15th Lok Sabha convenes on June 1

The first session of 15th Lok Sabha will be convened from June 1 to June 9.

PM Manmohan Singh signs a document after taking an oath of office. PIC/AFP

The decision in this regard was taken at the first meeting of the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Union Minister P Chidambaram told reporters here.

President Pratibha Patil will address the joint sitting of Parliament in June 4, the day when Rajya Sabha will also commence its session.

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At the Cabinet meeting, the Prime Minister said the UPA has made a number of promises and "we have promises to keep."

Newly-elected members will take oath on June 1 and 2 and election for Speaker's post will be held on June 3, Chidambaram said.

There will be a discussion on Motion of Thanks to President's address on June 5, 8 and 9, he said, adding there will be a short break after that.

To a question, he said the process of passing of passing General Budget has to be completed by July 31 failing which a Vote on Account will be approved.