The government today said it may reconvene Parliament's monsoon session to get key legislations, including the pending GST bill passed. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Parliamentary affairs minister M Venkaiah Naidu said the government has an open mind on amendments to reform measures even as it began consultations with leaders of opposition parties.<br/> <br/>Mr Naidu met Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge and appealed to all political parties to cooperate in smooth functioning of Parliament in the larger national interest. The minister informed that he has already consulted leaders of a number of parties on the issue. He said after discussions, the government shall, if required call the second part of monsoon session to pass key legislations. <br/><br/>He said, the bills like GST, real estate regulation bill and land bill are very important. Mr Naidu said, the delay in passage of the GST bill will hamper the aspirations of people of India and in particular the dreams of the youth, who are thirsty for jobs.
News On AIR | August 25, 2015 8:35 PM
'Govt mulls on convening 2nd part of Parliament's Monsoon Session to pass key bills