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Parliament highlights: Both Houses adjourned till 11am Tuesday
The winter session - that began on December 7 - will continue till December 29, with a total of 17 working days. Sixteen new bills are on the Centre's agenda in this session.
Ruckus in the Rajya Sabha continues today over the December 9 clash between the Indian and Chinese troops along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) followed by last week's series of adjournments and disruptions in both Houses. Opposition leaders gave a number of notices to discuss the matter during Parliament proceedings....Read More
Further discussion on the Multi-State Cooperative Societies (Amendment) Bill, 2022, in Lok Sabha is expected to face resistance from the opposition MPs. The Bill was introduced by the government on December 7 which seeks to strengthen the mechanism of doing business in the multi-state cooperative societies.
The Anti-Maritime Piracy Bill, 2019, could also be considered for passage in the Lok Sabha this week. The Rajya Sabha may consider passing the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Second Amendment) Bill, 2022 and the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Third Amendment) Bill, 2022.
The winter session - that began on December 7 - will continue till December 29, with a total of 17 working days. Sixteen new bills are on the Centre's agenda in this session.
Both Houses adjourned till 11am Tuesday
Both the Houses, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha have adjourned the winter session till 11am on Tuesday
Lok Sabha passes the Anti-Maritime Piracy Bill, 2019
Lok Sabha on Monday passed the Anti-Maritime Piracy Bill, 2019 during its winter session.
In Lok Sabha, S Jaishankar reacts to Rahul Gandhi's remark, says the word 'pitai' should not be used for jawans
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in Lok Sabha said, "We should not criticise our jawans directly or indirectly. Our soldiers are standing at a height of 13,000 feet in Yangtse and guarding our border. They should be respected and appreciated."
Jaishankar also questioned saying, “If we were indifferent to China then who sent the Indian Army to the border. If we were indifferent to China then why are we pressurising China for de-escalation and disengagement today? Why are we saying publicly that our relations are not normal?”
Finance minister Sitaraman moves Appropriation Bills in RS
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman on Monday moved Appropriation Bills in Rajya Sabha to authorise payment and appropriation of certain further sums from and out of Consilidated Fund of India for the services of upcoming financial year (2022-23).
Only PM Modi has properly addressed TN fishermen issue: EAM Jaishankar in LS
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar in Lok Sabha stated that only Prime Minister Narendra Modi has addressed the issue of Tamil Nadu fishermen. According to Jaishankar, since 2014, 2835 fishermen have been released from Sri Lanka, and 2165 fishermen detained by Pakistan have been released on the Gujarat coast.
'Complete lack of decorum from Opposition parties', says Union Min Piyush Goyal
Union minister Piyush Goyal spekaing on opposition's walkout from the Parliament said, “In Rajya Sabha today we witnessed the frustration and complete lack of decorum from Opposition parties. Their frustration reached a level where they don't believe in any rules and regulations in the functioning of Parliament.”
Both Houses adjourned till 2 pm
Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha proceedings adjourned till 2 pm
Repealing and Amending Bill, 2022, introduced in Lok Sabha
Opposition MPs in Rajya Sabha stage walk out
Opposition stage walk out from Rajya Sabha as their notice to hold a discussion on the India-China border clash was disallowed
Kharge, “They (China) are encroaching on our land. If we don't discuss this issue then what else should we discuss? We are ready for discussion on this issue in the House.”
Piyush Goyal, “In 2012, IUML leader E Ahamed who was their (oppn) own minister had told the House in reply to a question that China continues to be in illegal occuptation of 38,000 sq km in J&K. LoP Kharge is misuing his powers.”
LoP in Rajya Sabha Kharge on adjournment notice
Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge today said the Rajya Sabha Chairman has residuary powers on rules for admitting adjournment notice. The Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar asked the opposition MPs to not convert it into a classroom.
Can't give attention to notices that fail to follow rules: RS Chairman Dhankar
Vice-President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar reprimanded Members of Parliament (MPs) of Rajya Sabha for “more than 100 minutes of disruptions” of proceedings in the House.
Proceedings in both Houses begin
Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha begin their proceedings for the day.
Congress MPs give notice to discuss border situation with China
Congress MPs Syed Naseer Hussain, Jebi Mather, Amee Yajnik and Ranjeet Ranjan give Suspension of Business Notice under Rule 267 in Rajya Sabha to discuss the border situation with China.
RJD MP gives notice to discuss granting of 'special status' to Bihar
RJD MP Manoj Jha gives Suspension of Business Notice under Rule 267 in Rajya Sabha to discuss the grant of 'special status' to Bihar.
Congress MP gives notice to discuss border clash
Congress MP Manickam Tagore gives Adjournment Motion Notice in Lok Sabha to discuss the border situation with China.
YSRCP MP demands establishing research centre for drone tech in AP
YSRCP MP V Vijaysai Reddy gives Zero Hour Notice in Rajya Sabha and demands to establish a centre for Excellence in Research on Drone Technology in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
BJP MP gives notice to discuss the need to amend Juvenile Justice Act, 2015.
Amid heinous crimes being committed by juveniles in the country, BJP MP Vivek Thakur has given Zero Hour Notice in Rajya Sabha to discuss the need to amend Juvenile Justice Act, 2015.
Finance Minister to move two Bills in RS today
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will move the Appropriation (No.4) and (No.5) Bill, 2022, to authorise payment and appropriation of money out of consolidated fund to meet amount spent on certain services during FY ending 31.03.20,in excess of amounts granted for them.
Congress MP gives notice to discuss LAC issue
Congress MP Manish Tewari gives Adjournment Motion Notice in Lok Sabha to discuss border situation with China.
The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Third Amendment) Bill, 2022 passed in Lok Sabha on Friday.
Lok Sabha passes The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Third Amendment) Bill, 2022.
