In the ongoing session of the Parliament, Home Minister Rajnath Singh today addressed the Rajya Sabha and spoke on the Nirbhaya documentary. The members of both the houses discussed the airing and filming of the film.
Home Minister Rajnath Singh in Lok Sabha on Nirbhaya documentary:
We've taken restraining order against telecast; will find out why permission was given to interview a rapist.
Lok Sabha MP Kirron Kher on Nirbhaya documentary:
- Right to consent belongs to the women
- Her body is her property
- They need to feel safe all the time
- But the problem is that that responsibility is with the men in the society
- There should be programmes in the schools teaching kids right from the childhood
Members debate Nirbhaya documentary in Rajya Sabha.
Javed Akhtar: Accha hua kii documentary banii, ab pata chalega kitne log hain jo uss rapist jaise soch rakhtey hain. If any one finds it objectionable, they should change their mindset.
Jaya Bachchan: I dont want any more assurances, I want to know what actions are being taken.
Ambika Soni: The question is how those people got the permission to shoot the documentary.
The Nirbhaya documentary exposes the mindset of many. It's not just the man in the prison, represents the view of many men in India. Let's not pretend all is well, says Anu Aga, Rajya Sabha MP.
Home Minister Rajnath Singh speaks in the Rajya Sabha on Nirbhaya documentary.
Here are the highlights:
- Government obtained a restraining order on broadcasting of film.
- Have sought explanation on how permission was given to telecast it.
- Want to assure the House no such permissions will be given in the future.
- Government condemns it. It will not allow any organisation to leverage from such an incident and use it for commercial purpose.
- Government will institute an inquiry into the incident and responsibility will be fixed.
PM Modi on Country's Foreign Policy -Hum aankh jhuka kar jeena pasand nahi karte aur aankh dikha kar bhi rishtey nahi bantey. Hum aankh mila kar chalna chatey hai.
We need both good policies and good practices for development in India: PM Modi - Railways and highways, they are both under the Government but one did not approve project of the other. We changed that.
- I must congratulate the MPs - 660 of them - who have taken forward the initiative of the Adarsh Gram Yojana
PM Modi takes a dig at Congress, says power is addictive, pray to god that we are saved from it
PM Modi' Befitting Reply to Congress' Concern of Transfer of Bureaucrats 
- The Congress seems pained at transfer of bureaucrats.
- In 2004, the Congress government was formed and they removed the Cabinet Secretary, the Home Secretary, the Defence Secretary and ignored seniority for appointing the Foreign Secretary. You insulted Governors & removed them.
PM Speaks on Monetization of Gold, Sovereign Gold Bonds - PM Modi sidesteps Mayawati's question, speaks about his government's social security program.
- We say we have 20,000 tonnes of gold. Now Anand Sharma will again stand up and say Modi says we have 20,000 tonnes of gold, show us where is it?
Sabhapatiji, main bahut naya hoon, aap humari raksha kijiye, Says PM Modi after uproar in parliament following Mayawati's questions.
BJP Isn't an Upper Caste or Hindi-Belt Party: PM Modi 
- Go from Kutch to Arunachal Pradesh, you'll see it is represented by BJP in this house. There was a time when people thought this was a party from the Hindi belt.
- There was a time when people said this was a party of the upper castes, after seeing me, those people may have had to change their views.
When we build toilets in schools is this for corporates? Is soil health cards for corporates? PM Modi in Parliament
'In a Democracy, Threats Can Not and Will Not Work,' Says PM Modi in Rajya Sabha
- This is the Council of States, more important to represent the state than parties here.
- More than the party we belong to, it is about the State that we represent in this House.
- In a democracy, threats do not and cannot work. For 14 years in Gujarat, I was threatened with jail.
- (Opposition uproar... as PM targets Congress)... he says 'sunna padega' - lists how Congress changed the names of programmes launched by the Atal Bihari Vajpayee's government.
The Rajya Sabha witnessed an uproar over the introduction of certain bills in the Lok Sabha which are identical to the ones pending in the upper house.
The objections were raised by opposition members as The Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2015, and Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2015 were listed for introduction in the Lok Sabha.
Prime Minister should clarify on Mufti Sayeed's statement and there should be a resolution to condemn it, says the Opposition on Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister's remarks crediting Pakistan for peaceful polls in the state.
The House has been adjourned till 11:30 am.
What kind of a government has been made in J&K, they are talking about making a memorial in Afzal Guru's honor!, says Deepender Hooda on PDP lawmaker's demand of bringing back Afzal Guru's remains.
Congress MPs walk out after Mallikarjun Kharge's demand that PM speak on the issue of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister's Pakistan remark is not met
"Whatever I have said in Parliament is after consultation with the PM," says Home Minister Rajnath Singh in response to Mr Kharge.
Congress demands PM's statement on Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister's remarks crediting Pakistan for peaceful polls in the state.
"We want the Prime Minister to speak on the matter in the House and condemn the statement given by Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister so that a clear message can be sent," says Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of the Congress in Lok Sabha.
'Our Government and BJP fully dissociates with the statement of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed's remark crediting Pakistan, Hurriyat for smooth conduct of assembly polls in the state': Home Minister Rajnath Singh in Lok Sabha
"The credit for smooth polls in Jammu and Kashmir goes to the Election Commission, Army, paramilitary forces and people of the state," says Rajnath Singh.
On the day of what is being termed as the 'Make or Break' Budget, Arun Jaitley sports a startling blue
bandh gala. Photo op - Mr Jaitley and the entourage.
Arun Jaitley reaches Rashtrapati Bhawan. The Finance Minister meets the President ahead of presenting government's first full-year Budget.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Addresses Lok Sabha: Full Speech (
Read Here)
- On the 27th of October 2013, I was in Patna. There were explosions. Standing in the midst of it all I had said a very important thing -- I had said that Hindus and Muslims should unite to fight poverty, not have differences amongst themselves.
- No one has the right to take the law into his own hands, discriminate on the basis of community.
- This government has only one religion - India. And our prime focus is - India First.
- Scope of development in the Northeast is immense. It can become an organic capital. I am visiting the Northeast very often, and will continue to do so.
- Must develop all the States in order to develop the nation as a whole. We must empower states for the strength of the nation.
- Decisions on development are not taken based on the color of party flags. The only flag that my government works for is the Tricolour.
- We knew you were hurrying passage of the bill for political gains, yet we stood with you. But why did it take you (UPA/Congress) 120 years to find flaws in the law. (The previous land law was made in 1896).
- When we formed the government, chief ministers of states from all the parties told us, think about the farmer. We are not so arrogant that we will not listen to what the chief ministers have to say.
- If you think there is anything anti-farmer in the land bill we have tabled, I am ready to make changes.
- Do not make this a matter of prestige, do not make this a political issue. When the law is passed, I'll publicly share the credit with you.
- We can change the ways of disaster management. When there were floods in J&K, we made a list of all central government officers in Jammu and Kashmir and sent them for assistance. This is our responsibility, to stand shoulder to shoulder with them.
- We should not be arrogant to think that there can be nothing better in the world than what we have done: PM on existing land bill passed by the UPA
- We were standing with you when you passed the land bill, we knew you were rushing through this with an eye towards political gains: PM on existing land bill passed by the UPA
- It is the poor, the farmers, the tribal communities that are on my mind when I am traveling abroad.
- Our government is not playing politics over the poor, and will stand by it.
- Had announced the Jan Dhan Yojana on 15th August 2014. I must say that we have completed the project well in time.
- I must also let you know that the process for making 60,000 to 65,000 toilets for girls is complete.
- A Government has to work for everyone, especially the poor. Let us stop unnecessary expenditure so that the money can reach the poor - those who are much in need of it.
- Museebat ki jad choti-choti hi hoti hai, jo baad mein jaake bahut bada vriksh ban jaati hai. (The roots of all problems are tiny to start with, but down the line it grows to become as big as a tree).
- While speaking about me, some people had said that I would need a visa to enter Parliament. There are important functions that a PM has to do in the international fora. Could they not find any other issue to criticize me with?
- We should start soil-testing labs everywhere. Farmers should check the health of the land.
- Farmers will be able to save money if there is soil testing.
- Yeh gareebon ko samarpit sarkaar hai. (This government is dedicated to the poor).
- We have formed an expenditure commission to reduce frivolous expenditure. We are moving towards good governance and best practices.
- I have never been able to understand why certificates needed to be attested.
- We have introduced a rule of self-attestation and verification against originals at the final stage.
- This may seem small to you, but it helps the common man, the unprivileged people of this country.
- I must congratulate Arun Jaitley that he coordinated with Swiss banks. Now we can get information from them.
- We will not deviate from this path, and I must say no one will be spared. Please don't say we were vindictive in our actions.
- We talk a lot about farmers, but shouldn't we also find concrete ways to address issues of farmers? "Per Drop, More Crop" is what we want to focus on.
- We believe in optimum utilisation of our infrastructure.
- One of our greatest achievements is that we have forced the nation to debate the issue of black money.
- I truly believe corruption free services can be developed. Everyone needs to work together to fight the malpractice of corruption.
- The Supreme Court had asked for an SIT to be formed. What had happened for 3 years? No SIT was formed. The first decision the new government took, that too in its first cabinet meeting was to form an SIT on black money.
- Corruption has ruined the Nation and the Nation must not discuss it through a political prism.
- Do not want corruption to be discussed within the limitations of politics. Because that limits us to whose shirt is whiter.
- State must be policy driven. If a state is policy driven then grey areas are minimum.
- If we all join hands and decide that we will combat corruption together, our nation has the ability to be corruption free.
- Governments have not made this country as great as it is. India is great because the people have made it so. Governments will come and go.
- Governments come and go. This great nation has been made by the People, their strength and their ability.
- We never claimed that we will do everything in 9 months.
- Meri raneetik sooj bhoojh kehti hai ki MNREGA band nhi hona chahiye, kyunki MNREGA aapki vifaltayon ka jeeta jaagta samarak hai. (You must agree that I'm politically prudent. It tells me never to shut MNREGA down. I will never commit that mistake because MNREGA is an edifice of your failings).
- Naam ye rahe ya woh rahe, iss se upar uth kar, samasya na rahe uss par kendrit hum rahenge. (We must rise above what the names of the schemes should be, and focus on solving problems).
- For about 3 months, Assi Ghat in Varanasi is being cleaned regularly. Just imagine how dirty it must have been.
- If Lohiyaji has said something good, Modi should be proud to follow it.
- When Mulayam Singh ji spoke about Assi Ghat cleanliness, I was wondering whether he was giving me a report of the UP Government, or the Centre.
- Cleanliness is a major issue, it is about our mindset, It's our responsibility to ensure cleanliness.
- When I speak of Swachhata Abhiyaan, I keep in mind the poor who fall sick due to dirty or unhygienic surroundings.
- Do we not have to integrate every Indian in Swachhata Abhiyaan?
- Swachhta Abhiyaan Koi Udghatan Samaroh Nahi Hai. (Mission 'Clean India' is not an inauguration ceremony).
PM Modi Addressing Parliament
- I heard it said that "previous projects have been picked up, and their name changed. Some must have felt that this was our program, you just changed name, I believe you shouldn't criticize this, you should feel proud instead.
- We have inherited some problems and we are trying to find solutions for them.
- The issue is not about names of schemes, the issue is about solutions to problems, and development.
The best public sector bank does worse than the average private sector bank: Chief Economic Advisor
PM Narendra Modi Addresses Parliament- The debate has been very good. Many Members of Parliament expressed their thoughts and several others sent their views in writing as well.
- I take criticism positively.
- In his speech, the President talked about the speed and direction of the development measures taken for India.
- Many Members would be wishing - what if this happened, what if that happened. I see this very positively.
India doing better that peers, Only China ahead: Chief Economic Advisor
India is not a tiger as yet: Chief Economic Advisor
There are uncertainties, puzzles and statistics, we are still trying to understand revision in GDP numbers: Chief Economic Advisor
India still a recovering economy not a surging economy: Chief Economic Advisor
India remains an attractive investment destination: Chief Economic Advisor
Benign external environment to help reach double digit growth: Chief Economic Advisor
Inflation is showing declining trade
Worst clearly behind for the economy
FY15 fiscal deficit target will be met
India has reached a sweet spot - rare in the history of nations
India could be launched on a double digit medium-term growth trajectory
Need to balance "Make in India" and "Skilling India"
See room for monetary easing
See scope for big bang reforms
2014-15 growth pegged at 7.4 per cent
2015-16 growth forecast more than 8 per cent
Electronic visa gives fillip to tourism sector: Economic Survey
Economic Survey says bank asset quality under stress, which means bad loans are rising
April-December subsidies up 12.5 per cent compared to the same period last year
Need rural penetration of IT services: Economic Survey
India's National Solar Mission being scaled up five-fold to 100,000 MW
Mobile Money/ Post Office can help Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT): Economic Survey
Current account deficit to decline to about 1 per cent in 2015-16: Economic Survey
Need focus on education and skill development: Economic Survey
Budget 2015 - A Growth Rate of over 8 Per Cent Expected for the Coming Year: Economic Survey
Upside risk to inflation from monsoon: Economic Survey
Budget 2015 - Foodgrain production for 2014-15 estimated at 257.07 million tonnes; to exceed that of last 5 years by 8.5 million tonnes: Economic Survey
Budget 2015 - Growth in 2014-15 largely driven by domestic demand: Economic Survey
Public-private partnership model should be revitalised: Economic Survey
Budget 2015 - Decline in inflation by over 6 percentage points since late 2013: Economic Survey
See room for monetary easing: Economic Survey
Budget 2015 - Double digit growth trajectory is possible now suggests Economic Survey.
GDP growth shows industrial recovery: Economic Survey
Budget 2015 - Growth rate of over 8% expected for 2015-2016: Economic Survey
Economic Survey says the overall trade performance signals an opportune time for withdrawal of restrictions on gold
Public investment can't substitute private investment: Economic Survey 2014-15
Budget 2015: Economic Survey tabled in Lok Sabha.
Need to balance "Make in India" and "Skilling India" : Economic Survey 2014-15
Fiscal federalism will be enhanced: Economic Survey 2014-15
Economic Survey 2014-15 states-
India has reached a sweet spot - rare in the history of nations - in which it could be launched on a double digit medium-term growth trajectory which would allow the country to attain the fundamental objectives of "wiping every tear from every eye".
Likelihood of export rationalisation: Economic Survey 2014-15
Persistence of moderate oil highly probable: Economic Survey 2014-15
Public investment in Railways to revive growth: Economic Survey 2014-15