The Winter Session of Parliament is off to a stormy start as the Opposition presents a united face in seeking to corner the Narendra Modi government over the demonetisation issue calling it a "currency scam" that needs to be probed.
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Updated : November 16, 2016 6:10 pm IST
Nov 16, 2016 18:10 (IST)
The Rajya Sabha has been adjourned for the day.
Nov 16, 2016 17:54 (IST)
This is historic step against corruption, says Venkaiah Naidu in Rajya Sabha
- There were rumours that salt is being sold in black markets due to shortage
- When we checked, the production is 2 lakh 20 thousand metric tonnes, consumption is 60,000
- So vested interests are spreading rumours. Similar rumours on government employee salaries. Nothing will happen, don't worry
- This is a historic step against corruption. Only PM could do it
- Yes, there were shortcoming, but PM is holding review meetings, we are taking steps
- Separate lines for aged at banks and ATMs, toll free highways etc
- People have a problem because the graph of popularity of PM Modi is going up
Nov 16, 2016 17:49 (IST)
Temporary pain will give long term gain: Venkaiah Naidu
- It (demonetisation) is like mothers giving birth. This temporary pain is going to get long term gain
- The ban will put an end to large amounts of counterfeit currency, put an end to aiding, abetting and terror funding
- I know there is heartburning and some people are angry at PM Modi
- This is a new kind of intolerance. Intolerance against people's mandate
- If it a 25-year-old idea, you (opposition) had it, but never implemented it. This great man (PM Modi) has done it
- PM Modi is not just the tallest leader in India, but is being recognized as that in the world
Nov 16, 2016 17:47 (IST)
Nobody doubts the commitment of the PM: Venkaiah Naidu
- Elections are coming up in many states. Anything you do it being taken in the context of polls
- Some organisations involved in anti-national activities are worried
- People who have thrived on black money, on nepotism and greed and pointing fingers at the government
- People say it (notes ban) has taken place before. Yes, under Morarji Desai. But the circulation of higher denominations was 6-7 per cent. What is the size of the economy now? You must understand. The circulation of higher denomination notes is 82-84 per cent
- From Kashmir to Kanyakumari, no one doubts the intention of the government and commitment of the Prime Minister
Nov 16, 2016 17:41 (IST)
This is war on black money, opposition should choose its side: Venkaiah Naidu
- People are saying it was sudden. What does that mean? People should have been warned to take precautions and move the money elsewhere and make necessary arrangements
- Swachh means clean India. Swachh has to be man se, tan se and dhan se
- Under whose rule was the coal scam and 2G scam? You (Congress) should be mindful of your words, it will boomerang and hurt you because you have ruled and ruined the country for years
- This is war on black money and you (opposition) should choose your side
- Those who side with the offenders will be taken to task
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Nov 16, 2016 17:32 (IST)
If your money is valid, it won't become invalid: Venkaiah Naidu
- Terrorists, smugglers, maoists, separatists etc. using black and counterfeit money - is their fundamental right?
- Congress must take a stand if they do or don't support the notes ban
- Even after all the inconveniences, people across the country are praising PM Modi
- Temporary pain for long term gain
- I can assure you if your money is valid, it will not become invalid
Nov 16, 2016 15:42 (IST)
Bahujan Samaj Party Chief Mayawati is now speaking in Rajya Sabha
Nov 16, 2016 15:37 (IST)
What I demand is immediately - besides the JPC (Joint Parliamentary Committee) and investigation - till alternate arrangements are not made, allow these notes to be used for white transactions
Nov 16, 2016 15:34 (IST)
Which world are you living in? Sitaram Yadav to govenrment
People are suffering and the suffering is increasing by the day.
People are suffering and the suffering is increasing by the day.
- Why are you agonising people. What is this fascistic way of controlling people's personal lives.
- There is a 'chamakta' (shining) India, for them Paytm and electronic wallets are viable. What about the 'tarasta' (troubled) Bharat.
- What is the mayhem you have created?
- There so many suicides. People can't get their father, mother treated in hospital
Nov 16, 2016 15:26 (IST)
Let us have a system of state-funded elections: Sitaram Yechury. Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha PJ Kurien say, " Why don't you move a Private Member's Bill in this regard."
Nov 16, 2016 15:24 (IST)
Unless you tackle supply side of corruption, you can't stop corruption.
Nov 16, 2016 15:21 (IST)
Only 6 per cent of black money is in cash: Sitaram Yechury
- Bulk of black money is not a stock, it is a flow
- Those you are not stopping
- The small fishes are dying while the crocodiles are enjoying
- If you stop Rs 500/1000 notes, do you think corruption will stop? Now corruption will double with Rs 2000 notes
Nov 16, 2016 15:21 (IST)
This is not the way to stop counterfeit currency: Sitaram Yechury
Nov 16, 2016 15:14 (IST)
What's basis of exemptions, asks Sitaram Yechury
- In Assam there is a by-election, day after tomorrow. So for Assam tea gardens, the central government is giving an exemption.
- But not to Bengal? Why. This should be investigated
- In Maharashtra, they have said you can use old notes to buy cinema tickets
- You can't buy food but cinema tickets?
- How are these exemptions being decided?
Nov 16, 2016 15:05 (IST)
In French revolution, they said if you don't have bread eat cake. Now Modi says if you don't have paper, pay by plastic: Sitaram Yechury
Nov 16, 2016 15:03 (IST)
Daily wagers are badly hit by currency ban: Sitaram Yechury
Nov 16, 2016 15:01 (IST)
What is called demonetisation is 86% of our cash transactions; country today is living on cash transactions of 14%: Sitaram Yechury during Rajya Sabha during discussion on currency ban.
Nov 16, 2016 15:00 (IST)
Discussion in Rajya Sabha resumes
Nov 16, 2016 13:02 (IST)
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 PM.
Nov 16, 2016 13:01 (IST)
If you go to villages today to ask for votes, women will pick up their rolling pins (belan) and teach you a lesson: Ram Gopal Yadav
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