Parliament Winter Session: Lok Sabha passes Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill 2024

After the passage of the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill 2024, the proceedings of the Lok Sabha were adjourned till Friday 11 AM.

After MoS (Home) Nityanand Rai's reply to the House, the Lok Sabha passes the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill 2024

After extensive debate that saw almost 50 members speak on the bill, MoS (Home0 Nityanand Rai responded to queries being raised on the bill

Lok Sabha continues debating the National Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill 2024 as members put forward their points and amendments to the legislation.

Trinamool Congress' Rajya Sabha MP Sagarika Ghose on Thursday submitted a privilege motion notice against Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju for making a derogatory remark against opposition leaders in the Upper House.

Rajya Sabha Chairman routinely directs arbitrary, mala fide expunging of critical portions of speeches by Opposition members including LoP: Mallikarjun Kharge, according to PTI.

During the debate on Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill 2024 in the Lok Sabha, TMC's Sougata Ray said the government has relegated the bill to the second benches as MoS Nityanand Rai led the government instead of PM or Home Minister.

The Lok Sabha is currently debating the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill 2024 even as the Rajya Sabha saw another washed out day.

Trinamool Congress MP Sushmita Dev on Thursday slammed the BJP-led Central government, accusing it of censoring the Rajya Sabha.

Parliament Session Live: BJP MP Jagdambika Pal expressed concern over continuous interruptions in the session, saying that while Congress MPs are given opportunities to speak, opposition MPs disrupt proceedings by rushing to the well when ruling MPs speak. On Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi’s visit to Hathras, Pal said that Gandhi should have visited on Sunday, suggesting his lack of interest in participating in the House while his party leaders continued to disrupt proceedings.

Parliament Session Live: Congress member KC Venugopal on Thursday raised concerns in the Lok Sabha, questioning whether the rule was being selectively applied to opposition members' references. He pointed out that Commerce minister Piyush Goyal had made certain references which were not expunged by the Chair. The situation escalated when BJP member Nishikant Dubey brought up alleged links between Congress leaders and George Soros-backed groups, claiming they were working to destabilise India.

Parliament Session Live: Lok Sabha saw disruptions on Thursday over issues like George Soros. Congress member Jothimani spoke, and protests followed when a reference to an industrialist's links with the BJP was not recorded, raising concerns about selective rules for opposition members.

Parliament Session Live: Union minister and BJP chief JP Nadda said that the Vice President of India holds a constitutional position and it is disheartening to see his mimicry in Parliament with Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha making a video and encouraging it. “The Congress party and Sonia Gandhi didn't speak a word against it. These individuals have repeatedly hurt the democratic system. The Congress party aims to delay and divert issues. The country is deeply disturbed to learn that someone like George Soros wants to disrupt the nation’s stability.”

Parliament Session Live: Lok Sabha adjourned till 1 pm amid Opposition protests in House over BJP MP Nishikant Dubey's comments.

Parliament Session Live: Congress MP Syed Naseer Hussain slammed the NDA government over the Adani issue, citing the Hindenburg report, SEBI, and an FIR in the US. He mentioned the alleged bribery evidence linked to Indian ministers and politicians and called for a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) investigation.

Parliament Session Live: Congress MP Karti Chidambaram on Thursday disagreed with former President Ram Nath Kovind's support for ‘one nation, one election.’ He said that the concept undermines parliamentary democracy, saying that a government should remain in power only as long as it has majority support in the House. He also emphasised that frequent elections in India's diverse states contribute positively to the democratic process, benefiting the country by keeping it more engaged with its people.

Parliament Session Live: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla addressed the House, saying that the previous day's incident was inappropriate, particularly regarding personal comments on any member, especially women. He added that such remarks were not in line with the dignity of the House and urged members to avoid personal comments related to caste, society, or gender in their speeches.

Parliament Session Live: Opposition leaders from the INDIA bloc staged a protest in the Parliament complex over the Adani issue, demanding a joint parliamentary committee probe. Holding placards, the opposition members raised slogans against the Narendra Modi government, intensifying their criticism over the matter.

Parliament Session Live: Union minister Giriraj Singh staged a protest in Parliament premises against Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi. The BJP has alleged a connection between Congress leadership and Hungarian-American billionaire philanthropist George Soros.

Parliament Session Live: Congress MP Manickam Tagore slammed Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman for liking a video of PM Modi meeting the Kapoor family, while ignoring the concerns of bank employees. He called out the government's write-offs of over ₹10 lakh crore and said the finance minister must address workers' issues.

Parliament Session Live: Congress MP Ranjeet Ranjan commenting on the no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar said that the Speaker is the head of the House, who does not belong to any specific caste or party. She added that the Speaker must be impartial and cannot discriminate.

Parliament Session Live: AAP MP Sanjay Singh has submitted a notice for the suspension of business in the Parliament to discuss the worsening law and order situation in Delhi. He has raised concerns over the rising crime rates and the increasing threats faced by political representatives in the city.

Parliament Session Live: The Congress will convene at its Parliamentary Party office in Delhi on Thursday at 10.15 am to discuss its strategy for the House. After the meeting, the opposition plans a distinct protest outside Parliament.