Parliament Monsoon Session: BJP issues whip to its Lok Sabha MPs for presence in House tomorrow
Parliament Monsoon Session: The Manipur issue continued to affect normal proceedings of the Parliament as the government and the opposition, both are adamant on their position to hold the debate Under a specific rule- 176 or 267.
Parliament Monsoon Session: Disruptions over the Manipur issue rocked Lok Sabha for the ninth consecutive day on Wednesday with even Speaker Om Birla skipping the proceedings to express his displeasure over the conduct of the opposition and treasury benches alike. YSRCP member Midhun Reddy and BJP member Kirit Solanki, who are on the panel of chairpersons, chaired the proceedings in Lok Sabha which saw vociferous protests over the situation in Manipur by opposition members, who demanded a statement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the issue. Meanwhile, Parliament passed a bill which seeks to promote ease of business by decriminalising minor offences through amendments in 183 provisions of 42 Acts. The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2023 was passed by Rajya Sabha by a voice vote.
Live updates : Parliament Monsoon Session
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August 02, 2023 6:43 PM (IST) Posted by Anurag Roushan
Rajya Sabha passes bill on mining sector reforms
Rajya Sabha passed a Bill for “reforms” in the mining sector, especially for increasing exploration and mining of critical minerals which are essential for economic development and national security in the country. The Bill provides for a 50-year production lease for offshore minerals.
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August 02, 2023 5:39 PM (IST) Posted by Anurag Roushan
Rajya Sabha passes Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023
Rajya Sabha passed Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023. The bill has been passed through a voice vote in the absence of the Opposition.
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August 02, 2023 3:34 PM (IST) Posted by Anurag Roushan
BJP issues whip to its Lok Sabha MPs for presence in House on August 3
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has issued a three-line whip to its Lok Sabha MPs to present throughout the day on Thursday to support the government's stand and some Legislative Business, which will be taken up for discussion and passing in the house.
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August 02, 2023 3:29 PM (IST) Posted by Anurag Roushan
Opposition leaders politicising Manipur issue: Anurag Thakur
Union Minister Anurag Thakur criticized the opposition parties for politicising the Manipur issue and accused them of “running away” from a discussion in Parliament on the issue. "Opposition leaders are not ready to discuss the Manipur issue, they are not taking part in the Parliament discussion. They are just running away from it, they don't take the Parliament seriously. They can go to Manipur but they cannot go to Bengal and Rajasthan. They are only doing politics" Thakur said.
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August 02, 2023 3:28 PM (IST) Posted by Anurag Roushan
Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury speaks on Lok Sabha adjournment | WATCH
After the Lok Sabha was adjourned ahead of discussion on the Delhi Services Bill, Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury termed it as "government-sponsored adjournment."
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August 02, 2023 2:11 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar
Lok Sabha adjourned for day
Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day amid protests over Manipur issue.
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August 02, 2023 2:06 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar
Nominate two Manipuri women to Rajya Sabha: Oppn to govt
Opposition bloc I.N.D.I.A said nominating two Manipuri women to Rajya Sabha will help rectify 'grievous harm' inflicted on women of state
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August 02, 2023 2:05 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla slams Oppn, ruling MPs
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has expressed deep displeasure with both the ruling party and the opposition over the functioning of the House. Birla told both sides that he will not come to Lok Sabha until MPs behave according to the dignity of the House. Even today, when the proceedings of the House started, Birla did not come to the Speaker's seat.
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August 02, 2023 12:44 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar
Opposition delegation meets President on Manipur issue
I.N.D.I.A. Floor Leaders along with 21 MPs' delegation that visited Manipur met President Droupadi Murmu to seek her intervention in the matter.
"31 members of the INDIA alliance met President Murmu and 21 MPs' delegation that visited Manipur briefed her on the situation there. We submitted a memorandum to the President. We briefed the President, especially on atrocities against women, rehabilitation and other conditions in Manipur,...Our main demand is that PM should visit Manipur and take steps towards restoring peace in the state," said LoP Rajya Sabha and Congress president, Mallikarjun Kharge.
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August 02, 2023 12:38 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar
MK MP T Siva on meeting with President Murmu
"The 21 MPs' delegation that visited Manipur submitted their report to the President. Mallaikarjun Kharge and Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury briefed her. We also submitted a memorandum to the President...the President said she will look into it," said DMK MP T. Siva on meeting of INDIA alliance Floor leaders and 21 MPs' delegation that visited Manipur with President Murmu.
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August 02, 2023 11:43 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar
Rajya Sabha Chairman on PM's presence in Upper House
On the Opposition’s demand for the PM's presence in the House, Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar said a directive from the Chair will not be issued - "I can’t give that directive. I shall not..."
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August 02, 2023 11:34 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar
Rajya Sabha Chairman hold meeting with Oppn leaders
In an attempt to break the ongoing statement in the Upper House, Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar held a meeting with opposition leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge, Jairam Ramesh and Sharad Pawar
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August 02, 2023 11:21 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar
Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 pm
Lok Sabha was adjourned till 2 pm as opposition members created a ruckus on the Manipur issue.
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August 02, 2023 11:07 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar
Delhi Services Bill is totally unconstitutional: AAP MP Sanjay Singh
AAP MP Sanjay Singh said the bill (Delhi Services Bill) is totally unconstitutional and it is under sub-judice as the matter is being heard by the Supreme Court.
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August 02, 2023 11:03 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar
Lok Sabha proceeding begins
Lok Sabha witnessed a ruckus created by the opposition MPs moments after its proceeding began on Wednesday.
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August 02, 2023 11:02 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar
Rajya Sabha proceeding begins
Rajya Sabha proceeding began on Wednesday. The government is set to pass several bill, including Delhi Services Bill.
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August 02, 2023 10:54 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar
Meeting of like-minded Opposition floor leaders underway
Meeting of like-minded Opposition floor leaders is underway at the Rajya Sabha LoP chamber in Parliament to discuss the strategy for the floor of the House. Sharad Pawar and Farooq Abdullah are also present in the meeting.
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August 02, 2023 10:18 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar
Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Manipur issue
"Opposition leaders are not ready to discuss on the Manipur issue, they are not taking part in the Parliament discussion. They are just running away from it, they don't take the Parliament seriously. Opposition can go to Manipur but they cannot go to West Bengal or Rajasthan," said Union Minister Anurag Thakur.
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August 02, 2023 8:06 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar
Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill, 2023 in Rajya Sabha
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi will move the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023 in the Rajya Sabha today for its consideration and passage to amend the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957. The Bill was earlier passed by the Lok Sabha.
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August 02, 2023 8:04 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar
Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2023 in Rajya Sabha
Union Minister of Textiles, Minister of Commerce and Industry and Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Piyush Goyal will move the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2023 in the Rajya Sabha.
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August 02, 2023 8:03 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar
Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023 in Rajya Sabha
Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav will move the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023 in Rajya Sabha today for its consideration and passage to amend the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980. The Bill was earlier passed by the Lok Sabha.