The Lok Sabha was adjourned till 18 December, after obituary references by Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced the new Cabinet, following obituary references in both Houses.
The Winter Session of the parliament began today morning.
Earlier Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoped that the country would benefit and democracy will be strengthened from the session.
''I have faith and all-party meeting yesterday shared the same idea that this Parliament session should be held with the positive approach to move the country forward. I also hope that country will be benefited and the democracy will be strengthened from the session,'' PM Modi said ahead of winter session
''Generally, winter starts with Diwali. But due to global warming winter has not come in full force. But winter session has started now and I hope that country would be benefited from fruitful 2017-2018 winter session in Parliament,'' Modissaid and added that he hoped for positive and innovative arguments.
Opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge was in favour of constructive suggestion and appealed the ruling party to respect the opposition.
''We are always in favour of constructive suggestion, we are very much interested to run Parliament & issues to be discussed, provided the Govt should take interest and create such an atmosphere which is conducive for discussion. They should respect the opposition,'' he said.