11 years ago
BJP leaders Sushma Swaraj and Arun Jaitley spoke on the proceedings of the monsoon session of Parliament in a press conference held at the party headquarters in New Delhi. Here are the highlights:
Sushma Swaraj:
Arun Jaitley:
Sushma Swaraj:
- The bills which govt was trying to pass stating 'urgency', we failed to stop those bills as well
- There were few discussions on the economy and on inflation
- As far as bills were concerned- Food Security Bill, Land acquisition and pension bills - these 3 important bills we passed
- But the govt was trying to pass a few bills like the RTI in 'hadbadahat'(hurry)
- They wanted the Judicial appointment bill to be passed in a hurry too. We said we wanted it to be sent to the standing committee.
- When the bill came up in Rajya Sabha, we walked out
- In Lok Sabha, the bill didn't even come up
- We were successful in sending three bills to the standing committee for wider consultations
Arun Jaitley:
- The economy is dipping, there are no solutions, and the govt claims external factors are responsible. But manufacturing is down and there is no foreign investment.
- We tried our best to bring in discussions on economy
- We tried to force a reluctant Prime Minister to answer questions on these topics
- Lack of leadership and corruption- this is all the govt is today
- 'Netritvahinta and corruption'-this is all the govt is today
- The PM says he is not custodian of the coal files and walks out after making a statement
- He knew that the govt has no answers in coal scam and the missing coal files
- It's a govt without credibility
- Our objective was that these two issues- coal scam and missing coal files- be highlighted
- We led the attack on behalf of the country on the issue of missing coal files- the issue was taken up three or four times.
- On nomination of JPC members, we made our protest clear.
- I wrote to the chairman and the government to reconsider as they were fixing JPC numbers to fix report. One extra member matters.
AK Antony in Rajya Sabha:
- In the past few months we have raised forces
- On one side we will strengthen relations with China, but there will not be any let up - we will continue to improve capabilities in the border areas
- Diplomatically we are trying to settle long-pending border issues with China
- Successive government's have continued this policy but it will take some time
- Borders can't be an area of permanent tension. Our min attempt is to maintain peace and tranquility
- Now infrastructure is coming to border areas, so both armies' patrols are coming closer
- It happens - they come they go, we come we go. Channels reported a face-off that was old... many face-offs take place of which the longest was Depsar
- Unlike in the past India is catching up with China. That's why every year we are complaining of incursions
- On the one side, since China has built up enough capabilities and are still continuing, regarding that there is no compromise
- We will strengthen our capabilities, we will protect every Indian inch of land
- At the same time, we want a peaceful solution to the long-standing border issues
- I can understand Parliament is concerned and members are agitated
- Shyam Saran has himself said he has not given such a report
- There is not a single line that says Chinese Army is occupying Indian territory
- I assure the house - no compromise on national interests
Rajya Sabha passes the Pension Bill.
Lok Sabha adjourned till 3.00 pm after uproar by BJP, SP members over Chinese incursions.
Lok Sabha adjourned till 2.00 pm following uproar over Chinese incursion issue.
BJP members continue to raise their voice, demand to ask Defence Minister questions. Speaker says, "Please give a notice. Rule 372 can't be violated. We will have a discussion after you give a notice."
Speaker asks Yashwant Sinha to give notice for discussion under Rule 372.
Defence Minister AK Antony speaks in Lok Sabha on reports of Chinese incursion into India:
- The report is primarily focused on border infrastructure
- The report reviews the progress in development of border infrastructure required to ensure connectivity betn the neighbouring areas
- For construction, maintenance and up gradation of roads
- Also deals with requirements of air facilities
- Availability of modern machinery for maintenance and upgrade of roads has been discussed
- Report also deals with air connectivity, better facilities for ITBP
- Shyam Saran has not said China has occupied any part of Indian territory
- No question of India ceding territory to China, government keeps a constant watch
Finance Minister P Chidambaram moves the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority Bill, 2013 for consideration
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamal Nath:
- No doubt the Chinese incursion is a serious issue
- Many rumours are spread however
- The government, however, has nothing to hide. It will not suppress the truth.
- Yeh sarkaar na kamzor hai, na nikammi hai
Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav:
- Government soft on Chinese aggression
- Forget price hikes, scams, save our borders
Lok Sabha adjourned till 11:20 am due to uproar by Trinamool Congress against "division" of West Bengal; BJP, SP protest over Chinese incursions.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh must take up with his Chinese counterpart the issue of Chinese incursion during the G-20 Summit, says BJP
Lok Sabha passes Land Acquisition Bill with Rajya Sabha amendments, awaits presidential nod.
Judicial Appointment Bill passed in Rajya Sabha
Rajya Sabha voting on amendments to Judges' Appointment Bill
BJP walks out of Rajya Sabha during debate on Judges' Appointment Bill. It wants Bill to be sent to a standing committee, Government wants a vote
With crucial bills pending, Parliament session has been extended by a day.
Vanzara's letter should be discussed in Parliament, and a probe should be ordered, preferably by the CBI, says Mayawati
Arun Jaitley on appointment of judges:
- Any collegium is as good as its members
- Judicial activism is welcome but activism and restraint are two sides of the same coin.
- Supreme Court is not infallible but it is final.
- Above the Supreme Court there is God and God doesn't correct judgements
- Activism, restraint two sides of the same coin
- Supreme Court can't have an economic policy
- Courts can enlarge jurisdiction, legislatures can't
- Nobody can check the jurisdiction of courts
- We're going too far now in creating post-retirement jobs
- Temptation to occupy a Lutyen's bungalow is very serious
- Fees of a college is an accountant's job, not of retired judges
Leaders from Janata Dal (United) and Samajwadi Party walk out of Rajya Sabha; they wanted discussion on Gujarat top cop DG Vanzara's letter
Rajya Sabha adjourned for 15 minutes
Ruckus in Rajya Sabha after Samajwadi Party, Janata Dal (U) demand discussion on Gujarat cop DG Vanzara's letter. The jailed cop had slammed Narendra Modi and his aide Amit Shah over fake encounters in the state.
Pension Bill passed by Lok Sabha: what's in it for youThe Lok Sabha today passed the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority Bill 2011, which will open the doors for foreign investment in pension funds. The bill aims to create a regulator for the pension sector and extend the coverage of pension benefits to more people. The Pension Bill has been hanging fire since 2005 when it was first introduced in the Parliament. It was again reintroduced in 2011.
Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Pension Bill in Lok Sabha:
- I acknowledge their right voice their concerns about the bill but I am confident that they will support the bill.
- I have no doubt that when it comes to supporting the bill final, our colleagues will come around. You can't turn back the clock - 26 states have already joined the new pension scheme
- The states have over 17 lakh subscribers and cumulative contribution runs to 34,965 crores
- Accepted all standing committee recommendations save one which would have converted NPS into a current account. NPS offers a wide choice
- Every standing committee recommendation that has a bearing on the capacity to take risks has been accepted.
- We will ensure NPS is made more secure, more attractive for the subscribers. This has been with us for nine years - all this bill does is make a non-statutory authority a statutory authority.
Sitaram Yechury speaks in Rajya Sabha on missing coal files issue:
- Govt must procure the essence of the files from the CAG... who had examined the files
- Why has the government not registered an FIR?
- Either the files are there or they aren't there... everything in the world in not 'maya'
- If the guilty have to be brought to book, an FIR has to be filed?
Arun Jaitley in Rajya Sabha on missing coal files:
- Documentary evidence is destroyed, oral evidence is not allowed
- The PM made it sound the like the case of missing files is not a reality is hypothetical
- How is this investigation going to proceed if oral evidence is not allowed?
- Oral evidence of the most relevant witness who took the decisions
- Government should answer how will the investigation go forward
Coal-gate: PM must volunteer himself for CBI questioning, says BJPAfter a report that an officer investigating the coal allocation scam suggested that the PM should be questioned, the BJP today said in Parliament that the PM should volunteer himself for CBI questioning.
Rajya Sabha adjourned for 10 minutes following uproar over Vanzara letter.
Ruckus in Rajya Sabha over letter by jailed Gujarat police officer DG Vanzara criticising Chief Minister Narendra Modi and his key aide Amit Shah.
Dara Singh Chauhan of BSP speaks on missing coal files issue in Lok Sabha
TMC's Saugata Ray questions chair under what rule this discussion is being allowed
JDU leader Sharad Yadav speaks in Lok Sabha on missing coal files issue:
- The Coal Minister has changed his statements on the missing coal files and the Prime Minister gave a statement which did not have any details of the files that are missing. Why is the government not transparent?
- The big question today is how many files are missing, whose files are missing. What all files does the government have?
- Why are the files missing? They are missing because someone is trying to escape.
- Parliament needs to function for laws to be enacted.
- PM says he is not custodian of files. I say he is the custodian of the country. If he gives up, what are we going to do?
- This government does not seem to act on anything.
- Why doesn't the government speak in one voice? The ministers seem to be blinded by the visual media.
Leader of Opposition Sushma Swaraj speaks on missing coal files issue in Lok Sabha:
- The Coal Ministry said 189 files were missing. PM came to Parliament yesterday and accepted that some files are missing and efforts were on to locate them. We want to ask if an FIR was lodged? This is not a case of missing files but that of files being stolen.
- This is a case of stolen files, not missing files
- A key CBI investigating officer has now said that the PM must be questioned
- PM was the coal minister when the incident happened. Therefore, he becomes directly responsible for the missing, stolen files.
- PM should volunteer himself for CBI questioning so that the truth comes out
- I demand that an FIR be lodged immediately
BJP, government agree to end impasse on missing coal files issue, leaders of all parties to speak on issue. Leaders of Opposition in both Houses - Sushma Swaraj and Arun Jaitley - will speak first. Rajya Sabha will take up Land Bill after leaders speak on coal files.
Union ministers Kamal Nath and P Chidambaram meet BJP leaders again to seek cooperation on pending bills.
BJP rules out supporting extension of Monsoon session of Parliament.
Lok Sabha adjourned following uproar over missing coal files issue.
With key bills pending, Government may extend Monsoon sessionWith a belligerent BJP keeping up the heat in Parliament over "Coal-gate", the government says it may go for another extension of the monsoon session to pass at least five key bills. The session, which was earlier extended by a week, ends on Friday.
Union ministers P Chidambaram and Kamal Nath meet BJP leader LK Advani and Leaders of Opposition to seek cooperation on pension and other bills.
Sitaram Yechury:
- Many political parties will not be happy with Monsoon Parliament extension, better to call early Winter session
- Government wants to discuss the Land Acquisition Bill
- We really don't know what is in the mind of the government
- Many political parties will not be happy with Monsoon Parliament extension
- Better to call early Winter session
Lok Sabha adjourned till 2.00 pm after uproar by BJP over missing coal allocation files, and by Left over fuel price hike.
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 12.30 pm after uproar over missing coal files issue.
There is no question of hiding anything or concealing anything: Rajiv Shukla in Rajya Sabha
Rajya Sabha resumes, uproar over missing coal files continues.
Rajya Sabha adjourned till noon after uproar by SP, BSP over reservation in promotions.
BJP leader Jaswant Singh speaks in Lok Sabha.
Basudeb Acharia, CPI:
- As a result of deregulation of petrol and diesel, the companies are increasing the prices every month and this time, the increase is approximately Rs 3.
- This has a cascading effect when the country is facing inflation.
- This government has increased the burden on the common man.
- The price of LPG has been increased by Rs 50.
- Petroleum Minister should make a statement immediately.
Hikes in petrol and diesel prices should be rolled back: BJP in Lok Sabha
Opposition slams UPA government over petrol and diesel price hike in Lok Sabha.
Important legislation pending, we are likely to extend Parliament session, appeal to parties to let Houses function smoothly: Kamal Nath
Parliament deadlock over 'coal-gate': PM fails to win assurance from aggressive BJP
The Bharatiya Janata Party or BJP will decide this morning whether it will continue to disrupt Parliament over missing coal files in the last three days of the monsoon session, which ends on Friday.
The Bharatiya Janata Party or BJP will decide this morning whether it will continue to disrupt Parliament over missing coal files in the last three days of the monsoon session, which ends on Friday.
BJP tells PM that it not responsible for the deadlock in Parliament, gives no assurances. It will decide its stand in a meeting on Wednesday morning.
The Prime Minister urges BJP leaders to let Parliament function. He tells them that the coal issue cannot be debated in Parliament as the matter is subjudice. He assures them that the government wants a thorough probe.
Why PM has invited Arun Jaitley, Sushma Swaraj and Advani to his house tonightThe Prime Minister has invited top BJP leaders Arun Jaitley, Sushma Swaraj and LK Advani to his home tonight. Sources said the meeting is aimed at finding an end to the stand-off with the opposition over "Coal-Gate".
BJP to push for FIR on the missing coal files, say sources
PM calls BJP leaders LK Advani, Sushma Swaraj and Arun Jaitley to his house at 9:30 pm to discuss the missing coal files: sources
Lok Sabha adjourned for the day.
Chidambaram's address drowned out by protests in the Lok Sabha. House adjourned till 3 pm.
Kapil Sibal:
- Problem with the opposition is that unless they are satisfied, they will not allow the house to function
- The Opposition says that the PM must admit that the files are missing
Ravi Shankar Prasad:
- Supreme Court is saying the files are missing, CBI is saying the same
- Without answering, suddenly the PM walks away
- Govt is trying to suppress, conceal the whole fact because they want to help the accused
- Sorry to say that PM has been economical with truth today
Uproar by members over PM's statement, Rajya Sabha adjouned till 2 PM.
Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 PM following protests by Left parties, TMC over fuel price hike; and BJP over coal scam.
Prime Minister on missing coal files:
- The govt is making all efforts to retrieve all papers requisitioned by the CBI
- Majority of paper have been submitted to the CBI
- Government has nothing to hide- more than 2000 pages of documentation has been already handed over to CBI
- Our intention of facilitating the investigation cannot be questioned. Govt has provided full support to CAG and later CBI.
- Govt will carry out a thorough investigation and ensure that the guilty are brought to book
- The ongoing investigation by the CBI is closely being monitored by the Supreme Court
- The govt shall do its best to find and locate the papers and will hand over the papers to CBI within the stipulated time frame as directed by SC
- If govt is unable to locate some of those papers than as directed by the SC, a report will be filed with the CBI
- The government shall follow the directions of the Supreme Court in letter and spirit
- Request honourable members of Parliament not to draw hasty conclusions
Mayawati, BSP leader:
Would like to ask the PM, why no action has been taken so far against the officials who were responsible for these files? Why the govt hasn't files an FIR? Even the Supreme Court has to give directions on this.
Would like to ask the PM, why no action has been taken so far against the officials who were responsible for these files? Why the govt hasn't files an FIR? Even the Supreme Court has to give directions on this.
Sitaram Yechury on missing coal files:
- Why are you not proceeding with a proper recorded investigation? That increases the bar of suspicion
- If documents are with the CAG, why isn't the govt asking them to provide the files?and clearly shows intent to facilitate investigation can't be called into question
Prime Minister gives statement on missing coal files in Lok Sabha.
Rajya Sabha adjourned for 10 minutes amid disruptions.
Missing coal files: PM likely to speak in Parliament todayThe BJP says it has helped the government pass its flagship bills on food and land acquisition in Parliament and now the ruling UPA must keep its promise for a debate on missing files relating to controversial coal block allocations.
PM likely to speak on missing coal files in Parliament today: sources
Sushma Swaraj: Found out today that the Prime Minister is going on a foreign trip. Have the files disappeared or is this a cover-up? Shriprakash Jaiswal please answer.
Uproar in Lok Sabha over missing coal files.
Food Security Bill passed by Rajya Sabha
Despite being in a minority, the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government succeeded in getting the National Food Security Bill passed in the Rajya Sabha through a voice vote. The landmark bill is being seen as the Congress's trump card ahead of the 2014 general elections due by May.
Despite being in a minority, the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government succeeded in getting the National Food Security Bill passed in the Rajya Sabha through a voice vote. The landmark bill is being seen as the Congress's trump card ahead of the 2014 general elections due by May.
Goal for Congress. "Game-changer" Food Security Bill passedThe Rajya Sabha tonight passed the Food Security Bill, seen as the UPA government's main vote-getter ahead of polls due in May.
Nine MPs suspended for Telangana protests, some wore Indira Gandhi masksWith just four days to go before this session of Parliament expires, nine members of parliament were suspended today for "grave disorder" for disrupting proceedings by shouting and protesting against the decision to make Telangana India's 29th state.
Lok Sabha adjourned till tomorrow as suspended Andhra Pradesh MPs refused to budge from the House
Debate on Food Bill begins in Rajya Sabha, BJP leader Venkaiah Naidu speaks:
- The government is not sincere, they are trying to be populist on the eve of the elections.
- After 67 years, 67 crore people need food security? What happened to all our five-year plans?
- Suddenly you realise that two-thirds of the population needs food security.
- Planning Commission says poverty has come down, then how do you justify the need for food security?
- Forty years ago, Indira Gandhi gave a slogan 'Garibi Hatao' but nothing was done in that direction.
- You should be ashamed of neglecting the downtrodden after 57 years of being in power
- The minister said the curfew on petrol pumps was a suggestion. Parliament is on. Should ministers make such suggestions?
- Your Food Bill is not going to get you any good will, it is going to get you big bill
- Your government called it a gamechanger, it is just a poll gimmick
JUST IN:
Food Bill moved in Rajya Sabha; House adjourned till 2 pm, breaks for lunch.
Food Bill moved in Rajya Sabha; House adjourned till 2 pm, breaks for lunch.
BJP leader speaks on the Food Bill in Rajya Sabha:
- The ordinance will be brought in if there is a matter of utmost urgency that is when the government uses ordinance issuing power
- On July 5, the ordinance was brought in
- In a matter of 30 days not sure what would have happened
- Is there something so important that the government wants food bill passed in 30 days?
- Guidelines are still to be framed and issued. Nothing would have happened in 30 days. So why the ordinances?
- The ordinance may have been a political decision but is not in line with the Constitution
- The monitoring and rules to be framed for the Food Bill is to be done by the state government.
- The powers to implement this policy lies with the state governments, different chief ministers are giving different suggestions.
- Many chief ministers say their existing schemes are better that the proposals under the Food Security Bill.
- The chief ministers have indicated the peculiarities of their states and their suggestions should have been taken on board.
- At times the devil is in the detail. Entitlement will now become a right.
- 75% of the population is a cap, not the base. And the decision to set this limit lies with the central government and not the states.
- Effectively, this is repackaging of all existing food schemes.
- The current budget has a provision of Rs 1,24,844 crore for all food schemes even without this bill.
- Under current schemes, subsidised foodgrain are provided to 82.99 crore people. This will become 81.37 crore if we take 75% of the rural and 50% or urban population. So the numbers will actually go down.
- States are running their own schemes and states like Chhattisgarh not only provide foodgrain but also salt, pulses, etc.
- The government should show their large-heartedness and concede that schemes in states better than theirs and should go on as is.
- What was the urgency that the ordinance issuing powers were misused in this case?
Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman asks two TDP members, who were protesting against the creation of a separate Telangana state, to leave the House. Rajya Sabha adjourned for 15 minutes.
Lok Sabha Speaker suspends four TDP, five Congress MPs from Andhra Pradesh for five days for disrupting proceedings on Telangana issue: PTI
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 11:23 am, Lok Sabha till 2 pm.
Food Bill in Rajya Sabha today; discuss missing coal files first, says BJPProtests over missing coal allocation and a proposal to check fuel demand by shutting petrol pumps early may stall the government's plan to debate and pass its ambitious Food Security Bill in the Rajya Sabha today, a critical step before it can become law.
Government may move Pension Bill in Lok Sabha today, Bill aims to give legal framework to pension regulatory fund
RTI Amendment Bill may come up for discussion in Lok Sabha todayA bill seeking to amend the Right To Information (RTI) Act to shield political parties from providing information under the transparency law is scheduled to come up for discussion in Lok Sabha on Monday.
Food Security Bill likely to be taken up in Rajya Sabha on MondayThe landmark bill, aimed at providing rice at Rs 3 per kg, wheat at Rs 2 per kg and coarse cereal at Re 1 per kg to almost 800 million Indians, is expected to cost the national exchequer Rs 1.25 lakh crore.
Lok Sabha adjourned till Monday after uproar over Telangana.
CPM's Prakash Karat: UPA's mismanagement caused the recent crisis. Early election is possible.
Janata Dal chief Sharad Yadav on PM's statement in Parliament: The government has left the country to the will of God.
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2.30 pm
PM's response to Arun Jaitley:
- I am not the custodian of files (referring to missing coal files)
- PM attacks BJP, says, "I command a certain respect despite what some members say"
- Economy not going back to the 1991 level
- Do not be influenced by speculative inflows, trust the government
PM's unprecedented attack on BJP:
- Consensus building is the duty of both government and Opposition
- Opposition should allow government to rule and oppose where necessary
- Opposition has not reconciled to their defeat in 2004
- Have you heard of any parliamentary democracy where the Opposition does not allow PM to introduce his ministers?
Watch: Arun Jaitley slams PM's statement on economic crisis
Criticising the UPA government, Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Arun Jaitley said that the Centre must decide whether "we must get back to prudence or should we continue to follow populism".
Criticising the UPA government, Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Arun Jaitley said that the Centre must decide whether "we must get back to prudence or should we continue to follow populism".
Read: PM's statement on the current economic situation in the country
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said in Parliament on Friday that the sharp depreciation in the Indian rupee was a matter of concern, but he reiterated that the currency has overshot its true value, and promised a reversal.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said in Parliament on Friday that the sharp depreciation in the Indian rupee was a matter of concern, but he reiterated that the currency has overshot its true value, and promised a reversal.
Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 pm after uproar over various issues, including Telangana.
Arun Jaitley speaks in Rajya Sabha in response to PM's speech:
- We are losing the confidence of the investing community
- If political environment is not built up for consensus on economic issues, it will be a daunting task
- Consensus on economic issues depends on political environment, which is being fractured by the government
- The whole world warned us
- Why did we lose the trust of international and domestic investors?
- From 1991 onwards till today, we as a nation succeeded in showcasing India as a economic destination
- The root cause of current account deficit is government corruption
- Benchmarks say our growth rate may fall below 4 per cent
- We now have to decide whether we have to get back to prudence or should we continue to follow populism
- We would like the PM to respond to these issues
Yashwant Sinha: Most disappointing, frustrating statement by PM
BJP walks out of Lok Sabha after it is stopped from raising questions on the PM's speech
Prime Minister reads out his statement in Rajya Sabha
It is at times like these that the Nation shows what it is truly capable of. PM
- Dr Manmohan Singh (@PMOIndia) August 30, 2013
I urge across political parties to work towards & join in the Government's efforts to put the economy back on the path of stable growth. PM
- Dr Manmohan Singh (@PMOIndia) August 30, 2013
The easy reforms of the past have been done. For more difficult reforms, we need political consensus. PM
- Dr Manmohan Singh (@PMOIndia) August 30, 2013
It is important to recognise that fundamentals of the Indian economy continue to be strong. PM
- Dr Manmohan Singh (@PMOIndia) August 30, 2013
The Government will do whatever is necessary to contain the fiscal deficit to 4.8% this year. -PM
- Dr Manmohan Singh (@PMOIndia) August 30, 2013
I would like to assure the House and the world that the Government is not contemplating any measures for capital controls. - PM
- Dr Manmohan Singh (@PMOIndia) August 30, 2013
The RBI and Government have taken a number of steps to stabilise the Rupee. PM
- Dr Manmohan Singh (@PMOIndia) August 30, 2013
There are many sectors which are regaining competitiveness in export markets as a result the fall in the exchange rate. - PM
- Dr Manmohan Singh (@PMOIndia) August 30, 2013
To some extent, depreciation can be good for the as this will help to increase our export competitiveness and discourage imports. - PM
- Dr Manmohan Singh (@PMOIndia) August 30, 2013
The movement of the Rupee recently is a natter of concern to the Government. - PM
- Dr Manmohan Singh (@PMOIndia) August 30, 2013
Manmohan Singh on rupee and economic crisis:
- The fall of the rupee has been a matter of concern, the rupee has depreciated sharply against the dollar
- What triggered sharp and sudden depreciation of rupee was markets' reaction to unexpected external developments
- This led to reversal of capital flow to emerging economies
- Rupee has been especially hit because of large current account deficit and other investment factors
- We intend to act to reduce current account deficit
- We will be able to reduce our current account deficit to 70 billion dollars
- Inflation in India has been much higher than in advanced countries
- Correction in exchange rate was necessary to correct this
- Deprecation to some extent can be good for economy
- Foreign exchange markets have a notorious history of over-shooting. This is happening not just for rupee but also for other currencies
- The Finance Minister has clarified on this matter and I take this opportunity to reaffirm our position
- Sudden decline in exchange rate is certainly a shock but will not address this through capital control
- Value of rupee is ultimately determined by the fundamentals of the economy
- Growth has slowed down in recent months
- I expect growth in Q1 of 2013-14 to pick up as effect of good monsoon kicks in
- Government will do whatever is necessary to keep fiscal deficit at 4.8 per cent this year
- Important to control expenditure and spend carefully to cut back on subsidies that do not reach the poor
- The RBI will continue to focus on bringing down inflation
- As the fruits of our efforts materialise, the rupee will start to recover
- Indian banking sector has seen some rise in bad debt
Rupee rises to 66.50 ahead of Prime Minister's speech
Rupee rises to 66.50 ahead of Prime Minister's speech.
Rupee rises to 66.50 ahead of Prime Minister's speech.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to address Lok Sabha on rupee and economic crisis shortly.
Land Bill passed in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi says he is 'quite happy'The Lok Sabha tonight passed the Land Acquisition Bill, seen as yet another potential vote-getter for the ruling Congress, much like the Food Security Bill cleared by the House earlier this week.
Lok Sabha passes Land Acquisition Bill through division of votes:
YES- 216
NO- 19
ABSENT- 0
NO PRESENT- 235
YES- 216
NO- 19
ABSENT- 0
NO PRESENT- 235
Rahul Gandhi present in Lok Sabha as voting on amendments continue on the Land Acquisition Bill. His mother and Congress chief Sonia Gandhi has left the House.
Sushma Swaraj moves amendment on Land Acquisition Bill, praises Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh, says "like the way he has pursued this Land Bill." BJP members thump tables.
Lok Sabha is voting on amendments to Land Acquisition Bill.
Land Bill debate: 2 MPs nearly came to blows in Lok Sabha, Sonia was presentSonia Gandhi had just been greeted by the thumping of desks as she attended Lok Sabha for the first time since Monday night, when Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee nearly came to blows with the Left's Basudev Acharya during a debate on the Land Acquisition Bill today.
Trinamool leader Kalyan Banerjee and CPI(M) leader Basudev Acharya nearly come to blows in Lok Sabha
Mr Banerjee started shouting when Mr Acharya rose to speak. Senior leaders like SP chief Mulayam Singh Yadav and Union Minister Jairam Ramesh had to intervene.
Mr Banerjee started shouting when Mr Acharya rose to speak. Senior leaders like SP chief Mulayam Singh Yadav and Union Minister Jairam Ramesh had to intervene.
There should be no provision to acquire irrigated land unless there is direct approval by farmer(s): BJP president Rajnath Singh in Lok Sabha while speaking on the Land Acquisition Bill
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in Lok Sabha: I respect the concern expressed by members of this House over the fall in the rupee.
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 PM after uproar over adoption of motion to appoint two members to JPC on 2G spectrum
Land Acquisition Bill moved for consideration and passage in Lok Sabha. House adjourned till 12:30 pm following uproar by Left and other opposition parties demanding PM's statement on the sliding rupee.
Lok Sabha adjourned till noon following opposition uproar demanding Prime Minister's statement today on falling rupee
Will make a statement in Rajya Sabha tomorrow on economic situation: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh
Country faced with difficult economic situation. Don't deny that some domestic factors are responsible for current economic situation: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh
Our party will be in the support of Land Acquisition Bill to be tabled in Parliament today. We haven't read the bill yet. But if it has the amendment of 80 per cent approval (by landowners), we will support it: KC Tyagi, Janata Dal (United)
We are totally opposed to forceful land acquisition. We know industries should be there in barren land but it is not the role of the government to act as a middleman: Sudip Bandyopadhyay, Trinamool Congress leader
Land Acquisition Bill: Top 10 factsUp today in Parliament is the ruling Congress' next big populist gambit - the land acquisition Bill. The bill aims to supercede a century-old law and compensate farmers and other landowners up to four times the market value when their land is acquired for industrial development.
Land Acquisition Bill in Lok Sabha todayAfter passing the Food Bill, the Lok Sabha will take up another landmark legislation of the UPA - the Land Acquisition Bill - today. The Bill seeks to provide "just and fair" compensation to families whose land has been acquired for industrial purposes.
Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh will move the Bill, which seeks to provide 'just and fair' compensation to families whose land has been acquired for industrial purposes.
After passing the Food Bill, the Lok Sabha will take up another landmark legislation of the UPA - the Land Acquisition Bill - today.
BJP leader Yashwant Sinha speaks in Lok Sabha on state of economy:
- We do not have the mandate so we are sitting in the Opposition, and those who have the mandate are not making the right policies
- This govt blames BJP for all ills, then why do they seek our support
- If they need our support, there has to be a nice way of saying that
- All of us remember the famous statement made by the PM that 'money doesn't grow on trees'. He also said that when the fiscal deficit will increase, the CAD will increase, prices will rise leading to an increase in the unemployment rate.
- I agree with the Prime Minister that when prices will rise, unemployment rate will go up.
- Slowdown in manufacturing is the most significant - from 8% to 4%
- I'm trying to explain this economic cycle, that if you run large fiscal deficit, it will impact inflation, interest rates will go up
- This will have an impact on investment and eventually, growth will be affected
- This is a vicious cycle, and we need to find a way
- India's current account debt is Rs 390 billion dollar, out of this the short-term debt if a little over 172 billion dollars. And this is a worrying scenario as short-term debt is supposed to be repayed by 2014.
- The 1991 crisis was caused because of short-term debt, and not long-term debt
- If we are not able to bring this amount (172 billion dollars) by March 2014, it will disturb our balance of deficit.
- And whatever assurances the Finance Minister may give, there's no basis... it's khokla (empty). Our deficits are known all over the world.
- This up and down in the economic scenario is not good for the country
- Every doctor, when he gives an anti-biotic, warns of a side-effect. But this Finance Minister (talking about P Chidambaram), when the US was in crisis in 2008, said that in the name of fighting global crisis, the fiscal deficit will be hiked from 2.5 in 2007 to 6%.
- After the 2008 economic crisis, the government could have invested on infrastructure, which would have been good for our economy. But what they did? They did fizool kharchi (consumption expenditure).
- Taking a dig at Chidambaram: Like an incompetent doctor, he didn't do anything to stop the deficits in 2008.
- They didn't listen to anyone because they were eyeing power in the 2009 elections.
- The seeds to current crisis were sown in 2008 only
- Money became not only expensive, but unaffordable
- Investors' confidence was shaken, they started investing in other markets/countries.
- What we face today is the crisis of confidence and paralysis of decision making. We all know that it takes a lot to rebuild confidence.
- The situation is improving in the US, but is deteriorating in our country.
- They started Quantitative Easing (QE) and stopped buying bonds... they said they are tapering off their reserves.
- The government's inaction is responsible for the current state of the economy. It has lost control over the economy.
- There's only one solution to this problem, that this government should go
- We should go to the people. But they will not leave their seat because they are corrupt
- The country has never seen a more corrupt government.
Rajya Sabha Chairman invokes Rule 255, suspends two TDP members over Telangana protests.
Finance Minister speaks in Rajya Sabha on state of economy:
- If services account for about 57% of GDP and agriculture 16-17, the remaining is industries
- Projects which are stalled are infrastructure projects
- We've taken a number of steps to unblock these projects
- This debate about inflation and growth is misplaced. In a developing country there has to be some degree of inflation. Larger aim must be growth and employment. Central bank's primary goal must be price stability.
- Central bank's primary goal is price stability, but what the balance will be and where it will be struck, depends on individuals
- At the moment, we believe the value of the rupee has overshot its true value. We can correct it only by taking medium and long term measures. I cannot say whether the rupee will appreciate... nobody can say that. It appreciated in February 2013. It came under pressure in May 2013. Rupee will find its level. Our inflation is high, current a/c deficit has caused concern among investors and analysts, we have to still communicate and once confident increased, true value will get reflected.
- BJP's Ravi Shankar Prasad asks: Do you attribute domestic factor for sliding rupee?
- P Chidambaram replies to Mr Prasad: No concealing of information from our side. I did say there are domestic factors. How can anyone ignore that? A few of such factors are: We allowed the fiscal deficit to breach and CAD to swell because of the certain decisions between 2009-2011 after the collapse of the US economy in 2008.
- We are on the path of fiscal consolidation
- We spend more dollars than we earn
- We have some of the best minds working on this and we will contain the CAD
- No one should doubt our capacity
- Challenges will be there but we must have the courage, patience and clear headedness to fight these challenges. And with your help, we'll overcome these challenges.
Parliament will to discuss state of the country's economy today.
Question Hour on in Lok Sabha, debate on farmer suicide.
Lok Sabha begins amid uproar from Opposition. SPeaker urges members to let the House function.
PM on Food security bill: 'Another example of Govt's people oriented inclusive development'
Food Security Bill passed in Lok Sabha, Sonia Gandhi in hospitalFood Security Bill: In a major victory for the government, its flagship food security bill was cleared by the Lok Sabha today. The welfare scheme, which will entitle 67 per cent of India to highly subsidised food, will cost the country Rs 1.25 lakh crores or $22 billion.
Lok Sabha adjourned till 11 am tomorrow
Lok Sabha passes the Food Bill
It would have been a better bill if my amendments were passed. However, we will improve it when we come to power: Sushma Swaraj
Congress president Sonia Gandhi, who had left the Lok Sabha before voting began on the food bill, is at AIIMS for a check-up. She reportedly had fever since last night.
Sushma Swaraj agrees to a re-vote after a request from Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamal Nath.
UPA demands re-vote on Sushma Swaraj's amendment, says there was a technical glitch
Sushma Swaraj moves amendment on cash transfer provision, says cash subsidies can be misused by men in the household to buy liquour
BJP's Murli Manohar Joshi moves his amendment, is defeated
Leader of Opposition Sushma Swaraj moves her amendment, demands more ration for pregnant women in Food Bill. Her amendment is defeated.
Gurudas Dasgupta, Prabodh Panda withdraw amendments
Lok Sabha adopts final motion
All government amendments accepted
Congress president Sonia Gandhi has left Parliament, she is reportedly unwell. Congress No. 2 Rahul Gandhi has left too.
Lok Sabha to vote on Food Security Bill soon
CPI withdraws amendment to Food Security Bill in Lok Sabha
Voting on amendments in Food Security Bill begins
Food Minister KV Thomas says:
- All constructive suggestions that have come will be positively considered
- Food Bill not perfect, but as we implement we'll plug the loopholes
- State and Central government have to go hand in hand
- We'll protect the federal system
Union Minister Praful Patel on the food bill:
- It is very sad there is so much poverty in India
- The international media focuses only on the poverty in India
- It is shameful that crores still starve in India
- There are so many Asian countries that are ahead of us
Monsoon Session is extended by one more day till September 6
JUST IN: Mayawati's BSP and Sharad Yadav's JDU to support food bill, with some amendments
Janata Dal United Chief Sharad Yadav says:
- It is a bold move
- Happy that Sonia Gandhi spoke in Hindi
- I am scared when any scheme for the poor is introduced because I have apprehensions the benefits may not reach the poor
- We have never been against this bill. There should be efforts to pass the bill.
Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav, who provides crucial support to the Manmohan Singh government, says:
- What will happen to the states? You have put so much pressure on them through the bill
- There is no guarantee in the bill that every grain produced by the farmers will be bought
- Food Bill has been brought just with the elections in mind
- Your statistics on the number of poor is not correct. First, get a survey done on those below the poverty line
- Consult with the chief ministers of India. This will help you. Pass the bill only after consulting them
Congress president Sonia Gandhi is making a rare speech in the Lok Sabha in a pitch for her party's flagship food security bill.
- Today Parliament has the opportunity to pass a bill that will free the country of hunger
- Both agriculture and farmers are principle points of our bill
- There are people who ask whether we have the means to implement this scheme, I would like to say that we have to figure out the means
- The question is not whether we can do it or not. We have to do it
BJP's Murli Manohar Joshi on Food Security Bill:
- What were you (UPA) doing for four years? When you came to power, you were supposed to bring the bill. Now when you are bringing the bill, you are about to go out of power.
- I thought since you took so long, you will bring a comprehensive bill that covers the whole country.
- The bill reduces the entitlement of subsidised grain for the poorest families from 35 to 25 kgs
- You are hyping that the food security bill guarantees food grain to the whole nation - that is not true. This is not universal. You are covering a certain percentage.
- Look at the Chhattisgarh model - it covers 90 per cent of the state population. You should have based your bill on that model.
- What is the definition of household in your bill? How many persons in a family qualifies to be a household? What about a person living alone? There is no clarity.
- You are misleading the public with the bill, showing them an Utopian world.
- You should have brought the bill in 2009 and discussed it with the whole nation.
- Food Security Bill is actually vote security bill.
- "This has tremendous financial implications," says the bill. Yes, you do not have money for the poor, but you have it for corporate houses.
- In a survey in Dharavi in Mumbai, the world's largest slum with a population of 10 million, you found only 141 people with BPL (Below Poverty Line) cards. This is your calculation - only 141 poor people in 10 million people in the world's largest slum.
- You do not want to show the real numbers on poverty.
- Why is there wastage? Why are you not making storage facilities?
BJP's Sushma Swaraj says the Left should speak on the disapproval of the ordinance, and not on the bill. Left and BJP clash over parliamentary procedure on combined discussion of a bill.
Left leader Prabodh Panda says there are major flaws in the bill, and is incomplete
Food Bill being debated in Lok Sabha. Food Minister KV Thomas introduces the bill.
Mumbai gang-rape: In Parliament, anger and demand for punishmentThe gang-rape of a young photographer in Mumbai was raised in Parliament today with senior BJP leader Sushma Swaraj demanding the death sentence for the five men arrested for the barbarous attack which has triggered outrage across the country.
RJD's Raghuvansh Prasad speaks in the Lok Sabha:
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 PM
BJP MP Yogi Adityanath in Lok Sabha:
- The UP government has insulted saints
- There was no politics in the yatra
- What kind of a government is this? It bans yatra and lets go of terror suspects
Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav on crackdown on VHP yatra in Uttar Pradesh:
- BJP doesn't follow the constitution
- We are following orders of Supreme Court
- BJP doesn't follow the Supreme Court or the constitution
- Tell me, anybody got hurt in the crackdown? Nobody.
- Nobody has supported them (the BJP). Now they are standing alone. They don't know what to do
- They want to get votes through riots
Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde makes statement in Lok Sabha on the sexual assault case against spiritual leader Asaram Bapu:
The matter is with the state government. I do not have much information on this.
The matter is with the state government. I do not have much information on this.
Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj on Mumbai gang-rape case:
- Hang them, the incidents will stop
- Let us not just make laws, implement them too
Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde makes statement in Lok Sabha on the Mumbai gang-rape case:
- The male companion has given some vital clues
- Mumbai Police launched a massive manhunt operation and all five men have been arrested
- I condemn the incident
- I trust the Maharashtra government. They will fast track the case and justice will be done soon
Rajya Sabha resumes amid ruckus and slogans over crackdown on VHP yatra
Lok Sabha adjourned again over ruckus on VHP yatra
Lok Sabha adjourned till 11:30 after ruckus on crackdown on VHP yatra in Uttar Pradesh.
Kamal Nath speaks to Sushma Swaraj, appeals to let Parliament function.
Rajya Sabha adjourned for 15 minutes over ruckus on crackdown on VHP yatra in Uttar Pradesh
Missing coal files: Govt to firefight in Parliament, Supreme CourtThe government is likely to give an explanation to the Supreme Court today on missing files related to the allocation of coal mining blocks to private parties at throwaway prices at a huge loss to the government - the scandal known as 'coal-gate'.
Food Bill to be debated today, PM likely to speak on missing coal filesAfter promising a statement by the PM on the missing coal files, the government will be hoping to pacify a belligerent Opposition to enable it to get the vexed Food Security Bill passed which is scheduled to come up for a debate in Lok Sabha today.
Sushma Swaraj:
On VHP yatra:
On Food Security Bill:
On rape and death penalty:
- Congress responsible for Lok Sabha not running
- We have always been supporting Telangana. W
- We had said let the Congress bring the Telangana bill in parliament, we will support.
- Congress is playing games..there is uncertainty in Andhra and disbelief in Telangana.
- We demand that Cong brings the Telangana bill in the extended monsoon session
On VHP yatra:
- It is the fundamental right of every citizen to go on a yatra.
- Tension is not because of yatra but because of statements on the yatra.
- Appeal to everyone not to make such statements
On Food Security Bill:
- We will discuss it on Monday
On rape and death penalty:
- I am of the firm view and reiterate that if the guilty in the Nirbhaya get this punishment, there will be stop somewhere
Coal Minister Sriprakash Jaiswal makes statement in Rajya Sabha on missing coal files, says efforts are being made to locate seven files
Rajya Sabha adjourned till Monday after uproar over Telangana
Rajya Sabha adjourned for 30 minutes after TDP MPs rush to the well of the House as PM prepared to speak on missing coal files issue
Lok Sabha adjourned till tomorrow after the MPs from Andhra Pradesh whose suspension was sought by the government yesterday are named
Ruckus in Rajya Sabhya over gang-rape of photojournalist in Mumbai:
- Don't politicise the issue: Rajya Sabha chairman
- It's an extremely tragic and unfortunate incident. Law and order is a state subject. We have asked for detailed report from Maharashtra government, we have asked them for immediate action: MoS Home RPN Singh
Appreciate your honest confession that the submarine tragedy has affected our credibility: Ravi Shankar Prasad to AK Antony
AK Antony on submarine tragedy:
- Seven bodies recovered, the DNA test will be conducted at JJ hospital
- Remains of one more body found
- Half of the submarine is embedded in silt
- No insurance for warships, submarines
- Diving operations are still on. Navy is taking all steps to salvage submarine
Defence Minister AK Antony speaks on INS Sindhurakshak submarine tragedy in Rajya Sabha
Rajya Sabha Chairman accepts resignation of TDP MP N Harikrishna: PTI
Lok Sabha adjourned till tomorrow over government motion to suspend 11 Andhra Pradesh MPs
Leader of the Opposition Sushma Swaraj supported by several parties opposes the motion moved by Kamal Nath for suspension of 11 Andhra Pradesh MPs
Lok Sabha Speaker meets leaders of various parties to discuss the motion to suspend 11 MPs over Telangana issue.
BJP opposes government motion for suspension of 11 Andhra Pradesh MPs
Lok Sabha adjourned till 12.45 pm after continued ruckus over missing coal files and creation of Telangana, government moves motion for suspension of 11 MPs following uproar over the issue.
We created three states, including Jharkhand, and not a drop of blood was shed, but look at Telangana: Sushma Swaraj
Lok Sabha debates Telangana issue, Sushma Swaraj slams Centre on the hasty creation of the state
Government has nothing to hide, the Coal Minister is ready to make a statement at a time finalised by you: Kamal Nath
If the government says that the PM will respond on the missing coal files issue, we will let the House function: Sushma Swaraj
Lok Sabha resumes, Leader of Opposition Sushma Swaraj speaks on missing coal files
Government decides to extend Monsoon Session till September 5 due to repeated disruptions; key bills including Food Security awaiting passage
PM may intervene if required: MoS Parliamentary Affairs Rajeev Shukla on missing coal files
We would be grateful if the PM speaks today: Ravi Shankar Prasad
Days ago, the Coal Minister had issued a statement on the missing files, but the Opposition was not satisfied with it. Therefore, we want a response from the Prime Minister.
Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Arun Jaitley speaks on missing coal files issue
Ruckus continues in Rajya Sabha over activist Narendra Dabholkar's murder
Activist Narendra Dabholkar's murder an unfortunate incident: Rajeev Shukla
Proceedings in Rajya Sabha resume but ruckus continues
Rajya Sabha adjourned for 15 minutes after spat between V Maitreyan (AIADMK) and Minister V Narayanasamy over missingcoal ministry files: PTI
Want Prime Minister's statement, not coal minister Jaiswal's: BJP
Lok Sabha adjourned till noon after uproar over missing coal files, Telangana issue.
Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day after uproar over missing coal scam files.
Rajya Sabha adjourned for 30 minutes amid continuing chaos over missing coal files.
After repeated disruptions, Lok Sabha adjourned till Thursday.
Lok Sabha adjourned till 1 pm, Rajya Sabha till 2 pm following uproar by BJP on missing coal scam files.
Coal Minister's statement on missing files:
- We will leave no stone unturned to ensure the CBI gets access to all the files related to coal scam
- Ready for any punishment if I am found guilty
- Will search for all files and report to the government
- Who moved files before 2004 will be looked into
- Some files and documents are missing. A committee has been formed which is investigating.
- These documents date back to the year 2004 and before
BJP's Arun Jaitley counters Coal Minister:
- Files don't disappear, they are made to disappear
- These were files of the Coal Ministry, and there evidence of crime in these files
- Destruction of evidence, which is being investigated by CBI, and monitored by the Supreme Court is serious
- Has your ministry registered an FIR that evidence which was contained in this file has been taken away? Have you taken legal recourse?
- The movement of files are registered in the govt. Where did this file move?
Did you report about the missing files, did you register an FIR? CPM leader Sitaram Yechury asks Coal Minister.
Coal Minister Sriprakash Jaiswal's statement on missing files unacceptable, there's conflict of interest: BJP
Mulayam parachutes in to help pass Food Bill, but wants changesThe Samajwadi Party today decided to support the legislation but will move amendments seeking to give farmers their due for crops and giving more grains per person.
BJP demands Prime Minister's statement on missing coal filesThe opposition today targeted Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the missing files connected to the coal allocation scam, forcing both houses to adjourn several times.
Demand a statement from PM on how some files on coal scam went missing and how they can be retrieved: Sushma Swaraj, Leader of Opposition, Lok Sabha
Want PM and not Coal Minister to make a statement on the missing files: BJP
Rajya Sabha adjourned till noon after uproar over missing coal scam files, BJP demands statement from PM
Coal Minister to make statement on missing coal scam files
Government determined to push Food Bill, ready to suspend its own MPsCongress president Sonia Gandhi is likely to make a rare speech in Parliament if the Food Bill is debated today, hours before she formally rolls out the landmark scheme in 3 Congress-ruled states.
Won't allow House to function till PM speaks on missing coal scam files: BJP
Support Food Bill but want debate, says BSP chief Mayawati
We support Food Bill, will move seven amendments: Samajwadi Party
Lok Sabha adjourned till 11:30 am after uproar over missing coal scam files.
Rajya Sabha adjourned for 10 minutes following chaos over missing coal scam files.
Chaos in Rajya Sabha over Food Bill: BJP wants government to reply
Government determined to push Food Bill, ready to suspend its own MPsThe Congress is pulling out all stops to push its gamechanger Food Security Bill in Parliament today.
Government determined to push Food Bill in Parliament today, ready to suspend party MPs from Andhra Pradesh disrupting the House: sources
Highlights: AK Antony makes statement in Parliament on ceasefire violationsHe made a statement in the Rajya Sabha on the continued ceasefire violations along the Line of Control or LoC. The government has been under pressure from the Opposition over the rising violence at the LoC.
PM convenes Congress strategy session at 4:30 pm on Food Bill. The bill is scheduled for consideration and passage in Lok Sabha tomorrow
Coal-Gate: BJP wants answers on missing files in ParliamentThe Opposition today targeted the government in Parliament and demanded Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's statement on missing files related to the alleged violations in the allocation of coal blocks.
Rajya Sabha Chairman calls all-party meeting at 4 pm to discuss disruption rules
Rajya Sabha adjourned till noon after uproar over demand for special status for Uttar Pradesh.
PTI: Lok Sabha adjourned for the day after condoling deaths of sitting BJP member Dilip Singh Judeo and victims of INS Sindhurakshak tragedy.
JUST IN:
Rajya Sabha adjourned on the issue of some MPs demanding special status for Uttar Pradesh.
Rajya Sabha adjourned on the issue of some MPs demanding special status for Uttar Pradesh.
In messages to Pakistan, Parliament talks tough, PM talks peaceIndia's Parliament has, in a resolution passed on Wednesday, sent a strong message to Pakistan deploring its Army's "unprovoked attacks" and reiterating that Kashmir is an integral part of India.
Lok Sabha speaker Meira Kumar:
- Jammu and Kashmir, including parts forcibly and illegally occupied by Pakistan, is an integral part of India
- We hope Pak will abide by the ceasefire commitment on the LoC and international border in letter and spirit
- India is not a threat to Pakistan or its people, but terrorists nurtured by Pakistan are
Resolution against Pakistan moved in Lok Sabha. House adjourned till Monday.
Parliament's tit-for-tat after Pak's resolution on 'India's aggression' The government said in Rajya Sabha that the resolution would be "passed unanimously" to reflect political unity in the stand against Pakistan.
Lok Sabha adjourned till 3 PM after BJP uproar over continued disruptions over Telangana issue
Yechury on 'anarchist' comment: Wasn't present when you made the comment, but if the house has taken it this way, then you should rectify it.
Uproar in Rajya Sabha over Hamid Ansari's anarchist remark. "We urge you to consider setting the record straight as far as the word anarchism is considered," Arun Jaitley tells Hamid Ansari.
Lok Sabha adjourned till tomorrow amid uproar over Telangana issue.
Don't be abrasive: BJP's Sushma Swaraj to Kamal Nath"We want the House to run. We want to cooperate," said Leader of Opposition Sushma Swaraj in an angry exchange with Kamal Nath, the Minister for Parliamentary Affairs.
Seemandhra MPs protest in Parliament for united Andhra Pradesh
Members of the Congress, including Union Tourism Minister K Chiranjeevi, held protest in the Parliament today demanding a united Andhra Pradesh.
Members of the Congress, including Union Tourism Minister K Chiranjeevi, held protest in the Parliament today demanding a united Andhra Pradesh.
Lok Sabha adjourned till 3 pm amid loud protests by TDP MPs
This house can run if you are humble, Sushma Swaraj tell Kamal Nath
She also said:
We want the House to run.
We want to cooperate.
Please amend your ways Mr Kamal Nath.
More important than what you say is how you say it
She also said:
We want the House to run.
We want to cooperate.
Please amend your ways Mr Kamal Nath.
More important than what you say is how you say it
Storm over Robert Vadra at all-party meet:
Govt should not be sensitive to any name, says CPI leader Gurudas Dasgupta
All members should be allowed to raise Robert Vadra issue in Parliament, says BJP's Sushma Swaraj
Govt should not be sensitive to any name, says CPI leader Gurudas Dasgupta
All members should be allowed to raise Robert Vadra issue in Parliament, says BJP's Sushma Swaraj
"We will not allow discussion on Robert Vadra in Parliament," I&B Minister Manish Tewari tells NDTV
He also said:
Ashok Khemka's findings extra judicial and ex-parte
No question of having discussion on private individual in House
We will pass Food Security Bill with leaders who are concerned about benefit of the majority
He also said:
Ashok Khemka's findings extra judicial and ex-parte
No question of having discussion on private individual in House
We will pass Food Security Bill with leaders who are concerned about benefit of the majority
Both Houses of Parliament adjourned till 2 pm over Robert Vadra land deal and other issues.
