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First session of 15th Lok Sabha from June one

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Press Trust of India New Delhi

The first session of 15th Lok Sabha will be convened from June 1 to June 9.

The decision in this regard was taken at the first meeting of the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Union Minister P Chidambaram told reporters here.

President Pratibha Patil will address the joint sitting of Parliament in June 4, the day when Rajya Sabha will also commence its session.

At the Cabinet meeting, the Prime Minister said the UPA has made a number of promises and "we have promises to keep".

Newly-elected members will take oath on June 1 and 2 and election for Speaker's post will be held on June 3, Chidambaram said.

 

There will be a discussion on Motion of  Thanks to President's address on June 5, 8 and 9, he said, adding there will be a short break after that.

To a question, he said the process of passing General Budget has to be completed by July 31 failing which a Vote on Account will be approved.

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First Published: May 23 2009 | 12:55 PM IST

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