New Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind has summoned the Rajya Sabha to meet on January 31. "Subject to exigencies of business, the Session is scheduled to conclude on February 13'', said a press communiqué.
With the possibility of absence of Finance Minister Arun Jaitley this session, before May general elections, is crucial as the government prepares for vote-on-account. Jaitley is abroad for treatment purposes.
Also it might want to give a last push to the `Triple Talaq' and other important Bills that are pending.