Necessary arrangements being made for Budget session: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
The Hindu
He also asserted that the “situation is under control” and all steps are being taken to mitigate the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Amid a growing number of cases in the country, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on January 11 said necessary arrangements for the upcoming Budget session of Parliament are being made to enable members of Parliament perform their constitutional responsibilities.
He also asserted that the “situation is under control” and all steps are being taken to mitigate the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
According to a statement issued by the Lok Sabha Secretariat, Mr. Birla inspected the Parliament House complex during the day to take stock of the health safety related measures and other preparations put in place in light of the recent spike in cases in the country. Sources said 65 employees of the Rajya Sabha Secretariat, 200 of the Lok Sabha Secretariat and 133 of allied services tested positive for between January 4 and 8 during regular tests. Mr. Birla visited the testing facility set up in Parliament House Annexe for the MPs, officers and staff of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha secretariats and reviewed the preparations there. Reviewing the testing and medical facilities at the Parliament House complex, Mr. Birla directed the officials to immediately address any requirements of members and officials that were felt necessary. He also directed officials concerned to put in place all precautionary measures to check the pandemic and keep track of positive cases.