Here are all the updates of the sixth day of the monsoon session of Parliament
Here are all the updates of the sixth day of the monsoon session of Parliament
The proceedings began at 2 pm instead of 11 am on the sixth day of the ongoing monsoon session. Draupadi Murmu’s swearing-in ceremony as the 15th President of India at Parliament House on Monday.
On the work listed for today, the Lok Sabha is set to consider and pass the Family Courts (Amendment) Bill, 2022, while the External Affairs Minister seeks to move weapons of mass destruction and their delivery systems (Prohibition of Prohibition). Unlawful Activities) Amendment Bill, 2022 in Rajya Sabha.
So far, Both the houses have failed to do any important work since the commencement of the session. On 18 July the opposition protested and demanded a discussion on GST on essential food items, high inflation and price rise. According to officials, during the first week of the ongoing session in the Rajya Sabha, only 27 per cent and in the Lok Sabha 16 per cent were due to continuous disruption of business.
The ongoing session will conclude on August 12.
Here are all the live updates:
Lok Sabha | 3.01 pm
Proceedings resume in Lok Sabha
Lok Sabha adjourned immediately after sitting, proceedings have resumed in Lok Sabha. Earlier, the lower house met at 2 pm, but the speaker adjourned the proceedings following uproar by the opposition over price hike and other issues.
Rajya Sabha | 2.39 pm
Sensitizing stakeholders in civil aviation sector to give priority to firefighters: Government
In a written reply to a question on Agnives, the Minister of Civil Aviation has told the Rajya Sabha that the Ministry is sensitizing all the stakeholders in the civil aviation sector to give preference to Agniveers in employment.
“After four years of military service, Agniveers are expected to be fit, disciplined and motivated professionals. Many of them, especially those involved in aircraft maintenance, flight safety, air-cargo, supply chain, administrative, IT and drones etc. will have valuable experience which will be of significant relevance to the aviation industry,” the minister said.
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Lok Sabha | 2.22 pm
Lok Sabha adjourned till 3 pm after Rajya Sabha
As members of the opposition continued to raise slogans against the Center and demand a discussion on the price hike, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla urged the MPs not to violate the rules of the House. Stating that the Center is ready for discussion, the Speaker said that no member who brings a placard to the House will be allowed to take part in the proceedings.
However, several MPs staged a sit-in in the Well with placards and raised slogans, following which the House was adjourned till 3 pm.
Rajya Sabha | 2.18 pm
House adjourned till 3 pm
The proceedings of the house were adjourned till 3 pm amid strong opposition from the opposition on the issue of price hike.
Rajya Sabha | 2.17 pm
Speaker allows LOP to address the House, sloganeering is going on
The Leader of Opposition requested discussion on the issue of price hike, MPs raised slogans and gathered in the Well of the House. MP Derek O’Brien says that it has been five years, but this issue has not been discussed till date. The demand of MPs remains that there should be discussion – sloganeering discuss, discuss,
Lok Sabha | 2.10 pm
Protest continues, opposition raised slogans against the Center
As the Lok Sabha resumed its business, opposition parties are protesting against inflation and increase in the Goods and Services Tax on certain items of daily use. Some protesting MPs are seen carrying placards and banners against the government. The speaker warned, asking the protesting MPs not to violate the rules of the house.
Rajya Sabha | 2.03 PM
Rajya Sabha proceedings begin
The Deputy Chairman, presiding over the Rajya Sabha, began by congratulating Neeraj Chopra for the silver medal in the javelin throw at the World Athletics Championships.
Lok Sabha | 2.02 PM
Lok Sabha proceedings resume, Speaker congratulates President Draupadi Murmu
Holding a meeting with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, conveyed best wishes to Draupadi Murmu, who took oath on Monday as the country’s highest constitutional office. Meanwhile, the opposition’s protest continues.
Lok Sabha | 1.55 pm
Discussion will be held in Lok Sabha under Rule 193
The Lok Sabha is going to discuss the need to promote sports in India and the steps taken by the government in this regard.
Parliament | 1.50 pm
Notice in Parliament by MPs
AAP MP Sanjay Singh has given suspension notice under Rule 267 in Rajya Sabha for alleged misuse of CBI and ED against Delhi government. TMC’s Rajya Sabha MPs Derek O’Brien and Shantanu Sen have given suspension of work over ‘urgent need for price hike in essential commodities’.
Meanwhile, Congress MP Manickam Tagore has given Adjournment Motion Notice in Lok Sabha to discuss 5 per cent GST on pre-packaged and pre-labeled cereals, curd, buttermilk etc.
Parliament | 1.50 pm
Calling Attention Motion on Increasing Cases of Post-Covid Complications
MP Fauzia Khan has drawn the attention of the Minister of Health and Family Welfare to the situation arising out of rising cases of post-COVID complications in the country.
Parliament | 1.45 pm
Monsoon Session Day 5 Recap: Antarctic Bill, India’s Position on Hunger Index, and more | Parliament Watch Podcast
In this episode of the Parliament Watch podcast, we cover the ongoing protests against the passage of the Indian Antarctic Bill, non-official members’ legislative business, and price increases.