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The monsoon session of Parliament ended today with the passage of the Judicial Appointments bill in Rajya Sabha. Both houses were adjourned sine die.
Budget Session of Parliament Ends With Fewer Disruptions, More Debate
Budget Session of Parliament Ends With Fewer Disruptions, More Debate
Every1 co-operated better than I expected. We got a lot of work done. I am satisfied: Sumitra Mahajan on Parl session pic.twitter.com/j6dJ53eew7
- ANI (@ANI_news) August 14, 2014
Lok Sabha Passes Apprentices BillLok Sabha today passed a bill which provides for apprenticeship training to non-engineering graduates and diploma holders besides others to expand the base of skilled workers in the country.
Both houses of Parliament adjourned sine die.
Rajya Sabha also clears bill that changes how judges are appointed; Lok Sabha approved it yesterday.
'Centre will not break Ram Sethu. Centre is studying four alternatives to resolve the issue': Nitin Gadkari in Lok Sabha
'The Constitutional amendment bill has been passed. This house has all the legislative competence - to pass the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill': Ravi Shankar Prasad in Rajya Sabha
Debate on communal violence underway in Lok Sabha
Discussion on Judges Bill in Rajya Sabha
Arun Jaitley:
Arun Jaitley:
- The provision was that the President, that is the government, will appoint the judges and will seeks the advice of the Supreme Court or High Court.
- The judicial institution was the institution to be consulted and due weight was given.
- Whatever the judicial institution said normally was given primacy.
- In 1993, the Constitution was rewritten to say judges will appoint judges and they will consult the Executive. If the Executive has a contrarian view, effectively the due regard which should be given to it has not been given.
- Effort now is that we restore the spirit of the original Constitution.
- Are we going to create executive primacy? The answer is no. Are we going to keep judicial primacy? The answer is yes.
- Composition of collegium is identical - predominant strength is of the judicial institution.
- The balancing act is let this power be exercised collectively - but in that the primacy of the judiciary is maintained.
Ravi Shankar Prasad:
- Had the widest consultation possible with so many eminent jurists, so please don't say I haven't done my homework.
- As far as inquiring into complaints against judges are concerned, that must be dealt with the judiciary alone.
- Concerns of the states have been duly factored in - in a subsequent bill.
- Eminent persons - who is appointing them? The PM, the Chief Justice of India and the Leader of Opposition. Should we not trust their collective wisdom?
- This whole issue of empowerment needs to be reflected in the judiciary is certainly an issue on which the whole polity is one.
- Time to vote and give a clear message - this house respects the independence of the judiciary
Arun Jaitley moves motion in Rajya Sabha to refer amendments to Insurance Bill to Select Committee.
Some of the members are:
Some of the members are:
- Dr Chandan Mitra
- Muqtar Abbas Naqvi
- JP Nadda
- BK Hariprasad
- KC Tyagi
- Derek O'Brien
- Rajeev Chandrashekhar
- Naresh Gujral
- SC Mishra
- V Maithreyan
The Constitutional Amendment Bill has been taken by the Rajya Sabha, despite objections by some members. Janata Dal - United leader Sharad Yadav is currently speaking on the issue.
Rajya Sabha members seek immediate discussion on Judicial Appointments Bill
BJD's Tathagata Satpathy in communal violence debate in Lok Sabha
- Anyone discussing religion, it is the mind of an opiate, mind of a mob, a group that isn't sensible or civilised.
- We've not been able to resolve it.
- People keep comparing how many people died in riots during their rule.
- I'm not talking about one party - we've been seeing this for year.s
- Minorities have no complaints from the nation - they are victims of the state and the establishment.
Trinamool's Sudip Bandopadhyay in communal violence debate in Lok Sabha
- I request Home Minister to find out why such type of tensions are taking place in states that are known to be free of communal trouble.
- If we are united, peace of India can never be challenged.
- Government must remain alert, cautious and vigilant to prevent communal incidents.
- I request Rajnath Singhji to take these allegations against government.
BJP's Adityanath in Communal Violence debate in Lok Sabha
- The Congress must apologize to the people for their kind of communal policies.
- Cases against terrorists are being taken back, the very same people who are a threat to national security.
- The terrorists would have been released and gone back to their killings had the court not intervened.
- There is a conspiracy against the Hindu way of life and the people are uniting against that.
- Hindutva is a symbol of Indian nationalism and if you malign it, you'll pay for it.
- Congress feels no sorrow for the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.
- Congress has never condemned the migration of the Kashmiri Pandits from the state. 3 lakh Kashmiri pandits were forced to migrate.
- They split the country on communal line in 1947 and there is a conspiracy to split the country again on Pakistan's agenda.
- Demand a SIT or an investigation by a sitting Supreme Court judge. Everybody will know what the truth is then.
Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge in communal violence debate in Lok Sabha
- There have been more than 600 incidents of violence against religious minorities in two months.
- Who is behind rising communal violence incidents?
- Are these incidents being done by people who want to grab power?
- The Constitution says our country is secular.
- If you have power it does not mean that you suppress someone.
- Whenever someone speaks the truth, others can't tolerate (to MPs protesting) .
- This country belongs to everyone.
- These political parties who are dividing society will result in it being split.
- This policy of suppression will not last. People will revolt against this.
- Government data shows 113 incidents of communal violence in May-June in which 15 people have died.
- The government is taking this very lightly. They don't want people to live in peace and harmony. For their vote bank, this politics of polarization is going on.
- No coincidence that riots in poll-bound states only.
Lok Sabha adjourned till 4 pm
To Ensure Support For Judges Appointment Bill, Government Drops a WordThe opposition Congress has decided to back the Narendra Modi government's bill to change the system of appointing judges in the Lok Sabha today, but with riders.
Judicial Appointments Commission Bill passed unanimously in Lok Sabha. Bill replaces collegium system for appointing judges
Judicial Appointments Commission Bill : Voting underway in Lok Sabha
PM Modi congratulates AIADMK's M Thambidurai on being elected Lok Sabha deputy speaker
'I assure the deputy speaker that you will get all the cooperation from the treasury benches and the government in discharging duties'.
'I assure the deputy speaker that you will get all the cooperation from the treasury benches and the government in discharging duties'.
M Thambidurai of Jayalalithaa's AIADMK elected Lok Sabha deputy speaker
Congress demands immediate discussion on communal violence in Lok Sabha
Ahead of vote on judges' appointment bill, Congress moves motion in Lok Sabha to push up communal violence discussion higher on the agenda
Government's Big Break. Congress to Back Proposal for Selecting JudgesHow judges are promoted or transferred in India is set to change dramatically - the opposition Congress has decided to support the government's proposal, which means that the plan will clear both houses of Parliament with ease.
Current Session of Parliament may be extended to enable passage of bills, Venkaiah Naidu tells BJP MPs: Press Trust of India
We Can Have Dialogue on Kashmir Under Ambit of 'Insaniyat', says Rajnath SinghOn the eve of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Jammu and Kashmir, the Centre said it wants a permanent solution to the Kashmitr issue and was even willing to have a dialogue under the ambit of "insaniyat" (humanity) to address it.
Rahul Gandhi vs BJP: Debate on Communal Violence Likely in Parliament TodayA discussion on recent incidents of communal violence - the demand for which brought an unusually aggressive Rahul Gandhi to the well of the Lok Sabha in protest last week - is likely to be held in the lower house today.
Bill to Amend Railways Act Sent to Standing CommitteeA bill to amend the Railways Act to change the definition of 'accidental falling' was today referred to the Standing Committee after a strong demand by several members in the Lok Sabha.
Government Tables Judges Appointment Bill Hours After Chief Justice's DissentThe Narendra Modi government introduced legislation to change the system of appointing judges for the Supreme Court and High Courts in Parliament today, hours after the Chief Justice of India strongly defended the collegium system of judges selecting judges.
Rajnath Singh's Two-Hour Reply Tests the Patience of HouseThe over two-hour reply of Home Minister Rajnath Singh in the Rajya Sabha this evening tested the patience of the Opposition benches, many of whose members turned restive. Even Deputy Chairman P J Kurien asked Singh a few times how long he would take to complete his reply.
Rajya Sabha Question Hour, Zero Hour Timings ChangedIn an apparent move to ensure its smooth functioning, the Rajya Sabha will have its Question Hour at 12 noon from the next session of parliament while the Zero Hour has been slotted for 11 am as soon as the House assembles for the day.
Government Likely to Nominate Thambidurai for Deputy Speaker PostThe Lok Sabha will elect a Deputy Speaker on Wednesday, if there is more than one candidate for the post. The BJP-led NDA government is expected to field M Thambidurai from J Jayalalithaa's AIADMK, with an eye on the party's support in the other house, the Rajya Sabha.
Bill to replace collegium system of appointment of judges introduced in Lok Sabha.
- Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 11, 2014
Excused. Sachin Tendulkar Permitted to Skip ParliamentSachin Tendulkar has applied for leave to remain absent from the Rajya Sabha from July 7, when the Budget session began, to August 14, when it ends.
Lok Sabha adjourned for 10 minutes as TRS members oppose vesting special powers related to law & order in Hyderabad with Governor: Press Trust of India
UPDATE - Rajya Sabha adjourned till noon after uproar by Congress over PM Modi's statement on World Trade Organization: Press Trust of India
Rajya Sabha adjourned for ten minutes after uproar by Congress over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement on WTO: Press Trust of India
Lok Sabha functioning even as TRS MPs shout slogans
Parliament discusses row over 'language discrimination' in civil services exam
'Let us focus on exam not controversy. Ready to discuss UPSC row with other parties', says Venkaiah Naidu
'Let us focus on exam not controversy. Ready to discuss UPSC row with other parties', says Venkaiah Naidu
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Government may agree to discussion on communal violence on Friday
Government may agree to discussion on communal violence on Friday
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"Let them say": Sonia Gandhi's response on Arun Jaitley comment that Congress leadership is facing a 'palace coup'
"Let them say": Sonia Gandhi's response on Arun Jaitley comment that Congress leadership is facing a 'palace coup'
After Rahul Gandhi's Jibe at Prime Minister, BJP Talks of 'Palace Coup' Rahul Gandhi's outburst today against Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been dismissed by the ruling BJP as "contrived aggression" by Congress leaders facing a "palace coup."
Time for the Congress party to introspect: Arun Jaitley
- Those who don't speak in the House accuse us of not allowing them to speak
- Why did they have to make this allegation
- Why has the party made an issue out of this non issue?
- A section of the leadership of the Congress party has been under pressure because of their inability to lead
- They have been facing a palace coup - there is internal pressure
- Making accusations against the Speaker is not the way to show aggression.
- Better lead the party than develop contrived aggression
Members from Left, SP and BSP stage walk out in Rajya Sabha opposing the government's stand on UPSC.
- Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 6, 2014Govt convenes all party meeting to resolve UPSC row; scheduled prelim exam of UPSC on Aug 24 should be allowed to go on: Prakash Javadekar.
- Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 6, 2014 BJP's Shahnawaz Hussain says, "We all know that Rahul Gandhi is very disturbed. People in the Congress want him out of the party. He thinks that he can raise any issue."
Pained at Cong behaviour in Parliament. The party has not been able to reconcile to its defeat in LS polls: Union Minister M Venkaiah Naidu.
- Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 6, 2014 Proceedings in Lok Sabha Resume, Ruckus Continues
"After this government came to power, incidents of communal violence have increased in the country", says Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Venkaiah Naidu: "There is a process of raising any issue in the House. This is not the way. I condemn the sweeping allegation. Some people are unhappy that country is secure under leadership of Narendra Modi"
Speaker Sumitra Mahajan assures protesting MPs - aap notice dijiye, charcha karayenge (Please give a notice and we'll have a discussion on this)
Slogans of 'We want justice' continue in Lok Sabha
"After this government came to power, incidents of communal violence have increased in the country", says Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Venkaiah Naidu: "There is a process of raising any issue in the House. This is not the way. I condemn the sweeping allegation. Some people are unhappy that country is secure under leadership of Narendra Modi"
Speaker Sumitra Mahajan assures protesting MPs - aap notice dijiye, charcha karayenge (Please give a notice and we'll have a discussion on this)
Slogans of 'We want justice' continue in Lok Sabha
Its unfortunate and avoidable the words Rahul ji has used,depicts frustration-Rajiv Pratap Rudy,BJP pic.twitter.com/09yqwT4uqq
- ANI (@ANI_news) August 6, 2014 Rahul Gandhi on walking into the well of the House in protest
"We are not being allowed to speak in Parliament. We are asking for a discussion. There is a mentality in the government that discussion is not acceptable. There is a mood in Parliament that only one man's voice counts for anything in this country."
"We are not being allowed to speak in Parliament. We are asking for a discussion. There is a mentality in the government that discussion is not acceptable. There is a mood in Parliament that only one man's voice counts for anything in this country."
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Lok Sabha adjourned till noon. Rahul Gandhi was in the well of the House
Lok Sabha adjourned till noon. Rahul Gandhi was in the well of the House
Discussion in Lok Sabha Amid Ruckus
- Many UPA MPs storm into the well of the House.
- Constant chants of 'we want justice' and 'tanashahi nahi chalegi'
- The Congress party wants a discussion on rise in communal incidents in the country.
- Question Hour continues amid sloganeering.
Chaos is Lok Sabha over communal incidents in Uttar Pradesh and row over UPSC examinations
Congress gives notice of adjournment motion in Lok Sabha over rising communal incidents in the country, demands suspension of Question Hour, say party sources: Press trust of India
Lok Sabha Adjourned After Row Over PM Modi's Temple Visit in NepalWatch Lok Sabha Adjourned After Row Over PM Modi's Temple Visit in Nepal Video on NDTV.com. The Lok Sabha was adjourned today following an uproar after TMC MP Sudip Bandopadhyay raised an issue where he questioned why PM Modi who performed puja in Nepal did not wish people on Eid. The BJP MPs objected to this saying that the PM did greet the nation on Eid.
UPSC Exam Row: Opposition Protests Over 'Language Bias' Stall Rajya SabhaA row over the civil services examination caused fireworks in Parliament again today despite the government bowing to student protests and saying that an English test will not be included for grades or merit.
'Suitable decision taken by government. It will help students, not disrupt exam': Venkaiah Naidu in Rajya Sabha on 'language discrimination' in civil services exam
Uproar in Rajya Sabha as Opposition corners government over alleged 'language discrimination' in civil services exam
Rajya Sabha adjourned for 10 minutes over the UPSC issue.
UPSC Row: English Marks Shouldn't Count For Gradation, Says Government
In what is expected to come as a major relief for hundreds of civil services aspirants protesting against a controversial aptitude test in the preliminary examinations, the government today said that marks for English language skills "shouldn't be included for gradation or merit."
In what is expected to come as a major relief for hundreds of civil services aspirants protesting against a controversial aptitude test in the preliminary examinations, the government today said that marks for English language skills "shouldn't be included for gradation or merit."
This decision by Govt is an insult to the talent of the students,we will continue to protest-JP Yadav,RJD on UPSC row pic.twitter.com/I2rjqjmOLt
- ANI (@ANI_news) August 4, 2014
For Jayalalithaa Caricature, Sri Lankan Envoy to be Summoned Today "India strongly condemns this. We will definitely call their high commissioner and discuss this issue," Ms Swaraj told Parliament today, where the controversy impelled heated debate.
English marks will not be included for gradation or merit in UPSC exam: MoS Personnel Jitendra Singh in LS.
- Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 4, 2014 Congress walks out of Lok Sabha in protest over Insurance Bill
The "derogatory" article in Sri Lankan govt website is "totally unacceptable and condemnable": Parliamentary Affairs Minister Venkaiah Naidu in Lok Sabha
All-Party Meet on Insurance Bill Reveals Cracks in the Opposition An all-party meeting this morning to hammer out a consensus on the Insurance Bill, seen as the two-month Narendra Modi government's first big reform move, remained inconclusive.
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 PM amid uproar over UPSC exam row after Samajwadi Party members troop into the well of the House.
Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 pm; uproar over "derogatory" article on Sri Lankan defence ministry website rocks both Houses of Parliament
Lok Sabha adjourned till 1230 hours after AIADMK uproar over "derogatory" article on Sri Lankan defence ministry website: PTI
Standoff over Insurance bill
- Naveen Patnaik's BJD changes its stand on Insurance bill, voices support
- UPA ally Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) supports Insurance bill at all-party meeting (
- Government: The Insurance bill largely same as the one moved earlier; ready to accommodate changes suggested by the Opposition
Rajya Sabha adjourned for 15 minutes after a row over alleged language bias in civil services exam
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm after uproar over Union Minister Nitin Gadkari bugging row: Press Trust of India
Uproar in Rajya Sabha Over Nitin Gadkari Bugging RowWith the Congress seeking to corner the BJP over the alleged bugging of Union Minister Nitin Gadkari's residence, Home Minister Rajnath Singh today said there was no truth in those reports.
Lok Sabha adjourned till noon after uproar over alleged police action against Marathi-speaking people in Belgaum in Karnataka, Rajya Sabha over bugging issue
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Both Houses of Parliament adjourned for 15 minutes after chaos over bugging issue. Home Minister Rajnath Singh says there is no truth in newspaper reports on bugging.
Both Houses of Parliament adjourned for 15 minutes after chaos over bugging issue. Home Minister Rajnath Singh says there is no truth in newspaper reports on bugging.
Opposition brings up bugging issue, chaos in Parliament
Parliament session begins with ruckus on UPSC row
Discussion in Parliament over UPSC exam row
'Sympathise with UPSC aspirants', says Minister of State (MoS) in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) Dr Jitendra Singh. He added, 'UPSC admit card does not affect government policies'.
'Sympathise with UPSC aspirants', says Minister of State (MoS) in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) Dr Jitendra Singh. He added, 'UPSC admit card does not affect government policies'.
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley
- We need to fight economic slowdown; inflation cannot be tackled by just hiking interest rate.
- We want to revive investor sentiment which had been disturbed.
- Higher tax on debt mutual funds to apply prospectively from July 10.
Rajya Sabha adjourns till noon following uproar over UPSC issue
Ruckus in both houses of Parliament over UPSC exam row. Civil service aspirants have been protesting against 'language bias' in the test
Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 pm minutes after it resumes as noisy protests continue over Justice Katju's allegations against judges.
Lok Sabha adjourned as uproar continues over Justice Katju's allegations against judges
Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Justice Markandey Katju's allegations against judges:
- The situation today is that the judge in question has retired, unfortunately he is no more... The judges under reference have all retired (referring to the Chief Justices of India named by Justice Katju)
- But as the Supreme Court stated in the Shanti Bhushan case, "The clock cannot be put back"
- There is an imperative need to improve upon the system of appointment of judges
- And, therefore, our government is quite keen to ensure the National Judicial Commission is appointed
Ruckus in Lok Sabha for the second consecutive day over former Supreme Court judge Justice Markandey Katju's allegations against judges
Israel and Palestine should have peace talks, says External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj in Rajya Sabha, rejects any resolution by House on Gaza: Press Trust of India
Opposition stages walkout in Rajya Sabha after demand for resolution on Gaza is not accepted: Press Trust of India
Ghulam Nabi Azad, Leader of Opposition, Rajya Sabha on Gaza:
- It was not our (opposition)'s responsibility, but the government's to discuss this serious issue
- When we wanted to discuss the issue, only airstrikes were on. Now, it had escalated intp a full-blown ground offensive inside Gaza
- Such an advanced nation (Israel) is spending so much ammunition for just a small strip of land
Proceedings in Rajya Sabha resume, short-duration discussion on violence in Gaza begins
Rajya Sabha adjourned till noon as uproar over Justice Markandey Katju's allegations against judges continues
Rajya Sabha adjourned for 10 minutes after uproar over former Supreme Court judge Justice Markandey Katju's allegations of corruption in judiciary during UPA rule
Rajya Sabha to Finally Discuss Gaza Violence TodayWith the number of Palestinians killed in the Israeli offensive now over 430, and with more than 3,000 wounded in the past two weeks, the Rajya Sabha will today have a short discussion on the Gaza violence.
Rajya Sabha pays homage to victims of Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 that crashed over Ukraine
Government Agrees to Gaza Debate in Parliament After Many AdjournmentsAfter many disruptions and protests, the government today conceded opposition demands for a discussion on the Gaza violence in Parliament.
Government agrees to discuss Israel's action in Gaza in Rajya Sabha after House was adjourned for two days in a row over the issue. Rajya Sabha will take up the discussion on Monday. A resolution is expected on the issue.
Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day after uproar by Opposition over violence in Gaza.
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm after uproar over violence in Gaza. This is the third adjournment of the House during Zero Hour today.
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj speaks in Lok Sabha on journalist Ved Pratap Vaidik's meeting with 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed: 'The report of the Indian High Commissioner in Pakistan has come and he has denied any knowledge of the visit'
Ruckus in Lok Sabha over journalist Ved Pratap Vaidik's meeting with terror mastermind Hafiz Saeed. Slogan-shouting MPs gather in the Well of the House.
Rajya Sabha session resumes but ruckus continues over the Gaza issue. CPI-M leader Sitaram Yechury asks in Rajya Sabha, "Please tell us why do you not want us to have this discussion".
Rajya Sabha adjourned twice during Question Hour after uproar over violence in Gaza.
- Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 17, 2014 Rajya Sabha adjourned for 15 minutes after the House failed to reach a consensus on whether to discuss the ongoing violence in Gaza
Ruckus in Rajya Sabha over Israel's action in Gaza. The Opposition has repeatedly demanded a discussion on the ongoing violence in West Bank and Gaza
Today's Lok Sabha session has been extended till 7 pm; Zero Hour will be held after that.
Raihan Vadra, Fifth Generation Nehru-Gandhi, Visits ParliamentPriyanka Gandhi's son Raihan today caused a flutter in Parliament as he watched house proceedings from the visitors' gallery of the Lok Sabha.
No Discussion on Gaza, Says Government Triggering Uproar in ParliamentThe government refused on Wednesday to go ahead with a listed short duration discussion in Rajya Sabha on the ongoing violence in West Bank and Gaza.
Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day amid ruckus over Gaza issue. Entire Opposition had united to demand a discussion on Israel's strikes in Gaza while the government had opposed it.
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 3 PM after fresh uproar over Gaza issue.
- Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 16, 2014 Jayant Sinha, son of senior BJP leader Yashwant Sinha and Lok Sabha member from Hazaribagh, makes his maiden speech in Parliament on the Union Budget
Rajya Sabha adjourned twice during Zero Hour after uproar over violence in Gaza.
- Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 16, 2014 A discussion on Israel's action in the Gaza strip was listed for a short discussion in the Rajya Sabha today.
Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj informed the House at 12.20 pm that she has written a letter to the Chairman saying the discussion cannot take place as Israel and India are friendly countries and a discourteous reference can be made during the discussion.
After the Opposition protested, the deputy chairman adjourned the House for 15 minutes.
Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj informed the House at 12.20 pm that she has written a letter to the Chairman saying the discussion cannot take place as Israel and India are friendly countries and a discourteous reference can be made during the discussion.
After the Opposition protested, the deputy chairman adjourned the House for 15 minutes.
Discussion on the Union Budget starts in Lok Sabha; Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia is the first speaker
Rajya Sabha adjourned for 15 minutes after ruckus; members disagreed over whether to take up Israel's action in the Gaza Strip for discussion
Ruckus in Lok Sabha over aptitude test in English introduced by the Union Public Service Commission in the Civil Services Examination. Speaker Sumitra Mahajan urges members to go back to their seats.
Budget Session resumes in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
Lok Sabha discusses illegal trade of animal parts during Question Hour.
Lok Sabha discusses illegal trade of animal parts during Question Hour.
"The government of India disapproves of the meeting between Ved Pratap Vaidik and Hafiz Saeed. I condemn this. We have sought a full report from the Indian High commissioner in Pakistan. Once the report comes, we will share it with the House," Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj tells Rajya Sabha: Indo-Asian News Service
Rajya Sabha resumes; members discuss bill seeking to amend the Telecom Regulatory Authority Act.
Ruckus in Rajya Sabha over journalist Ved Pratap Vaidik's reported comments on Kashmir. House adjourned for 15 minutes.
Nothing To Do With Vaidik-Saeed Meet: Government On Rahul Gandhi's Charge A roiling controversy over journalist Ved Pratap Vaidik's meeting with terror mastermind Hafiz Saeed stalled Parliament repeatedly on Tuesday with the Congress sharpening its attacks on the government.
Lok Sabha discusses railway budget; some members of the Congress, led by Mallikarjun Kharge, reportedly walk out.
Lok Sabha resumes after adjournment. Various members of Parliament including Samajwadi party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav and Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief Asaduddin Owaisi speak on Israel's action in Gaza Strip.
In Lok Sabha, Opposition wants to know what action will be taken against journalist Ved Pratap Vaidik. Speaker Sumitra Mahajan refuses to let Opposition raise the issue after Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj's statement.
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm after uproar on journalist Ved Pratap Vaidik's meeting with 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed.
'Government has nothing to do with Ved Pratap Vaidik's meeting with Hafiz Saeed': Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj says in Lok Sabha
In Rajya Sabha, Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad speaks on journalist Ved Pratap Vaidik's meeting with 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed.
Lok Sabha adjourned till 12 pm after uproar over journalist Ved Pratap Vaidik's meeting with terror mastermind Hafiz Saeed in Pakistan.
Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan appeals to members to let Question Hour resume amid uproar over Ved Pratap Vaidik
'We are ready to discuss any issue. But the government has nothing to do with it': Home Minister Rajnath Singh on journalist Ved Pratap Vaidik's meeting with terror mastermind Hafiz Saeed in Pakistan
Rajya Sabha adjourned again till 12 noon.
Rajya Sabha resumes amid ruckus. Some Members of Parliament demand the arrest of Ved Pratap Vaidik.
'We are ready to discuss any issue': Parliamentary Affairs Minister Venkaiah Naidu in Lok Sabha
Rajya Sabha adjourned for 15 minutes.
Uproar in Rajya Sabha over Ramdev aide Ved Pratap Vaidik's meeting with terror mastermind Hafiz Saeed in Pakistan.
Row in Parliament over Journalist's Meeting With 26/11 Mastermind Hafiz SaeedA recent meeting in Pakistan between 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed and a journalist considered close to yoga teacher Ramdev led to a row in Parliament today.
In Battle Over PM Modi's Aide, BJP Wins Over Mayawati, MamataIn a political row over its bill to legitimize the appointment of former telecom regulator Nripendra Misra as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's principal secretary, the ruling BJP today won over key opposition parties, leaving the Congress isolated in Parliament.
TRAI Bill passed by voice vote in Rajya Sabha, clearing the way for the appointment of former telecom regulator Nripendra Misra as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Principal Secretary
UPDATE
Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Bill, introduced by Home Minister Rajnath Singh, passed in Lok Sabha
Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Bill, introduced by Home Minister Rajnath Singh, passed in Lok Sabha
TRAI Bill to clear legal hurdles in appointment of Nripendra Mishra as Principal Secretary to PM introduced in LS amid uproar.
- Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 11, 2014Prime Minister Narendra Modi faces a challenge in Parliament if he wants to retain the man he wants on his team. The opposition today raised protests against the new government's move to amend the law to enable former telecom regulator Nripendra Misra to become Mr Modi's principal secretary.
Bill on Polavaram project in Andhra Pradesh passed in Lok Sabha amid din.
- Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 11, 2014
Budget-o-Meter: Rate the Modi Government's First Union BudgetFinance Minister Arun Jaitley detailed his budget for 2014-15 today, the first under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new government.
India's economy is stuttering under high inflation and the worst slowdown since free-market reforms in the early 1990s, and the budget is the first major test of Mr Modi's reformist credentials since he swept to power in May with a pledge to boost growth and create millions of new jobs.
Watch Finance Minister's full speech here:
Rahul Gandhi Was Napping In Parliament, Says BJP The sparring between the new government and its predecessor hit a new low today with the ruling BJP alleging that Rahul Gandhi was sleeping during a debate on price rise.
Rahul Gandhi was seen sleeping in Parliament during a debate on price rise. That's what the Congress was doing during their 10 yr rule.
- Shahnawaz Hussain (@ShahnawazBJP) July 9, 2014This is low level journalism,these are not issues for debates-Rajiv Shukla on reports of Rahul Gandhi sleeping in LS pic.twitter.com/8U9yzplyxl
- ANI (@ANI_news) July 9, 2014
Men Behaving Badly: Speaker Forced to Lecture MPs on Etiquette "The whole country is watching you," Speaker Sumitra Mahajan reminded parliamentarians today, urging them to abandon the embarrassing behavior on flagrant display for the second day in a row. After her short tutorial, Trinamool leader Kalyan Banerjee, who had questioned her impartiality, apologized for "hurting the sentiments of the chair."
Highlights of Economic Survey 2013-14 Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today tabled the Economic Survey for 2013-14, a day ahead of the Union Budget. The Economic Survey reviews the developments in the Indian economy over the previous 12 months, summarizes the performance on major development programmes, and highlights the prospects of the economy in the short to medium term.
FISCAL DEFICIT
* India needs sharp fiscal correction
* Fiscal situation of the central government is worse than it appears
* Need for subsidy reforms for fiscal consolidation
* Recommends raising tax-to-GDP ratio for fiscal consolidation
* Shortfall in revenues can be contained through better mobilisation and reforms
* External debt remains within manageable limits
GROWTH
* GDP growth seen at 5.4-5.9 pct in 2014/15
* Economic growth of 7-8 pct not seen before 2016/17
* Downward risk to economic growth due to poor monsoon, external factors
INFLATION
* Government needs to move towards low and stable inflation through fiscal consolidation
* Wholesale Price Index (WPI)inflation expected to moderate by end-2014
* Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation showing signs of moderation
* Needs to create a competitive national market for food
BALANCE OF PAYMENTS
* Improvement in balance of payments position during late 2013-14 was swift thanks to import restrictions and economic slowdown
* Need to adjust to advanced economies' event exit from accommodative monetary policy stance
SUBSIDIES
* Rationalization of subsidies such as fertilizer and food essential
* Need to shift subsidy programme from price subsidies to income support
TAXATION
* Government needs to move towards simple tax regime, fewer tax exemptions, single rate of goods and services tax (GST)
* GST to play vital role in indirect tax reform
FOREX MARKET
* Intervention in forex market by Reserve Bank of India is behind accumulation of reserves "generally"
Trinamool Congress leader Kalyan Banerjee apologises in Lok Sabha, says he has hurt the sentiments of the Speaker's chair.
Maintaining discipline, upholding dignity of Parliament is the duty of every MP: Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan
Both Houses of Parliament adjourned after protests by Trinamool Congress members disrupt proceedings.
Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan to protesting Trinamool MPs: "Mujhe kathore hone par majboor mat karo (Don't force me to be strict)"
Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar speaks even as Trinamool members continue to chant slogans
Uproar in Lok Sabha after Trinamool members protest alleged misbehaviour of BJP MPs; Rajya Sabha adjourned
Lok Sabha Adjourned To Meet at 11 AM Tomorrow
Minister of State for Railways Manoj Sinha: "Wasn't present in the House, don't think BJP MPs did anything like that."
Minister of State for Railways Manoj Sinha: "Wasn't present in the House, don't think BJP MPs did anything like that."
Trinamool MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar says "We're not safe even in the Lok Sabha; sad day for democracy:
"Prakash Javadekar, another BJP minister had to contain their MPs to keep them from beating us"
"Prakash Javadekar, another BJP minister had to contain their MPs to keep them from beating us"
Drunk BJP Lawmaker Threatened Us in Parliament, says Trinamool Parliamentarians almost came to blows in the Lok Sabha today shortly after the new government announced its Rail budget.
Congratulations to the Railway Minister for presenting a futuristic & growth oriented budget. It is a budget for the common people.
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 8, 2014Rail Budget aspires for better service, speed & safety. It is an effort to create a modern Railways contributing towards a developed India.
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 8, 2014 Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day, Lok Sabha adjourned till 3 pm
PM Modi says Rail Budget aimed at overall development of India
- This Railway Budget strengthens the institutional mechanism, transparency, says PM Modi
- Railway not just a mode of commuting, it is the growth engine of Indian economy
- Rail connectivity is very important
- Initiatives taken in the railway budget show that the government wants to take this industry as well as the country forward
Lok Sabha Adjourned to meet at 2 PM
Chaos in Parliament as Rail Minister announces specifics of new trains, trains that have been extended. The minister ends his budget speech amid Opposition protests. Mr Gowda says, " I have an open mind to correct."
Chaos in Parliament as Rail Minister announces specifics of new trains, trains that have been extended. The minister ends his budget speech amid Opposition protests. Mr Gowda says, " I have an open mind to correct."
Railway Budget 2014: Highlights - Grateful to honourable PM Narendra Modi ji for having given me this opportunity and for entrusting me with this responsibility
- Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom
- It gives me immense pleasure to present my first Railway Budget flooded with suggestion for new trains, new railway lines
- We now target to become the largest freight carrier in the world
- Indian railways carry only 31% of the total freight in the country. It is a challenge we have to face
- 5 lakh crore required each year for the next ten years for ongoing projects alone
- 23 paisa lost per passenger per km in 2012-13
- Social obligation of Railways in 2013-14 was Rs. 20,000 crore
- Focus on sanctioning projects rather than completing them
- The more projects we add the thinner we spread our resources
- I can get claps from this house by announcing many new projects but that would be rendering injustice to the struggling organization
- The fare revision was tough but a necessary decision - it will bring Indian Railways an additional revenue of 8,000 crores
- Indian Railways carries more than the entire population of Australia in a day
- Populist projects and mismanagement have brought Railways to point of funds crunch
- This state of affairs in railways needs immediate course correction
- Gross traffic receipts in 2013-14 was Rs. 1.3 lakh crore, operating ratio was 94 per cent
- Indian Railways spent Rs. 41,000 crore on laying of 3,700 km of new lines in last 10 years
- Need to explore alternative sources of resource mobilisation and not depend on fare hike alone
- Large part of the budget outlay to go to safety projects
- Maximum financial outlays for projects slated for completion in this area itself
- High priority areas - safety, cleanliness, passenger amenities and capacity augmentation
- Future projects to be financed on public-private partnership model
- Plans to attract investment from domestic and foreign players in infrastructure; focus to be on aggressive indigenisation
- FY15 Total Expenditure Pegged At Rs.1.49 lakh crore
- FY15 total receipts pegged at Rs.1.64 lakh crore
- Propose to hike budgetary plan outlay to Rs.47,650 crore
- FY15 passenger fare revenue pegged at Rs.44,600 crore
- Pre-cooked meals by reputed brands, focus on cleanliness and passenger feedback
- Outsource cleaning activities at 50 major stations, separate housekeeping wing for cleanliness and sanitation
- CCTVs to be used for monitoring cleanliness
- RO Drinking water at stations and trains
- Corporates encouraged to adopt stations for better maintenance and upkeep
- 17,000 Railway Protection Force personnel to be available soon
- Introduction of women RPF constables, coaches meant for women to be escorted for greater safety
Bullet train:
- Indian Railways on course to fulfill its long cherished dream. I propose a Bullet train on the Ahmedabad - Mumbai sector
- Higher speed for existing trains will be achieved by upgrading the present network
- Railways plans to increase speed of trains to 160 to 200 km per hour in nine select sectors.
Safety for Women Passengers:
- 17,000 Railway Protection Force personnel to be available soon
- Introduction of women RPF constables, coaches meant for women to be escorted for greater safety
Reservation system will be revamped:
- Railways to scale down market borrowings to Rs. 11,790 crore
- Reservation system will be revamped and ticket-booking through mobile phones and post offices popularised
- Wi-fi Services in all A Category stations and trains
- To Have Diamond Quadrilateral Network for High-speed Trains
- Digital Reservation Charts at stations
- Parcel traffic separated to requisite terminals, dedicated trains running on fixed timetable
- New design of parcel vans -- measures taken in order to improve earnings from the parcel system
- Special initiatives via the PPP mode for transport of fruits and vegetables and milk
- Bio-diesel upto 5% to be used in diesel locomotives
- 23 projects underway in North-East. Propose to allocate higher funds than previous year for these projects
- Future e-Ticketing to support 7200 tickets per minute and to allow 1.2 lakh simultaneous users
- Dedicated freight corridor projects will be closely monitored
- Experimental stoppages to be reviewed solely on the basis of feasibility and viability after 3 months
- Government to make e-procurement compulsory for procurements over Rs. 25 lakh
- Railway Minister announces GIS Mapping and digitisation of Railway Land
- Chaos in Parliament as Rail Minister announces specifics of new trains, trains that have been extended
- Rail Minister announces 18 new line surveys, 10 surveys for doubling 3rd and 4th lines and gauge conversion.
- Government proposes Office-on-Wheels; internet and workstation facilities on select trains.
- Rail Minister announces setting up of logistic parks, private freight terminals on PPP model
- Rail Minister announces connectivity to ports through PPP, procurement of parcel vans and rakes by private parties for resource augmentation
Rail Budget 2014 to be presented in a short while from now
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On Tuesday morning, Mr Gowda, famous for his smiling countenance, promised to take politics out of the Railways to revamp the mammoth transport, focusing on passenger amenities. He admitted there are big challenges ahead and said an infusion of new and innovative ideas was needed. (Watch: Passenger Amenities a Top Priority, says Sadananda Gowda)
He was in sync with Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, who had on Monday underlined in Parliament the government's determination to go ahead with difficult belt-tightening decisions, saying "for any public utility to run, the users must pay".
Experts expect some tough decisions from the rail budget; the Modi government is expected to push for higher fares and freight charges and bold plans to revamp the Railway system. (Rail Budget 2014: 10 Expectations From Modi Government)
The government is expected to announce more public-private partnerships in Railway infrastructure. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said last week that he hopes for more private sector money in modernising the railways. "We want the railway stations to have better facilities than airports. This is our dream," Mr Modi has said. (PM Modi Faces Uphill Task to Put Railways on Track)
Mr Gowda had said, after assuming charge, that his focus will be on safety, security and speed. So, the budget is expected to focus on providing better amenities to passengers including an improved catering service on the railways, still the main form of long-distance travel for most of India's population of 1.2 billion people. (Budget 2014: Track Live updates)
Mr Modi and his team need to find a sustainable fix to the funding crunch facing the railways, and there are suggestions that it could open it up to foreign investors, a move resisted by the railways in the past.
The BJP has said modernisation of the decrepit and over-burdened train network tops its ambitious agenda for infrastructure-building in India. Dilapidated transportation has held back growth of Asia's third-largest economy, analysts say.
Analysts say as much as $500 billion, or nearly Rs. 30 lakh crore, must be invested over the next decade to overhaul the Victorian-era network. To help fund new wagon purchases, modernise track, revamp lines and improve safety, the government had recently hiked passenger fares by 14.2 per cent and freight rates by 6.5 per cent -- the steepest rise in 15 years and a politically controversial move. A public outcry saw the government later partially climb down over city commuter fare hikes, underscoring the difficulty in reducing subsidies in a tough economic environment.
Defending the hike, Arun Jaitley yesterday accused the previous Congress-led UPA government of running the mammoth Railways into deep losses. He pointed out that the railways makes a Rs. 30,000 crore loss only on passenger fares and said India's arterial transport would have come to a standstill if the issue of fares was not addressed.
In the union budget, Mr Jaitley is expected to press forward with fuel price rises as part of efforts to curb subsidies. India's subsidies on energy, food and fertiliser total some Rs. 2.6 lakh crore annually.
Rail Budget 2014: Minister Sadananda Gowda promises To Take Politics Out Of Railways The rail budget is traditionally seen to set the stage for the union budget - to be presented on Thursday and in which the ruling BJP will lay out its economic reform plans.
No Support From NCP to Congress' Walkout in Rajya Sabha
The United Progressive Alliance or UPA could not project a united picture in the Rajya Sabha today with NCP not joining the walkout staged by the Congress after it expressed dissatisfaction over the Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's reply on the discussion on inflation on the opening day of the Budget session.
The United Progressive Alliance or UPA could not project a united picture in the Rajya Sabha today with NCP not joining the walkout staged by the Congress after it expressed dissatisfaction over the Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's reply on the discussion on inflation on the opening day of the Budget session.
Ready to Discuss Leader of Parliament Issue: Speaker Sumitra Mahajan
"If somebody comes to me and talks to me, be it Congress or any other party, I will definitely talk to them," Ms Mahajan told reporters.
"If somebody comes to me and talks to me, be it Congress or any other party, I will definitely talk to them," Ms Mahajan told reporters.
Congress Worsened Matters, Wants to Pass on Blame: Arun Jaitley in Rajya Sabha Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, in a reply to a discussion in the Rajya Sabha, put the blame for rise in prices of essentials, squarely on the previous Congress-led UPA government.
Congress, BSP, CPM and Trinamool Congress stage walkout in Rajya Sabha expressing dissatisfaction with Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's reply on price rise.
Trinamool's Derek O'Brien on Walkout: We had a discussion on price rise and rail fare in parliament today. The reason cited was not acceptable. We have walked out after taking part in the discussion. We will continue to oppose the anti-people move of this government.
Trinamool's Derek O'Brien on Walkout: We had a discussion on price rise and rail fare in parliament today. The reason cited was not acceptable. We have walked out after taking part in the discussion. We will continue to oppose the anti-people move of this government.
Prices Rose Due to Previous Government, We're Trying to Control Them: Arun Jaitley in Rajya Sabha
- As soon as the prices of Onions touched Rs 25 a kilogram, the government took steps
- We fixed minimum export prices for onions and potatoes
- We have had bumper crops in potatoes and onions - we have no reason for prices rising other than hoarding.
- The government has been able to control prices -- taken steps. We met food ministers from all states.
- The government is committed to keeping prices of these commodities in check.
- There is sufficient supply and there is no reason for panic.
Arun Jaitley in Rajya Sabha on Price Rise
- Even we are concerned about price rise and hence we had no hesitation in discussing the issue in Parliament.
- What surprises me is that the party which brought economy to this state wants put the blame on someone else today.
The concerns of the supply side should have been addressed in the last 10 years - My friends from the UPA must understand what situation they left the Railways in
- The UPA didn't take tough decisions when it needed to - even in the interim budget in February this year.
- In February 2014, 30,000 crores was the loss on passenger fare - for any public utility to run, the passengers must pay.
- The price hike suggestion in railways was approved in February, but set for implementation after elections.
- When on May 16, Railway Board raised fares according to the orders of the government - the outgoing minister rescinded the order and passed it on to the next minister.
- Present minister was faced with a Hobson's choice - does he follow the weak-kneed policies of his predecessors or does he take a hard decision necessary to keep the Railways running?
- Yeh jo bhada bada hain, yeh aap ke khatey mein hain... (Jailtley tells Opposition that this price rise is due to them)
Why Rahul Gandhi Caught Attention in Parliament Today
As the opposition Congress today protested loudly in Parliament over price rise, their leader Rahul Gandhi, who has rarely stood out in Parliament, caught the ruling BJP's eye.
As the opposition Congress today protested loudly in Parliament over price rise, their leader Rahul Gandhi, who has rarely stood out in Parliament, caught the ruling BJP's eye.
Wish Rahul Gandhi had shown kind of aggression tht he displayed today, during UPA misrule of 10 yrs, some benefit might hv accrued to nation
- Shahnawaz Hussain (@ShahnawazBJP) July 7, 2014 Congress party workers shout slogans against the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as they stand on police barricades during a protest in New Delhi. The protest was against hike in rail fares, food prices and other essential commodities. (AP Photo)
Government Agrees to Debate on Price Rise; Not Without Voting, Says Opposition Little seemed to have changed in Parliament other than the seating arrangement - the BJP is now on the right of the Speaker, the Congress to the Left - as the Narendra Modi government's first Budget session began today.
Slogan-shouting began right away and the Lok Sabha has seen multiple adjournments already. On day one, the new government confronted an opposition united in its attack over the rising cost of essentials. There was no Question Hour in either House as slogans drowned proceedings; a discussion began almost immediately in the Rajya Sabha, with Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, who is also leader of the House, agreeing to question hour being set aside for the debate.
In the Lok Sabha, the government and opposition are locked in battle over how to debate the issue. The House has been adjourned thrice with Opposition MPs rushing into the well of the House demanding a discussion under rules that have voting at the end of a debate. The government has agreed to a discussion, but without voting and though the Speaker has allotted two and a half hours today for debate, many of the opposition parties are refusing to budge. (Read More...)
Lok Sabha adjourned for the day amid uproar over price rise.
The new Golden Rule in Parliament seems to be: "Do Unto Them What They Did Unto You"! Disrupted morning in the @16th_Loksabha
- Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) July 7, 2014 NDTV's Rahul Shrivastava reports:
Fresh trouble over price rise debate in Lok Sabha as all Opposition parties aren't agreeing to a debate without voting.
Fresh trouble over price rise debate in Lok Sabha as all Opposition parties aren't agreeing to a debate without voting.
Protests Over Price Rise in Parliament and OutsideThere was no Question Hour in either House of Parliament on the first day of the Budget session today, with the Opposition closing ranks demanding immediate discussions on the issue of rise in prices of essentials.
Government agrees to a discussion on price rise in Lok Sabha
- The discussion will be under a clause that does not entail voting.
- Two and a half hours allotted for this discussion today
Congress Should Get Leader of the Opposition Post, Says Sonia Gandhi "Let's see," she responded when asked what action she would take if the government refuses to acquiesce.
We are the single largest party and we have a pre-poll alliance. Hence, we are entitled to get the post of Leader of Opposition in LS: Sonia
- Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 7, 2014
Yes Cong should definitely get it, govt should take an initiative on this- Digvijaya Singh on LoP issue pic.twitter.com/OMmt1mqbIj
- ANI (@ANI_news) July 7, 2014 Congress' Kamal Nath takes a dig at the Modi Government's promise of 'Acche Din':
Rising prices affect every section of society. And it has been the tradition of the house that on such important matters, an adjournment motion is brought in. We will not be able to discharge our responsibility (as opposition) if we don't bring in an adjournment motion. It also censures the government. This is not a matter of mere discussion or debate.
Yeh jo acche din aane hain, acche din ayenge, accha samay ayega, yeh sab jab khulne laga hain... inko yeh ehsaas hona chaiye ki sadan main inki poll khulne wali hain.
Rising prices affect every section of society. And it has been the tradition of the house that on such important matters, an adjournment motion is brought in. We will not be able to discharge our responsibility (as opposition) if we don't bring in an adjournment motion. It also censures the government. This is not a matter of mere discussion or debate.
Yeh jo acche din aane hain, acche din ayenge, accha samay ayega, yeh sab jab khulne laga hain... inko yeh ehsaas hona chaiye ki sadan main inki poll khulne wali hain.
CPIM's Sitaram Yechury slams Modi Government in Rajya Sabha ; says it's doing exactly what the previous government did.
- People have given you a mandate but not for rising prices.
- When you were in the Opposition, you opposed this but now you're doing the same
NDTV's Sandeep Phukan Reports:
Rahul Gandhi is sitting in the third row. Every time MPs protested, he stood up in the aisle expressing solidarity but he did not go into well.
Rahul Gandhi is sitting in the third row. Every time MPs protested, he stood up in the aisle expressing solidarity but he did not go into well.
Lok Sabha Adjourned
In Lok Sabha, the Government agreed for a discussion on price rise under Rule 193 (that does not entail voting)
The opposition parties - Congress, Trinamool Congress, Mulayam Singh Yadav's Samajwadi Party, Lalu Prasad Yadav's RJD and the Left parties - insisted on either an adjournment motion or discussuion under Rule 184 that entails voting.
They started shouting after the Speaker refused to an adjournment motion. The House has been adjourned till 2 PM.
Kamal Nath says the adjournment motion is also a way of censuring the government, price rise is not a matter of mere discussion.
In Lok Sabha, the Government agreed for a discussion on price rise under Rule 193 (that does not entail voting)
The opposition parties - Congress, Trinamool Congress, Mulayam Singh Yadav's Samajwadi Party, Lalu Prasad Yadav's RJD and the Left parties - insisted on either an adjournment motion or discussuion under Rule 184 that entails voting.
They started shouting after the Speaker refused to an adjournment motion. The House has been adjourned till 2 PM.
Kamal Nath says the adjournment motion is also a way of censuring the government, price rise is not a matter of mere discussion.
JUST IN
Congress president Sonia Gandhi to reporters in Parliament's corridor: We should get the Leader of Opposition post. If not, we will see.
Congress president Sonia Gandhi to reporters in Parliament's corridor: We should get the Leader of Opposition post. If not, we will see.
BJP's Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi in Rajya Sabha
I congratulate the government that it agreed to this discussion. The budget session of Parliament is beginning with a discussion on price rise.
We must ask where have been inherited this inflation from? I am glad that those sitting in the Opposition are concerned about rising prices. I wish they had been equally concerned when they were sitting on this side of the house.
I congratulate the government that it agreed to this discussion. The budget session of Parliament is beginning with a discussion on price rise.
We must ask where have been inherited this inflation from? I am glad that those sitting in the Opposition are concerned about rising prices. I wish they had been equally concerned when they were sitting on this side of the house.
Lok Sabha adjourned again, this time till 2 pm after chaos over price rise.
Sharad Yadav asks Rajya Sabha chair Hamid Ansari - 'Why are you setting a time limit to this discussion? Let this go on for the two days if there are many speakers.'
Sharad Yadav Slams Government on Price Rise
- You are right. The hoarders re responsible for inflation. Whenever there is a crisis, a few benefit from it.
- Our strength is our agriculture, our farmers.
- They (the government) says people have to swallow a bitter pill, I see the people who toil hard (farmers) may have to swallow the bitter pill.
Proceedings in the Lok Sabha resume; JDU's Sharad Yadav speaks in the Rajya Sabha on price rise.
Government Under Attack in Parliament Over Price Rise The Lok Sabha has been adjourned till noon amid slogan-shouting, half an hour after the Narendra Modi government's first Budget Session of Parliament convened today.
Lok Sabha adjourned till noon after uproar over issue of price rise and rail fare hike.
Rajya Sabha discusses price rise
Ghulam Nabi Azad: We're seeing rampant inflation in a couple of months of the BJP-led government.
Ghulam Nabi Azad: We're seeing rampant inflation in a couple of months of the BJP-led government.
Ruckus in Lok Sabha over price rise
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Ruc We have absolutely no difficulty, you may start the discussion (on price rise) right now: Arun Jaitley in Rajya Sabha
- Petroleum minister Dharmendra Pradhan speaks in Lok Sabha amid uproar over price rise.
- Speaker tells Opposition 'Question Hour mein kuch nahi hoga (Nothing else can happen in the Question Hour).
Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced his ministers in the Lok Sabha as the BJP-led government's first Budget Session began today
PM Modi government's first Budget session begins
Modi Government's First Big Test in Parliament as Budget Session Begins TodayThe Narendra Modi government faces its first test in Parliament as the Budget Session begins today. The Opposition is expected the corner the government on the issue of price rise and rail fare hike.
Rajya Sabha adjourns sine die
Prime Minister responds to the debate on government's agenda in Rajya Sabha. Here are the highlights of his speech:
- Many suggestions and opinions have come across in this debate.
- Will try to use all the suggestions constructively in the coming days. I thank people for good suggestions.
- There was an environment of helplessness but the country has decided to move forward with hope.
- People have voted for a stable government.
- The decision by people is not an ordinary decision.
- Should make habit of speaking with pride in front of others, should hold our head high.
- Should present our capabilities to the world.
- Victory and defeat both have the potential to teach.
- One who does not learn from victory sows seeds of defeat. One who does not learn from defeat sows seeds of destruction.
- If India needs to progress, the states need to progress.
- In Gujarat, we always said "Desh ke liye Gujarat ka vikaas (Development of Gujarat for development of India)"
- I have experienced how requests of the state have not be approved for personal reasons.
- I believe in co-operative federalism. We need to work with the states.
- The President spoke of Team India.
- Centre plus state government is Team India. Team of PM and cabinet is not enough.
- Can't impose thoughts of the Centre on the states.
- Development should touch everyone. Development should benefit everyone.
- Development should include everyone. Development should be everywhere.
- This country is diverse. We are country which has the same pizza everywhere. We are country where we eat idlis in the South and it becomes paratha by the time we reach North.
- We need to work on national integration.
- The coastal regions of the country need to talk to each other. Should facilitate discussions between them, so that they share their achievements and their problems. need to connect them. We need to hold discussions with them on their development.
- Need issue-centric focus activity.
- Difficulties faced by wheat farmers is different from issues faced by rice farmers. Need to deal and talk with them separately.
- Good governance means accountability.
- A perfectly healthy man can be faced with lot problems once he gets diabetes. Bad governance is worse than diabetes.
- Will we politicise murder, rapes and killings? We need to rise above this. Need to think of a solution together.
- State must be policy-driven. If a state is policy-driven, scope for corruption is reduced a lot.
- Technology can help us lessen and curb corruption.
- Whether we like it or not, there is blot on Parliament Houses. People say that criminals go to Parliament.
- Request the Supreme Court to expedite cases against MPs.
- We can then implement this in the Assemblies and then the municipal corporation. In this manner we can rid politics of criminalisation.
- If we have your support we can make India better. Think of the country for the first four years, the last year is enough for politics. Duty of all MPs to work for the country.
Narendra Modi responds to debate on Government's Agenda in Lok Sabha:
- Lok Sabha has high parliamentary standards
- Please forgive me if I make any mistake today
- I heard many replies during the debate on President's Motion of Thanks
- I assure the House that we will not let up in implementing the roadmap presented by the President
- For us, the President's speech is not a ritual. There is sanctity to everything said in his speech
- We are protectors of people's hope.
- Various issues were raised today but all of them had a hope in them. I take this as good sign.
- The President praised this year's election.
- I congratulate the people of India for choosing a stable govt after a long time.
- We have high democratic values. Even the smallest person in the country has faith in our democracy. Have we ever presented this to the world?
- Have we ever presented the capabilities of our country and countrymen to the world?
- Who has the right over the government? Is the government for the rich and select few?
- Government should be for the poor.
- Rich people can afford to send their children to good school, afford good medical care.
- The poor only have government schools and hospitals.
- Government's work should be to listen to the poor, to work for the poor and live for them.
- There was word used in President's address, 'Rurban' - Where the facilities are urban but the essence is rural
- There may not be good teachers or school in the villages but technology enables us to teach children in villages through satellite.
- We should concentrate on agro-based industries.
- Sikkim is a small state but it has taken an important step. Soon, it will become the first in India to be a fully organic state. All produces in Sikkim will be organic.
- We have many agricultural universities, and a lot of research is being done. But the sad thing is, what is there is the lab is not there on the land.
- We have promised to bring down inflation, we are committed to fulfill this promise. Not because this is our poll promise, but because this is our thought.
- It is not acceptable to us that a poor man's child has to go to bed crying of hunger.
- Have to make women partners in our journey of development.
- Playing with dignity of women does not suit us.
- Women's respect should be a priority for all Indians.
- Over 65% of population is young. We need to concentrate on skill development.
- China is growing old, we are growing young.
- India's identity in the world right now is 'Scam India' we need to change it to 'Skilled India'
- One needs capability and talent to progress, only a certificate is not enough.
- The entire world needs workforce today. Can't we export teachers and doctors?
- A businessmen will bring back dollars, a teacher will bring back an entire generation.
- When I was young, there was a Muslim man who repaired cycles. Today, this his third generation does the same. Why is their condition such today? We need to work for all parts of the society. If one part of the society is weak, the society as a whole can never be strong.
- Gandhi ji made freedom movement, a people's movement. We need to make development a people's movement.
- When a teacher teaches, she should feel that she teaches for the country.
- There is no dearth of patriotism in the country. If the entire country can cheer for our cricket team, can't they cheer for the entire country.
- I was born after Independence. I did not get a chance to die for the country but I have got a chance to live for the country.
- Mulayam Singh ji said that he has run a government and hence he is asking how am I going to fulfill all the promises.
- I say, let us try. We will figure out a way and if there is problem, senior leaders like him are always there to guide us.
- There was a lot of discussion on Mahabharata.
- Duryodhana was once asked he if he knows what is truth and dharma, he said he knows what is truth and dharma but it is not in his DNA to follow it.
- The age of Mahabharata is gone, Kauravas are gone, Pandavas are gone but even today everyone wishes for a Pandava victory and not Kaurava victory.
- In victory one learns humility. We will take everyone along
Narendra Modi to shortly reply to President's Motion of Thanks in Lok Sabha
Congress demands in Lok Sabha dismissal of V K Singh from Council of Ministers over tweets against next Army Chief Dalbir Singh Suhag, reports news agency Press Trust of India
Lt General Suhag's Appointment as Army Chief is Final, Says GovernmentThe government faces the ignominy of a minister - former army chief General VK Singh - tweeting against the Army Chief-designate, linking him of supporting "dacoity" by an army unit that once worked under him.
Arun Jaitley speaks in Rajya Sabha on the VK Singh-Army Chief issue:
- Must keep Army chief out of controversy
- The appointment of Lt Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag as the next Army Chief appointment is final, no question about it
- Opposition should not attack a minister, otherwise he will respond
Uproar in Lok Sabha over General VK Singh's tweets against Army Chief-designate Dalbir Singh Suhag
Rajya Sabha adjourned for 10 minutes after protest by BSP law-makers over law and order situation in UP.
Uproar in Lok Sabha over General VK Singh issue
Parliament session begins, Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reply to President's Motion of Thanks in the Lok Sabha at 4 pm. He will also speak in the Upper House at 5 pm.
Motion of Thanks on President's Address: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be replying in the Lok Sabha at 4 pm tomorrow
The Prime Minister will also be speaking in the Upper House at 5 pm. Watch this space for live updates.
The Prime Minister will also be speaking in the Upper House at 5 pm. Watch this space for live updates.
From NDTV's Sandeep Phukan - Lok Sabha Adjourned for 15 Minutes
Shiv Sena MP Pratap Rao Jhadav said how 'Balasaheb Thackrey had envisaged someday the saffron flag will flutter at the Red Fort and this has happened.'
The Opposition protested and the house adjourned for 15 minutes.
Sena MP and Union Minister Anant Geete later said there is some confusion and misunderstanding. He said Balasaheb respected the Constitution immensely and always said people in courts should take oath in the name of the Constitution.
Prahlad Joshi who was on the Speaker's chair said that the matter will be examined and if required expunged.
Shiv Sena MP Pratap Rao Jhadav said how 'Balasaheb Thackrey had envisaged someday the saffron flag will flutter at the Red Fort and this has happened.'
The Opposition protested and the house adjourned for 15 minutes.
Sena MP and Union Minister Anant Geete later said there is some confusion and misunderstanding. He said Balasaheb respected the Constitution immensely and always said people in courts should take oath in the name of the Constitution.
Prahlad Joshi who was on the Speaker's chair said that the matter will be examined and if required expunged.
Arun Jaitley in Rajya Sabha: 'Political Leadership Relies on Merit, Not on Family'
- Winner must never get arrogant, loser must not be bitter
- These results have a much deeper meaning
- If we seriously analyse these results, there are many significant aspects of these results.
- After 30 years, we have a single party majority.
- We had thought we are in an era of alliances. We still believe that. Alliances represent the strength of India.
- There are many cases where people have not governed to the best of their abilities. But you either perform or you perish.
- What people want is governance, not social combinations as substitutes.
- Those who thought political leadership does not rely on merit and only family lost.
- Indian democracy is evolving. It is maturing. People don't want political instability.
- We gained because of anti-incumbency against are opponents.
- After decades I saw return of massive crowds at rallies.
- The burden on our government is going to be much higher.
- People expect more from us.
- There is one danger if one continues to be in power for a very long time. Governments get into the trap of believing in their own ads.
- Are you aware of what state you have left the country behind in?
- For the last 2 years, India has grown at less than 5%.
- You have left the country with low growth rates, high inflation, high fiscal deficits.
- There has been no 'poverty alleviation, but you have alleviated poverty instead'
- PM has the last word; if he sees corruption, he has to step in; he has to be tough and at times ruthless
- UPA left economy in bad shape, things that have been done, have to be undone
- Investors have again started looking at India after the new government took over
Senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad in Rajya Sabha:
- Don't know if I should support or oppose what is in the roadmap... Nakal ke liye bhi akal chahiye... 90% of what is in the government's roadmap, the programmes that were listed, have already been implemented by the UPA
- Mandate comes with a lot of responsibilities... it needs strong shoulders to shoulder this responsibility
Rajiv Pratap Rudy, BJP Leader: We're Here To Stay
- The people of this country taught a lesson to the Congress, Samajwadi Party and Bahujan Samaj Party, all of who were wiped out in Uttar Pradesh
- Our Prime Minister has a big heart and we will take all parties along in the task of nation-building, we are committed to it
- Sonia ji, Mulayam ji, we will listen to you but if the Congress comes up with any suggestion that reflects its 55-year-long rule in this country, we will not accept it
- In the next election, the party will become even bigger
- This mandate is about hope
- Didn't expect that we will have a national party in the form of a state party (Congress)
- Badaun incident shows what the condition of women is in this country
- The lower middle class is tired of inflation
- Businessmen want proper administration rules for business to flourish
- Wealth must be created for development
- People are hoping that the Modi government will improve power situation (electricity)
- People trust us, with their trust we are sitting here
- Gujarat has given us a lot, Gandhi, Loh Purush... This time it has given us Vikaas Purush
- Last night there was no power in Delhi... We must increase the production of electricity
- 62 lakh tourists come to India, tourism has declined... Compared to China, our tourism is falling behind... Pollution, Badaun case, Nirbhaya case, these incidents are affecting tourism... Even Thailand is faring better than India in tourism
- Shashi Tharoor is educated, those who understand me are quiet... Those who don't understand are continuously interrupting me
- During 24 hours, leaders of all SAARC nations attended our PM's swearing-in ceremony... never has it happened in the history of India
- Uma ji is here... a sadhvi has been entrusted with the task of ensuring that Ganga river is cleaned up
- The hatred for netas has surfaced in this election
- We have to present affidavit to prove how much wealth we have, if we have any criminal cases against us... This is the power of democracy
- Some chief ministers go to jail but make their wives contest the elections from their constituencies
- 'Hum Yahan Rehne Ke Liye Aaye Hain, Jaane ke Liye Nahi'
BJP leader Rajiv Pratap Rudy moves Motion of Thanks on President Pranab Mukherjee's address in Lok Sabha
Motion of Thanks on President's Address in Parliament TodayA two-day discussion on the Motion of Thanks on the President Pranab Mukherjee's address will begin in Parliament today.
Vice President Hamid Ansari addresses joint sitting:
- Would like to congratulate fellow countrymen that they voted in large numbers in the election
- Would also like to congratulate the newly-elected MPs and welcome them
President Pranab Mukherjee addresses joint session of Parliament:
- Express my solidarity to the families of all those who lost their lives during the election process
- Congratulate the new Speaker of Lok Sabha
- This has been an election of hope
- Electorate transcended the boundaries of caste, creed and religion to vore decisively for development and good governance
- I applaud the wisdom of my fellow citizens who voted for stability... they have voted for a united, strong and modern India... Ek Bhaear, Shrestha Bharat
- My government is committed to nurturing the right environment for actualising this mandate
- It can be achieved only though your active participation
- My government will function on the mantra of "minimum government, maximum governance"
- My government is dedicated to the poor... poverty has no religion
- My government commits itself to the role of poverty elimination
- It will take necessary steps to ensure security to citizens in all its entirety
- My government will take steps to prevent hoarding and black marketing
- Government is aware of a sub-normal monsoon this year and is prepared with contingency plans
- My government is committed to improving quality of life in villages by empowering people through a strong panchayati raj system
- Government will adopt national land use policy
- Each drop of water is precious... my government is committed to giving high priority for water security
- By harvesting rain water, we will nurture water conservation and ground water recharge
- Hon'ble members, India is world's oldest civilisation. Today, it is also a country with the large population of youth... we must nurture them with incentives and right skill set to reap dividends
- We will set up IITs and IIMs in every state
- My government will strive to break barriers between formal education and skill development
- Children and youth of the country need avenues for recreation... My government will launch national sports talent recognition programme
- Minorities to be made equal partners in India's progress... Madrasa modernisation programme to be initiated
- Mass campaign for saving the girl child, enabling her education
- Government will have zero-tolerance for violence against women
- State-specific development model will be developed taking into account specific state problems
- Government commited to 33% reservation for women in Parliament
- Government committed to providing clean and efficient administration
- Installation of Lokpal to curb corruption
- Government systems, processes will be re-visited to make them citizen-friendly, corruption-free
- Government is committed to rid the country of the scourge of corruption and the menace of black money
- Keeping in mind that the "justice delayed is justice denied", government will look at multi-pronged approach to tackle the high pendency of cases in the country... it will look at filling up vacancies in the judiciary... will give emphasis to alternate methods of dispute resolution
- Infiltration in North East will be dealt with on a priority basis
- National e-governance plan will be expanded
- GDP is less than 5%, inflation at an unacceptable level... Will work together to usher economy, accelerate job creation
- Employment opportunities will be expanded by promoting tourism
- Government will undertake reforms to ease business
- Tax regime will be made non-adversarial... Reforms to help businesses... FDI will be allowed where jobs can be created
- Government will launch diamond quadrilateral network of railways
- Low-cost cost airports will be developed to promote air connectivity
- International civil nuclear agreements will be operationalised
- River Ganga is a part of our rich cultural heritage, lifeline of millions. However, it continues to be polluted... government committed to providing a clean, perennial Ganga
- Government recognises the central role of science and technology in improving the quality of life. It will encourage and incentivise the use of technology and nurture innovation
- Government will establish institutes of technology for rural development
- The country is proud of its armed forces... we will strengthen defence preparedness by modernising or armed forces... government will do everything to repay the debt to our brave soldiers
- India's foreign policy, with its civilisational roots and heritage, is based on the principles of friendly relations with all countries... Government committed to building a strong self-reliant status for India
- We will never shy away from raising issues of concerns at the bilateral level... we emphasis that the future of shared prosperity can only be built on the foundation of stability
- Focus on 5 Ts - Tradition, Talent, Tourism, Trade and Technology
- People of India given a clear mandate... they want to see a vibrant, dynamic and prosperous India... they want to see a resurgent India...
- In 60 months, we should be able to see with confidence and pride that we have done it
President Pranab Mukherjee addresses joint session of Parliament, spells out roadmap of the new Narendra Modi government
Prime Minister Narendra Modi accompanies President to the Central Hall of Parliament
President Pranab Mukherjee arrives in Parliament, Parliamentary Affairs Minister M Venkaiah Naidu receives him
President Pranab Mukherjee leaves for Parliament
President to Address Joint Sitting of Parliament on MondayPresident Pranab Mukherjee will address a joint sitting of Parliament on Monday, laying the roadmap of the new government headed by Narendra Modi.
Lok Sabha won't have Leader of Opposition: sources
MPs Should Keep National Interest In Mind: Sumitra MahajanParliament should be known for holding healthy discussions and debates like earlier, new Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan said on Friday and appealed to the members for their cooperation in running the house in an orderly manner.
Sumitra Mahajan on being elected Lok Sabha Speaker:
- It is a pleasant responsibility but a big responsibility.
- NDA has a big mandate but small groups and parties too are now in the House and all want to strengthen democracy.
- Treasury and Opposition benches and small groups - their coordination is my task and is important.
- I want Parliament's efficiency to go up.
- But not just efficiency - qualitative discussion is also a must.
- If there is need for orientation of MPs we will look at that.
- For years I have worked as a member, I have seen the functioning, but I won't speak too much today.
- Media is the link between Parliament and people.
- All decisions will be taken with consultations (On deputy speaker)
Narendra Modi Introduces Ministers in Lok SabhaPrime Minister Narendra Modi today introduced to the Lok Sabha 43 of the 44 members of his Council of Ministers.
Rajeev Pratap Rudy on Sumitra Mahajan being elected Lok Sabha Speaker
It is a historic day for BJP and the house.
The opposition has supported her candidature.
She has the quality to conduct the House.
She is a senior experienced member of the party.
It is a historic day for BJP and the house.
The opposition has supported her candidature.
She has the quality to conduct the House.
She is a senior experienced member of the party.
Lok Sabha adjourned till Monday
Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced Ministers of State to the Lok Sabha
After introducing the Cabinet Ministers the PM is introducing the Ministers of State (Independent Charge).
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 6, 2014 Sumitra Mahajan in Lok Sabha:
- Every MP is equally important.
- Parliament is a reflection of the nation.
- If need be, new traditions will be built.
- MPs should engage constructively.
The Prime Minister congratulated Sumitra Mahajan ji on her unanimous election as the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 6, 2014 Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh congratulates new Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan
Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge congratulates BJP MP Sumitra Mahajan on being elected Lok Sabha Speaker
Sumitra Mahajan Elected Speaker of Lok Sabha She has been representing Indore since 1989 and is the longest serving woman parliamentarian. Ms Mahajan, who has never lost a Lok Sabha election, was elected unanimously.
On behalf of my party and the House, I congratulate you (BJP's Sumitra Mahajan) as the new Speaker: Congress Parliamentary Party Leader in the LokSabha Mallikarjun Kharge
Sumitra Mahajan unanimously elected Speaker of Lok Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulates her on behalf of the house
- This are 315 new members in the house. This means we can leave some old traditions behind and start some good new traditions.
- In your name (Sumitra) it is inherent that you will have friendly and cordial relations with everyone.
- It is a matter of great pride of us that this temple of the world's largest democracy will be helmed and conducted by a woman.
Lok Sabha session underway. Sumitra Mahajan is likely to be elected as Speaker today
Sumitra Mahajan to be Elected Lok Sabha Speaker TodaySumitra Mahajan, 71, an eight-time BJP member of Parliament from Indore, is set to be elected as the next Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
- Delhi MP Manoj Tiwari (BJP) took oath extempore, inviting applause from members.
- LJP's Veena Devi, who took oath in Hindi, seemed to have forgotten to carry her spectacles and borrowed a pair from the staff of Lok Sabha to read her oath
- BJP member from Bihar, Kirti Azad came in traditional Maithili dress and head gear, while two Gujarat MPs - Devusinh Jesingbhai Chauhan and Mohanbhai Kalyanjibhai Kundariya wore traditional Gujarati garments
Sushma Swaraj Takes Oath in Sanskrit: 10 Facts on Lok Sabha Oath-Taking CeremonyPro-tem speaker Kamal Nath set the ball rolling for the 16th Lok Sabha by swearing in PM Narendra Modi as a member of the House. Clad in a sparkling white kurta and jacket, the 63-year-old BJP leader took the oath in Hindi.
- Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Food Processing Minister, took oath in Punjabi
- Jual Oram, Minister for Tribal Affiars, took oath in Odiya
- Harsh Vardhan, Health Minister, too oath in Sanskrit
- Sarbananda Sonowal, MoS (Independent), took oath in Assamese
- Siddheshwar Rao took oath in Telugu
- Kiren Rijiju, MoS (Home), took oath in Hindi
PM Narendra Modi Leads Newly-Elected MPs as They Take Oath in Lok SabhaNarendra Damodardas Modi, the country's 15th Prime Minister, today took oath as a member of the Lok Sabha. He was the first of the 539 MPs to be sworn in as a member of the 16th Lok Sabha on the second day of its inaugural session.
Civil Aviation Minister and TDP leader Ashok Gajapathi Raju takes oath in Hindi
