In Pics | Parliament Monsoon Session kicks off amid Covid-19

The 18-day Monsoon Session began today after the last session was short-terminated on March 25, following the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. The session will last till October 1. Separated by plastic shields installed in front of their benches, members of Lok Sabha attended the first day of the session. Starting tomorrow, Rajya Sabha sessions will convene in the morning from 9 am till 1 pm, and Lok Sabha in evening from 3 pm to 7 pm. 

While nearly 200 members were present in the Lok Sabha chamber, a little over 30 were seated in the visitors' gallery located above the main chamber. Credit: PTI

Benches which usually accommodate six members had a numbered sitting plan for only three.. Credit: PTI

Glass-like plastic shields of varied sizes were installed in front of benches to protect members from coronavirus. The shield also covered part of the members' sides. Credit: PTI

The front seats on the right of the Speaker's podium were occupied by Prime Minister Narendra Modi sitting on a seat marked as number one, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on seat number two and Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on seat number three. Credit: PTI

As soon as the Prime Minister entered the House, he was greeted with claps and chants of