The government today said that it is trying for a consensus candidate for the forthcoming Presidential elections.

Addressing a press conference by the group of ministers in New Delhi, Health minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said the . He expressed confidence that a consensus will be evolved as the government is consulting different political parties on the issue.

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal expressed confidence that both the Houses will function smoothly. He said many important bills have to be taken up during the session.

Mr. Bansal informed that there are about 40 bills to be passed by Parliament, out of these 23 bills are with Standing committees of Parliament. He said 10 bills are ready and the government wants them to be listed at the earliest.

HRD Minsiter Kapil Sibal said informed that two important bills regarding higher education including Central Education Reservation Bill will also be considered during the session.

Mr Sibal said in the last eight years UPA government has not censored any social media.