NEW DELHI: Pralhad Joshi, the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, assured on Saturday that the government is fully geared up for methodical discussions in the upcoming Winter Session of Parliament. Joshi urged the opposition to cooperate in ensuring the smooth functioning of the House.

"Commencing from December 4, the Winter Session will span across 15 sittings. Today, we convened an all-party meeting where 23 parties and 30 leaders participated. The Zero Hour has been a regular occurrence," Joshi stated.

Emphasizing the need to maintain a conducive atmosphere for structured debates, Joshi highlighted the importance of adhering to parliamentary rules and procedures. "The government is well-prepared to engage in discussions on various issues," he added.

Earlier in the day, Joshi chaired the all-party meeting at the Parliament Library building in anticipation of the Winter Session.

The forthcoming Winter Session is set to address several critical bills, including the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita Bill 2023, and Bharatiya Sakshya Bill 2023.

Here is a comprehensive list of bills expected to be taken up during the 14th session of the 17th Lok Sabha and the 262nd Session of Rajya Sabha:

I. Legislative Business:

The Repealing and Amending Bill, 2023 (Lok Sabha-passed)

The Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2023 (Rajya Sabha-passed)

The Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023 (Rajya Sabha-passed)

The Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Castes Order (Amendment) Bill, 2023

The Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Tribes Order (Amendment) Bill, 2023

The Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2023

The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2023

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

The Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023

The Post Office Bill, 2023

The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Bill, 2023

The Boilers Bill, 2023

The Provisional Collection of Taxes Bill, 2023

The Central Goods and Services Tax (Second Amendment) Bill 2023

The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization (Amendment) Bill, 2023

The Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill, 2023

The National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Second (Amendment) Bill,2023

The Central Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2023

II. Financial Business:

Presentation, Discussion, and Voting on First Batch of Supplementary Demands for Grants for the year 2023-24, and introduction, consideration, and passing of the related Appropriation Bill.

Presentation, Discussion, and Voting on Demands for Excess Grants for the year 2020-21, and introduction, consideration, and passing of the related Appropriation Bill.

The forthcoming Winter Session is scheduled to be held in the newly inaugurated Parliament building, a significant stride in the government's efforts to modernize the architectural landscape of New Delhi, as unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in September this year.

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