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Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE: Chirag Paswan criticises Opposition
"It's been 7-8 days since Parliament proceedings began, if a single round of discussion would have taken place so far, we would've reached to some conclusion. If then (after discussions) you don't find the government's response satisfactory, you could have said that we need an answer from the PM and created a ruckus as much as you want," says LJP national president Chirag Paswan.
Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE: Defeat bills on floor of House, says Pralhad Joshi
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on July 28 challenged the opposition to defeat the government bills on the floor of the house, asserting that they should do so if they genuinely believe they have the numbers in the Lok Sabha.
"They have suddenly brought the no-confidence motion, does that mean no government business should take place," the minister told reporters outside Parliament.
Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE
Lok Sabha adjourned for the day after it passed three bills. Bill to replace Delhi ordinance on control of officers likely to be introduced on July 31.
Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE: Three bills passed
The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023, was passed in Lok Sabha with a voice vote.
House also passed the National Nursing and Midwifery Commission Bill, 2023, and the National Dental Commission Bill, 2023.
Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE: Centre introduces Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023 in Lok Sabha for discussion.
Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE: Deputy Speaker tells Opposition members to stop their protest
Deputy Speaker Rajendra Agrawal tells Opposition members to stop their protest inside the House. "Your no-confidence motion has been already admitted by the Speaker and wait for the time to have a discussion on it."
Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE: Slogans raised against Modi government in Lok Sabha
Slogans raised against Modi government in Lok Sabha. Opposition members stormed to well of the House.
Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE: Lok Sabha proceedings begin again
Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE: Jagdeep Dhankar slams Opposition
Every day, I’ve received a number of notices under Rule 267 to have a discussion on Manipur. In the last 23 years, the House is fully aware of how many such notices have been admitted, and that is a scenario I face a prospect every day. The nation looks at question hour is the heart of Parliamentary working: Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar
Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE: Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar snubs TMC MP Derek O’Brien
Before adjourning the House for the day, Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar snubbed TMC MP Derek O’Brien saying, “Whenever I say something, you rise and create theatrics… Don’t thumb the table. It’s not a theatrics.”
Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE: BSP MP Malook Nagar criticises I.N.D.I.A bloc
On a delegation of I.N.D.I.A bloc visiting Manipur, BSP MP Malook Nagar says, "We have always been saying that the Manipur incident is a shame for the country. Supreme Court has taken cognizance so, there is no need to politicise this issue. Discussions should be done in Parliament and strict action should be taken against the culprits"
Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE: Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi slams Opposition
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi says, "They (Opposition) do not take part in the discussions peacefully and do not cooperate to pass any bill in Parliament. We are ready to take constructive suggestions from them, but suddenly they brought the no-confidence motion. We will have discussions on the no-confidence motion as and when it is required and since we have the numbers, we do not have a problem. If they want the truth (regarding Manipur) to come out, there is no better floor than this (Parliament)"
Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE: Manickam Tagore gives Adjournment Motion Notice in Lok Sabha
Congress MP Manickam Tagore gives Adjournment Motion Notice in Lok Sabha, demanding to discuss Manipur situation.
Rajya Sabha MPs Manoj Jha, Raghav Chadha, Ranjeet Ranjan, Syed Naseer Hussain, Jebi Mather, Dr V Sivadasan and Sandeep Pathak give suspension of business notice in Rajya Sabha to discuss the Manipur situation.
Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE: Amidst uproar, Lok Sabha adjourned till 12 pm
Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE: Jyotiraditya Scindia criticises INDIA alliance
Union Civil Aviation MinisterJyotiraditya Scindiaexpressed his disapproval of the opposition's I.N.D.I.A. alliance, stating that parties "who were once at odds with each other" are now forming a coalition "resembling a family."
Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE: Parliamentary committee urges anti-trust law updates
The finance standing committee requested the digital competition law committee to promptly inform them about their discoveries regarding anti-trust regulations in the digital market.
In February, the Union government established a committee to assess the necessity of a distinct law concerning competition in digital markets. A report from the committee is awaited. Read more
Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE: Probe into Manipur video case transferred to CBI, Centre tells SC
The Centre on July 27informed the Supreme Court that it has transferred to the CBI the probe into a case related to two women being paraded naked in strife-torn Manipur, saying the government has "zero tolerance towards any crimes against women"
Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE: Dhankhar hosts retiring MPs of Rajya Sabha over dinner
-Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on July 28 hosted some of the retiring MPs of the Upper House over dinner. Besides the retiring members, Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh and Leader of the House Piyush Goyal were also present at the dinner.
-"Vice-President and Chairman, Rajya Sabha, Jagdeep Dhankhar hosted retiring members of Rajya Sabha over dinner at Upa-Rashtrapati Nivas. Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha, Harivansh, Leader of the House (Rajya Sabha) Piyush Goyal and others were also present," the Vice-President said on Twitter.
Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE: Parliamentary panel slams govt over MGNREGA fund cuts
The Parliamentary Committee on Rural Development and Panchayati Raj has slammed the government over the reduction in allocation for MGNREGA, saying it could hamper the work being done under the rural employment scheme.
The panel also pulled up the Department of Rural Development for not explaining the reason behind the cut in allocation.
Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE: Manipur viral video case to be referred to CBI
Ministry of Home Affairsto refer Manipur viral video case to CBI
Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE: Parliamentary Panel urges govt to review use of NMMS app for attend
-A parliamentary committee on July 28urged the government to review the use of the National Mobile Monitoring System (NMMS) app for recording attendance in MGNREGA in light of the "difficulties" being faced by workers.
-It asked the government to come out with an acceptable provision at the earliest after ascertaining the issues. It asked the government to come out with an acceptable provision at the earliest after ascertaining the issues.
Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE: Quality of roads under PMGSY 'completely unacceptable'
A parliamentary panel has raised concerns about the "poor quality" of numerous roads constructed under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana. They deemed such compromises as "completely unacceptable" and proposed an increase in the thickness of roads under the scheme from the current 20 mm to 30 mm.
The Department Related Standing Committee on Rural Development and Panchayati Raj presented their report in the Lok Sabha on July 28. The report also emphasised the importance of improved cooperation between the central and state authorities to effectively implement the scheme.
Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE: India voice of peace, security: Jaishankar in Parliament
Amid "unprecedented and complex" geopolitical situation, India is now recognised as a voice that speaks for all and stands for peace, security and prosperity, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said in Parliament on Thursday.
Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE: PM tarnishing democracy, says Kharge
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of tarnishing democracy by not speaking in Parliament and instead making political speeches outside.
He said the country has not seen a "darker period than this" in the history of its parliamentary democracy.
Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE: YSRCP to support Modi govt in Parliament
The YSR Congress Party has decided to support the Narendra Modi government in Parliament and vote against the no-confidence motion moved by the opposition bloc INDIA. The 26-party Opposition alliance has moved a notice of no-confidence in Lok Sabha demanding the prime minister speak on the Manipur situation inside the House. While the notice has been admitted, no decision on a date has yet been taken.
"How does bringing a no-confidence motion help the country? Trying to weaken the Central government at this time of disturbance in Manipur and two hostile neighbours is not in the national interest," YSRCP Parliamentary Party leader Vijayasai Reddy said.
Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE: Ramdas Athawale takes a swipe at Opposition alliance
During the discussion on the Cinematography (Amendment) Bill, 2023, Athawale made the following comment: "Cinema ka itna bahut hi accha aa gaya hai bill…lekin hamare Mallikarjun Kharge, jo is House ke villain hai, wo yaha nahi hai…isliye mujhe ho raha hai feel…"
