New Delhi, July 19 -- Ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament beginning on Monday, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said the government was prepared to hear the Opposition and expressed hope that the gesture would be reciprocated as an all-party floor leaders' meeting convened in the national capital.

Speaking to reporters before the meeting, Rijiju said the government had convened the meeting of floor leaders to ensure the smooth functioning of Parliament during the session.

"The Monsoon Session of Parliament begins tomorrow. The government has convened a meeting of floor leaders from all parties today. We urge all political parties to contribute to and cooperate in ensuring the smooth conduct of this Monsoon Sessio...