First session of 18th Lok Sabha to run from June 24 to July 3: Minister Kiren Rijiju

The first session of the 18th Lok Sabha will commence on June 24 for the swearing-in of the newly elected members and will conclude on July 3, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced on Wednesday (June 12).

The first three days of the Lok Sabha session will see the newly elected leaders taking oath or making confirmation of their membership of the Lok Sabha and electing the Speaker of the House.

President Droupadi Murmu will address the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha on June 27 and is likely to outline the new government's roadmap for the next five years.

"FirstSession of 18th Lok Sabha is being summoned from 24.6.24 to 3.7.24 for oath/affirmation of newly elected Members, Election of Speaker, President’s Address and discussion thereon. 264th Session of Rajya Sabha will commence on 27.6.24 and conclude on 3.7.24," Kiren Rijiju said in a post on X.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to introduce his council of ministers to Parliament after the President's address on June 27.

The debate on the Motion of Thanks for the President's address is anticipated to feature an assertive opposition aiming to challenge the NDA government on various issues. The prime minister will respond to this debate in both Houses of Parliament.

The complete Union Budget is expected to be presented on July 22.

Earlier, on February 1, an interim Budget was presented ahead of the Lok Sabha elections thatconcluded recently.

The last session of the 17th Lok Sabha (Budget session) was held between January 31 and February 10, 2024.

It may be noted here thatLok Sabha had 274 sittings in which 202 bills were introduced and a total of 222 bills were passed.

The Rajya Sabha had 271 sittings, in which 31 bills were introduced and 220 bills were passed. In total 221 bills were passed by both the Houses.

(With inputs from agencies)