Problem of addiction on rise: BJP MP Ravi Kishan raises Bollywood drug cartel issue in Parliament

Speaking in Lok Sabha on Day 1 of the Monsoon Session, the BJP MP from Gorakhpur, Ravi Kishan, said the problem of drug trafficking and addiction is on a rise. "Conspiracy is being hatched to destroy country's youth, our neighbouring countries are contributing," the Bhojpuri star said. "Smuggling of drugs from Pakistan and China is done every year...it is brought via Punjab and Nepal," Ravi Kishan alleged.

The Monsoon Session of Parliament begins from Monday. Both the houses -- Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha -- are prepared for the 18-day Monsoon Session under the shadow of the coronavirus pandemic with many firsts, including sitting of the two Houses in shifts without any off day, entry only to those having a negative Covid-19 report and compulsory wearing of masks.

The first-of-its-kind Monsoon Session will see Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha sitting in two different shifts, while special seating arrangements have been made for MPs in adherence to social distancing guidelines. Barring on the first day, Rajya Sabha will convene in morning shift from 9 am till 1 pm, and Lok Sabha in evening shift from 3 pm to 7 pm. The chambers of both houses along with their respective galleries will be used for sitting of the members in each shift.