New Delhi, November 14: The Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs (CCPA) has reportedly recommended the convening of the Winter Session of Parliament from December 11 to January 8, official sources said on Wednesday.

The Winter Session of Parliament usually starts in November. However, it will be the second year in a row when it will begin in December.

The CCPA, headed by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, met on Tuesday night at his residence, and deliberated on the dates of the session. The CCPA took various factors into consideration.

The CCPA has recommended that the winter session be held from December 11 to January 8, the sources said. The push for December 11 is largely due to the assembly elections in five states.

The session has been delayed this year due to Assembly Elections in five States. Assembly Elections in five states namely- Rajasthan, Madhya PradeshTelanganaMizoram and Chhattisgarh will take place in November and December and the results of the same will be declared on December 11. (With Agency Inputs)

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