Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Thursday wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla for convening a short winter session of parliament to discuss pressing issues including farmers protest, preparation of COVID-19 vaccine and standoff along LAC in eastern Ladakh.
In a letter to the Speaker, Chowdhury, who is the leader of Congress in Lok Sabha, said a short winter session may be convened taking all precautions against COVID-19.
"I would like to draw your kind attention that there are a number of very important issues that the nation is facing in the present times. The most notable among all is the ongoing farmers' agitation, preparation of COVID-19 vaccine, economic slowdown, unemployment scenario and the continuous standoff on the India, China border, unabated ceasefire violation. There is a need for a thorough and transparent discussion," he said.
The Congress leader said that the session will help the nation to understand and appreciate the current issues that the country is grappling with.
( With inputs from ANI )
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