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Covid-19 crisis: Naidu, Om Birla discuss monsoon session of Parliament

They said the leaders have taken note of reports suggesting that the fight against COVID-19 is likely to be a long haul

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Naidu and Birla noted that the chairmen of various committees of Parliament including the department related standing committees are empowered to convene regular meetings of respective committees on their own

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Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday held a detailed discussion on holding the ensuing monsoon session of Parliament in view of the coronavirus-induced norm of social distancing, sources said.

They said the leaders have taken note of reports suggesting that the fight against Covid-19 is likely to be a long haul.

Naidu convened the meeting at his official residence which was also attended by the secretaries-general of both the houses, sources said.

Both the presiding officers have underscored the need to adopt technology to enable Parliament sessions as a long-term option to tide over situations