Biju Janata Dal (BJD) pitched for a parliamentary nod for the Women's Reservation Bill on Wednesday - a day ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament.
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik-led party also demanded a special status for Odisha at the all-party meeting concluded today.
"We also raised the issue of the pending construction of over 7 lakh houses for the poor under a Central government scheme and more," said BJD MP Sasmit Patra.
Earlier, an all-party meeting chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was held to ensure smooth functioning of the Monsoon Session of Parliament which will begin from tomorrow. Congress demanded a discussion on the Manipur situation in Parliament.
