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Parliament highlights: Both houses adjourned till 11am Monday
The winter session will continue till December 29 with a total of 17 working days.
A controversial private member's Bill that seeks to provide for a panel to prepare a Uniform Civil Code was introduced in the Rajya Sabha on Friday, said PTI. Bill to provide for the constitution of the national inspection and investigation committee for preparation of a Uniform Civil Code and its implementation throughout India and for matters connected therewith during the private member's business....Read More
However, Opposition members from the Congress, CPI, CPI(M), Trinamool Congress protested against the introduction of the Bill saying it will "destroy" the social fabric and unity in diversity that is prevalent in the country.
On Thursday, the Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Bill, 2022, was passed in the Rajya Sabha by a voice vote. It seeks to strengthen the protection of endangered species and enhance punishment for illegal wildlife trade. The bill was cleared by the Lok Sabha on August 2 during the monsoon session.
The Centre also said there is no plan to reintroduce the National Judicial Appointment Commission (NJAC).
The winter session will continue till December 29 with a total of 17 working days. Centre's agenda for this session includes introducing 16 new bills.
Lok Sabha adjourned till 11 am on December 12
Lok Sabha on Friday adjourned the winter session till 11 am on December 12.
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 11 am on December 12
Rajya Sabha on Friday adjourned the winter session till 11 am on December 12.
Proposal to include Odisha's Ho, Mundari & Bhumij languages to 8th Schedule made in RS
Sasmit Patra, a member of Parliament from the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), proposed in Rajya Sabha to include three Odisha tribal languages, Ho, Mundari, and Bhumij, in the Indian Constitution's Eighth Schedule.
Uniform Civil Code Bill, 2020 opposed in RS
A Private Member’s Bill on Uniform Civil Code introduced by BJP member Kirori Lal Meena in Rajya Sabha amid strong objections from the Opposition. It was introduced after division of votes.
Opposition MPs in Rajya Sabha opposed the introduction of the Bill.
Uproar in Rajya Sabha during Question Hour
Rajya Sabha on Friday witnessed an uproar during the ‘Question Hour’ session over queries on the allocation of foodgrains under the public distribution system.
While responding to the query, union minister of consumer affairs & food and public distribution Piyush Goyal called the (Aam Aadmi Party) AAP, ‘a party of thieves.
LS takes up discussion under Rule 193 on need to promote sports in India
Lok Sabha on Friday after an interval, resumed proceedings and took up further discussion under Rule 193 on the need to promote sports in India and steps taken by the government.
Demonetisation failed to meet its objectives: Cong leader Adhir Chowdhury in LS
Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury criticised the government's November 2016 decision to demonetise high-value currency notes, claiming the move did not meet the desired goals as cash in circulation and fake currency have gone up.
"The health of the economy is in a bad shape because of demonetisation. Demonetisation was launched with the objective of bringing back black money and stopping fake currency and terrorism. But none of the objectives of demonetisation has been fulfilled," Chowdhury said.
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2:30 pm
Lok Sabha adjourned till 2:05 pm
Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Third Amendment) Bill introduced in LS
The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Third Amendment) Bill was introduced in Lok Sabha on third day of winter session.
BJP doesn't capture institutions like Congress: Rijiju
Union law minister Kiren Rijiju on the Congress' adjournment motion notice on the Centre's confrontation with the judiciary.
"We aren't like the Congress party that overturns everything and captures institutions. BJP respects all institutions of the country," he said.
Bills likely to be introduced, considered for passing
Bills to be introduced:
Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Second Amendment) Bill, 2022
Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Third Amendment) Bill, 2022
Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Fourth Amendment) Bill, 2022
Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Fifth Amendment) Bill, 2022
Bills to be considered/passed:
AntiMaritime Piracy Bill, 2019
Multi-State Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Bill, 2022
Anti-Maritime Piracy Bill to be considered today
Among the bills to be taken into consideration and passing today at the parliament are the Anti Maritime Piracy Bill, 2019, the Multi-State Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Bill, 2022.
Among the other Bills that are likely to be introduced are the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Second Amendment) Bill, 2022 and the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Third Amendment) Bill, 2022, reports PTI.
Question Hour in Lok Sabha underway
Parliament proceedings for both houses begin
BJP MP gives zero hour notice in RS
BJP MP Harnath Singh Yadav has given Zero Hour Notice in Rajya Sabha to discuss the implementation of Uniform Civil code in the country.
Congress MP Deepender Hooda gives Suspension of Business Notice in RS
Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda gives Suspension of Business Notice under rule 267 in Rajya Sabha, to discuss "Medical Bond Policy implemented in several states, including Haryana, causing a worrisome situation" and demand that the policy be scrapped.
Congress MP gives adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha
Congress MP Manickam Tagore gives adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha to discuss "the stand of the Central Govt to scarp the pre-metric scholarship for SC, ST, OBC and minority students from 1st-8th standard from the academic year 2022-23."
