Budget session LIVE: Lok Sabha adjourned till tomorrow

The Budget session began on January 29 with President Ram Nath Kovind addressing a joint sitting of Parliament. Most Opposition parties, however, boycotted the President’s address as a mark of protest against the farm laws.

Parliament building in New Delhi (REUTERS)

The three contentious farm laws passed by the Centre last September will once again be the focus of attention on Wednesday, which is day 4 of the ongoing Budget session of Parliament. On Tuesday, the two houses –Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha – witnessed disruptions by the Opposition over the three ‘black laws’ and were adjourned multiple times during the day before finally being adjourned till Wednesday. In Rajya Sabha, the Opposition wanted a debate on the agricultural laws but vice president Venkaiah Naidu, the chairperson of the house, dismissed their request, saying that the issue can be discussed only after it has been discussed in the Lok Sabha. ...Read More

 

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• Feb 03, 2021 09:07 pm IST

  Lok Sabha adjourned till tomorrow

  The lower house of Parliament has been adjourned till tomorrow.

• Feb 03, 2021 07:07 pm IST

  Lok Sabha adjourned till 9pm

  The Lower House of Parliament has been adjourned till 9pm as the protest by opposition parties regarding the Centre's farm laws still continues.

Feb 03, 2021 06:58 pm IST

No foreign govt has supported farmers' protest, says MEA

The external affairs ministry said on Wednesday that no foreign government had offered its support to the farmers' protest against the Centre's new farm laws and added that protests by a few Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) were reported.

Feb 03, 2021 06:36 pm IST

Can't understand Govt's attitude in refusing discussion on farmers' protest: Tharoor

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said on Wednesday that he could not understand the attitude of the Centre in refusing a debate on the farmers' protest. Taking to Twitter, he said that if a debate was allowed, Members of Parliament (MPs) could voice the concerns of their constituents, farmers and propose a solution to the crisis.

Feb 03, 2021 05:30 pm IST

Lok Sabha proceedings further adjourned till 7pm

The proceedings of the lower house further adjourned till 7pm as opposition parties continued their protests over the Centre's farm reforms.

Feb 03, 2021 04:54 pm IST

Urge opposition to not make farmers's protest another Shaheen Bagh, says BJP

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) during the Rajya Sabha session had said that doors were always open for farmers to amicably resolve issue over the farm reforms. The BJP further urged opposition parties to not turn farmers' protest into another Shaheen Bagh.

Feb 03, 2021 04:52 pm IST

Lok Sabha adjourned till 5pm amid uproar over farm laws

Lok Sabha has been adjourned till 5pm amid uproar by the opposition parties over the Centre's farm laws.

Feb 03, 2021 03:45 pm IST

Congress MPs protest at Gandhi statue

Congress MPs protest at Gandhi Statue, demanding special package for tea workers of Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

Feb 03, 2021 03:18 pm IST

11 Opposition MPs give notices for adjournment motion in Lok Sabha

11 MPs from SAD, CPI(M), TMC, IUML, BSP, Shiv Sena, RSP and Congress have given notices of adjournment motion in Lok Sabha.

Feb 03, 2021 02:09 pm IST

Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day

Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day, to resume proceedings at 9am on Thursday.

Feb 03, 2021 01:42 pm IST

Budget session taking place in two phases

Phase 1 of Budget session to end on February 13. The second phase, meanwhile, will be held between March 8-April 8.

Feb 03, 2021 12:53 pm IST

Azad condemns FIRs against Shashi Tharoor, journalists

In his speech, Azad also condemned FIRs against Shahsi Tharoor and some senior journalists for spreading 'fake news' over the death of a protester on January 26. Those booked moved the Supreme Court on Wednesday, seeking quashing of FIRs.

Feb 03, 2021 12:06 pm IST

No NIA or ED summons to those supporting farmers' stir, says MHA

NIA and ED have not issued summon against 40 people related with voluntary agencies, groups and individuals who are providing humanitarian support to farmers agitation: Ministry of home affairs (MHA) in Rajya Sabha

Feb 03, 2021 11:34 am IST

Form panel to look for those who went missing after violence on R-Day: Azad

Azad asks PM Modi to form committee to look for ‘people who went missing after R-Day violence.’

Feb 03, 2021 11:28 am IST

Jan 26 violence condemnable but don't implicate those who're innocent

"We condemn what happened on January 26. But please ensure innocent farmers' leaders are not implicated or it will lead to another agitation," says Ghulam Nabi Azad.

Feb 03, 2021 11:26 am IST

Stand with you on China but please withdraw farm laws: Azad

The entire country stands with PM Modi on China but farmers are not our enemies. Request that the farm laws be withdrawn: Ghulam Nabi Azad

Feb 03, 2021 11:22 am IST

Azad recalls farmers' agitation in Delhi by Rakesh Tikait's father

Azad recalls farmers' agitation in Delhi's Boat club in 1988 by Mahendra Singh Tikait, father of Rakesh Tikait, one of the farmers' leaders leading the present agitation.

Feb 03, 2021 11:16 am IST

Cong's Azad invokes Gandhi in speech on farm laws

Congress' Ghulam Nabi Azad invokes Indigo movement and Kheda satyagraha, both led by Mahatma Gandhi, while discussing farm laws in Rajya Sabha.

Feb 03, 2021 10:55 am IST

3 AAP Rajya Sabha MPs suspended for a day

"We expressed our dissent in the house, we want repeal of three farm laws because talks won't help. Three of us have been suspended for a day," says Sanjay Singh, AAP Rajya Sabha MP.

Feb 03, 2021 10:21 am IST

Cong MP gives adjournment motion in Lok Sabha over farm laws

Congress MP Manish Tewari gives adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha to discuss the farmers' protest.

Feb 03, 2021 09:44 am IST

PM's reply on debate on President's speech on February 8

Prime minister Narendra Modi to reply in debate on the President's speech in Rajya Sabha on February 8.

Feb 03, 2021 09:41 am IST

Govt-Oppn reach consensus over discussion on farm laws

Govt-Opoosition arrive at consensus to allocate 15 hours in Rajya Sabha to discuss farmers' protests against the three agricultural laws.

Feb 03, 2021 09:27 am IST

Members should desist from such unwarranted activities: Naidu

Members should desist from such unwarranted activities inside the chamber. Such unauthorised recording of proceedings of House and its circulation on social media may lead to breach of privilege and contempt of the house: Venkaiah Naidu

Feb 03, 2021 09:20 am IST

Some members using cell phones to record proceedings: Venkaiah Naidu

There's a restriction on usage of cellular phones within Rajya Sabha chambers. It has been observed that some members are using their mobile phones to record proceedings of house while sitting in chamber such conduct is against parliamentary etiquette: Vice president Venkaiah Naidu, Rajya Sabha chairman

Feb 03, 2021 09:11 am IST

Proceedings begin in Rajya Sabha

Proceedings begin in Rajya Sabha on day four of the ongoing Budget session of Parliament.

Feb 03, 2021 08:45 am IST

Opposition gives notice in Rajya Sabha over farmers' protests

Opposition parties, including Congress, BSP, CPI, TMC, DMK and CPI(M) give suspension of business notice in Rajya Sabha over farmers' protests.

Feb 03, 2021 08:38 am IST

Rajya Sabha proceedings to begin at 9am

Rajya Sabha proceedings will commence at 9am on Wednesday, day 4 of the ongoing Budget session, and the three central agricultural laws are likely to once again be the focus of all the attention.