Two all-party meetings today ahead of Parliament Winter Session

Two all-party meetings, one called by Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan and the other by Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Venkaiah Naidu, are scheduled to be held on Wednesday in the national capital ahead of the Winter Session of the Parliament, which will begin on November 26.

The government will look to reach out to the opposition parties to ensure smooth business in both Houses amid anticipation that the session could be stormy with the opposition planning to corner the government on various issues.

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Parties including the Congress, the JD (U) and the Left have already submitted their notices for adjournment motions, demanding a debate on the issue of intolerance and passage of a resolution condemning such incidents.

In the Monsoon Session, Congress-led opposition had disrupted the Monsoon session of the Parliament over the Lalit Modi row and the Vyapam scam.

During nearly month-long session, around 30 bills, including GST and Real Estate regulation Bills, are slated to be taken up for consideration and passing.

Speaking at the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India's (ASSOCHAM) 95th Annual Event here, Finance Minsiter Arun jaitley had yesterday said, "We are reaching out to people, who are suggesting changes. We are willing to have discussions with them, and they too need to reconsider some changes they are suggesting".