safety measures to be in place: Speaker
All lawmakers, including ministers, and Assembly staff would have to undergo Covid-19 tests two days before the commencement of the monsoon session, scheduled to begin on September 29
Bhubaneswar (Kalinga Voice): “No Question Hour in Odisha Assembly Monsoon Session, and adequate safety measures to be in place,” says Speaker Odisha Legislatve assembly Dr Surya Narayan Patro on Tuesday. At least a distance of four feet will be maintained between two seats in the Assembly, which is set to meet for its monsoon session next week, and other necessary arrangements were underway to ensure the safety of all members, says Dr Patro .
Patro also said he has convened an all-party meeting on September 25 to discuss the modalities of House proceedings, as Question Hour has been scrapped this time. “Seating arrangements are being made for 145 members of the House, as two seats have remained vacant following the demise of Balasore and Tirol MLAs. Some legislators will be allotted seats in visitors’ galleries. Special shields will be installed in front of each seat,” he said.
All lawmakers, including ministers, and Assembly staff would have to undergo Covid-19 tests two days before the commencement of the monsoon session, scheduled to begin on September 29 and conclude on October 7.
