Monsoon Session of Parliament Highlights: Prime Minister Narendra Modi could not introduce the newly-inducted Union ministers to the Lok Sabha as well as the Rajya Sabha on the first day of Monsoon Session on July 19 as slogan-shouting Opposition members trooped into the well of the Houses to protest over various issues. The proceedings of both the Houses were eventually adjourned for the day to reconvene at 11 am on July 20. Amid the uproar, Union IT minister Ashwini Vashnaw addressed Lok Sabha over the 'Pegasus Project' report. The minister reiterated the government's stand alleging that the report appeared to be an attempt to malign Indian democracy and its well-established institutions. The report published on July 18 suggested that phones of at least 300 people, including 40 journalists, were hacked using 'Pegasus' spyware. The Monsoon Session, to be held between July 19 and August 13, will have a total of 19 sittings. Both houses – the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha – will remain functional. The Centre has listed 17 new bills for introduction in the session. The session is the first after the COVID-19 pandemic's second wave wrecked havoc in the country. Just before the session began, PM Modi said that the opposition should ask difficult questions but should also allow the government to answer them in Parliament. "I would like to urge all the MPs and all the parties to ask the most difficult and sharpest questions in the Houses but should also allow the Government to respond, in a disciplined environment. This will boost the democracy, strengthen people's trust and improve the pace of development," PM Modi said. The Opposition has planned to corner the government on issues ranging from its handling of pandemic's second wave, rising petrol and diesel prices and the farmers' protest.
Monsoon Session of Parliament LIVE Updates | All members of House should examine 'Pegasus' leak on facts and logic : IT minister
"We can't fault those who haven't read the news story in detail .I request all members of House to examine issues on facts and logic. The basis of this report is that there is a consortium that has got access to a leaked database of 50,000 phone number,"IT minister,Ashwini Vaishnaw on 'Pegasus Project' in Lok Sabha
Monsoon Session of Parliament LIVE Updates | Lok Sabha adourned for the day
Lok Sabha has been adjourned till 11 am on July 20 amid protests by Opposition members of parliament.
Monsoon Session of Parliament LIVE Updates | Many over-the-top allegations made around this story : Ashwini Vaishnaw
"A highly sensational story was published by a web portal last night. Many over-the-top allegations made around this story. The press reports appeared a day before monsoon session of Parliament. This can't be a coincidence" Ashwini Vaishnaw in Lok Sabha
Monsoon Session of Parliament LIVE Updates | Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnav speaks on 'Pegasus’ snooping report in Lok Sabha
Union Minister for Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnav making a statemnt on‘Pegasus’ snooping report in Lok Sabha. "The press report appearing a day before the Monsoon Session of Parliament cannot be a coincidence," Vaishnav said
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PM Modi to meet floor leaders on July 20 to discuss COVID-19 vaccination
Prime MinisterNarendra Modi likely to hold a meeting with floor leaders of all parties in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on July 20to discuss COVID vaccination policy. A presentation on COVID-19 handling will alsobe given inthe meeting, news agency ANI said quoting sources.
Monsoon Session of Parliament LIVE Updates | Rajya Sabha adjourned till July 20
Rajya Sabha has been adjourned till 11 am on July 20 amid protest by Opposition.
Monsoon Session of Parliament LIVE Updates | Rajya Sabha discusses The Marine Aids to Navigation Bill, 2021
The Rajya Sabha is discussing The Marine Aids to Navigation Bill, 2021, amid an uproar by Opposition members. The Bill revokes the Lighthouse Act, 1927, which provides maintenance and control of lighthouses. Introduced on March 15, 2020 in Lok Sabha, the legislation sets the framework for the development, maintenance, and management of aids to navigation in India. The bill qualifies the Centre to appoint a Central Advisory Committee (CAC) which constitutes persons representing the interests affected by the bill, as well as members with special knowledge of the sector.
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Mukhtar Naqvi appointed as the Deputy Leader of House in the Rajya SabhaUnion Minister and BJP MP Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi appointed as the Deputy Leader of House in the Rajya Sabha: Sources
Monsoon Session of Parliament LIVE Updates | We condemn the way Opposition behaved in Parliament today: Piyush Goyal
"We condemn the manner in which Opposition MPs behaved on the first day of the session today. We saw a very unfortunate situation, both in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. In Rajya Sabha, the address of the Chairman was interrupted too,"Leader of House in the Rajya Sabha, Piyush Goyal
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The Rajya Sabha has also been adjourned till 3 pm, amid uproar from Opposition members.
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The Lok Sabha has been adjourned till 3.30 pm, as Opposition members’ uproar continues in the House.
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The Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha have convened again. The ruckus by opposition members, which led to adjournment earlier in the day, has continued – especially in the Lower House.
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Proceedings of both, the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, have been adjourned till 2 pm amid opposition uproar over various issues.
Monsoon Session of Parliament LIVE Updates | Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2pm
The Rajya Sabha has been adjourned till 2 pm amid uproad by Opposition members.
Monsoon Session of Parliament LIVE Updates | Opposition protests as PM Modi introduces new ministers in Rajya Sabha
It should make everyone proud that several women, several people belonging to the SC and ST community have taken oath as Ministers. Several new Ministers are children of farmers and also belong to OBC communities. It seems some people cannot digest that more women, SC, ST and OBC community members are becoming Ministers: PM Narendra Modi in Rajya Sabha.
Monsoon Session of Parliament LIVE Updates | SAD stages protest against Farm Laws
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) staged protest against Centre's farm laws outside Parliament. Farmers want black laws to be repealed. We issued an adjournment notice. We want opposition parties to stand against Modi govt: SAD President Sukhbir Singh Badal (ANI)
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56 obituary references made in ParliamentThe monsoon session of Parliament began on July 19 with 56 obituaries of deceased lawmakers listed in the business of both the Houses. This is among the highest number of listed obituaries in any session of Parliament.The list comprises names of 40 former Lok Sabha members of Parliament and 16 Rajya Sabha members, including sitting members Rajeev Satav and Ragunath Mohapatra. Tributes were also paid to other celebrities who passed away recently before both houses were adjourned amid an aproar by the Opposition members.
Monsoon Session of Parliament LIVE Updates | Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 PM amid uproar by opposition members.
Speaker Om Birla adjouned the proceedings of the house till 2 pm amid sloganeering by the Opposition members. The speaker paid tributes to ex -members and celebrities including veteran actor Dilip Kumar andveteran athlete Milkha Singh, who passed away recently, before thehoouse was adjourned.
Monsoon Session of Parliament LIVE Updates | Whatever Congress has done is unfortunate : Rajnath Singh in Lok Sabha
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hits out at the Congress for disrupting PM's speech in Lok Sabha. "I have been a parliamentarian for 24 years. I have seen in each session the Prime Minister introduces the new ministers of his cabinet and the Opposition listens to it. But this is for the first time that the PM has not been allowed to speak. This is unfortunate and unhealthy approach by the Congress," Singh said.
Monsoon Session of Parliament LIVE Updates | Lok Sabha speaker makes obituary references
Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla reads obituary references paying tributes to ex-parliamentarians who died in the recent past.
Monsoon Session of Parliament LIVE Updates | PM Modi introduces newly-inducted ministers in Lok Sabha amid sloganeering
I thought that there would be enthusiasm in the Parliament as so many women, Dalits, tribals have become Ministers. This time our colleagues from agricultural andrural background, OBC community, have been given berth in Council of Ministers : PM Modi while introducing newly-inductedministers in Lok Sabha
Monsoon Session of Parliament LIVE Updates | Monsoon Session starts
Monsoon session starts in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduces the newly-inductedministers amid sloganeering in Lok Sabha.
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LokSabhaSpeaker OmBirlaarrives at the Parliament
"People want that their expectations and hopes reach the governmentthrough the Parliament. I hope all political parties will play a positive role in this direction," Om Birla said in a tweet.
Monsoon Session of Parliament LIVE Updates | Nirmala Sitharaman to move The Factoring Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2020 in Lok Sabha
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to move The Factoring Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2020 in Lok Sabha today. The Bill was introduced in Lok Sabha on September 14, 2020. The Bill seeks to amend the Factoring Regulation Act, 2011 to widen the scope of entities which can engage in factoring business.
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'Pegasus' Leaks Report To Cast A Shadow On Monsoon Session As Opposition Demands Answers From Govt
The report published by The Wire revealed that at least 300 Indian phone numbers, including those of over 40 senior journalists, opposition leaders, government officials, and rights activists were…... Read More
Monsoon Session of Parliament LIVE Updates | Opposition leaders meet informally
An informal meeting of opposition leaders underway at Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge's office in Parliament, on strategy for monsoon session (ANI)
Monsoon Session of Parliament LIVE Updates | We want discussion on Pandemic both inside and outside the Parliament : PM Modi
I have urged all floor leaders that if they can take out some time tomorrow evening then I would like to give them all detailed information regarding the pandemic. We want discussion inside the Parliament as well with the floor leaders outside the Parliament: PM Modi
Monsoon Session of Parliament LIVE Updates | Ask difficult questions, but allow Govt to respond : PM Modi to MPs
I would like to urge all the MPs & all the parties to ask the most difficult & sharpest questions in the Houses but should also allow the Govt to respond, in a disciplined environment. This will boost the democracy, strengthen people's trust & improve pace of development: PM Modiahead of Monsoon Session
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Union Food Processing Industries Minister Pashupati Kumar Paras to move The National Institutes of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management Bill, 2021 in Lok Sabha today.
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Over 40 cr people have become 'Baahubali' in the fight againstCOVID-19 : PM Modi
Vaccine is given in 'baahu' (arms), those who take it become 'Baahubali'. Over 40 cr people have become 'Baahubali' in the fight against COVID-19. It's being taken forward. The pandemic has gripped the entire world. So we want meaningful discussions in the Parliament over it: Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of Monsoon Session of Parliament
Monsoon Session of Parliament LIVE Updates | Govt not running away from debate : Pralhad Joshi
"Let them give notice for structured debate, it'll be decided in Business Advisory Council. Govt isn't running away from debate. PM said yesterday that there should be meaningful discussion. Govenmentfirmly believes in that," Parliamentary Affairs minister,Pralhad Venkatesh Joshi on Opposition MPs' adjournment motions
Monsoon Session of Parliament LIVE Updates | Notice on inflation by Opposition in Rajya Sabha
The Opposition has submitteda notice seeking discussion on inflation in Rajya Sabha. "We have given notice on inflation, others have given on farmers' issues. We will see what is approved by the Business Advisory Committee. We will be raising the same issues,", said Leader of Opposition inRajyaSabhaMallikarjunKharge.
Monsoon Session of Parliament LIVE Updates | CPI gives suspension notice over Pegasus spyware
CPI Rajya Sabha MP Binoy Viswam has given suspension of business notice under rule 267 over revelations of the scale of Pegasus spyware.
Phone numbers of at least 40 Indian journalists have been found on a leaked database of targets for hacking that used Israeli spyware 'Pegasus', a report published by an online news portal said on July 19.
The central government, however, said in its response that "no unauthorised interception" has taken place and that the report is not only “bereft of facts” but also “founded in pre-conceived conclusions”.
Monsoon Session of Parliament LIVE Updates | TMC gives multiple notices on first day of session
The All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) has given multiple notices in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on the opening day of Monsoon session on July 19. The issues for which notices given include price rise, farm laws, COVID-19, vaccination solutions, decline in economic growth, MPLAD funds and weakening federal structure
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On July 18, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired an all-party meeting seeking a productive sitting. PM Modi said that it was everyone's responsibility to create a conducive environment to raise in an amicable manner issues concerning people.
“We look forward to a productive session where all issues can be debated as well as discussed in a constructive manner,” PM Modi said in a tweet after the meeting.
Read: PM Narendra Modi seeks 'productive' session as Opposition plans to corner Centre
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The Monsoon Session will be the first parliamentary session after the COVID-19 pandemic's second wave broke out in the country. Since the pandemic began in early 2020, three sessions were curtailed and the Winter Session last year had to be cancelled.
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The Centre has listed 17 new bills for introduction in the session. Apart from these new bills, the legislations to be introduced in Lok Sabha include three bills to replace existing ordinances.
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Hello and welcome to Moneycontrol’s LIVE coverage of the Monsoon Session of Parliament. The session is slated to conclude on August 13. It will have a total of 19 sittings with both houses – the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha – remaining functional.
