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The Opposition on August 3 walked out of the Lok Sabha before the voting on the Delhi services bill, accusing Home Minister Amit Shah of making an election speech and alleging that it was not allowed to raise some issues.
Speaking to reporters, Leader of the Congress Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury claimed that the issue was all about snatching the rights of an elected government but Shah was instead "abusive" to the opposition and made an election speech.
AAP MP Sushil Kumar Rinkuwas suspended from the Lok Sabha for the remainder of the monsoon session for throwing papers at the Chair.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi moved the resolution. Speaker Om Birla sought approval of the House before announcing the decision.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said in Lok Sabha, "Services have always been with the Central government. SC gave an interpretation...From 1993 to 2015 no Chief Minister fought. There were no fights because whichever govt was formed their aim was to serve the people. There is no need to fight, if there is a need to serve. But if they want power they will fight..."
Opposition leaders stage a walkout after Lok Sabha passes the Bill proposed by the Centre for the control of services in Delhi.
Even if you add more parties to your alliance, next Prime Minister will be Narendra Modi: Amit Shah in Lok Sabha
Everyone is talking about state rights, but they should know that Delhi is not a state, says Home Minister Amit Shah onthe Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023.
“The Opposition is not worried about democracy, the country, or the people; in fact, it is worried about its alliance (INDIA). Today, they were telling me that India is watching me, but let me tell you, India should watch, and it's also watching your double standards,” Amit Shah says attacking the Opposition.
“For you, Bills related to people's welfare are not important. Your priority is just to ensure that a smaller party, equal to a “supari”, should not run away from the alliance. You have made your priorities very clear,” he added.
“Felt good after a long time; there was a discussion in Parliament. 26 MPs participated in the debate on the NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023. Some spoke in favour, and many were against. However, I have a question for the Opposition. During this Monsoon Session, Parliament has passed nine bills, and each bill was important, but the Opposition did not participate in the discussions. Instead, they kept saying the PM should come and reply. Today, what has happened that the Opposition members participated in the discussion,” says Union Home Minister Amit Shah
“This is a very paradoxical government; It does not intervene where it should, and meddles when it should not intervene. Manipur is burning… 100 people are dead… there is ethnic violence unfolding, women are being murdered, looting and arson are rampant. This government has 355 and 366, which it can use to intervene, but it doesn't choose to do so, says Congress leader Karti Chidambaram while speaking on the Delhi Ordinance Bill in Lok Sabha.
The Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2023, has been passed in Rajya Sabha. The Upper House of Parliament has been adjourned for the day.
Lok Sabha time increased for another hour to have a discussion on the NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023.
- "Rather than mentioning about statements of Pandit Nehru, Sardar Patel and BR Ambedkar, he (Amit Shah) should see statements of his own party leaders made during 1980s-90s."
- "Lal Krishna Advani had brought Delhi Statehood Bill in 2003 aiming to give Delhi the status of a full-fledged state," he said.
