Centre working on war-footing to prevent paper leaks, won't spare those playing with future of youths: PM Modi

Parliament Session 2024 LIVE: LS passes resolution condemning disruptions by Opposition

Lok Sabha passed a resolution today condemning disruptions by the opposition during PM Modi's address.

Parliament Session 2024 LIVE: PM Modi condoles death of 87 people in Hathras stampede

The Prime Minister condoled the deaths of 87 people in the Hathras stampede. "I've just received distressing news: reports indicate several fatalities in the stampede in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh. My heartfelt condolences to the families who lost their loved ones. I pray for the swift recovery of those injured. The state administration is actively engaged in relief and rescue efforts. Senior officials from the central government are in constant communication with their counterparts in Uttar Pradesh", he said in the Lok Sabha.

Parliament Session 2024: Neither Modi nor govt is intimidated by any such obstacles, says PM Modi

PM Modi says, "Aisi kisi rukawato se na Modi darne wala hai, na yeh sarkaar darne wali hai (Neither Modi nor this government will be intimidated by such obstacles). When I first became Prime Minister and faced challenges in the Lok Sabha, and later in the Rajya Sabha, it only strengthened my resolve. Back in 2014, when our numbers in the Rajya Sabha were limited and the Chair seemed inclined against us, we didn't waver in our commitment to serve the nation with determination and integrity".

Parliament Session 2024: Hindus known for tolerance, says PM Modi lashing out at Congress

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "Hindus are known for their tolerance, which has been crucial for India's flourishing democracy. It is concerning that there is now a conspiracy to falsely accuse Hindus. Statements were made suggesting Hindus are violent. Are these the values of the Congress?"

Parliament Session 2024: Lies spread about Agniveer, MSPs, says PM Modi

PM Modi further stated, "In Agniveer's case, falsehoods were spoken in the House, similar to what was said about MSPs. It is unfortunate for the House that its dignity is being compromised. A party that has been in power for 60 years and understands governance should not choose the path of chaos. This indicates that the country is heading in a dangerous direction. Such actions insult our freedom fighters who sacrificed everything for the nation".

Parliament Session 2024: Congress ecosystem can derail the nation, says PM Modi

Further taking a dig at the Opposition, PM Narendra Modi said, "The Congress ecosystem flourished for 70 years. I am cautioning this ecosystem that it threatens to derail the progress of the country. We will counter all its conspiracies in its language. Everyone knows about the weakened state of the army during Nehru ji's time. They fostered a culture of corruption since the country's independence".

Parliament Session 2024: Emergency imposition reflected an authoritarian mindset, says PM Modi

Moreover, the Prime Minister remarked on the 50th year of the Emergency. "This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Emergency. The imposition of Emergency was a result of the authoritarian mindset of those in power. Congress displayed unprecedented arrogance... Toppling governments, suppressing the media—everything went against the spirit of the Constitution. These are the same people who have historically oppressed Dalits and backward communities in our country. It was this anti-Dalit and anti-backward mentality that led Dr. B.R. Ambedkar to resign from Nehru's cabinet," said the PM.

Parliament Session 2024: Events of yesterday will not be spared, says PM Modi

Further slamming Rahul Gandhi for his July 1 remarks, the Prime Minister noted, "The events of yesterday will never be forgiven by the people of this country. It was alleged that Hindus are inherently violent. Is this their values? Is this their character? Is this their disdain for Hindus in India?"

"This nation will remember this for generations. These are the same people who tried to popularise the term 'Hindu terror'. Their allies liken Hinduism to diseases like dengue and malaria, and these individuals applaud such statements. Their entire ecosystem seems intent on disparaging, insulting, and abusing Hinduism. After the events of yesterday, Hindus must ponder whether this insult was accidental or part of a larger agenda".

Parliament Session 2024: PM Modi condemns use of images of Hindu gods in Lok Sabha

PM Modi also criticised the use of images of Hindu gods for personal political agendas, taking a swipe at LoP Rahul Gandhi. He also condemned the terms like 'Hindu terrorism' coined by some opposition members, and their ally's comparison of Hinduism to dengue, stating that such actions will not be forgiven by the country.

Parliament Session 2024: PM Modi urges LS speaker to take action against Rahul Gandhi

PM Modi, while slamming Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, urged Speaker Om Birla to take decisive action against what he described as a 'culture of falsehood' within the House.

Parliament Session 2024: PM Modi's 'khata-khat' jibe at Congress

Taking a jibe at Congress, PM Modi stated, ""Yesterday, on July 1st, the country celebrated 'Khata-khat Day'. People were checking their bank accounts to see if Rs 8,500 had been deposited".

Parliament Session 2024: 'Parliament was misled yesterday', PM Modi slams Rahul Gandhi

Hitting back at LoP Rahul Gandhi's July 1 speech, the PM further noted, "Parliament was misled yesterday; safeguarding parliamentary democracy requires it to be taken seriously...It is a serious matter that a conspiracy is being hatched to level false allegations against Hindus".

Parliament Session 2024: Congress crafting new narratives, states PM Modi

The Prime Minister, lashing out at the Congress, noted, "The Congress is actively crafting new narratives and devising strategies daily to pit one caste against another... It was openly declared from multiple platforms that if their desired outcome is not achieved, they will ignite unrest in the country on 4th June. Calls were made for mass gatherings and the propagation of anarchy was encouraged on a large scale. Their objective is to sow discord and create chaos".

Parliament Session 2024: Congress is a parasite, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi further slammed the Congress, asserting that the party's seats were garnered largely through its alliances. He accused the Congress of attempting to portray itself as defeating his party, describing it as a parasitic entity since 2014 that relies on the votes of its allies.

Parliament Session 2024: 'Arey mausi!', PM Modi's humorous jibe at Congress' poll performance

Prime Minister Narendra Modi humorously referenced a scene from the famous Hindi movie Sholay while taking a dig at the Congress and Rahul Gandhi. Comparing it to a scene between Amitabh Bachchan's character 'Jai' and 'Mausiji', PM Modi quipped, Teesri baar hi toh haare hai, par Mausi, moral victory toh hain na? (We have lost for the third time, but Mausi, at least there's a moral victory, isn't it?)".

Parliament Session 2024 LIVE: India to become 3rd largest economy soon, says PM Modi

Applauding India's global stand as an economy, the Prime Minister stated, "In the past decade, we've elevated India's economy from the 10th to the 5th position globally. Now, our goal is to propel it to the 3rd spot. We've transformed India into a major manufacturer and exporter of mobile phones during this time. Next, we aim to achieve similar success in semiconductors and other crucial sectors. The chips essential for critical global applications will be produced right here in India".

Parliament Session 2024 LIVE: Congress hasn't crossed 250-mark since 1984, remarks PM Modi

Further taking a dig at the Congress' defeat in the Lok Sabha elections, PM Modi remarked, "Let's remember the 1984 elections. Since then, India has seen 10 Lok Sabha elections, yet the Congress hasn't crossed the 250-seat mark even once. This time, the Congress managed to secure 99 seats. It's akin to a child proudly claiming to have scored 99 marks, only for the teacher to clarify that it was out of 543, not 100. Unfortunately, there seems to be no one to make the child realize that this sets a new record for failure".

Parliament Session 2024 LIVE: Hopelessness prevailed in J&K during Article 370 era, states PM Modi

Also commenting on the situation in Jammu and Kashmir before the abrogation of Article 370, the Prime Minister said, "People who worshipped Article 370, using it as a tool for vote bank politics, caused the situation to deteriorate in Jammu and Kashmir to the extent that they deprived the local people of their rights".

He further noted, "The Constitution of India couldn't be applied in J&K, yet those who profess to uphold it elsewhere lacked the resolve to implement it there. During the era of Article 370, there were instances of stone pelting on the Army, and a sense of hopelessness prevailed about the region's future".

Parliament Session 2024 LIVE: This is 3rd largest defeat in Congress' history, PM Modi mocks Opposition

Criticising the Opposition, PM Modi noted, "This is the third largest defeat in Congress' history. It would have been preferable if Congress had accepted its defeat and honored the people's mandate. Instead, they are engaged in a distraction, and the Congress and its ecosystem are attempting to convince the Indian citizens that they have defeated us... They are engaged in diverting the minds of the children".

Parliament Session 2024 LIVE: My govt achieved immense success in past decade, says PM Modi

PM Modi, in his address, further remarked, "Before 2014, the phrase "Iss desh ka kuch nahi ho sakta" had deeply settled in the minds of the Indian people. The society was engulfed in despair, and at that moment, the people of our country chose us to serve them, marking the beginning of a transformative era. Over the last decade, my government has achieved numerous successes and milestones. However, one particular achievement stands out—lifting the country out of despair and instilling hope, faith, and self-confidence among its citizens".

Parliament Session 2024 LIVE: NDA achieved unprecedented success in 4 state elections also, says PM Modi

The Prime Minister further highlighting the success of the NDA, stated, "People have entrusted us with a mandate for stability and continuity. The NDA achieved unprecedented success in four state elections as well. Our third term signifies our commitment to working at three times the speed and with three times the energy. It reflects our determination to deliver three times the results for the people of our country".

Parliament Session 2024 LIVE: Stone-pelting incidents diminished after Article 370 abrogation, states PM Modi

Prime Minister Modi further remarked, "Those who now advocate for the Constitution did not have the courage to apply it there. Security forces faced stone-pelting, and it seemed nothing could change. Since the abrogation of Article 370, incidents of stone-pelting have ceased. People are now placing their trust in India's Constitution, flag, and democracy, evident in their increased participation in elections".

Parliament Session 2024 LIVE: Opposition failed to implement Constitution in J&K, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised his government's initiatives and policies, highlighting that the opposition failed to implement the Constitution in Jammu and Kashmir, citing the impact of Article 370 on people's rights.

Parliament Session 2024 LIVE: Policy paralysis prevailed before 2014, states PM Modi

Further commenting on the increased corruption before 2014, PM Modi stated, "There was a time of rampant corruption when it was openly acknowledged that only 15 paise out of every rupee sent from Delhi reached its intended purpose. The remaining 85 paise fell victim to scams that plunged the country into despair. Policy paralysis gripped us, and we were stuck in the 'fragile 5'. Even a poor person seeking to buy a house had to pay thousands in bribes. For a gas connection, people had to run from pillar to post, often without success".

Parliament Session 2024 LIVE: Since 2014, terrorism situation has changed in India, says PM Modi

Commenting on the terrorism situation before 2014, PM Modi remarked, "Before 2014, terrorists could freely attack wherever they wished. Innocent lives were lost, and every part of India was a target, with governments often remaining silent. 2014 ke baad ka Hindustan ghar mein ghus kar maarta hain (Since 2014, India strikes back at home)".

Parliament Session 2024 LIVE: President raised important issues in her address, says PM Modi

PM Modi stated, "I am here to respond to the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address. Our President, in her speech, has outlined our commitment to Viksit Bharat. She has raised important issues and provided guidance for our nation".

Parliament Session 2024 LIVE: Era of transformation began in 2014 when people elected us, says PM Modi

PM Modi, during his address at the Lok Sabha this evening, stated, "In 2014, the country was in deep despair. The people elected us, and thus began an era of transformation".

Parliament Session 2024 LIVE: Committed to vision of Viksit Bharat, says PM Narendra Modi

Addressing the Lok Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated, "I assure the country that we are committed to the vision of developing India, and we will dedicate ourselves fully and honestly to achieve this goal. Every moment of our time will be spent towards fulfilling this commitment".

Parliament Session 2024 LIVE: Fulfilled 'public service is God's service motto', says PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi also added, "The public has seen that we have fulfilled the mantra of 'Public service is God's service' by dedicating ourselves to the welfare of the poor".

Parliament Session 2024 LIVE: Satisfaction, not appeasement, is our motto, says PM Modi

The Prime Minister further stated, "Hum tushtikaran nahi santushtikaran ke vichaar ko lekar chalein hai (We are moving forward with the idea of satisfaction, not appeasement), departing from the politics and governance model of appeasement that has prevailed for a long time".

Parliament Session 2024 LIVE: PM Modi hails BJP, NDA victory in 'world's largest elections'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his address today, also celebrated his party and the NDA's victory in what he described as the "largest elections in the world." He acknowledged the disappointment of some opposition members, stating they had been defeated despite their efforts to spread misinformation. The Prime Minister expressed pride in being chosen for a third term by the people.

Parliament Session 2024 LIVE: PM Modi reiterates Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas motto

In his response to the Motion of Thanks to the President's address, PM Modi noted that prioritising India's interests is central to the government's policies and governance. He underscored the NDA administration's anti-corruption efforts and reiterated the motto of 'Sabka saath, sabka vikas'.

Parliament Session 2024 LIVE: People of India gave us opportunity to serve the nation for the 3rd time, says PM Modi

PM Modi further stated, "The people of India have reposed faith in our government’s track record over the past 10 years and have given us the opportunity for the third time to continue good governance".

Parliament Session 2024 LIVE: India's global standing rises with firm anti-corruption stance, says PM Modi

PM Modi stated, "The nation has bestowed its approval for our firm stance against corruption. Today, India's reputation has grown globally... Our singular goal with every policy, decision, and action has been prioritising India's interests above all else".

Parliament Session 2024 LIVE: Om Birla slams Rahul Gandhi for asking members to enter Well of House during PM Modi's speech

The Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla admonished the Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi for instructing members to enter the Well of the House in protest during PM Modi's address.

Parliament Session 2024 LIVE: PM lauds the conduct of new members

Thanking the President for her address, he said that the President raised very pertinent issues during her address. Praising the new parliamentarians, he said the way they conducted during the debate on motion of thanks to the President's address is not only satisfactory but also laudable.

Parliament Session 2024 LIVE: Rahul Gandhi urges PM Modi for Parliament debate on NEET issue

Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting a debate in Parliament on the NEET issue tomorrow. "Our aim is to engage constructively in the interest of 24 lakh NEET aspirants who deserve answers. I believe that it would be fitting if you were to lead this debate" he has noted in the letter.

Parliament Session 2024 LIVE: PM Modi arrives in Lok Sabha, to reply to motion of thanks on President's speech
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived at the Lok Sabha. He is scheduled to reply to the Motion of Thanks on the President's address shortly.

Parliament Session 2024 LIVE: BJP does not represent Hindutva, says Uddhav Thackeray

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray today, responding to Rahul Gandhi's speech, stated, "What wrong did he say? Where did he insult Hinduism? He wasn't allowed to show the picture of Lord Shiva—is this Hindutva? We also raise slogans of 'Jai Shri Ram.' The Prime Minister openly says 'Jai Shri Ram' in election rallies. But if someone other than BJP says it in Parliament, is it a crime? I do not believe that Rahul Gandhi insulted Hindutva yesterday. He said clearly that BJP does not mean Hindutva. We are also Hindus, and none of us will insult Hindutva or tolerate any insult to it, and Rahul ji is included in that. BJP does not represent Hindutva; our Hindutva is sacred."

Parliament Session 2024 LIVE: Congress MP Renuka Chaudhury on Rahul's LS speech being expunged

On portions of Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi's speech expunged, Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury said today, "Why did they expunge? What did they find so intense? Whatever Rahul Gandhi said is right. I am saying it as a Hindu: a real Hindu is not violent. These people are beating the drums, saying this is wrong and that is wrong... Mallikarjun Kharge's speech was also expunged. They are doing whatever they want, running the House at their will. We will make them listen to the voice of the people".

Parliament Session 2024 LIVE: A study on how RSS looks at Hindu Nationalism and why it is misunderstood

"Hindu Nationalism" has been established as a politically incorrect term by colonial, Marxist, and Western political scientists. They have targeted the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and its ideological mentee, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), portraying it as a sectarian and militant ideology.

Radha Kumud Mookerji, renowned for his monumental work on the history and culture of India, explained the difference in his seminal work "Nationalism in Hindu Culture," published in 1921. Mookerji, respected globally for his intellectual prowess and for documenting Indian thought and history across academic ideologies, wrote this four years before the RSS came into existence. Learn more.

Parliament Session 2024 LIVE: Rahul Gandhi should apologise to India, says Union Minister Kishan Reddy

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy, in an interaction with the press today, condemned Rahul Gandhi's Monday speech in the Parliament.

"In his speech in Parliament yesterday, Rahul Gandhi said that Hindus commit violence. I condemn his statement. Rahul Gandhi should understand that as long as there is a Hindu majority in India, there will be democracy. If Hindus are not in the majority, there will be no democracy in this country, and there will be no Constitution either. He should immediately apologise to the people of India," said Reddy.

Parliament Session 2024 LIVE: AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi questions lean Muslim representation in Parliament

During the Lok Sabha proceedings today, AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi stated, "Is this social justice that only 4 percent of Muslims are elected to Parliament?... In this House, the number of OBC MPs is equal to the number of upper caste MPs... Despite Muslims making up 14 percent of the population, only 4 percent win seats... Since June 4, six Muslims have been lynched by mobs. Eleven homes in Madhya Pradesh have been bulldozed. In Himachal Pradesh, a Muslim's shop was looted...".

Parliament Session 2024 LIVE: Installing Ambedkar's statue in new parliament would have been fitting, says Congress' Gaurav Gogoi

During the Lok Sabha proceedings today, Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi remarked, "They keep reiterating that they built the new Parliament. Wouldn't it have been fitting to install a statue of Bhimrao Ambedkar in front of the Parliament?..."

Parliament Session 2024 LIVE: Rahul Gandhi insulted Hindus, says Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma today slammed the Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of insulting Hindus during his July 1 Lok Sabha speech.

Sharma claimed Gandhi routinely insults Hindus for political gain and to appease a particular community. "Rahul Gandhi on the floor of Parliament called Hindus violent and hatemongers. He is not only lying but also insulting 125 crore Hindus. Rahul Gandhi's first speech as the Leader of Opposition was full of lies, disappointment, and baseless statements," Sharma said at a press conference at the BJP office.

Parliament Session 2024 LIVE: Not the first time Rahul Gandhi's speech has been expunged, claims Congress

Congress MP Jothimani, in an interaction with the press today, stated, "This is not the first time Rahul Gandhi Ji's speech has been expunged from the Parliament. They are always afraid of him, afraid of the truth which he is speaking loudly. They are afraid of the word 'Shiva', they are afraid of the word 'Muslim', they are afraid of the word 'Christian', they are afraid of the word 'non-violence', they are afraid of the word 'harmony'".

Parliament Session 2024 LIVE: Selective expunction defies logic, expunged remarks be restored, Rahul writes to LS Speaker

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla over portions of his speech in the House having been expunged, saying "selective expunction" defies logic and that the remarks be restored.

In his first speech as the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Gandhi had launched a no-holds-barred attack on the BJP, accusing the leaders of the ruling party of dividing people on communal lines. Certain remarks he made during the discussion on the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address in the Lok Sabha on Monday were later expunged.

"I am constrained to state that the portions expunged do not come under the ambit of Rule 380. What I sought to convey in the House is the ground reality and the factual position. Every member of the House who personifies the collective voice of people whom he or she represents has the freedom of speech as enshrined in Article 105(1) of the Constitution of India," Gandhi said.

Parliament Session 2024 LIVE: Bansuri Swaraj moved a notice under Direction 115 in LS over RaGa's speech

The notice states, "The abovementioned statements made by LoP in the Lok Sabha are factually incorrect and misleading in nature and hence appropriate proceedings ought to be initiated as provided under Rule 115. I therefore pray that you kindly take cognizance of the deliberate inaccuracies made by Rahul Gandhi and take necessary action."

Parliament Session 2024 LIVE: Modi govt failed to deliver on promises, says Congress MP Pramod Tiwari

Senior Congress leader Pramod Tiwari accused the Narendra Modi government on Tuesday of betraying people during its 10-year rule, saying it failed to deliver on promises, whether on bringing back black money, stopping corruption or controlling price rise.

Participating in a discussion in the Rajya Sabha on the Motion of Thanks for the president's address to a joint sitting of Parliament, Tiwari said the prices of several commodities have touched a multi-decade high, but the issue found no reference in President Droupadi Murmu's speech.

Parliament Session 2024 LIVE: Bansuri Swaraj moved a notice under Direction 115 in LS over RaGa's speech

BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj moved a notice under Direction 115 in Lok Sabha over LoP Rahul Gandhi's speech.

She said, "LoP Rahul Gandhi made several inaccurate statements in his speech yesterday..."

Parliament Session 2024 LIVE: Rahul Gandhi insulted Hindus, his LS speech full of lies, says Rajasthan CM

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Tuesday lashed out at Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of insulting Hindus during his speech in the Lok Sabha.

Sharma said that Gandhi has made it a habit to denigrate Hindus for his own political gains and to appease a particular community.

Parliament Session 2024 LIVE: Only one word from Anurag Thakur's speech expunged despite it being full of allegations, says RaGa

Rahul Gandhi writes to Speaker Om Birla over portions of his speech being expunged, says it goes against tenets of parliamentary democracy.

Rahul Gandhi cites BJP MP Anurag Thakur's speech, says it was full of allegations but surprisingly only one word was expunged.

Parliament Session 2024 LIVE: They (BJP) are misusing the name of Hindutva, says Shashi Tharoor

On Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi's speech in the House, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said, "Rahul Gandhi said there are Hindus in the BJP who despite calling themselves a Hindu spread hate. This is totally true...They (BJP) are misusing the name of Hindutva..."

Parliament Session 2024 LIVE: Digvijaya Singh's brother takes dig at Rahul Gandhi's 'Hindu' remark, says they were indecent and unnecesary

Digvijaya Singh's brother Lakshman Singh takes dig at Rahul Gandhi's 'Hindu' remark

"The comments made on 'Hindus' in Parliament are indecent and unnecessary. It would be appropriate to raise only issues related to the people and the country," he said in a post on X.

Parliament Session 2024 LIVE: RaGa writes to LS speaker over his remarks being expunged, requests it gets restored

Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi writes to Speaker Om Birla over the remarks and portions from his speech expunged; requests that the remarks be restored.

The letter reads, "...Shocked to note the manner in which considerable portion of my speech have been simply taken off from the proceedings under the garb of expunction...Taking off from records my considered remarks goes against the very tenets of parliamentary democracy..."

Parliament Session 2024 LIVE: WB MP speaks on Bengal elections

BJP MP from West Bengal's Bishnupur Saumitra Khan said, "In West Bengal, no election takes place other than Lok Sabha and state assembly elections. It has become a tradition in West Bengal that they will not listen to the Governor, The President and the court... There cannot be elections in West Bengal in the absence of the Election Commission or the Central Forces."

"Panchayat or municipal elections do not happen in West Bengal... They have killed more than 200 BJP workers... After the recent elections, our Yuva Morcha worker was killed... TMC paraded a woman naked in Cooch Behar. TMC MLA said that this is a Muslim nation and a woman can be beaten on the road. They beat a woman in the middle of the road. It happened yesterday in Chopra," he added.

Parliament Session 2024 LIVE: Will not trust EVMs even if I win all 80 seats in UP, says Akhilesh Yadav

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday said he will not trust EVMs even if he wins all 80 Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh.

"I did not trust EVMs yesterday, I don't trust them today. And even if I win all 80 seats, I will not trust EVMs," he said. "... the issue of EVMs is not dead, and we Samajwadis will remain adamant on it," Yadav added.

Parliament Session 2024 LIVE: You cannot every time disrespect the chair, Dhankar tells Kharge

Reacting to Congress MP Mallikarjun Kharge in Rajya Sabha, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said, "... You cannot every time run down the chair. You cannot every time disrespect the chair... You stand suddenly and speak whatever you want without understanding what I am saying. Never in the history of this country and Parliamentary democracy and Rajya Sabha proceedings, there has been such disregard for the chair, as from you..."

"Time for you to reflect... Your dignity has been attacked multiple times... I have always tried to protect your dignity," he added.

Parliament Session 2024 LIVE: LS polls marked end of communal politics in India, says SP chief Akhilesh Yadav

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday said the 2024 Lok Sabha polls marked the end of communal politics in India, and were a moral victory for the INDIA bloc.

Participating in the debate on the Motion of Thanks to the president's address, the Kannauj MP called June 4, the day the election results were declared, as the day of independence from communal politics for India

Parliament Session 2024 LIVE: Yes for Caste Census, No for Agniveer, says SP chief

Speaking in Lok Sabha, Samajwadi Party MP Akhilesh Yadav said, "We are in favour of caste census…We can never accept the Agniveer scheme. When the INDIA alliance comes to power, the Agniveer scheme will be scrapped."

"Legal guarantee of MSP on crops has not be implemented. Horticulture crops should also be given MSP," he added.

Parliament Session 2024 LIVE: SP chief speaks on Ayodhya elections

Speaking on Ayodhya Election result, Samajwadi Party MP Akhilesh Yadav said, "... The victory of Ayodhya is the democratic victory of the mature voter of India..."

Parliament Session 2024 LIVE: SP chief speaks on paper leaks

Speaking on the paper leaks issue in Lok Sabha, Samajwadi Party MP Akhilesh Yadav said," Why are paper leaks happening? The truth is that this is being done by the government so that it doesn’t have to give jobs to youth."

Parliament Session 2024 LIVE: Poll results a message of responsibility for INDIA bloc, says SP chief Akhilesh Yadav

Poll results is a message of responsibility for INDIA bloc, says Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav.

Parliament Session 2024 LIVE: RaGa speaks on parts of speech being expunged

Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi said, "In Modi ji's world, truth can be expunged. But in reality, the truth can't be expunged. I said what I had to say, that is the truth. They can expunge as much as they want. Truth is truth."

Parliament Session 2024 LIVE: Opposition upset as first time a non-Congress leader became PM for third term, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday asked NDA MPs to follow parliamentary rules and conduct, and learn from senior members about the best practices, comments that came a day after the ruling alliance accused Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi of making a "most irresponsible" speech.

Addressing a meeting of NDA MPs, Modi said the opposition is upset as for the first time a non-Congress leader has become prime minister for a third straight term.

Parliament Session 2024 LIVE: PM Modi requests MPs and their families to visit Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya

After NDA Parliamentary party meeting, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said, "PM has also made one request. Every MP, along with their family, should visit Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya...At Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya, the journey from Pt Jawaharlal Nehru to PM Narendra Modi has been displayed in a beautiful manner. There is no political agenda..."

"This is the first such effort that the entire country should get to know of the contribution of each PM, appreciate it, learn from it and pay tribute to them," he added.

Parliament Session 2024 LIVE: Every NDA MP has to work by prioritising the country, this is what the PM urged, says Rijiju

After NDA Parliamentary party meeting, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said,"...Today, PM gave us a mantra which is very important. He said that every MP has been elected to the House to serve the nation. Irrespective of the party they belong to, service to the nation is our first responsibility. Every NDA MP has to work by prioritising the country, this is what the PM urged. Secondly, the PM guided us well regarding the conduct of MPs. He said that every MP should present the matters of their constituency in the House very well as per rules."

"He also told us to develop expertise in other major issues of interest - be it water, environment, social area. So, PM told us to develop expertise in those areas. PM urged NDA MPs to follow rules of the Parliament, Parliamentary democracy system and conduct which is essential to becoming a good MP... I think this guidance by the PM is a good mantra for all MPs, especially the first-time MPs...We have decided to follow this mantra," he added.

Parliament Session 2024 LIVE: PM Modi asks NDA MPs to follow parliamentary rules, raise their issues effectively

PM Modi asked NDA MPs to follow parliamentary rules, raise their issues effectively

NDA leaders felicitated PM Modi on his historic third term at NDA parliamentary party meeting.

Parliament Session 2024 LIVE: Throughout the country, his speech has been accepted, says Congress MP on RaGa's speech

On Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju's remarks for Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi after his speech in the House, Congress MP K. Suresh said, "Not only the Parliamentary members but the entire country accepted his speech...The secular people of this country have accepted it and they are very happy."

"After 10 years, the Opposition Leader (LoP) reacted in the House during the Debate of Motion of Thanks to President (President's Address). Throughout the country, his speech has been accepted," he added.

Parliament Session 2024 LIVE: Secular people know what Rahul Gandhi said in the House, says Congress MP K. Suresh

On PM Modi's "Calling the entire Hindu community violent is a very serious matter" counter to Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi's attack, Congress MP K. Suresh says, "...Secular people know what Rahul Gandhi said in the House. But the communal Hindus, which means BJP-RSS, feel that. We are the real Hindus. Indian Hindus are secular. But these people are spreading communalism among the entire Hindu community. But Hindus do not accept this. In the Lok Sabha election, even Ayodhya proved that we are fully secular, not communal Hindus. So, Rahul Gandhi expressed his views. What is wrong?"

Parliament Session 2024 LIVE: NDA Parliamentary party meeting underway

NDA Parliamentary party meeting gets underway in Parliament premises.

Parliament Session 2024 LIVE: Goa CM seeks Rahul's apology on his remarks in LS

- Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has said Congress MP Rahul Gandhi should apologise to the Lok Sabha and crores of Hindus all over the world for his comments on the community.

- Gandhi, the leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha, took a swipe at the ruling BJP in the House on Monday, saying those who call themselves Hindus are engaged in "violence and hate" round the clock.

- "All religions and all our great men talk about non-violence and fearlessness, but those who call themselves Hindus only talk about violence, hatred and falsehood....Aap Hindu ho hi nahi (You are not Hindus)," he said.

Parliament Session 2024 LIVE: PM Modi arrives for Parliamentary party meeting in Parliament premises

- PM Modi arrives for NDA parliamentary party meeting to be held in Parliament complex.

- BJP MP & Union Minister Amit Shah arrives for NDA Parliamentary Party meeting.

Parliament Session 2024 LIVE: JP Nadda along with Pralhad Joshi and Ramdas Athawale arrive for the NDA Parliamentary Party meeting

BJP National President JP Nadda along with Union Ministers Pralhad Joshi and Ramdas Athawale arrive for the NDA Parliamentary Party meeting.

Parliament Session 2024 LIVE: LoP Rahul Gandhi ji has not said anything wrong about Hindus, says Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut says, "LoP Rahul Gandhi ji has not said anything wrong about Hindus and the Hindu community...He said that Modi ji is not Hindutva and BJP is not the entire Hindu community."

Parliament Session 2024 LIVE: Why Rahul Gandhi’s maiden speech as LoP should be read beyond the ‘Hindu’ reference

One couldn’t expect a more ‘confrontational’ start to the 18th Lok Sabha than one witnessed on Monday (July 1), when Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi in a nearly two-hour long address, forced the Prime Minister and his senior cabinet colleagues to intervene and refer to the parliamentary rulebook in an apparent effort to cut short a speech that in many ways defined a ‘resurgent’ and ‘unrelenting’ opposition. Read the analysis here.

Parliament Session 2024 LIVE: Remove access restriction on media for Parliament coverage: Editors Guild to Birla, Dhankhar

- The Editors Guild of India on Monday urged Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar to remove access restrictions on the media for covering proceedings of Parliament.

- The Guild, in a letter to Birla, said the practice of restricting the number of media persons, including those holding permanent accreditation, came into force when Covid19 protocols were in place.

- "The country has fought the scourge and moved on and we hope limiting access is also done away with," it said in a letter to Birla.

Parliament Session 2024 LIVE: Rahul Gandhi accuses BJP of dividing people on communal lines; portions of speech expunged

- Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi launched a no-holds-barred attack on the BJP in the Lok Sabha on Monday, accusing the leaders of the ruling party of dividing people on communal lines, drawing massive protests from the treasury benches, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi slamming the Congress leader for calling the entire Hindu community violent.

- Besides Modi, who intervened twice, at least five cabinet ministers interjected during Gandhi's speech that lasted for about an hour and 40 minutes, with Home Minister Amit Shah demanding an apology from him.

- "It is not just one religion that talks about courage. In fact, all our religions talk about courage," Gandhi said in his debut speech as the leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha that was watched by his mother Sonia Gandhi and sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra from the visitors' gallery.

Parliament Session 2024 LIVE: Adityanath slams Rahul Gandhi over 'not Hindus' remark, says he hurt 'soul of Mother India'

- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday slammed Rahul Gandhi over his "not Hindus" remark and asked the Congress leader to apologise for "hurting" not just the community but the "soul of Mother India".

- Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini also attacked Gandhi over the issue, saying such a language is not acceptable.

- In his maiden speech as the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Gandhi triggered a row when he said the leaders of the ruling party are not Hindus as they engage in "violence and hate" round the clock.

Parliament Session 2024 LIVE: PM Modi expected to address today's NDA parliamentary party gathering

Today, during the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) parliamentary party gathering, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is probably going to speak. During the first session of Parliament since he started his third term in power, this will be his first speech to the ruling coalition's members of parliament. Even though Prime Minister Modi has addressed the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) members on a few occasions in the past—most notably when he was selected as their leader before to each of his periods in office—it is more usual for him to speak to BJP members during parliamentary sessions.

Parliament Session 2024 LIVE: The issues of Agniveer (scheme), OPS and farmers persist, says Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav

On Rahul Gandhi's speech & his 'Hindu' comment in Lok Sabha yesterday, Samajwadi Party chief and MP Akhilesh Yadav says, "The issues of Agniveer (scheme), OPS and farmers persist. The government may be new but the issues are old...Yeh BJP ki strategy hai."

Parliament Session 2024 LIVE: 'First day, worst show, lies...': Here's how BJP leaders reacted to Rahul's speech in Lok Sabha

Deriding Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his 'Hindu' remark in the Lok Sabha, BJP President JP Nadda and other senior BJP leaders said a combination of lies and Hindu hatred marked the Congress scion's speech in the lower house. Read more here.

Parliament Session 2024 LIVE: PM Modi to speak in Lok Sabha today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to respond on Tuesday evening to the continuing discussion on the Motion of Thanks on the President's speech, according to news agency PTI on Monday, which cited sources.

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