Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday said he expected a "constructive and productive" session and sought support from all parties in the monsoon session of parliament starting Aug 5.
"We expect a constructive and productive session of parliament," Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said.
"Lot of time was wasted in last two-three sessions and lot of legislative agenda is pending before parliament," he said.
The prime minister added the government was ready to discuss all issues that opposition might want and urged all political parties to cooperate in passing pending bills.
He also said the food security bill was the most important among all and should be passed.
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