In Pics: Ahead Of Monsoon Session, Naidu Takes Stock Of Special Arrangements, Holds Mock Sitting Of Rajya Sabha

New Delhi: Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu conducts a mock session of the Rajya Sabha, at Parliament House in New Delhi and took stock of special arrangements put in place for holding the Monsoon Session of Parliament which is summoned from Monday, September 14. (PTI Photo)

He reiterated the need to get every member of Staff connected with the functioning of the House tested. The officials said that testing processing was on for the last two days. The Secretariat has been trying to tie up the loose ends, if any. He also administered the oath to the newly elected Member from Andhra Pradesh, Shri Parimal Nathwani, in his Chamber. / Image: Getty Images

Naidu directed the senior officials to strictly adhere to the health protocols issued by various Ministries/Departments He also directed the officials to remind Members through an advisory about the health protocols to be observed by them before and during the upcoming session.

Every aspect of transmission of audio and video signals from one Chamber of the House to the other was thoroughly checked. Interpretation signals were also found to be working well. People sat in the Chamber of Lok Sabha were asked to participate in the discussions. A sample voting process was also conducted by distribution of slips in all the three places.

A mock session of the House was conducted, with him in the Chair, and the Chamber and the four galleries of the House occupied by the staff of the Secretariat as per the seating arrangements already earmarked keeping in view the social distancing norms. Staff members were also made to sit in and participate from the Chamber of the Lok Sabha, which becomes a part of the House for the entire session.

New Delhi: Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu conducts a mock session of the Rajya Sabha, at Parliament House in New Delhi and took stock of special arrangements put in place for holding the Monsoon Session of Parliament which is summoned from Monday, September 14. (PTI Photo)