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Parliament Highlights: Lok Sabha adjourned till Monday
Parliament monsoon session Highlights: The opposition has been demanding a full discussion on Manipur, including a statement by PM Modi, since July 20.
Parliament monsoon session Highlights: Parliament on Friday witnessed another day of disruption after both Houses were adjourned within minutes till 12 pm as leaders clashed over a number of issues, including the violence in Manipur. Rajya Sabha was later adjourned till 11 am, Monday, amid sloganeering from the Opposition. On Thursday, the government and the Opposition had made attempts to break the deadlock with a ‘middle path’ to a solution....Read More
Meanwhile, the party floor leaders of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (I.N.D.I.A) held a meeting on Friday at 10 am in the office of the Leader of the opposition in Rajya Sabha in Parliament to chalk out the strategy for the floor of the house.
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The opposition leaders have been demanding a full-fledged discussion on the issue including a statement by the prime minister in the Parliament. Both houses -- Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha -- have seen repeated adjournments amid massive ruckus by the opposition leaders.
On the 11th day of the monsoon session, The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, the Centre's contentious ordinance on the control of services in the capital, was passed in Lok Sabha.
The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023, introduced by union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in the Lok Sabha on Thursday, faced stiff opposition with leaders protesting that the bill violates the fundamental right to privacy. They demanded that the bill should be sent to the standing committee for scrutiny.
Lok Sabha secretariat to consider revoking the suspension of Rahul Gandhi after it gets a copy of the Supreme Court order
Lok Sabha secretariat will consider revoking the suspension of Rahul Gandhi only after it gets a copy of the Supreme Court order. According to a senior LS official, the order will be studied and then a decision will be taken.
Lok Sabha adjourned till Monday
Lok Sabha adjourned till Monday, August 7, 11am.
Cong's Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury meets LS speaker, urges him to restore Rahul's membership
Congress leader in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Friday said the Supreme Court relief to Rahul Gandhi in his disqualification case is a victory of truth and urged Speaker Om Birla to restore his membership.
The Supreme Court has stayed the conviction of Gandhi in a 2019 defamation case over his 'Modi surname' remark, restoring his status as an MP.
He met the speaker and urged him to take action on restoring Gandhi's membership.
LS passes bill that seeks to push theaterisation
Lok Sabha on Friday passed a bill that seeks to empower the government to notify the setting up of inter-services organisations, including joint services commands, and bestow powers on heads of such organisations to act against personnel from any of the three services to ensure discipline and effective discharge of duties.
The Inter-Services Organisations (Command, Control and Discipline) Bill, 2023, was passed by the lower house amid a renewed push for theaterisation, a long-awaited military reform for the best use of the military’s resources to fight future wars.
Introducing the bill in Lok Sabha, defence minister Rajnath Singh said it was part of a series of military reforms being undertaken by the government, with the aim to empower the country. He described the bill as an important step towards integration and jointness among the armed forces to face future challenges.
Lok Sabha nod to inter-services organisations Bill
The Lok Sabha on Friday approved a Bill which seeks to empower the commander-in-chief and officer-in-command of inter-services organisations with disciplinary and administrative powers over personnel from other forces serving in such establishments.
Moving the Bill for consideration and passage, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the Inter-Services Organisations (Command, Control and Discipline) Bill is part of a series of steps being taken by the government to strengthen the armed forces.
Amid slogan shouting by opposition members who were also displaying placards, Singh took the permission of the Chair to speak from one of the seats in the back benches.
Bill to set up mega R&D funding agency introduced in Lok Sabha
A bill to set up a national agency to fund research across universities in the country was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Friday by Union Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh.
The Anusandhan National Research Foundation Bill-2023 seeks to set up a ₹50,000-crore fund, with a sizeable contribution from the private sector, to "seed, grow and promote" research and development (R&D) and foster a culture of research and innovation throughout India's universities, colleges, research institutions, and R&D laboratories.
It seeks to set up different funds – the Anusandhan National Research Foundation Fund, for the financing of activities under the Act; the Innovation Fund for supporting outstanding creativity in the areas supported by the foundation; the Science and Engineering Research Fund for the continuation of the projects and programmes initiated under the Science and Engineering Research Board Act, 2008; and one or more special-purpose funds for any specific project or research.
Rahul Gandhi is entitled to return to Parliament from Monday
From Lok Sabha secretariat: Rahul Gandhi is entitled to return to Parliament from Monday. However, the Lok Sabha secretariat has to issue a notice. The notice will say that his suspension from the Lok Sabha has been removed following the Supreme court decision
Rajnath Singh on Inter-Services Organisations (Command, Control and Discipline) Bill, 2023
‘Happy day’: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on SC order
It's a happy day...I will write and speak to Lok Sabha Speaker today itself," says Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury after Supreme Court stayed conviction of Rahul Gandhi in Modi surname remark case.
Omar Abdullah congratulates Wayanad, Tharoor says ‘first step…’
"Congratulations to the people of Wayanad upon having their representation in the Lok Sabha restored," tweeted National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah while Congress leader Shashi Tharoor called the SC order the “first steps towards justice in an unjust case.”
‘Victory of truth’: Congress after SC stays Gandhi's conviction in defamation
"We believe in the legal procedure and the system of the country and welcome the decision," says Congress leader K C Venugopal on Supreme Court staying the conviction of Rahul Gandhi in Modi surname remark case.
"This is a victory of truth," says Congress leader Tariq Anwar
SC restores Rahul Gandhi's MP status
Amid Parliament's ongoing monsoon session, the Supreme Court on Friday stayed Rahul Gandhi's conviction in a 2019 criminal defamation case over his "Modi surname" remark and restored his status as a member of Parliament. Pronouncing the verdict, Justice BR Gavai said the ramifications of Gandhi's conviction are wide since it will also affect the right of the electorates who elected him.
Recap of Rajya Sabha proceedings on Friday
Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned for about 30 minutes till 12 noon and later till Monday, 11 am, amid a ruckus between ruling and opposition benches as both sides insisted on taking up their respective issues.
BJP MPs wanted to raise the law and order situation in Congress-ruled Rajasthan, while the opposition wanted a discussion on the Manipur situation by suspending the scheduled business of the day under Rule 267 of the House.
Soon after the listed papers were tabled, Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar said he has received 48 notices to suspend the scheduled business and take up matters mentioned therein.
Chirag Paswan speaks on Opposition's uproar over Manipur
"It appears that the opposition only wants to do politics over this issue (Manipur) and they don't intend to find any solution. We could have arrived at some conclusion if the House would have been allowed to function and discuss the issue," says LJP (Ramvilas) leader Chirag Paswan
Lok Sabha LIVE updates: Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2023 gets the nod
The Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2023 passed in LokSabha.
Lok Sabha passes Inter-Services Organisations (Command, Control and Discipline) Bill
The Inter-Services Organisations (Command, Control and Discipline) Bill, 2023, presented by defence minister Rajnath Singh, was passed in Lok Sabha on Friday
‘Integration, strengthen disciple’: Rajnath Singh on the Inter-Services Organisations Bill
"This bill is an important step towards integration in the three wings of our Armed Forces so that they will be able to face the challenges of the future in a united manner. It will also help create an environment that will strengthen discipline in our Inter-Services Organisations,": Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on the Inter-Services Organisations (Command, Control and Discipline) Bill, 2023 in Lok Sabha
Rajnath Singh presents Inter-Services Organisations (Command, Control and Discipline) Bill
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh presents the Inter-Services Organisations (Command, Control and Discipline) Bill, 2023 in Lok Sabha. The Bill was introduced in Lok Sabha on March 15 and sent to the Standing Committee on Defence for review and a report On April 24o
Anusadhan National Research Foundation Bill introduced in LS
Anusadhan National Research Foundation Bill, which aims to set up the Anusandhan National Research Foundation, was introduced in Lok Sabha on Friday.
The institute will provide high level strategic direction for research innovation and entrepreneurship in the fields of natural sciences, to promote and provide appropriate support.
Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day
Despite the Opposition and and the ruling governtment trying to find a solution to the logjam over Manipur, Rajya Sabha was adjourned twice on Friday as the ruckus continued. The upper house was adjourned till Monday after resuming proceedings at 12 pm.
‘Bill not against Kejriwal’: Ramdas Athawale on Delhi ordinance
Ramdas Athawale, President, Republican Party of India (Athawale) & Union Minister says, "...I feel that within the guidelines of the Supreme Court, Union Hime Minister Amit Shah has given the statement and the Bill has been passed in the Lok Sabha...The bill is not against Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal...Even during previous govts, the authority was with the Centre so I feel whatever CM Kejriwal is saying is not right..."
RS also adjourned till noon
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 12 noon as Opposition and ruling party raise slogans over Manipur, Rajasthan.
Chaos in Rajya Sabha
Chaos erupts from treasury bench in Rajya Sabha as LoH Piyush Goyal demanded a discussion on the issues in Rajasthan. "All the members are worried how kids and women in Rajasthan are being assaulted. We had agreed to take this up under rule 176 earlier on the issues in Rajasthan and we think we should take up short duration discussions," said Goyal.
Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar said, “I had given him floor to the leader of the House, he was heard under disruptions.”
Lower House adjourned till 12 pm
Lok Sabha adjourned till 12 pm as uproar over PM's statement on Manipur violence continues.
BJP issues three-line whip to its Lok Sabha MPs from 7th August to 11th August
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has issued a three-line whip to all its Members of Parliament (MPs) in the Lok Sabha. The whip mandates the presence of BJP MPs in the Lower House from August 7 to August 11, 2023, to extend their support to the government's stand on crucial matters and upcoming bills.
