The Government has convened an all-party meeting on November 15 on the eve of commencement of Winter Session of Parliament to discuss probable issues like demonetisation, surgical strike and triple talaq.
Trinamool Congress Party (TMC) has given notice in Rajya Sabha to discuss demonetisation of Rs500 and Rs1,000 currency notes.
“The Government has called an all-party meeting on November 15, which is likely to be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Rajnath Singh along with representatives of various political parties,” according to sources.
The Winter Session, which normally convenes from the third or fourth week of November, has been advanced to November 16 this time, for early passage of Central GST (CGST) and Integrated GST (IGST) legislations, which will pave way for the Goods and Services Tax (GST).
The issues of Army’s surgical strikes and allegations by some parties that the Government was trying to politicise it and step to demonetise Rs500 and Rs1,000 notes are set to in limelight during the session.
The Government is also considering advancing the Budget Session by a month or so. Sources in the Government said besides legislations relating to GST, nearly 15 new bills are likely to be introduced.
The Government would also push for passage of the ordinance which seeks to amend the Enemy Property Act.