The government has said that the winter session of Parliament will not be held this year in view of the Covid-19 pandemic

New Delhi: The government has said that the winter session of Parliament will not be held this year in view of the Covid-19 pandemic and that it will convene the budget session in January next year.

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said, "Winter months are very crucial for managing the pandemic because of recent spurt in cases during this period, particularly in Delhi. At present, we are in the middle of December and Covid vaccine is expected very soon."

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"Government is willing to have the next session of Parliament at the earliest; it would be appropriate to have the Budget Session in January, 2021 keeping in mind the unprecedented circumstances created by Covid-19 pandemic," Joshi wrote.

Talking about the monsoon session which was delayed due to the pandemic, he appreciated cooperation from all political parties for a productive session held under extraordinary circumstances by making special logistical arrangements.