Parliament Winter Session 2024 Live: 12 Rajya Sabha MPs nominated to JPC on ‘One Nation, One Election’

An FIR has been registered, and a detailed investigation has begun into the scuffle that occurred in Parliament, according to sources. Key developments in the case include plans to record statements, examine evidence, and recreate the scene if required.

• Statements to be recorded: Injured MPs Mahesh Rajput and Pratap Sarangi will have their statements officially recorded.
• CCTV and video evidence: CCTV footage and mobile videos of the incident will be reviewed as part of the investigation. Footage from the media room will also be collected as evidence.
• Permission from Speaker: Investigators will seek permission from the Lok Sabha Speaker to gather and review footage from the Parliament premises.
• Scene recreation: Based on the collected footage and statements, officials may recreate the incident at the scene.
• Notice to Rahul Gandhi and other MPs: Notices will be issued to Rahul Gandhi and other MPs allegedly involved in the scuffle. Post-statement collection, Gandhi will be questioned as part of the investigation.

Twelve Rajya Sabha members have been appointed to the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) tasked with deliberating on the ‘One Nation, One Election’ initiative. The list includes prominent names such as Ghanshyam Tiwari, Bhubaneswar Kalita, K. Laxman, Kavita Patidar, Sanjay Kumar Jha, Randeep Singh Surjewala, Mukul Balkrishna Wasnik, Saket Gokhale, P. Wilson, Sanjay Singh, Manas Ranjan Mangaraj, and V. Vijayasai Reddy.

Earlier this week, 21 Lok Sabha members were nominated to the committee, bringing together lawmakers from both Houses of Parliament to evaluate the feasibility and framework for synchronized elections across the country.

Rajya Sabha has been adjourned sine die amid the ongoing Ambedkar row.

Opposition parties, including the Congress, have boycotted the customary tea party hosted by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha after the conclusion of the Parliament session. The Speaker traditionally invites leaders of all political parties for a cordial meeting following the session’s end. However, this time, the opposition chose to skip the event, marking their protest.

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju confirmed that a breach of privilege motion has been moved in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha against Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge.

Speaking to the media, Rijiju stated that the motion in the Lok Sabha was moved against Rahul Gandhi for allegedly spreading misinformation through a 12-second clip of Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s speech. Similarly, a notice was filed in the Rajya Sabha against Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge for the same reason.

BJP Member of Parliament (MP) Aparajita Sarangi recently gifted a bag with ‘1984’ written on it to Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. The incident took place during a recent event, where Sarangi handed over the gift to Priyanka Gandhi, sparking a significant political conversation.

The gift reference to the year 1984 is widely seen as a nod to the anti-Sikh riots that took place that year. The gesture has drawn attention from political circles, with both the BJP and Congress reacting to the symbolic significance of the gift.

The proposal for ‘One Nation, One Election’ has been referred to a joint parliamentary committee for further examination.

Lok Sabha has been adjourned sine die amid the ongoing Ambedkar row.

The health of BJP MPs Pratap Chandra Sarangi and Mukesh Rajput remains stable following their hospitalization after a clash in Parliament. Dr. Ajay Shukla, medical superintendent of RML Hospital, confirmed that both lawmakers are in stable condition as of 9 AM on Friday, with normal blood pressure readings.

Health Update:

• Vitals: Normal
• Mukesh Rajput: Stable but experiencing anxiety.
• Pratap Chandra Sarangi: Under close observation due to a history of heart ailments and his advanced age.

While medical reports received on Thursday indicated no major concerns, additional tests are expected later today to ensure a comprehensive assessment. Both MPs were hospitalized after sustaining injuries during heated clashes in Parliament.

Congress MP K Suresh has given an adjournment motion notice in the Lok Sabha, strongly objecting to Union Home Minister Amit Shah's recent remark on Dr. BR Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha. Suresh's move is seen as a bid to censure Shah's alleged insult to the Father of the Indian Constitution.