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The parliamentary board of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) met at senior L.K.Advani's residence here on Wednesday to chalk out the party's strategy for the Winter Session of Parliament that commences from tomorrow.
The Winter Session will last till December 20, but maybe extended if all political parties arrive at a consensus on the issue.
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha,Sushma Swaraj, has demanded the passage of the Telangana Bill and the Lokpal Bill during the winter session.
She said the Women's Reservation Bill, and issues such as the atrocities against women, inflation and unemployment should also be discussed.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamal Nath had earlier this week said that the government is determined to push through the Lokpal Bill and the Women's Reservation Bill during the session.
Nath also informed that all parties are in agreement that the session will continue for extended hours to expedite pending work.
Nath said leaders of all political parties have assured that session will run smoothly.
CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechury demanded the passage of pending public welfare bills.
