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Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju met Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday, a week before the first session of the new Lok Sabha.

I had a pleasant courtesy meeting with Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha and Congress Party President Shri Mallikarjun Kharge ji. He shared with me about many valuable experiences of his life. Together, we all will work for the nation. pic.twitter.com/FLekmdzepi

— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) June 16, 2024

Rijiju visited Kharge at his 10, Rajaji Marg residence in what was described as a courtesy call.

Having assumed charge of the ministry last week, Rijiju emphasized the importance of collaboration between the government and the opposition, stating that there was no need for either side to undermine the other based on numerical strength. 

The first session of the 18th Lok Sabha is set to begin on June 24.

During this session, new members of the Lower House will take their oaths and elect the speaker. President Droupadi Murmu will address a joint sitting of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha on June 27, likely outlining the new government's roadmap for the next five years.

The session will conclude on July 3. The initial three days will be dedicated to the swearing-in of newly-elected MPs and the election of the speaker of the Lower House.

Both Houses of Parliament are expected to reconvene in the third week of July for the presentation of the Union Budget.