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Parliament Highlights- ‘So-called liberals opposed a progressive law’: Arun Jaitley on Triple Talaq bill
Ravi Shankar Prasad tabled the Triple Talaq bill in Rajya Sabha for consideration and passage and the NDA managed to clear the Triple Talaq bill in the Rajya Sabha.The Unnao rape survivor, who met with an accident on Sunday, has been on ventilator support at the King George’s Medical University trauma centre in Lucknow. While her mother demanded that she be airlifted to a Delhi hospital for better treatment, doctors said the next 24 hours will decide the further line of treatments. There was a ruckus in the Rajya Sabha over the accident of the rape survivor.Read highlights here:
08:35 pm IST
Bill reflects govt’s motto of ‘sabka saath sabka vikas’, says JP Nadda
“This Bill is one which ensures that the self respect of Muslim women stays intact. This reflects the motto of ‘sabka saath sabka vikas’ of Modi government,” JP Nadda said.
08:31 pm IST
‘Greetings to PM, Rajya Sabha MPs for freeing Muslim women from triple talaq curse’: JP Nadda
“Heartiest greetings to PM Narendra Modi and all Rajya Sabha MPs for passing Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2019 in the Rajya Sabha and freeing Muslim women from the curse of triple talaq,” said BJP National Working President, JP Nadda.
08:25 pm IST
Sharad Pawar evades questions on absence in RS during voting for Triple Talaq bill
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) president Sharad Pawar evaded question about him being absent in Rajya Sabha today during the voting for Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2019. :ANI
08:10 pm IST
‘Disheartened that so-called liberals opposed a progressive law’: Arun Jaitley
“The passage of the bill criminalising Triple Talaq in Muslim Personal Law is monumental change in Personal Law. Disheartened that the ‘So Called Liberals’ have opposed a progressive law. Congratulations to all, particularly Muslim women,” Tweeted BJP’s Arun Jaitley.
07:34 pm IST
‘Triple Talaq ban will free Muslim women from curse of a regressive practice’: Amit Shah
“Today is a great day for India’s democracy. I congratulate PM @narendramodi ji for fulfilling his commitment and ensuring a law to ban Triple Talaq, which will free Muslim women from the curse of this regressive practice. I thank all parties who supported this historic bill,” Tweeted Amit Shah.
07:29 pm IST
‘I thank MPs who supported passage of Triple Talaq bill’: PM Modi
“I thank all parties and MPs who have supported the passage of The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2019, in both Houses of Parliament. They have risen to the occasion and this step of theirs will forever be remembered in India’s history,” Tweeted PM Modi.
07:24 pm IST
‘Archaic, medieval practice finally confined to dustbin of history’ : PM Modi
“An archaic and medieval practice has finally been confined to the dustbin of history!
Parliament abolishes Triple Talaq and corrects a historical wrong done to Muslim women. This is a victory of gender justice and will further equality in society.
India rejoices today!” Tweeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
07:20 pm IST
Lok Sabha passes The Code on Wages Bill, 2019
Lok Sabha passed The Code on Wages Bill, 2019. :ANI
07:15 pm IST
‘Civil law made a criminal law, historic mistake’:Raj Babbar
“This judgement is a blow to a family law. A civil law has been made a criminal law. It’s a historic mistake,” Congress’ Raj Babbar said.
07:00 pm IST
‘Both houses gave justice to Muslim women’:Ravi Shankar Prasad
“Today is a historic day. Both the Houses have given justice to the Muslim women. This is the beginning of a transforming India,” Union Minister of Law and Justice Ravi Shankar Prasad said.
06:45 pm IST
Opposition forced to vote against triple talaq bill, says Ghulam Nabi Azad
Opposition is all for empowerment of women but we wanted some modifications to this bill brought by the government. This is why we moved a resolution to send bill to select committee. But the ruling party rejected the resolution. Then the opposition suggested an amendment not to criminalise the offence. But this too was rejected. As a result, the opposition has been forced to vote against the bill.
06:35 pm IST
Rajya Sabha passes bill to criminalise instant triple talaq
Rajya Sabha has passed the bill to criminalise instant triple talaq.
06:17 pm IST
Demand to send triple talaq bill to select committee rejected by RS
Demand to send triple talaq bill to select committee has been rejected with 84 ‘Ayes’ and 100 ‘Noes’ in Rajya Sabha.
06:00 pm IST
Voting underway in Rajya Sabha for Triple Talaq bill
Voting is underway in Rajya Sabha for Triple Talaq bill.
05:53 pm IST
‘Why should a secular country like ours not pass this bill?’: Ravi Shankar Prasad
‘When so many Islamic countries have this law, why should a secular country like ours not pass this bill?’, said Ravi Shankar Prasad.
05:45 pm IST
‘Opposition’s argument absurd’: Ravi Shankar Prasad
Union law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad rejected the opposition criticism of the triple talaq bill that it criminalises violation of a civil contract, wondering why the Congress leaders did not come up with the same logic during the enactment of the law against second marriage or the dowry prohibition law.
05:20 pm IST
‘Introduction of bill only to create rift between Hindu, Muslim’: Digvijay Singh
“There are around 20 lakh Hindu women, will you bring about a law for them too? Or do you want to introduce this law only to create a rift between Hindu and Muslim people?” asks Congress’ Digvijay Singh.
04:15 pm IST
‘Husbands will commit suicide or become decoits on coming out of jail’: Ghulam Nabi Azad
“When they will come out of jail they will either commit suicide or become dacoits and thieves, that is the intention of your bill,” Ghulam Nabi Azad said.
03:35 pm IST
‘Law is politically motivated’: Ghulam Nabi Azad
“This law is politically motivated, so minorities are occupied in fighting amongst themselves.Husband and wife will hire lawyers against each other, land will be sold in order to pay lawyers. By the time jail term will be over, they’ll be bankrupt,” Gulam Nabi Azad said during the ‘Tripe Talaaq Bill’ debate in Rajya Sabha. :ANI
03:00 pm IST
‘Bill’s real motive is destruction of families’: Ghulam Nabi Azad
“The Bill is for protection of rights on marriage but the real motive is destruction of families,” said Ghulam Nabi Azad, Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, on Triple Talaq Bill.
01:01 pm IST
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm
Rajya Sabha has adjourned. The debate on the Triple Talaq bill will continue after 2 pm.
01:00 pm IST
JDU walks out of parliament
NDA ally Janata Dal (United) staged a walkout in Rajya Sabha during a discussion on the contentious triple talaq bill, which criminalises instant divorce by Muslim men. Before walking out, JD (U) member Bashishtha Narain Singh said that his party followed the ideology of leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Ram Manohar Lohia and Jayaprakash Narayan Bashishta. “Hum iss ka bahishkar karte hain,” he said.
12:58 pm IST
Ravi Shankar Prasad: Women can’t be left at roads through triple talaq
The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2019 was introduced in Rajya Sabha on Tuesday by Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad.
“The Bill should not be seen from a political prism. It should not be seen as vote bank politics. It is an issue related to humanity...it is related to the dignity of the women,” Ravi Shankar Prasad said while introducing the Bill.
He said that today daughters of India are achieving success in every field and the women can’t be left at the roads through triple talaq, reports news agency ANI.
12:44 pm IST
Congress MP Amee Yajnik continues arguing against the bill
Justifying her arguments against the triple talaq bill, Congress MP Amee Yajnik questions the provision of bill that allows a relative of the woman to file a complaint against the husband in the court. She asks, “How can you bring an alien component to speak into the family matter?”
12:27 pm IST
Congress MP Amee Yajnik: Who will take care of the kids
Congress MP Amee Yajnik argues against the Triple Talaq Bill and says that the women empowerment is important but in this bill, it is also a family that gets affected. “How are you going to provide support to the woman seeking assistance,” she questions and adds, “How are you going to take care of the children who don’t even know why their parents are fighting in court? Do you have provisions of providing psychological counseling to those children?”
12:15 pm IST
Ravi Shankar Prasad: This is a matter of gender justice, dignity and equality
Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad: “This practice is banned in many Islamic countries, but India hasn’t been able to ban the practice of Triple Talaq. Don’t politicize this matter; it’s about humanity, women’s right, gender justice and equality.”
12:10 pm IST
LS on July 25 passed triple talaq bill amidst a walkout by Opposition members
The Lok Sabha had on July 25 passed the contentious bill to criminalize triple talaq amidst a walkout by Opposition members who accused the government of singling out a community. The Bill was passed with 302 votes in favour and 82 against in a division.
The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2019, seeks to criminalise the act of instant divorce among Muslims with a three-year jail sentence for men who practice triple talaq, made illegal by the Supreme Court, reports news agency ANI.
12:06 pm IST
Ravi Shankar Prasad tables Triple Talaq bill in Rajya Sabha
Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad tables Triple Talaq bill in Rajya Sabha.
Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad tables Triple Talaq bill in Rajya Sabha. pic.twitter.com/1Sepezys1t
— ANI (@ANI) July 30, 2019
11:57 am IST
Akhilesh Yadav: Accident of Unnao rape victim is unfortunate and condemnable
Akhilesh Yadav, SP: Accident of Unnao rape victim is unfortunate and condemnable. It has shocked women of the country. Her father was beaten by police on instructions of BJP leaders, FIR was registered after she tried to immolate herself. It’s natural that people are questioning government and the BJP MLA.
A Yadav,SP: Accident of Unnao rape victim is unfortunate&condemnable. It has shocked women of the country.Her father was beaten by police on instructions of BJP leaders,FIR was registered after she tried to immolate herself. It's natural that ppl are questioning govt&the BJP MLA. pic.twitter.com/mAlMxzb3Pm
— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) July 30, 2019
11:49 am IST
Speaker Om Birla: It was decided that state matters will not be discussed in the House
Speaker Om Birla: “It was decided that state matters will not be discussed in the House. You may speak to agencies for further investigations, but we have bills pending to be taken up in the House, let’s start discussing them.”
11:44 am IST
Meenakshi Lekhi: Women equality has always been politicized
Meenakshi Lekhi, BJP MP, speaks on Triple Talaq Bill: “Women equality has always been politicized. This should not be the case as this is an important issue for women empowerment. CBI inquiry has been ordered, you may take your seats.”
11:39 am IST
Amit Shah told MPs to ensure their presence in Parliament
Noting that the Opposition has been pressing for a division of votes during the passage of many Bills, BJP president Amit Shah told party MPs on Tuesday to ensure their presence in Parliament so that draft legislations are backed by maximum number of lawmakers.
Addressing the BJP parliamentary party meeting, Shah also asked MPs, including Union ministers, to attend a two-day orientation programme being held by the party on August 3-4, saying their attendance is a must, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi told reporters, reports news agency PTI.
11:33 am IST
Pralhad Joshi: Matter should not be politicised, CBI inquiry is underway
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister, Pralhad Joshi in Lok Sabha on accident of Unnao rape survivor: It should not be politicised, CBI inquiry is already underway, FIR has been registered. Government is investigating with impartiality.
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister, Pralhad Joshi in Lok Sabha on accident of Unnao rape victim: It should not be politicised, CBI inquiry is already underway, FIR has been registered. Government is investigating with impartiality. pic.twitter.com/EN8mBvbHiE
— ANI (@ANI) July 30, 2019
11:28 am IST
Accident of Unnao rape survivor rocks parliament
Ruckus in parliament pertains to the accident of a woman, who accused BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar of raping her in Unnao. She and her lawyer was injured in a road accident in Raebareli, while two of her aunts were killed.
11:21 am IST
Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury in LS: People of India are feeling ashamed
Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury in Lok Sabha: People of India are feeling ashamed today due to Unnao incident, it’s a blot on civilized society, where a minor girl was gang-raped. A truck hit victim’s car(in Raebareli) and killed a witness. Victim and her lawyer are in critical condition. We demand that Home Minister comes to the House and gives a statement. What kind of a society are we talking about, where such an incident (accident of Unnao rape case victim in Raebareli) happened with the victim, reports news agency ANI.
11:16 am IST
Ruckus in Lok Sabha over accident of Unnao rape survivor
Parliament is witnessing ruckus over the accident of Unnao rape survivor. Opposition demands CBI probe into the matter.
11:03 am IST
Pralhad Joshi: Triple Talaq bill will be tabled in Rajya Sabha at 12 noon
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi: Triple Talaq bill will be tabled in Rajya Sabha at 12 pm today. We have 11 bills pending to be passed today. So far, 15 bills have been passed in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. 6 bills have been passed only in Lok Sabha and 4 bills only in Rajya Sabha.
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi: Triple Talaq bill will be tabled in Rajya Sabha at 12 pm today. We have 11 bills pending to be passed today. So far, 15 bills have been passed in both Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha. 6 bills have been passed only in Lok Sabha and 4 bills only in Rajya Sabha pic.twitter.com/tTJ8D7iyKf
— ANI (@ANI) July 30, 2019
10:46 am IST
SP and TMC MPs protest over attack on Unnao rape victim and ex-soldier beaten to death
Delhi: Samajwadi Party & Trinamool Congress MPs protest in front of Mahatma Gandhi’s statue at the Parliament premises over “attack on Unnao rape victim and ex-soldier beaten to death (in Amethi, UP)”
Delhi: Samajwadi Party & Trinamool Congress MPs protest in front of Mahatma Gandhi's statue at the Parliament premises over "attack on Unnao rape victim & ex-soldier beaten to death (in Amethi, UP)" pic.twitter.com/G3P4SQ4jEn
— ANI (@ANI) July 30, 2019
10:39 am IST
Ravi Shankar Prasad to table “The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2019 in Rajya Sabha at 12 pm, today
Union Minister of Law and Justice, Ravi Shankar Prasad to table “The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2019 in Rajya Sabha at 12 pm, today.
Union Minister of Law and Justice, Ravi Shankar Prasad to table "The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2019 in Rajya Sabha at 12 pm, today. (file pic) pic.twitter.com/a54MsP3xOA
— ANI (@ANI) July 30, 2019
10:28 am IST
BJP MP Shobha Karandlaje meets Amit Shah, seeks help of central government to trace VG Siddhartha
Delhi: BJP MP Shobha Karandlaje meets Union Home Minister Amit Shah, submits a letter to him, seeking help of central government to trace missing founder & owner of Cafe Coffee Day,VG Siddhartha.
#Delhi: BJP MP Shobha Karandlaje meets Union Home Minister Amit Shah, submits a letter to him, seeking help of central government to trace missing founder & owner of Cafe Coffee Day,VG Siddhartha. pic.twitter.com/QuzSBsoLD8
— ANI (@ANI) July 30, 2019
10:24 am IST
Motilal Vora gives Zero Hour notice in RS over ‘deduction in wages of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) scientists’
Congress MP, Motilal Vora has given Zero Hour notice in Rajya Sabha over ‘deduction in wages of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) scientists.’
Congress MP, Motilal Vora has given Zero Hour notice in Rajya Sabha over 'deduction in wages of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) scientists.' (file pic) pic.twitter.com/X4i7UQd9nq
— ANI (@ANI) July 30, 2019
10:19 am IST
Manoj Jha gives Zero Hour notice in Rajya Sabha over ‘special assistance to Bihar on account of flood and drought’
Rashtriya Janata Dal MP, Manoj Jha has given Zero Hour notice in Rajya Sabha over ‘special assistance to Bihar on account of flood and drought.’
Rashtriya Janata Dal MP, Manoj Jha has given Zero Hour notice in Rajya Sabha over 'special assistance to Bihar on account of flood and drought.' pic.twitter.com/WLXW2C6EU5
— ANI (@ANI) July 30, 2019
10:13 am IST
BJP Parliamentary Party meeting underway at Parliament premises
Delhi: BJP Parliamentary Party meeting underway at Parliament premises.
Delhi: BJP Parliamentary Party meeting underway at Parliament premises. pic.twitter.com/plEw4xakKf
— ANI (@ANI) July 30, 2019
9:59 am IST
Dola Sen gives Rule 267 Notice in RS for suspension of business today
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Dola Sen gives Rule 267 Notice in Rajya Sabha for suspension of all business, today to take up immediate discussion on “recent serious violent crimes against the marginalized”, reports news agency ANI.
9:54 am IST
PM Modi arrives for BJP Parliamentary Party meeting; the meeting is underway now
Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives for BJP Parliamentary Party meeting, at the Parliament premises; the meeting is underway now.
Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives for BJP Parliamentary Party meeting, at the Parliament premises; the meeting is underway now. pic.twitter.com/Lzhw4U9Vi8
— ANI (@ANI) July 30, 2019
9:51 am IST
Sushil Singh gives Zero Hour notice in LS over ‘Not to move Officer Training Academy (OTA) from Gaya to Dehradun’
Bharatiya Janata Party MP, Sushil Singh has given Zero Hour notice in Lok Sabha over ‘Not to move Officer Training Academy (OTA) from Gaya to Dehradun’, reports news agency ANI.
9:40 am IST
TMC issues whip to its Rajya Sabha MPs to be present in House today and following two days
All India Trinamool Congress issues whip to its Rajya Sabha MPs to be present in the House today and following two days.
All India Trinamool Congress issues whip to its Rajya Sabha MPs to be present in the House today and following two days. pic.twitter.com/oDRCXGZ8SK
— ANI (@ANI) July 30, 2019
9:32 am IST
Amit Shah, Arjun Ram Meghwal and Prahlad Joshi arrive for BJP Parliamentary Party meeting
Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union ministers Arjun Ram Meghwal and Prahlad Joshi arrive for BJP Parliamentary Party meeting at Parliament premises.
Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union ministers Arjun Ram Meghwal and Prahlad Joshi arrive for BJP Parliamentary Party meeting at Parliament premises. pic.twitter.com/QFQEafngyq
— ANI (@ANI) July 30, 2019
9:16 am IST
Congress issues whip to its Rajya Sabha MPs to be present in House, today
Congress party issues whip to its Rajya Sabha MPs to be present in the House, today.
Congress party issues whip to its Rajya Sabha MPs to be present in the House, today. pic.twitter.com/JWjR848KvL
— ANI (@ANI) July 30, 2019
9:10 am IST
BJD will support Triple Talaq Bill in Rajya Sabha
Prasanna Acharya, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Floor Leader in Rajya Sabha to ANI: BJD will support Triple Talaq Bill in Rajya Sabha.
Prasanna Acharya, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Floor Leader in Rajya Sabha to ANI: BJD will support Triple Talaq Bill in Rajya Sabha. pic.twitter.com/JkPHDxfSLI
— ANI (@ANI) July 30, 2019
9:00 am IST
Government to table triple talaq bill in Rajya Sabha today
The government will table the triple talaq bill in Rajya Sabha today.
