Parliament Winter Session: Lok Sabha passes Advocates Amendment Bill 2023, Both Houses adjourned

The Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2023 passed in Lok Sabha. After passage of the bill, the house was adjourned till 11 am on Tuesday. 

The Rajya Sabha has been adjourned till 11 am on Tuesday. 

Rajya Sabha passed the Post Office Bill, 2023 to amend the 125-year-old Indian Post Office Act. 

After his suspension from Rajya Sabha was revoked after 115 days, AAP MP Raghav Chadha spoke in the Parliament. During his speech, the AAP leader said that he stands to oppose the 'Post Office Bill 2023'. I am going to speak in the new parliament building for the first time. I stand here to oppose the 'Post Office Bill 2023'. There are two dangerous clauses in the Bill which give Indian Postal Service, the power to open, seize, read, intercept any post or consignment and take whatever actions they want against it..." he added. 

 On AAP MP Raghav Chadha, Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar said, " As regards the sentence, the committee finds the suspension suffered by him since 11th August 2023 from the house thus far as the sufficient sentence that will meet the ends of justice. The committee stands committed to upholding the sanctity of Parliamentary proceedings and safeguarding the integrity of the institution. The committee expresses hope that Raghav Chadha will reflect and introspect..."

Amid a tumultuous scene, the Lok Sabha was adjourned until noon as a result of the uproar created by the opposition. The disruption unfolded during the parliamentary proceedings, prompting the Speaker to temporarily suspend the session to restore order and allow for a resumption of constructive deliberations. The adjournment underscores the current challenges in maintaining decorum and facilitating meaningful discussions within the parliamentary setting.

As the session in Parliament commenced, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was greeted with a rousing welcome from members on Monday. The upbeat atmosphere reflected the anticipation surrounding key discussions and legislative proceedings expected in the current session.

Prime Minister Modi, entering the Parliament premises, was met with applause and cheers from parliamentarians, cutting across party lines. The warm reception set the tone for what promises to be an engaging and eventful period in the legislative calendar.

"Rajnaitik garmi badi tezi se badh rahi hai. Yesterday, the results of the four-state elections came out. The results are very encouraging—encouraging for those who are committed to the welfare of the common people of the country and to the bright future of the country," he says.

In a significant parliamentary move, CPI MP Binoy Viswam has submitted a Suspension of Business Notice in the Rajya Sabha under Rule 267, urging for a critical discussion on the "fragile ecology of the Himalayas and the severe threat it poses to workers engaged in developmental projects within the region." Highlighting the pressing issue, Viswam emphasized the recent collapse of the under-construction Silkyara tunnel in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, which once again brought attention to the precarious situation faced by workers involved in such projects.

The demand for a discussion underscores the gravity of the ecological challenges in the Himalayan region, coupled with the safety concerns for workers on the frontlines of developmental endeavors. 

Key focus on the tabling of a report recommending the expulsion of TMC MP Mahua Moitra, adding tension to political dynamics. In preparation, leaders of the Opposition's I.N.D.I.A bloc convenes to strategize against the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led BJP both within Parliament and on the electoral front. The Congress, facing a resounding defeat in Madhya Pradesh but securing a win in Telangana, regroups to counter the ruling party's momentum.