Parliament Monsoon Session Day 4 LIVE: Congress moves adjournment motion to discuss Special Intensive Revision
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As the session enters its fourth day, the Lok Sabha is set to discuss key legislations, including the Scheduled Tribes Reservation bill for Goa and the Merchant Shipping Bill, on Thursday. Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal will move The Readjustment of Representation of Scheduled Tribes in Assembly Constituencies of the State of Goa Bill, 2024, for consideration and passage.
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The Parliament session will continue till August 21.
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