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 A Session of Parliament refers to the period during which a Parliament meets to conduct its business, such as discussing bills, debating policies, passing budgets, and addressing other legislative matters. It consists of several sittings (daily meetings), and the President of India convenes each session.

Imagine the Parliament as a big classroom where all the elected representatives come together to discuss and decide on important matters for the country. Just like a school has different terms or periods for classes, the Parliament also has these periods called "sessions".

During a session, the MPs (Members of Parliament) meet almost every day to:

• Discuss and debate important issues like new laws, the budget, and problems facing the country.
• Ask questions to the government about their work.
• Pass new laws that will benefit the people.

Think of it like a big meeting where everyone gets a chance to share their ideas and make decisions together. There are usually three sessions in a year, and they have different names like the Budget Session, Monsoon Session, and Winter Session.

Key Features of a Session:

1. How it Works:

   • Parliament is divided into sessions, not one continuous meeting throughout the year.
   • Each session typically lasts several weeks or months, with breaks in between for members to attend to their constituencies or prepare for upcoming discussions.

2. Types of Sessions in India: There are usually three sessions of Parliament in a year:

   • Budget Session (February to May):
     • The most important session.
     • Focuses on presenting and passing the Union Budget and discussing financial matters.
   • Monsoon Session (July to September):
     • Discusses important legislative business and policy issues.
   • Winter Session (November to December):
     • Shorter but deals with urgent legislative matters.

3. Special Sessions:

   • A special session may be called to address an urgent or specific issue, such as passing a critical law.

4. Summoning and Prorogation:

   • Summoning: The President calls each session of Parliament, on the advice of the Council of Ministers.
   • Prorogation: When the session is formally closed by the President, marking the end of all sittings in that session.

5. Inter-Session Period:

   • The time between the end of one session and the beginning of the next.

6. Components of a Session:

   • Question Hour: Members ask questions to ministers for accountability.
   • Zero Hour: Time for members to raise urgent public issues.
   • Debates and Discussions: Discussions on bills, motions, and other important matters.
   • Voting: Voting on bills and motions, including passing the budget.

Why Is It Important?

• A session is the primary mechanism for legislative functioning, policymaking, and ensuring accountability of the government.
• It reflects the democratic process, where elected representatives deliberate on national issues.

Fun Analogy:

Think of a Parliament session as a semester in school:

• The semester has classes (sittings) where students (MPs) discuss, debate, and learn (or legislate).
• At the end, there are exams (voting on bills) that decide what becomes a law!

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