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Parliament Highlights: AAP MP Raghav Chadha suspended; Sanjay Singh's suspension extended in Rajya Sabha
Parliament Monsoon Session Highlights: Check out latest updates on the monsoon session on the the last day of the session.
Parliament Monsoon Session Highlights: The Monsoon Session of parliament ends today with the violence in Manipur remaining central to the Opposition's protest that led to multiple disruptions followed by an unsuccessful no-trust vote. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday led a tirade against the Opposition in his reply on the no-confidence motion brought by the Congress in Lok Sabha. Speaking on Manipur, PM Modi said, “I want to assure the people of Manipur that the country is with them and peace shall return soon.”...Read More
The Opposition walked out of the Lok Sabha after about one-and-a-half hour of the PM’s speech.
Rahul Gandhi gave his first speech for the motion after his MP status was reinstated. On Manipur issue, he accused the Centre of ‘killing Mother India in Manipur’.
Responding from the government's side, home minster Amit Shah hit out at the Opposition for ‘doing politics’ over the violence in the northeastern state.
The Parliament has witnessed a fierce debate in the last two days with the Opposition accusing the government of creating a great divide in Manipur. The government has defended its actions, focusing primarily on its welfare work.
Parliament LIVE: Piyush Goyal thanks Jaishankar for his tenure
Leader of the house Piyush Goyal thanks Dr Jaishankar for his tenure in Rajya Sabha and congratukate him for his re-election to the house.
Parliament LIVE: Mallikarjun Kharge bids farewell to Rajya Sabha retiring MP
Mallikarjun Kharge bids farewell to Rajya Sabha retiring MPs on the last day of the session.
Parliament LIVE: NC MP Farooq Abdullah on the suspension of Adhir Ranjan
"Regretful that they suspended a good Member (of the Parliament) on the last day," says NC MP Farooq Abdullah on the suspension of Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury
Arjun Ram Meghwal on Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Bill
Union Minister of Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal says, "Supreme Court had given a decision in this regard...So we brought the law according to the decision of the Supreme Court...In the new Bill, we are forming a Search Committee which will be led by the Cabinet Secretary...After that, there will be a Selection Committee which will be led by the Prime Minister. What is wrong with that?..."
Parliament LIVE: Ruckus in Lok Sabha
As soon as the House met, Congress deputy leader Gaurav Gogoi raised the issue of Chowdhury's suspension from the House on Thursday evening for "repeated misconduct".
A few Congress members were also on their feet and heard telling Speaker Om Birla that Chowdhury had always cooperated with the Chair.
The Speaker called for the Question Hour but adjourned the proceedings within a minute of the House convening for the day.
Parliament LIVE: Rajya Sabha chairman congratulates relected RS members
Rajya Sabha chairman congratulates relected RS members and bid farewell to the retiring members.
Parliament LIVE: LoP Kharge raises Adhir Ranjan's LS suspension in Rajya Sabha
Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge raised the matter of Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury's suspension from Lok Sabha. He was suspended on Thursday for his ‘unruly’ conduct and for allegedly attacking Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the House during his no-trust motion. The suspension motion was brought in the Parliament by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi. The matter regarding Chowdary’s suspension is pending before the privileges committee.
Parliament LIVE: Ruckus expected over Manipur on last day
Ruckus is expected in Parliament on the final day as the Opposition will demand a longer discussion on Manipur under Rule 267 whereas the Centre is willing to engage in a shorter discussion under Rule 176.
At least on the last day, please listen to Leader of Opposition: RS Chairman
At least on the last day, please listen to Leader of Opposition, urges RS Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar.
Parliament LIVE: Lok Sabha adjourned till 12 noon
Lok Sabha adjourned till 12 noon amid opposition protests over Cong leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury's suspension from House.
Parliament LIVE: Lok Sabha proceedings resume for the day
Lok Sabha proceedings resume for the day
Parliament LIVE: Rajya Sabha proceedings resume for the day
Rajya Sabha proceedings resume for the day
Parliament LIVE: Modi govt wants to ensure 'control' over EC in poll year, says Congress
The Congress on Friday alleged that the Modi government wants to ensure control over the Election Commission in a poll year.
Sharing a letter written in June 2012 by veteran BJP leader L K Advani to then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said even he had said that the appointments to constitutional bodies should be done in a bipartisan manner to remove any impression of bias.
The Centre on Thursday tabled a contentious bill in Rajya Sabha that seeks to replace the Chief Justice of India with a cabinet minister in the panel for selection of the chief election commissioner and election commissioners, in a move that will allow the government to have more control in the appointments of members of the poll panel.
Intended to impose 'emergency on permanent basis': Moily slams data protection legislation
Senior Congress leader M Veerappa Moily on Friday hit out at the government over the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill passed by Parliament this week, and alleged that the legislation was "regressive" and intended to impose an "emergency on a permanent basis".
The bill introduces several compliance requirements for the collection and processing of personal data and provisions for up to ₹250 crore penalty for any data breach. It was passed by Parliament on Wednesday.
Moily said the legislation proposes to amend the Right to Information (RTI) Act to exempt all personal data about individuals which would also mean that government officials and ministers can choose not to make disclosures in answers to RTI applications.
FM Sitharaman to move Central GST (Amendment) Bill
According to the listed legislative business in Lok Sabha, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will introduce the Central Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2023.
The Centre is set to push legislation in Lok Sabha to impose a 28 per cent Goods and Services Tax (GST) for online gaming, casinos and horse racing.
Sitharaman will also introduce the Integrated Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2023. Both bills will be discussed for consideration and passage.
Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Bill
Another contentious legislation that seeks to impose heavy penalty for data breaches cleared the parliament hurdle this session despite privacy concerns. The Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Bill includes a provision to impose up to ₹ 250 crore penalty for data breaches.
PM Modi's dig at opposition
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday took a swipe at the opposition grouping's new name, INDIA, while speaking in the Lok Sabha amid the opposition's call to make him speak on the Manipur crisis.
He said the new opposition block has instead divided the country by erecting walls between Indians.
PM Modi said the opposition added two "I" to NDA - one is arrogance of 26 parties, the other is the arrogance of Congress.
When Nehru said 'my heart goes out': PM Modi's Northeast question to Congress
As PM Modi spoke on Manipur on Thursday replying to the no-confidence motion brought by the INDIA alliance, he said he would talk about two past incidents and both of them took place courtesy of the Congress. Read more
The stand-off in Rajya Sabha continues
The stand-off in Rajya Sabha continues with the Opposition sticking to its demand of a longer discussion on Manipur under rule 267 while the centre has agreed to only a shorter discussion under rule 176. The Rajya Sabha chairman has requested the two sides to resolve the stalemate so that discussion can take place.
House panel seeks more powers for NCW to ensure accountability
Stressing an urgent need to review the present Act of the National Commission for Women (NCW), a parliamentary panel has recommended that the commission be equipped with more powers through suitable amendments. Read more
This era will define India for 1000 years; NDA has delivered: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said decisions made in the current era of the 21st century will affect and shape India for the next 1,000 years, and exhorted the political class to fulfil its responsibility by collectively focusing on development and meeting the aspirations of the young. Read more
Prepare plan to check Himalayas’ ecological destruction: House panel
The Union environment ministry should prepare a practical and implementable action plan with clear timelines to put a check on ecologically destructive activities in the Himalayan region, the parliamentary standing committee on science and technology, environment, forests and climate change has recommended. Read more
Just 13% of HC judges, over 36% at district, subordinate levels women: Govt
Union law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal told Parliament the government was commitment to diversity in the appointment of judges to ensure decision-making processes become more responsive. Read more
‘Teflon coating has gone’: Derek O'Brien's message for PM Modi after his Lok Sabha speech
The Trinamool Congress has launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and alleged that the country had lost confidence in the ruling government. Read more
Shobha Karandlaj on Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's 'flying kiss' row
On Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's 'flying kiss' row, Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje says, "It is the habit of the Congress to insult the Parliament and the country. Rahul Gandhi insulted the Parliament after blowing a flying kiss. Earlier, he hugged PM Modi and winked in the Parliament and now the third time he blew a flying kiss."
