Manipur violence shameful, don't politicise ethnic clashes: Amit Shah in Lok Sabha

After the reply of Union Home Minister Amit Shah on the No-Confidence Motion debate, the proceedings of both Houses have been adjourned till aa am on August 10. 

Union Home Minister Amit Shah gave a detailed response on what led to violence in Manipur and the measures taken by the government to control the situation in the state. Speaking on the matter, he said that a state Chief Minister needs to be changed when he is not cooperating. This CM (N Biren Singh) has cooperated with the Centre," Shah added. "I appeal to both Meitei and Kuki communities to engage in dialogue, violence is not a solution to any problem...I assure you that we will bring peace to the state. Politics should not be done on this issue," he remarked. 

Rajya Sabha passed the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023. The bill seeks to set out requirements for firms collecting data online, with exceptions for the government and law enforcement agencies. Earlier, the bill was passed by the Lok Sabha on August 7.

Speaking over the recent violence in Manipur, Union Home Minister Amit Shaha said, "I agree that there have been incidents of violence in Manipur. No one can support such incidents. Doing politics on these incidents is shameful," he added. From day one I was ready for the discussion on the Manipur issue but Opposition never wanted to do a discussion. The Opposition doesn't want me to speak but they can't silence me. 130 cr people have selected us so they have to listen to us...During the past six years of our government, the need for curfew never rose," he added. 

During the No-Confidence Motion debate in the Lok Sabha, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the Modi government has continuously worked to make Kashmir completely free from terrorism. He also said that there will not be any talks with Hurriyat, Jamiat and Pakistan on the Kashmir issue. "We will talk to the youth of Kashmir valley, not Hurriyat, Jamiat and Pakistan," Shah added. 

Speaking on the Kashmir issue, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the situation in the valley improved because of policies brought by the Modi government. "We have worked towards making Kashmir terrorism-free," he claimed. "Be it climate change or terrorism, if there is one country that is setting global narrative, it is India," the Union Home Minister added. 

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that it was the Modi government which procured the maximum amount of rice on MSP. "I want to tell the farmers of this country that if there is one government that has procured the maximum amount of rice on MSP, then it is the Narendra Modi government," Shah remarked in Lok Sabha.  

Taking a veiled dig at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Union Home Minister Amir Shah said, "There is one member in this House who has been launched 13 times in politics. This member failed all 13 times. I have seen one launching when he went to meet a poor lady from Bundelkhand named Kalavati. But what did you do for her?  House, ration, and electricity were provided to her by the Modi government," he added. 

Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Lok Sabha slammed the Congress-led UPA for opposing the 'Jan Dhan Yojana.' It has to be understood why they (UPA) were opposing Jan Dhan Yojana'. Former PM Rajiv Gandhi had said that when Re 1 is sent from the Centre to the poor, only 15 paise reaches the beneficiary....But today, today entire amount reaches the poor," he added.

Speaking on the No-Confidence Motion debate, Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a scathing attack on the Opposition, saying the UPA's character is to indulge in corruption to save their government. Because this no-confidence motion is politically motivated, I will have to mention the work done by this government, he said. "They (UPA) keep saying that they will waive off farmers' loans. We don't believe in just waving off loans but in making a system where one doesn't have to take a loan. What we have given to farmers are not freebies, but we have made them self-sufficient," Shah added. 

Speaking in the Lok Sabha, Union Home Minister Amit Shah remarked that this No-Confidence Motion will show the real character of the Opposition in the country. Shah further said that people have voted Modi government to power twice, and he is the most successful Prime Minister in the country. 

Replying on the No-Confidence Motion debate in the Lok Sabha, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the people and Parliament trust Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He further claimed that the Modi government has taken 50 historic decisions in the last 9 years. 

Replying on the No-Confidence Motion debate in Lok Sabha, Amit Shah said, "This No-Confidence Motion is one such where neither the people nor the House has disbelief in the government." 

Union Minister Amit Shah is replying on the No-Confidence Motion in the Lok Sabha. He said that it was brought by the Opposition to mislead the public. 

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to reply on No-Confidence soon in Parliament. The ruling party is certain to defeat the No-Confidence Motion in Lok Sabha, where it enjoys a strong majority. 

Speaking to the media outside Parliament, Congress MP Karti Chidambaram accused the Centre of not taking concrete action over the Manipur issue. "Rahul Gandhi asked some very pointed questions to the government about complete inaction and mishandling of Manipur. The government is not addressing those questions. This is the classic tactic (strategy) of the BJP. Every time we raise pointed issues, they always try to divert it by going back to events that happened in history or talking about things that have no connection," he added. 

Congress MPs have staged a walkout in Rajya Sabha over the Manipur issue. "Our intention was that when a detailed discussion happens on Manipur in the House then some details will come out. PM is not ready to come to the House. The Government is not ready to listen to us. As a mark of protest, we will walk out from the House," said Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge.

Speaking on Rahul Gandhi's flying kiss gesture, Union Minister and BJP MP Shobha Karandlaje said, "This is the first time we have seen such behaviour from an MP in the House. He made a gesture of a flying kiss at women MPs in the House...It is unacceptable. We have complained to the Speaker to take action against him."

Rajya Sabha proceedings further adjourned till 3.15 pm amid opposition protest

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will speak on No-Confidence Motion in Lok Sabha at around 5 pm today: Sources 

PM Modi will return to power again in 2024, asserted Irani

"It is only a misogynistic man who can give a flying kiss to a Parliament which seats female members of Parliament," said Irani.

The core issue is dynastic politics and Congress is the root of dynastic politics, said Irani.

Nishikant Dubey rightly said 'kisi ko set karo kisi ko bhent karo, Irani slammed Congress

"Manipur is an integral part of India. Khandit na tha, na hai aur na kabhi hoga..," said Irani in the Lok Sabha.

He claims his voice represents the voice of the country but when terrorists attack, he does not raise his voice, if fact he asked proof from the armed forces, Irani targeted Rahul Gandhi.

"Girls are allowed to take admission to the Sainik School. I extend my thanks to the government," said Irani.

While I'm speaking on rape incidents related to women who used to go outside for the loo, Congress MPs are mocking. It shows the mentality of Congress, said Irani.

Home Minister, Defence Minister and Parliamentary Affairs Minister reiterated to hold a discussion on the Manipur issue but they ran away. They shied away from the discussion as they knew, the Home Minister will expose several truths against them, said Irani in Lok Sabha

Former Congress chief minister Tarun Gogoi on record said Centre did not provide central forces when riots were underway in Kokrajhar, Assa, said Irani in Lok Sabha.

Smriti Irani recalled Girija Tickoo case to attack Congress in Lok Sabha during the No-Confidence Motion discussion.

Agar himmat hai Gandhi Khandan men, Smriti Irani countered Rahul Gandhi on his killing 'Mother India' remark.

Lanka was not torched by Lord Hanumana, Ravana was not killed by Lord Rama but Ravana's arrogance killed him, said Rahul Gandhi

"You are not a patriot but a traitor who killed Bharat Mata. You killed my mother (Manipur). My one mother is sitting here and you killed another mother (Manipur)," said Rahul Gandhi.

You (government) killed 'Bharat Mata', said Rahul Gandhi during his speech in Lok Sabha.

MPs from the ruling party (BJP) created ruckus during Rahul Gandhi's speech in the Lok Sabha.

I don't speak a lie, it is your job, said Rahul Gandhi to MPs on the government side during his speech on No-Confidence Motion.

PM Modi's politics killed Manipur in India, alleged Rahul Gandhi

A woman shared her ordeal with me as she told me that she spent a night with the dead body of her son, said Congress leader

Manipur did not remain a state as PM Modi divided it into two parts, said Rahul Gandhi.

I visited Manipur but PM Modi did not because for him the state is not in India, said Rahul Gandhi

To listen the voice of people one needs to shed arrogance, said Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha

India is a voice and voice of people, said Rahul Gandhi

My arrogance that I can walk for kilometres shattered during Bharat Jodo Yatra, said Rahul Gandhi

The factor for what I'm ready to die, I'm ready to go to Modi's jail and faced accusations for 10 years, is a fight against arrogance, said Rahul Gandhi

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi thanked the Speaker of Lok Sabha for reinstating his membership.

I will go soft on you (the government), though, will fire some salvo at you, said Rahul Gandhi

The word comes from the heart goes to heart, so I will speak my heart today, said Rahul Gandhi

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi began his speech on No-Confidence Motion in the Lok Sabha.

Amid speculation whether Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will speak in the Lok Sabh or not, he reached Parliament.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is unlikely to speak in Lok Sabha today, said sources.

The proceedings of Rajya Sabha were adjourned till 2 pm minutes after its commencement.

Rajya Sabha MPs observed a minute's silence as a tribute to the freedom fighters.

The proceedings of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha began after paying tributes to the freedom fighters on the anniversary of the Quit India Movement.

BJP MPs held a demonstration on the Parliament premises, remembering the Quit India Movement. 'Slogans of 'corruption quit India', 'dynasty quit India. and appeasement quit India' being raised by the MPs at the Parliament.

"Rahul Gandhi will speak today. He will begin from our side at 12 noon," said Leader of Congress in the Lok Sabha, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury.

"It is the people of the country who 'set' you. You need them in order to come to the Parliament, to come to power. This is an insult to democracy. A particular person can't set their son, relative in politics...They don't believe in democracy so they made such petty remarks...Did BJP not have a serious, educated leader who could have started the discussion. They made such a petty start, that people mocked it," said Congress leader Udit Raj on BJP MP Nishikant Dubey's remark.

Rahul Gandhi, Revanth Reddy and Kerala MP Hibi can participate today on behalf of Congress in no confidence motion, said sources.

I.N.D.I.A. parties' Floor Leaders meeting to be held at 10 am today in Rajya Sabha LoP chamber in Parliament, to chalk out the strategy for the Floor of the House

The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2023; The Pharmacy (Amendment) Bill, 2023; The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023; The Anusandhan National Research Foundation Bill, 2023; The Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2023; and The Repealing and Amending Bill, 2023 are among six Bills to be moved by the government in the Rajya Sabha for consideration and passing today.