Monsoon Session Of Parliament: Today, opposition is expected to question government on a range of issues
After a solemn first day of the Monsoon Session this year, that saw early adjournment as respect to the dead members of Parliament, the second day is expected to see discussion on a range of issues. The opposition parties have said they'll raise issues like cow vigilantism, unrest in Jammu and Kashmir, and the
India-China standoff in Dokalam. Top Congress leaders had called a meeting yesterday to discuss a strategy. The increased opposition synergy comes at a time when 18 parties have come together under one platform to pin the government on some key issues.
Here are the live updates from the second day of the Monsoon session of Parliament:
BSP Chief Mayawati resigns from Rajya Sabha
BSP Chief Mayawati has quit Rajya Sabha. The BSP chief had claimed that she was not allowed to speak on what she called frequent attacks on Dalits in Uttar Pradesh
Rajya Sabha adjourned till tomorrow amid continued protests by opposition
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 3 pm as opposition protests continue.
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm as opposition protests continue.
Lok Sabha adjourned till tomorrow.
Lok Sabha adjourned till noon amid opposition protests over several issues, including farmers' plight and cow slaughter.
Rajya Sabha adjourned till noon, as opposition parties continue to protest with slogans.
"Dalits and minorities are under serious danger": Sitaram Yechury
As members of opposition raised slogans in the Well of the Rajya Sabha, Left leader Sitaram Yechury voiced support for Mayawati. He said, "The points made by Mayawati are valid and serious. This government is doing nothing about atrocities against Dalits and minorities. Dalits and minorities are under serious danger."
Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad targets government over "discrimination against minorities"
"We did not know that the BJP thinks it has gotten a mandate to discriminate against the minorities and the poor," said the Congress leader
We have moved a notice for farmers, dalits, minorities, government is gagging us: Ghulam Nabi Azad
- If the Opposition wants to raise issues of farmers or Dalits or those who are downtrodden, they must.
- And if the ruling party allows us to have discussions and debates, we will also be more than happy to cooperate and help pass important bills and legislations.
"Mayawati has been disrespectful in the House and has dared to challenge the Chair. She must apologise," says BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi.
Mayawati storms out of the Rajya Sabha, over not being allowed to complete her statement on treatment of Dalits in Saharanpur.
Mayawati tells Rajya Sabha, "Let me speak or I'll quit.""If I am not allowed to speak right now, I will resign right away. I will come and give my resignation right now, if I am not allowed to speak right now," the BSP chief said after being asked to wrap up her impromptu speech on Saharanpur anti-Dalit violence.
Rajya Sabha: Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati raises "atrocities against Dalits" in Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur.
India-China dispute serious, PM must address Parliament, says Congress
Order of Business in Rajya Sabha
Bills for consideration and passing:
The Whistle Blowers Protection (Amendment) Bill, 2015: Further consideration of the following motion moved by Dr. Jitendra Singh on the 7th December, 2015 and the amendment moved thereto:- "That the Bill further to amend the Whistle blowers Protection Act, 2011, as passed by Lok Sabha, be taken into consideration." DR. Jitendra Singh to move that the Bill be passed
The Admiralty (Jurisdiction and Settlement of Maritime Claims) bill, 2017: Mansukh L. Mandaviya to move that the bill to consolidate the laws relating to admiralty jurisdiction, legal proceedings in connection with vessels, their arrest, detention, sale and other matters connected therewith or incidental thereto, as passed by Lok Sabha, be taken into consideration. Also to move that the bill be passed
Order of Business in Lok Sabha
Bills to be introduced:
The Requisitioning and Acquisition of Immovable Property (Amendment) Bill, 2017: Venkaiah Naidu to move for leave to introduce a bill further to amend the Requisitioning and Acquisition of Immovable Property Act, 1952. Also to introduce the bill
The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (Amendment) Bill, 2017: Mahesh Sharma to move for leave to introduce a bill further to amend the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958. Also to introduce the bill
The Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy Bill, 2017: Drharmendra Pradhan to move for leave to introduce a Bill to declare the institution known as the Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy to be an institution of national importance and to provide for its incorporation and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. Also to introduce the bill
Bill for consideration and passing:
Indian Institutes of Information Technology Act, 2014: Prakash Javadekar to move that the bill further to amend the Indian Institutes of Information Technology Act, 2014, be taken into Consideration
The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (Amendment) Bill, 2017: Prakash Javadekar to move that the bill further to amend the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, be taken into consideration
Trinamool Congress moves notice in Rajya Sabha for discussion on India-China stand-off.
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