Published 15:48 IST, February 9th 2021

PM Modi likely to reply to President Kovind's address in Lok Sabha on February 10

PM Modi is likely to reply to the motion of thanks to the President's address in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, as per sources after his reply in RS on Monday

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After his reply to debate on Motion of Thanks on President Ram Nath Kovind's dress in Rajya Sabha on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to reply to motion of thanks to President's dress in  Lok Sabha on Wednesday, as per sources.

"Prime Minister Narendra Modi's reply in Lok Sabha to Motion of Thanks to President's dress will be on February 10," said sources.

Budget session in Parliament has been interrupted constantly by ruckus for last four days as opposition is demanding cancellation of three farm laws amid ongoing farmers' protests. 

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On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi replied to debate on Motion of Thanks on President Ram Nath Kovind's dress in Rajya Sabha on Monday

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Budget Session of Parliament productive despite disruptions

So far first 6 sittings of Rajya Sabha during ongoing budget session have proved to be very productive. As per official statement, House has recorded a productivity of 82.10 percent. During se 6 sittings, Rajya Sabha h witnessed a 15-hour debate on Motion of Thanks at President's dress. ongoing protests by farmers against Centre's 3 contentious farm bills have dominated nda of Parliament in first week, and both Houses witnessed multiple disruptions over issue. 

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According to official statement, against total scheduled sitting time of 20 hours and 34 minutes, 4 hours 14 minutes were lost on February 3, due to disruption. members, however, sat for extra 33 minutes beyond business hours on Friday. Earlier on Wednesday, day 4 of session, Centre and Opposition arrived at a consensus to allocate 15 hours to discussion in Rajya Sabha on topic of farm laws.

Besides discussing farm laws,  Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2021, seeking to replace Ordinance in this regard, was also introduced during week. During first week of budget, House saw 8 Zero Hour and 7 special mentions me during first week. 

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house also saw eight Zero Hour and seven special mentions me during first week. as per sources, Rajya Sabha will take up discussion on general budget for 2021-21 during coming week for which 10 hours have been allotted. Currently, budget session is being held in two segments and first part will conclude on February 13.

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(With ncy Inputs)

15:48 IST, February 9th 2021