LIVE! Parl session in Feb to pass pending Telangana, anti-graft bills

January 08, 2014 13:02

Just in: A Parliament session will be held in the first fortnight of February to pass the Vote on Account, says Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamal Nath.

The government will make an attempt to get legislative agenda approved: this includes the controversial Telangana Bill, currently before the Andhra Pradesh Assembly, and a slew of anti-graft laws.

The winter session has not been prorogued, only adjourned sine die, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamal Nath said and can be convened at short notice.

The minister added that he would talk to all parties and take a decision on this to strengthen all anti-corruption efforts to which the government is committed.

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