Winter Session LIVE Updates: The winter session will continue until December 22.
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The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the three criminal code bills — The Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, 2023, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita, 2023 and the Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Bill, 2023 — to replace the colonial era Indian Penal Code and the CrPC.
The bills were passes even as 143 members of the Opposition were suspended over the last two days.
Thomas Chazhikadan of the Kerala Congress (Mani) and A M Ariff of the CPI(M) were suspended for misconduct after a resolution moved by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi was adopted by the House.
This takes the number of suspended MPs in the Lok Sabha to 97. So far 143 opposition MPs have been suspended from the two Houses of Parliament.
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The Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, 2023, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita, 2023 and the Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Bill, 2023, were passed by the Lok Sabha even as 143 members of the Opposition were suspended over the last two days.
“All Signs Of Colonial Rule Will Be Removed”: Amit Shah
“All signs of colonial rule will be removed and a completely Indian law code will be implemented,” he said.
“Under the leadership of Modiji, I have brought bills that lay emphasis on Indianness, the Indian Constitution and the well-being of the people. The laws are being changed in the spirit of Constitution,” he said.
“We have talked about the objective behind sedition law. If the objective is to oppose the government they have constitutional freedom to but if they oppose the idea of India, they will be awarded the strictest punishment,” he said
“Aim Will Be Justice Not Punishment”: Home Minister On New Criminal Bills
“The aim of new criminal Bills will be justice not punishment. Victim-centric justice will be focus. Evidence based speedy trials will lower the burden of the courts and prison will be lowered,” Amit Shah said.
“The laws are being changed after 150 years. We asked all the stakeholders for suggestions – including courts, states, UTs, civil servants. I went through each and every line and then brought these laws. The laws depend heavily on technology and forensic science,” he said
“Have Read Every Comma And Full Stop Of The New Bills In 158 Sittings”: Amit Shah
“I have not only read every line in the key criminal code but every full stop and comma in 158 sitings. I am presenting the new bills after reading it all myself,” he said.
“Terms like “Her majesty” were used 75 years after freedom. PM Modi freed us from signs of slavery. The older law prioritized saving government assets than offences like murder and crimes against women. Now we have reversed that. Laws are being formed based on the spirit of Constitution under PM Modi,” he said.
Home minister addresses the house on debating on the revised criminal law bill.
Lok Sabha MPs C Thomas and AM Ariff suspended for the winter session of Parliament for “displaying placards and entering the Well of the House”
#WATCH | Lok Sabha MPs C Thomas and AM Ariff suspended for the winter session of Parliament for “displaying placards and entering the Well of the House” pic.twitter.com/SkMYPMa2TO
– ANI (@ANI) December 20, 2023
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman moves the Central Goods and Services Tax (Second Amendment) Bill, 2023 in the Rajya Sabha for consideration and return further to amend the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017.
The Bill was earlier passed by the Lok Sabha.
On Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar saying “My caste also attacked” over mimicry row, LoP RS Mallikarjun Kharge says “…My caste is always affected because I am not allowed to speak (in the House)…”
#WATCH | On Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar saying “My caste also attacked” over mimicry row, LoP RS Mallikarjun Kharge says “…My caste is always affected because I am not allowed to speak (in the House)…” pic.twitter.com/IxDAPKSWbx
– ANI (@ANI) December 20, 2023
All vacant posts in Central government organisations are being filled in a mission mode, the Lok Sabha was informed on Wednesday.
‘Rozgar Mela’ is one of the steps towards fulfilling the government’s commitment of according the highest priority to employment generation, Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh said in a written reply to a question.
He said Rozgar Melas are being held across the country and the new appointees are inducted into various Central ministries, departments, Central Public Sector Undertakings (CPSUs) and autonomous bodies, including health and education institutes and public sector banks among others.
“Filling up vacant posts in various ministries and departments is a continuous process. All vacant posts are being filled in a mission mode,” Singh said, adding that employment generation in the country coupled with improving the employability of youth is the priority of the Central government.
Rajya Sabha proceedings resumes.
Sardar Simranjit Singh Mann says debating Bills without the Opposition is “undemocratic and unconstitutional”. He highlights the Indians in Qatar who have been awarded capital punishment, as an analogy to similar punishments in the new criminal Bills, says.
Harsimarat kaur Badal, Shiromani Akali Dal has raises issue about Pujnabi Community she oppose the revised criminal law bill says, this bill have allowed to more power to the police that could be dangerous.
I don’t care about how much you insult Jagdeep Dhankhar. But I can’t tolerate (insult of) Vice President of India, farmers community, my community… I will not tolerate that I could not protect the dignity of my post, it is my duty to protect the dignity of this House..
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 p.m. after question hour.
Lok Sabha resumes discussion on Revised criminal law
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey opens the debate for the ruling party. He questions Opposition MPs on why they aren’t proud of their Indian identity and our hanging on to British-era laws.
On Parliament security breach incident, LoP Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge asks, “Has the PM boycotted the House that he is not coming and making a statement in the House?”
#WATCH | On Parliament security breach incident, LoP Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge asks, “Has the PM boycotted the House that he is not coming and making a statement in the House?” pic.twitter.com/QvFfQDHlPi
– ANI (@ANI) December 20, 2023
Winter Session of Parliament Update
The Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, 2023′, ‘The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita, 2023’ and ‘The Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Bill, 2023’ taken up for further consideration and passing in Lok Sabha.
NDA MPs in Rajya Sabha stand and take part in House proceeding to express their respects to Chairman and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar after TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee mimics him
The President and the PM have extended support to VP Dhankhar
#WATCH | NDA MPs in Rajya Sabha stand and take part in House proceeding to express their respects to Chairman and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar after TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee mimics him
The President and the PM have extended support to VP Dhankhar pic.twitter.com/6UX18xtUgO
– ANI (@ANI) December 20, 2023
Winter Session of Parliament Update
Rajya Sabha proceedings adjourned again for about 15 minutes amid opposition ruckus; to meet again at 11:45 am.
Parliament Winter Session Update
Lok Sabha adjourned till noon after Speaker Om Birla warns some opposition members against bringing placards in House
Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned till 11:30 am amid protests by opposition members over the Parliament security breach issue.
As the House met again at 11:15 am, the protests by opposition members continued.
Earlier when the House met, some opposition members had raised the issue of security breach and demanded a statement from the home minister on the matter.
Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar asked the protesting members to maintain order in the House.
As the protests continued, he adjourned the proceedings.
Parliament Winter Session Update
Rajya Sabha proceedings adjourned till 11:30 am amid opposition protests over Parliament security breach issue
Suspended Opposition MPs protest against the government at Parliament’s Makar Dwar
#WATCH | Suspended Opposition MPs protest against the government at Parliament’s Makar Dwar pic.twitter.com/SUJyBhF7tf
– ANI (@ANI) December 20, 2023
Suspended Opposition MPs protest against the government at Parliament’s Makar Dwar
#WATCH | Suspended Opposition MPs protest against the government at Parliament’s Makar Dwar pic.twitter.com/SUJyBhF7tf
– ANI (@ANI) December 20, 2023
Winter Session of Parliament Update
Raya Sabha proceedings adjourned till 11:15 am amid opposition protests over Parliament security breach issue.
Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, party President Mallikarjun Kharge and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi join the protest against the suspension of 141 Opposition MPs.
#WATCH | Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, party President Mallikarjun Kharge and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi join the protest against the suspension of 141 Opposition MPs. pic.twitter.com/OG6AG3lD7W
– ANI (@ANI) December 20, 2023
Opposition MPs protest against the Central government in front of the Gandhi statue in Parliament premises
141 Opposition MPs have been suspended for winter sessio
#WATCH | Opposition MPs protest against the Central government in front of the Gandhi statue in Parliament premises
141 Opposition MPs have been suspended for winter session pic.twitter.com/BvvuwGHCFR
– ANI (@ANI) December 20, 2023
Various reports of the Department Related Parliamentary Standing Committees on Industries; Defence; External Affairs; as well as Labour Textiles and Skill Development are to be laid on the table of Rajya Sabha today.
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan is to move a motion in the Rajya Sabha today for election to the court of the University of Delhi so that the House proceed to elect, in such a manner as directed by the Chairman, one member from amongst the members of the House to be a member of the Court of the University of Delhi.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is to move the Provisional Collection of Taxes Bill, 2023 in the Rajya Sabha today for consideration and return to provide for the immediate effect for a limited period of provisions in Bills relating to the imposition or increase of duties of customs or excise. The Bill was earlier passed by the Lok Sabha.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is to move the Central Goods and Services Tax (Second Amendment) Bill, 2023 in the Rajya Sabha today for consideration and return further to amend the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017. The Bill was earlier passed by the Lok Sabha.
Lok Sabha Secretariat issues circular for the suspended MPs barring them from entering the Parliament chamber, lobby and galleries
