Parliament Highlights: Both Houses adjourned for the day after 14 MPs suspended

Congress MP Pramod Tiwari speaks on the suspension of MPs for the remaining of the Winter Session.

Suspended Opposition MPs had staged a sit-in protest inside the Parliament over their suspension earlier this evening.

TMC MP Derek O'Brien observes a silent protest at the Parliament premises. He was suspended from Rajya Sabha today and later the House passed a motion against him referring his conduct to the Committee of Privileges for examination and investigation and submit the report within three months.

Rajya Sabha adjourned till 15th December 2023.

Rajya Sabha passed a motion against suspended TMC MP Derek O'Brien referring his conduct to the Committee of Privileges for examination and investigation and submit the report within three months.

A total of 15 MPs were suspended from the Parliament today for the remainder of the winter session - 14 from Lok Sabha and one from Rajya Sabha.

Lok Sabha adjourned for the day amid opposition din over Wednesday's security breach.

Lok Sabha passes resolution to suspend nine more MPs for remaining period of Winter Session. Opposition MPs- Benny Behanan, VK Sreekandan, Mohammad Jawed, PR Natarajan, Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, K Subrahmanyam, SR Parthiban, S Venkatesan and Manickam Tagore-suspended from Lok Sabha for the rest of the session for "unruly conduct"

Rajya Sabha adjourned till 4 pm. The adjournment was announced as suspended TMC MP Derek O’Brien continued sitting in the House.

Amidst uproarious scenes and slogans from the Opposition protesting the suspension of TMC member Derek O'Brien, the proceedings of the Rajya Sabha were adjourned until 3 PM. The suspension has fueled tensions in the Upper House, leading to a temporary halt in the legislative business.

In a significant development, five Congress Lok Sabha Members of Parliament, namely TN Prathapan, Hibi Eden, S Jothimani, Ramya Haridas, and Dean Kuriakose, have been suspended from the Lok Sabha for the rest of the session. The suspension was imposed due to their alleged "unruly conduct" during the parliamentary proceedings, marking a noteworthy disciplinary action within the legislative body.

Union Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani has expressed her opposition to the concept of paid period leaves for women employees. Responding to MP Manoj Kumar Jha's inquiry in the Rajya Sabha about government measures to ensure employers grant paid menstrual leaves to women, Irani asserted that menstruation is a natural aspect of a woman's life and not a handicap.

Speaking on the matter, Irani stated, "As a menstruating woman, I can say menstruation and our menstrual cycle is not a handicap; it's a natural part of a woman's life journey. Given that women today are opting for more and more economic opportunities, we should not propose issues where women are, in some way, denied an equal opportunity just because somebody who does not menstruate has a viewpoint on menstruation."

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, while addressing the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2023, and Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill 2023, emphatically declared that seats have been reserved for Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in the assembly, firmly stating, "PoK is ours, and no one can take it away from us." Shah's assertive statement underscores the government's position on the territorial integrity of Jammu and Kashmir, sending a strong message regarding the region's status.

Amidst growing concerns over the recent security breach in the Lok Sabha, Congress MP Gurjeet Aujla has expressed serious apprehensions, emphasising the need for the Prime Minister and Union Home Minister to engage with all Members of Parliament.

In an unexpected turn of events during the live broadcast of the Parliament Winter Session 2023, the Rajya Sabha Chairman, Dhankhar, took a decisive step by expelling Derek O'Brien for disruptive behaviour on the floor. 

Lok Sabha adjourned till 2pm amid sloganeering by Opposition MPs over yesterday's security breach incident. The opposition MPs also demanded the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the incident

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Lok Sabha on yesterday's security breach incident. "Everyone has condemned this incident. You (Speaker) have taken cognizance of the matter. We have to be careful about to whom we issue the passes (to enter Parliament). All precautions possible will be taken in future."

Prime Minister Modi held meeting with senior ministers. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP National President JP Nadda, Union Ministers Prahlad Joshi and Anurag Thakur present.

In response to the recent alarming breach of security within the Parliament complex, Congress Member of Parliament KC Venugopal has taken a significant step by submitting a notice under Rule 267 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business. This notice calls for the suspension of regular business to facilitate a comprehensive discussion on the "grave breach of security in the parliament."

In the wake of the recent security breach in the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament Dr Syed Naseer Hussain has taken a significant step by giving a Suspension of Business notice under Rule 267. This notice seeks a statement from the Union Home Minister regarding the alarming incident that unfolded in the Parliament complex.

In response to the recent security breach in the Lok Sabha, authorities have taken immediate measures to tighten security at the Parliament complex in Delhi. Barricades have been erected outside the complex to enhance protective measures and prevent unauthorized access.

The heightened security comes in the aftermath of a shocking incident where two individuals breached the public gallery and jumped into the Lok Sabha chamber. The intruders were reported to have released tear gas canisters, causing chaos and prompting a swift response from security personnel and Members of Parliament (MPs). The incident led to the adjournment of proceedings and raised concerns about the vulnerability of one of India's most critical institutions.

In response to the recent security breach in Parliament, opposition parties belonging to the I.N.D.I.A bloc is set to hold a meeting on Thursday morning to strategize and determine their future course of action. There is contemplation of seeking an audience with President Droupadi Murmu to address the concerns arising from the breach. Sudip Bandyopadhyay, Trinamool Congress leader, made the announcement, revealing that the opposition parties will gather at the residence of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday morning to deliberate on the security issue.

All accused were connected through the social media page "Bhagat Singh Fan Club." They had met approximately two and a half years ago in Mysuru. A few months ago, they planned the recent incident. Sagar, who came from Lakhnau, reached Gurugram on July 10th. On the night of July 10th, all of them gathered at Vicky's house in Gurugram. Vishal Sharma, who housed the accused, was later detained from Gurugram. He was involved in recording the video of Amol and Neelam releasing smoke canisters outside Parliament. The video was uploaded on Instagram by Lalit. The accused had planned to enter Parliament, but only two got passes. The police are searching for their phones, and questioning is ongoing to verify their association with others who breached the security inside the Parliament.

The Delhi Police Special Cell has registered a case under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), according to reports by ANI. The case comes in the aftermath of the security breach at Parliament, where individuals jumped into the Lok Sabha chamber and released gas canisters, causing chaos and prompting an adjournment of proceedings. The investigation is currently underway to ascertain the full details of the incident and identify any potential links or motives behind the security breach.