Parliament session: Lok Sabha adjourned amid Kalyan Banerjee-Jyotiraditya Scindhia tussle

Lok Sabha was adjourned to meet again at 11 AM on Thursday after BJP protests over Kalyan Banerjee's remarks on Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindhia even after the TMC MP apologised for the same.

Lok Sabha was adjourned to meet again at 5 PM after Kalyan Banerjee's faceoff with Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindhia

Lok Sabha adjourned for half an hour amid spar between TMC's Kalyan Banerjee and Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia

On the INDIA bloc's motion of no-confidence against the Rajya Sabha chairman, RJD MP Manoj Jha says, "...It's not about an individual but it's about the restoration of the core principle of the democracy... If you have seen the proceedings of the last 2 days - the language a few people have used for whom we had respect - it not only pains but we also think that if there would be a regime change in the days to come, will we be able to repair and restore the democracy?..."

“The position of Vice President is the second constitutional position... Till now resolution for removal of Vice President has never been brought because all the past incumbents have never been political. But today we are forced to say politics is happening in Parliament,” Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge

RS chairman's conduct has been contrary to post's dignity; he targets opposition leaders, often praises govt: Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge

The Lok Sabha is considering the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill 2024 with MoS (Home) Nityanand Rai leading the discussion

Lok Sabha passed the Railways (Amendment) Bill 2024 passed with a voice vote.

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw spoke on the The Railways (Amendment) Bill 2024.

Parliament session live: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi stated, “I had a meeting with the Speaker and requested that the derogatory remarks made against me be expunged. The Speaker assured me he would look into the matter. Our priority is for the House to function and allow discussions to take place. Regardless of what is said about me, we are determined to ensure a debate happens on 13 December. They are avoiding a discussion on Adani, but we will not back down. Although they will continue making allegations against us, the House must operate.”

Parliament session live: TMC MP Sushmita Dev, commenting on the Opposition's no-confidence motion against the Rajya Sabha Chairman, stated, "The NDA is the National Disaster Alliance with one goal — to prevent discussions in the House. TMC submitted two notices in Rajya Sabha on inflation and rising fertiliser prices. The Parliamentary Affairs Minister should be ashamed for his inability to manage Parliament. We have been consistently urging that Parliament should function properly."

Parliament session live: Rajya Sabha proceedings have been adjourned till 12 pm after opposition parties raised slogans over the no-confidence motion notice seeking the removal of Vice President and House Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar.

Parliament session live: Delhi: On the No Confidence motion against RS Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar, CPI MP P Sandosh Kumar says, "It is not a question of majority or minority. The point is that we are constrained to move such a resolution against the chairman of the Rajya Sabha because it is evident that he was helping the ruling front and all democratic norms were violated. One-sided approach by the chairman of the Rajya Sabha, always helping the ruling front and denying the genuine rights of the Opposition. He should not be part of any front..."

Parliament session live: In a unique form of protest, Congress MPs in the Parliament premises in Delhi are presenting a rose flower and the Tiranga (national flag) to NDA MPs on Wednesday.

Parliament session live: On the No Confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Speaker Jagdeep Dhankhar, Congress Leader Surendra Rajput says, “It is with great sadness that we have to present the no-confidence motion. After independence, there has been no such chairman who has adopted such a partisan attitude. Jagdeep Dhankar is a good lawyer, but the way he has disrespected the Constitution, we cannot let him continue to do that. A no-confidence motion will be brought against him to save the Constitution, we will do whatever we can to save the Constitution.”

Parliament session live: Congress Lok Sabha MP Vijay Vasanth on Wednesday submitted a notice to move an adjournment motion to address the urgent need for improving tourism infrastructure in Kanniyakumari, Tamil Nadu.

"I rise to draw attention to the urgent need for improving tourism infrastructure in Tamil Nadu, especially in Kanniyakumari, as well as across India. The tourism sector is a key contributor to our economy and the lack of adequate infrastructure hinders its growth potential. Tamil Nadu, known for its rich cultural heritage and natural beauty, attracts millions of tourists each year," Vasanth stated in the adjournment motion notice.

He further mentioned that the existing infrastructure was insufficient to accommodate the increasing number of visitors.

Parliament session live: Congress Deputy Leader in the Lok Sabha, Gaurav Gogoi, has requested Speaker Om Birla to review the party's complaint against BJP MP Nishikant Dubey's "defamatory remarks" about Rahul Gandhi and to remove them from the record. Gogoi stated that once the Speaker addresses the issue, the Congress party is eager to participate in the legislative business of the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament.

Congress General Secretary (In-charge, Communications) Jairam Ramesh posted the letter on X, highlighting that Gogoi's letter to the Speaker reiterated the Congress' commitment to ensuring the smooth functioning of Parliament.

Gogoi has also suggested a way forward to resume proceedings, Ramesh added.

Parliament session live: The INDIA opposition bloc on Tuesday submitted a notice in the Rajya Sabha seeking the removal of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, accusing him of exhibiting "partisan" conduct as the chairman of the Upper House. The notice, signed by 60 opposition MPs from parties such as Congress, RJD, TMC, CPI, CPI-M, JMM, AAP, DMK, and Samajwadi Party, was submitted to Rajya Sabha Secretary General P C Mody by Congress leaders Jairam Ramesh and Naseer Hussain on behalf of the opposition.