Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE UPDATE: Lok Sabha passes Bill to curb film piracy, both Houses adjourned for the day

Image Source : REPRESENTATIONAL PIC The proceedings of Parliament witness disruptions over the Manipur issue

Parliament Monsoon Session: The function of the Monsoon session of Parliament was hit by disruptions over the Manipur violence issue since it began on July 20. Parliament may see more turbulences with the government likely to introduce a bill in the Lok Sabha to replace the Delhi services ordinance. No Confidence Motion to compel Prime Minister Narendra Modi to speak in Parliament over Manipur issue that may be taken up by the House this week. Meanwhile, the government listed the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill in Parliament which became a rallying point for a united opposition against the BJP-led NDA. In the Lok Sabha, the government has listed The Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2023; The Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Tribes Order (Amendment) Bill, 2023; The Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Castes Order (Amendment) Bill, 2023; The Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2023; The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2023; The Inter-services Organisation (Command, Control and Discipline) Bill, 2023; The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2023; The Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023 and the Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2023 for consideration and passing. The Rajya Sabha is scheduled to take up the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill, the Multi-State Co-operative Societies Bill, the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, the Repealing and Amending Bill, The National Nursing and Midwifery Commission Bill, the National Dental Commission Bill and the Mines and Mineral (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, which were passed by the Lok Sabha last week.

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Jul 31, 2023 5:16 PM (IST) Posted by Anurag Roushan

Both Houses adjourned for the day

The proceedings of both Houses have been adjourned for the day. The Parliament will convene again on Tuesday at 11 am.
Jul 31, 2023 4:35 PM (IST) Posted by Anurag Roushan

Govt running away from discussion on Manipur: Surjewala

Congress Rajya Sabha MP Randeep Surjewala said that at least 68 Members of Parliament had given notices for a discussion on Manipur but the government is running away from it. "They (govt) want a discussion but one that should not last not more than an hour and the opposition should not speak during it...The PM will have to come to the House and speak on the issue," he added.
Jul 31, 2023 4:13 PM (IST) Posted by Anurag Roushan

Lok Sabha passes Bill to curb film piracy, revamp age-based certification

The Lok Sabha passed a Bill to curb the menace of film piracy, revamp age-based certification given by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) as well as uniformity in the categorisation of films and content across platforms. The Cinematograph (Amendment ) Bill 2023 was passed in the Lok Sabha with a voice vote despite protests by the members of the Opposition parties over the ongoing Manipur ethnic violence. The Bill was passed by the Rajya Sabha on July 27.
Jul 31, 2023 12:23 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

Both Houses adjourned till 2 pm

Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha were adjourned till 2 pm.
Jul 31, 2023 11:25 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

Discussion on Manipur issue under rule 176

Rajya Sabha Chairman accepted the debate under rule 176, and alloted the time at 2 PM for the discussion on Manipur. However, the opposition wants a debate under rule 267. LoP Mallikarjun Kharge said that 'Manipur is burning ' and discussion should be done under rule 267.
Jul 31, 2023 11:23 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

Discussions on Manipur at 2 pm: Goyal
Jul 31, 2023 11:17 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

Lok Sabha adjourned

Moments after Lok Sabha proceeding resumed on Monday, the Speaker announced adjournment after Opposition MPs created a ruckus demanding discussion on Manipur under rule 267.
Jul 31, 2023 11:12 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

Rajya Sabha proceeding begins

Rajya Sabha proceeding began amid shouting and chaos today. Leader of Upper House Piyush Goyal said the government is ready to discuss on all issues.
Jul 31, 2023 10:48 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

All parties delegation should visit Manipur: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

"An all-party should visit Manipur and analyse the situation in the state. We are ready to have discussions on Bihar and West Bengal as well. We have brought the no-confidence motion and the govt should have discussions on it as early as possible. We have no problem in discussing other issues but our priority is that the no-confidence motion be discussed in Parliament," said Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhary.
Jul 31, 2023 10:36 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

Will Delhi Ordinance Bill be introduced today?

On Delhi Ordinance Bill, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, said "Only those mentioned in the List of Businesses today, will be introduced in Parliament. When Ordinance Bill will be there in the list, we will inform the same" He also says "We have been asking their (Opposition) demand since the first day, they wanted discussion on Manipur and when we agreed to it, now they changed their demand and want the Prime Minister to speak on this issue. They are trying to politicise this issue. They have brought the no-confidence motion, we will have discussions on the same whenever Speaker decides"
Jul 31, 2023 9:45 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

Prime Minister should also visit Manipur: Congress leader Gogoi

"It is time for all parties to be united to find peace in Manipur. Like the INDIA alliance has visited Manipur, I believe the Prime Minister should also visit Manipur and lead an all-party delegation, which we would be happy to be part of," said Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi.
Jul 31, 2023 8:57 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

Discussion on Manipur issue demanded

RJD MP Manoj Jha and AAP MP Raghav Chaddha gave notice on the suspension of business and demanded a discussion on the Manipur issue.
Jul 31, 2023 8:25 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2023 in Lok Sabha

Union Home Minister Amit Shah to move the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2023 in the Lok Sabha today for its consideration and passage further to amend the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969.
Jul 31, 2023 8:07 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2023 in Lok Sabha

Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur is to move the Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2023 in the Lok Sabha today for its consideration and passage further to amend the Cinematograph Act, 1952. The Bill was earlier passed by the Rajya Sabha.
Jul 31, 2023 6:51 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill in Rajya Sabha

Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav will move the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023 in the Rajya Sabha today for its consideration and passage further to amend the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980. The Bill was earlier passed by the Lok Sabha.
Jul 31, 2023 6:47 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2023 in the Rajya Sabha

Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal to introduce the Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2023 in the Rajya Sabha today to amend the Advocates Act, 1961.
Jul 31, 2023 6:44 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

Opposition to resume their protest on Manipur issue

Opposition MPs are likely to resume their protests in both Houses demanding PM Modi speak on the Manipur issue in the Parliament. The government, however, is reluctant to accept their demand. Home Minister Amit Shah already said he is ready to speak on the issue in Parliament.