Venkaiah Naidu Seeks Good Monsoon Session In Rajya Sabha As "Farewell Gift"
NDTV
Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge and others placed on record their appreciation of the efforts of Venkaiah Naidu for effective functioning of the House during the last five years.
Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday while seeking the cooperation of all sections of the House during the monsoon session beginning tomorrow sought a 'farewell gift' in the form of a meaningful and productive session, said sources.
He said so at the meeting of leaders of all the parties in the House on Sunday evening which was attended by the highest ever of 41 leaders and ministers.
Mr Naidu, while nostalgically recalling the functioning of the House during the last 13 full sessions that he presided over said that he was making one last request for upholding the dignity and decorum of the House of Elders.
Sources said Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge and others placed on record their appreciation of the efforts of Mr Naidu for effective functioning of the House during the last five years. Some leaders particularly referred to Mr Naidu's concern for orderly conduct and discipline in the House.
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