian Navy Successfully Conducts Anti-Ship Missile Drills, Reaffirms Combat Readiness

This anti-ship firing drill re-validated the readiness of the platform, systems, and personnel for executing…

7 hours ago

From Apples To Saffron: PM Modi Celebrates India’s Agricultural Innovations

PM Modi praised India’s environmental achievements and the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative during…

7 hours ago