Text of the Opening Remarks by Hon'ble Vice-President of India and Chairman, Rajya Sabha Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan at the commencement of the 270th Session of Rajya Sabha

India, Jan. 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

CHAIRMAN:Hon'ble Members, Greetings to you all as we commence the 270thSession of Rajya Sabha, the Budget Session of the Parliament. It is indeed heartening to witness that India continues to be the fastest growing major economy in the world and is poised to become the third largest soon. Let us remind ourselves, at the onset of this Session, that India's growing influence and stature in the global economy makes our role as Parliamentarians crucial in shaping the Nation's economic direction.

Guided by the Hon'ble President's Address to both Houses of Parliament, which has set the definitive tone for our national priorities, this House shall also have its share of contribution...