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The Budget session of Parliament, that began on February 23, will discuss issues related to Jawaharlal Nehru University or JNU controversy, Jat reservation protests in Haryana, suicide of Dalit scholar Rohith Vemula in Hyderabad and Pathankot terror attack on priority. The Goods and Services Tax or GST Bill which is crucial to the government's reforms plans will also be discussed.
Rajya Sabha adjourned till tomorrow after Congress creates ruckus
Rajya Sabha adjourned for 15 minutes as Congress members protest, demanding discussion on CAG report on Gujarat State Power Corp.
The Uttarakhand Assembly, if it has a popular government tomorrow, it can make its own budget. But irrespective of that, expenditure from April 1 onward has to be approved. We cannot allow the cloud to hang. There is a big grey area. To avoid a constitutional crisis, the passage of this is a constitutional necessity: Arun Jaitley
Rajya Sabha discusses the Uttarakhand Budget
The Congress party walks out of Lok Sabha over Centre's Uttarakhand budget.
Don't want a constitutional crisis; as constitutional necessity we should approve budget and the ordinance which has been issued: Arun Jaitley
If Presidents rule is to continue then I asked for appropriation period of 4 months: Arun Jaitley #uttarakhandcrisis pic.twitter.com/cp3tIM4kye
- ANI (@ANI_news) May 9, 2016
Disruption in Rajya Sabha, House adjourned till tomorrow 11 AM. pic.twitter.com/g6UfnbMIkC
- ANI (@ANI_news) May 9, 2016
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm.
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 12:36 pm over Agusta uproar in Parliament.
Need Supreme Court monitored probe on Agusta scam, says Congress
PM Modi must substantiate claims the the House
PM Modi must substantiate claims the the House
Rajya Sabha has been adjourned for 10 minutes after Congress MP's protest during a discussion on the AgustaWestland chopper scam.
Discussion on the AgustaWestland chopper scam currently underway in the Rajya Sabha. Congress demands for a statement by PM Narendra Modi's.
PM Narendra Modi's meeting with senior Cabinet Ministers underway in Parliament.
Congress Rajya Sabha strategy meeting begins in Parliament.
- ANI (@ANI_news) May 9, 2016
Congress MP Anand Sharma gives notice in Rajya Sabha under rule 267 on the issue of AgustaWestland Chopper scam.
Congress issues three-line whip to all its MPs in Rajya Sabha.
- ANI (@ANI_news) May 9, 2016
'#AgustaScam could have been stopped in 2012': Defence Minister @manoharparrikar in Lok Sabha on #AgustaWestland pic.twitter.com/RcmdtJEH87
- NDTV (@ndtv) May 6, 2016
Speaking on the AgustaWestland scam, the Defence Minister said: "Benchmark cost given by CNC(Contract negotiations committee) was 6 times higher than that of AoN (Acceptance of Necessity)" tweeted news agency ANI
AgustaWestland scam could have been stopped in 2012: Defence Minister
Congress created single vendor situation in #AgustaWestland deal : Manohar Parrikar in Lok Sabha, tweeted news agency ANI.
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar speaking on #AgustaWestland issue in Lok Sabha pic.twitter.com/vlQaDCxrIf
- ANI (@ANI_news) May 6, 2016
Jagdambika Pal, BJP
- I want to congratulate the House for debating this issue
- Even today our farmer depends on the Monsoon
- 17% of world population lives in India but it has 2.3 per cent land and has access to 4.2% water
BJP's Jagdambika Pal raises drought issue in the Lok Sabha
BJP lawmaker Kirit Somaiya raises Emaar MGF issue in LS, demands Rahul Gandhi to come clean on the issue.
Sonia Gandhi says 'most welcome' when asked about BJP's reported 'new revelations' on Agusta chopper scam in Parliament today
BJP lawmaker Tarun Vijay raises Kerala student's rape and murder in Rajya Sabha.
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 PM.
India will pursue the Italian marines case with the United Nations Tribunal. The government will fight for the rights of victims and ensure justice is done: Arun Jailtley in Lok Sabha
Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi says, 'I am always targetted, happy to be targetted," after BJP questions him on Agusta case in Lok Sabha
Rajya Sabha adjourned again till 3 pm due to unabated Congress protests over Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation issue.
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm after continued uproar by Congress on Gujarat petroleum corp issue.
Rajya Sabha chairman Mohammed Hamid Ansari asks Sukhendu Sekhar Roy, a member of Trinamool Congress, to leave the Rajya Sabha for misbehavious.
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 12 noon.
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 11:30 am amid noisy protests over AgustaWestland chopper scam.
Rajya Sabha to have a short discussion on AgustaWestland chopper deal.
BJP and Congress give notices in Rajya Sabha for discussion on AgustaWestland chopper deal.
Trinamool gives notice in Rajya Sabha for discussion on #AgustaWestland chopper deal pic.twitter.com/dk6h5acUhA
- NDTV (@ndtv) May 2, 2016
CPI(M) gives adjournment notice in Lok Sabha on JNU issue, reports news agency ANI.
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm.
Congress takes on government on Pathankot probe.
Will answer everything in the Parliament: Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on AgustaWestland issue.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Rajya Sabha pic.twitter.com/dV8vxhX2Yv
- ANI (@ANI_news) April 28, 2016
Subramanian Swamy doesn't know the difference between street and parliament language: Congress
Subramaniam Swamy's two remarks expunged in 2 days: Congress
KC Tyagi raises 'DU textbook referring to Bhagat Singh as a 'terrorist' issue in Rajya Sabha, says 'amendments should be made'.
Subramanian Swamy to lead the chopper deal debate in Rajya Sabha.
Uproar In Parliament
BJP gives notice on Agusta debate in Rajya Sabha.
BJP gives notice on Agusta debate in Rajya Sabha.
Navjot Singh Sidhu takes oath as a member of Rajya Sabha pic.twitter.com/sxvV6Tc2zK
- ANI (@ANI_news) April 28, 2016
CPM gives adjournment notice in Lok Sabha on Rajnath Singh-Prakash Karat "morphed" photo issue.
PM Modi's meeting with senior Cabinet Ministers in the Parliament underway.
Congress takes on government over Pakistan policy
Congress Mallikarjun Kharge gives adjournment notice in Lok Sabha on Pathankot issue.
Congress Mallikarjun Kharge gives adjournment notice in Lok Sabha on Pathankot issue.
Congress gives a notice on #AugustaWestland in Rajya Sabha under rule 267.
- ANI (@ANI_news) April 28, 2016
Raj Babbar gives a calling attention notice in Rajya Sabha on the issue of central excise duty on gold jewellery.
Lok Sabha adjourned till 2.05 pm.
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm
Such big names are coming up in the AugustaWestland case, even we are surprised, Rajiv Pratap Rudy on Sonia Gandhi.
All allegations are baseless. Government is in power for 2 years now,why did they not complete the inquiry, asks Sonia Gandhi
We have nothing to hide. Let them take my name, I am not afraid: Congress President Sonia Gandhi on #AugustaWestland
- ANI (@ANI_news) April 27, 2016
Parliament adjourned for 10 minutes after ruckus in Rajya Sabha over Chopper deal.
We Blacklisted Agusta Firm, Says Congress
We are ready to discuss AugustaWestland issue in Parliament, says Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge
Congress to raise Pakistan JIT issue (looking into the Pathankot probe) in Lok Sabha.
Subramanian Swamy to raise AgustaWestland issue in Rajya Sabha. BJP's Meenakshi Lekhi to raise the same issue in Lok Sabha.
Rajya Sabha adjourns for the day following unabated Congress uproar over Uttarakhand.
Uproar in Rajya Sabha, Opposition raise 'Loktantra ke hatya bandh karo' slogans.
- ANI (@ANI_news) April 26, 2016
Kirit Somaiya gives notice in Lok Sabha on abuse of tax havens which includes Agusta Westland chopper deal, Panama papers and Karti Chidambaram.
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm after uproar by Congress members over Uttarakhand issue.
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 12.35 pm as Congress protest continues on Uttarakhand issue.
Rajya Sabha adjourned till noon after uproar by Congress on Uttarakhand issue.
Uproar in Rajya Sabha on CPI motion of suspension of business to discuss JNU issue.
MC Mary Kom, Subramanian Swamy takes oath as member of Rajya Sabha
Congress issues 3 line whip to all its lawmakers in Rajya Sabha.
BJP issues 3 line whip to all its lawmakers in Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha,asks them to be present in parliament till Friday.
Delhi: PM Narendra Modi arrives for BJP Parliamentary meeting pic.twitter.com/DqD7eCQ2NT
- ANI (@ANI_news) April 26, 2016
BJP Parliamentary party meeting at 9.30 am.
Congress to raise Uttarakhand issue in Rajya Sabha today.
Congress gives notice in Lok Sabha on NIT Srinagar issue.
Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day following Congress' ruckus over President's rule un Uttarakhand.
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 3pm.
MPs should be exempted from #Oddeven formula: KC tyagi, JDU in Rajya Sabha
- ANI (@ANI_news) April 25, 2016
Members of Parliament discuss odd-even in the Rajya Sabha. They are united against the scheme.
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm after uproar by Congress over Uttarakhand issue.
Opposition raise slogans of 'Taanashahi nahin chalegi' as Rajya Sabha resumes after a brief interval.
Congress lawmakers raise slogans of 'Loktantra ki hatya bandh karo' in Lok Sabha.
In Lok Sabha around 20 Congress MPs including Mallikarjun Kharge&KC Venugopal sit on the floor near Speaker's chair in protest #Uttarakhand
- ANI (@ANI_news) April 25, 2016
Rajya Sabha adjourned till noon after uproar over Uttarakhand issue as opposition storm the well of the house.
Opposition raise slogans of 'Loktantra ke hatyaaron sharam karo' in Rajya Sabha. #Uttarakhand
- ANI (@ANI_news) April 25, 2016
Congress raises Uttarakhand issue in Parliament
"We will have to discuss Uttarakhand issue first," says Ghulam Nabi Azad
"We will have to discuss Uttarakhand issue first," says Ghulam Nabi Azad
Ethics Committee meeting today at 4.30 pm to discuss Vijay Mallya issue.
Following the odd-even rule, BJP lawmakers Ranjan Bhatt & Hari Om Singh Rathore avail special DTC bus service launched for lawmakers to reach Parliament.
Hope second part of #Budget session is as productive as first; will take good decisions: PM @narendramodi ahead of Parliament session
- NDTV (@ndtv) April 25, 2016
Rajya Sabha Chairman Hamid Ansari calls an all-party meeting at 10:30 am in Parliament today.
Congress Rajya Sabha strategy meeting scheduled to take place in Parliament at 10:00 am today.
Lok Sabha adjourned till April 25
Lok Sabha rejects amendments to Aadhaar Bill. It is deemed passed in both houses.
This is the first time a 'Money Bill' has been sent back to the lower house
Aadhaar Bill to go back to the Lok Sabha after Rajya Sabha approves changes to proposal
Sitaram Yechury on Aadhaar Bill:
We are not satisfied that this Bill actually protects individual privacy and is liable to be misused under national security
We are not satisfied that this Bill actually protects individual privacy and is liable to be misused under national security
Jairam Ramesh on Aadhaar Bill:
- There is enormous confusion that Aadhaar will somehow identify people who are entitled for subsidy. Aadhaar does not determine who is eligible and who is not eligible. Please let us get rid of this myth
- Aadhaar is a proof of identity. It It does not determine who is entitled to pension, wages, subsidy. It only determines that you are you.
- Our party wants Aadhaar confined to targeting of subsidies
- A survey shows 40% of Jandhan accounts which have Aadhaar numbers have not been able to access them
On Aadhaar Bill, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley says:
The UPA Bill was only for the creation of UID, that Bill has been altered now. Now UID will be vehicle for distribution of money
Core principle is how will it be spent. This will be done on people are who are entitled to subsidies.
If I look at the earlier UPA Bill- the privacy provisions, privacy is a right, right for individual liberty.
If you see UPA law, they had several provisions on confidentiality. The present law restricts to two situations.
A person by consent can say his/her personal data can be shared but bio-metric data cannot be shared even by consent
The UPA Bill was only for the creation of UID, that Bill has been altered now. Now UID will be vehicle for distribution of money
Core principle is how will it be spent. This will be done on people are who are entitled to subsidies.
If I look at the earlier UPA Bill- the privacy provisions, privacy is a right, right for individual liberty.
If you see UPA law, they had several provisions on confidentiality. The present law restricts to two situations.
A person by consent can say his/her personal data can be shared but bio-metric data cannot be shared even by consent
If you criticize me,it is your freedom of speech. If I criticize you it is my intolerance - Arun Jaitley to Sitaram Yechury in Rajya Sabha.
Arun Jaitley speaks about Aadhaar. Says Parliament will not voluntarily abrogate its authority merely because some case in pending.
Rajya Sabha has been adjourned till 1:30 pm.
Lok Sabha Speaker refers the issue of alleged bribery involving Trinamool Congress lawmakers to Ethics Committee for investigation and report.
Trinamool Congress' Derek O'Brien says the video is doctored and foreign funds are coming in from Dubai.
CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechury says this is the scam of the highest order.
Uproar in Rajya Sabha; Left leaders demand probe into the alleged sting showing Trinamool Congress leaders accepting cash for favours.
Sting operation alleges Rs 70 Lakh bribe paid to TMC leaders. Left and Trinamool leaders engaged in a heated exchange in Parliament. BJP demands that TMC sting be sent to ethics panel. Trinamool Congress calls sting operation a political conspiracy before Bengal polls.
Trinamool Congress sting creates a storm in Parliament.
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 14:00 hours.
"Nothing is a bigger threat to the world currently than ISIS, said Finance Minister Arun Jaitley.
"To suggest it is like another organization gives it respectability - this is what you have done, perhaps inadvertently," Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said in admonishment to Ghulam Nabi Azad.
"To suggest it is like another organization gives it respectability - this is what you have done, perhaps inadvertently," Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said in admonishment to Ghulam Nabi Azad.
BJP leaders like Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi warned that the BJP is considering legal action against Mr Azad for his remarks.
Mr Azad, the Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, said his remarks were taken out of context and lost in translation.
"We oppose organizations like ISIS, the way we oppose the RSS. If those among us in Islam also do wrong things, they are in no way less than the RSS," Mr Azad was quoted as saying at a speech on Saturday.
"We oppose organizations like ISIS, the way we oppose the RSS. If those among us in Islam also do wrong things, they are in no way less than the RSS," Mr Azad was quoted as saying at a speech on Saturday.
Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad waved a CD around in parliament today after the BJP demanded an apology from him for reportedly comparing its ideological parent to ISIS.
"I request BJP parliamentarians to go into a room to listen to this CD," said Mr Azad, before reading out the part of his speech about the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh or RSS that has sponsored a political controversy.
"I request BJP parliamentarians to go into a room to listen to this CD," said Mr Azad, before reading out the part of his speech about the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh or RSS that has sponsored a political controversy.
Ghulam Nabi Azad responds to BJP outrage over controversial RSS-ISIS remark.
BJP demands apology from Sonia Gandhi for Ghulam Nabi Azad's controversial remark on Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
Rahul Gandhi raises crop damage issue, demands action on farmers' distress during the Question Hour in Lok Sabha.
The right of privacy can allegedly be violated if this info becomes public with regard to unique identity, Arun Jaitley speaks in Lok Sabha on Aadhaar.
- Technology has evolved and wisdom of society is evolving.
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 12.11 pm.
Government defends Sri Sri event, says don't politicize the event.
Sri Sri Event is paralysing Delhi, says Sharad Yadav
Complete ecological destruction of Yamuna plains: Congress
Lok Sabha adjourned till 2:45 pm.
Terror has no caste or religion: Rajnath Singh
- Not only India but the entire world is facing menace of terrorism today. Any issue related to terrorism should not be politicised
- UPA government did a flip-flop on Ishrat Jehan case
When Kargil, Parliament, Pathankot happen, we blame Intelligence
Anwar Ali says Ishrat Jehan is daughter of Bihar
BJP is committed to fighting terrorism: Nishikant Dubey in Lok Sabha
Led by Sonia Gandhi, Congress walks out of Lok Sabha over Ishrat Jehan issue
Why was Mallya not arrested before before he escaped? Ghulam Nabi Azad in Rajya Sabha
Vijay Mallaya is not a needle and there will be none who wouldn't recognize him, especially at airports
Vijay Mallaya is not a needle and there will be none who wouldn't recognize him, especially at airports
BJP lawmaker Kirit Somaiya to raise Vijay Mallya issue in Zero hour in Lok Sabha today.
Congress gives adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha over Vijay Mallya issue.
Union Cabinet Meet begins in Parliament.
Real Estate Bill listed for passage in Rajya Sabha at 2 pm today.
WATCH NOW: PM Narendra Modi recites some lines from Nida Fazli's 'ghazal' in Parliament https://t.co/DP02iY0EBFhttps://t.co/hnzWFXK9j1
- NDTV (@ndtv) March 9, 2016
Top 5 Quotes From PM Modi's Speech. Read here
Cleanliness is becoming a mass movement. For first time Parliament debated on it. Govt may be criticised but issue is being discussed: PM
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) March 9, 2016
Cleanliness is becoming a mass movement. For first time Parliament debated on it. Govt may be criticised but issue is being discussed: PM
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) March 9, 2016
We must emphasise on apprenticeship programme, youth want to work but are shown the door when they have no experience to show for it.
We should aim to double the incomes of our farmers by 2022.
I am not an economist like Manmohan Singh, that is why I am not that knowledgeable. But I know some things.
The biggest beneficiaries of MUDRA bank are SC/ST, OBC communities and women.
Policy-driven government needed for sustained growth. Have reviewed at least 300 pending projects personally.
There are two types of people-One who do things and one who take credit for it. We should try to be first type of person because there is less competition. This was said by Indira Gandhi.
Subsidy should go to the right person according to rules and on time. It is not to save money.
Effective or last mile delivery is what we are working on: PM @narendramodi in the Rajya Sabha https://t.co/Iy8hu3Nre5
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) March 9, 2016
PM Modi Lists Three Aspects For Good Governance
- Transparency: We have focussed on policy-driven governance and given an importance to transparency
- Accountability: We are focussing on accountability. I am reviewing infra projects & am seeing projects are stalled for decades
- Decentralisation: We cannot run this country through a centralised mechanism
Nation is waiting for us to pass many Bills: PM Modi in Parliament
- This is a Chamber of Ideas and it must guide the nation. Coordination between both Houses is essential
- Let us pass those bills passed in the Lok Sabha as soon as possible and give impetus to India's progress
- We need to shift from incremental improvements to a quantum jump and that is what we are trying
This is the Upper House. There are stalwarts in this House and what happens here influences other assemblies as well.
In peak summer, we in Gujarat would to go to the villages & campaign for girl child education. We need to worry about lack of education facilities and overcome the challenges in this sphere.
When we criticise the Congress, it is reported as - criticism on Opposition, not criticism on Congress. Congress never gets a bad name: PM
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) March 9, 2016
You must have noticed that Lok Sabha worked till late night yesterday, even after that everyone was happy with the work that happened.
PM Narendra Modi replies to a debate on Motion of Thanks on President's address in Parliament.
Lok Sabha adjourned till 2:10 pm.
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm.
WATCH: Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar evades question on Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's #WorldCultureFestivalhttps://t.co/Xz2bF3fFyM
- ANI (@ANI_news) March 9, 2016
I don't think there have been any lapse on the part of State and Central Govt with regard to Jat reservation, says Home Minister Rajnath Singh in Rajya Sabha: ANI news agency
Can the Indian Army be roped into two bridges leading up across the Yamuna? I think its highly irregular that the army is used to build bridges for a private event: Sitaram Yechury
Never in the history of India has such game of destruction taken place in Yamuna: Sharad Yadav
- Govt should stop the function immediately
- This is being done on thousands of acres to destroy Yamuna and its life
AAP lawmaker Bhagwant Mann moves adjournment motion in Lok Sabha on Centre demanding 6 crore from Punjab Govt as expenditure on deployment during Pathankot attack.
PM Narendra Modi arrives for BJP Parliamentary Party meet in the Parliament. pic.twitter.com/oYNshdLw9K
- ANI (@ANI_news) March 9, 2016
Congress to raise Raipur Church Attack issue in Lok Sabha today.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will respond to the Motion of Thanks to the President for his address in Rajya Sabha today.
BJP Parliamentary Party meet scheduled to take place at 9:30 in the Parliament.
Ishrat Jahan case issue to be discussed in Lok Sabha today.
The Biggest Share Of Profit From Oil Price Reduction Passed On to Consumers: Arun Jaitley
- The profit from import of oil prices after the reduction in prices was divided into three parts.
- The biggest share was passed on to the consumers, and i have accounts to prove it.
- A second share was passed on to the oil distribution companies, who are have both public and private shareholders. They had incurred huge losses due to future buying.
- Third went into infra cess in the form of excise duty.
Arun Jaitley's Rebuttal to Congress' Allegations of Amnesty Scheme For Black Money Holders
- In 1997, P Chidambaram brought a scheme. When your leaders criticise, let us recall what happened in the past. An amnesty scheme in which people were asked to pay 30 per cent, pay at 1987 income rates.
- Most declarants were women and children. The immediate effect was there was no tax buoyancy next year.
- As of the market value today, we say, pay the tax plus a 50 per cent penalty. This is not an amnesty scheme.
- So when you make comments on government's policies to get black money from abroad or compliance window etc. , I would say, please check your track record.
- We need a cooperation of all political roots.
- We are fighting a global economic crisis. You have been in power for a longer period than us.
Lok Sabha adjourned till 3pm.
It is important to take up the education of girl child. We have given reservation to women in panchayat and urban local bodies: Venkaiah Naidu.
Issue is change of mindset, law can only change the condition to an extent: Venkaiah Naidu #InternationalWomensDay pic.twitter.com/w5gqfRi5x9
; ANI (@ANI_news) March 8, 2016
I felt middle-class people were being hurt by Govt,so I decided to put some pressure on Govt.Happy that they've got some relief-Rahul Gandhi
; ANI (@ANI_news) March 8, 2016
Whenever somebody is being oppressed wrongly or victimized, I tend to try and help those people: Rahul Gandhi pic.twitter.com/0ve8IVrnwb
; ANI (@ANI_news) March 8, 2016
"My pressure did work," says Rahul Gandhi in Parliament on withdrawal of tax on EPF
; ANI (@ANI_news) March 8, 2016
Women are natural homemakers: Hema Malini on Women's Day
If they are respectfully empowered, her house becomes a home
If they are respectfully empowered, her house becomes a home
Proud of first woman Prime Minister Indira Gandhi: Sonia Gandhi in Lok Sabha on International Women's Day
Over 40 per cent of the 40 lakh elected representatives are women
We must have the courage to confront the social evils and fight them
Over 40 per cent of the 40 lakh elected representatives are women
We must have the courage to confront the social evils and fight them
In the present reform, the policy objective is not to get more revenue but to encourage people to join the pension scheme.
There are various other suggestions received which can also achieve the same policy objective of encouraging people to join the pension scheme.
In view of the received, the government would like to do a comprehensive review of the proposal.
There are various other suggestions received which can also achieve the same policy objective of encouraging people to join the pension scheme.
In view of the received, the government would like to do a comprehensive review of the proposal.
The main argument is that the employees should have the choice of where to invest.
The proposal of 40 per cent exemption to NPS subscribers at the time of withdrawal remains.
Tax on Provident Fund to be withdrawn, says Finance Minister Arun Jaitley
Congress MP Ranjeet Ranjan rides a bike to the Parliament #InternationalWomensDay pic.twitter.com/oslAzSCl8u
; ANI (@ANI_news) March 8, 2016
Speaker Sumitra Mahajan will initiate a discussion on the occasion of International Women's Day in the Lok Sabha at 12 noon.
CPI(M) has given adjournment motion in Lok Sabha on situation due to threat to #KanhaiyaKumar.
; ANI (@ANI_news) March 8, 2016
Congress leader KC Venugopal gives an adjournment motion in the Lok Sabha on Chhattisgarh church attack issue.
Appeal to the opposition to cooperate in passing legislations which are important for downtrodden, poor,farmers & women: Venkaiah Naidu
; ANI (@ANI_news) March 8, 2016
Congress to raise Raipur Church attack and EPF issue in Lok Sabha today.
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley to make statement in Lok Sabha on Employees Provident Fund (EPF) issue today.
Rajya Sabha adjourned till March 8 as a mark of respect for former Speaker PA Sangma, who died today.
Rajya Sabha adjourned till noon after Opposition uproar over alleged government interference in Aligarh Muslim University.
We deeply mourn the passing away of PA Sangma ji, I had learnt how to run Lok Sabha with a smile from him-Sumitra Mahajan,LS Speaker
- ANI (@ANI_news) March 4, 2016
Lok Sabha adjourned till March 8 following the death of former speaker PA Sangma
Former Lok Sabha Speaker PA Sangma dies at 68.
We have to ensure no power in the world can raise questions on this identity, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said.
This is how our India is: Rajnath Singh in Parliament
India is the only country in the world, and i can say this with pride, that here people of all major religions live.
72 divisions of Islam live here. All sects of Christianity also live here. India is where Parsis get the most respect.
India is the only country in the world, and i can say this with pride, that here people of all major religions live.
72 divisions of Islam live here. All sects of Christianity also live here. India is where Parsis get the most respect.
Home Minister Rajnath Singh replies to opposition in Parliament on Minister Katheria's hate speech.
Lok Sabha adjourned till 3 pm.
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm.
Here are some of the points that PM Modi said in the Lok Sabha.
Let's walk shoulder-to-shoulder and do something for the country: PM @narendramodi to Opposition, in Lok Sabha
- NDTV (@ndtv) March 3, 2016
I am new, you are experienced, come, let us work together for the country.
We indulge in tu tu main main (fighting) due to fear of what will be printed in the newspapers.
All of us have to work together and think of increasing the accountability of the executive
This is a live example of how with the same resources, employees, law and order the government is performing better
10 years of UPA in Railways, the average annual expense for Rail development was Rs 9291 crore. But in 2 years we have spent Rs 32,587 crore
10 years of UPA in Railways, the average annual expense for Rail development was Rs 9291 crore. But in 2 years we have spent Rs 32,587 crore
Saugata Roy said that PM Kisan Bima Yojana only for 45 districts. But I want to say that it will be applicable to the entire country.
When we came into power in May 2014, only 11 states had opted for the National Food Security Act (NFSA). Today, there are still 4 states--Kerala, Mizoram, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh-- which don't have it because they are Congress-ruled states.
Even after 60 years, five states have failed to implement MNREGA. Four are those who sang praises of the scheme, says PM Modi targeting Congress in Parliament.
There should be no jealousy factor because we are performing better than they (Congress) did in 60 years.
There should be no jealousy factor because we are performing better than they (Congress) did in 60 years.
Kharge ji said there is corruption in MNREGA and I agree with him. Look at the CAG report of 2012 & what observations were made
You (Congress) have sown seeds of poverty so deep.
No one will deny that if Congress would've helped the poor in 60 years, the poor wouldn't still be facing trouble.
No one will deny that if Congress would've helped the poor in 60 years, the poor wouldn't still be facing trouble.
PM Modi attacks Congress in Parliament saying, 'Wouldn't need schemes like MNREGA if past governments had succeeded in removing poverty'
Jawahar Rozgar Yojana was the original name for MNREGA, I am surprised you removed Jawaharlal's name.
Some people learn with age but some don't, PM Modi takes a dig at Rahul Gandhi
We are mocking things like @makeinindia? This is for the nation. If there are shortcomings it may be shared & discussed: PM @narendramodi
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) March 3, 2016
We will have to focus on primary education. Similarly water conservation is a social responsibility.
Parliament is not being allowed to function because of an inferiority complex: PM @narendramodi in Lok Sabha
- NDTV (@ndtv) March 3, 2016
The third suggestion given by PM Modi is:
In the UN, sustainable development has been decided by the world. Can all members sit an extra day on Saturday during a session and debate on India's role.
In the UN, sustainable development has been decided by the world. Can all members sit an extra day on Saturday during a session and debate on India's role.
He also suggested to choose a week to allow first-time lawmakers to speak in Parliament.
PM proposes only women lawmakers will speak on 8th March to mark International Women's Day.
Unfortunately political parties feel disruption or adjournment will help highlighting an issue: PM @narendramodi on Parliament disruptions
- NDTV (@ndtv) March 3, 2016
As far as disruptions are concerned, our former Speaker and some members here whose guide and philosopher Somnath Chatterjee, said to disrupt is totally counter productive.
Parliament a forum where the government is questioned, government has to defend itself
Questions are asked here and government has to defend and give their logic. During discussion, no one is spared, and one shouldn't expect otherwise.
But if the House maintains decorum we will be able to put our point of view in a better manner.
This is not sermon from NaMo but from Rajiv Gandhi
Questions are asked here and government has to defend and give their logic. During discussion, no one is spared, and one shouldn't expect otherwise.
But if the House maintains decorum we will be able to put our point of view in a better manner.
This is not sermon from NaMo but from Rajiv Gandhi
I want to thank the Speaker, because in the President's address, he mentioned how the Parliament should function. We should listen to advice of seniors and follow it as well.
I want to thank the President for expressing in detail India's pride and strides in development to the world
PM Modi begins his vote of thanks to President Pranab Mukherjee's speech in Lok Sabha.
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley is introducing Aadhar bill in Lok Sabha.
Congress protest at Gandhi statue in Parliament against Minister Shankar Katheria over his remarks made in Agra.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with senior Ministers in Parliament underway.
Congress moves adjournment motion in both the houses against Tamil Nadu Government's decision to give relief to Rajiv Gandhi assassins.
Discussion on Union Minister Ram Shankar Katheria's remarks to take place in Rajya Sabha today at 2 pm.
There's Modi Ji 'Fair and Lovely Yojna', kale dhan to kaise gora banaya jaye (How to convert black money into white)," says Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha.
"Modi ji had promised employment. When you ask people have they been given employment, nobody is raising their hands," he says.
"Modi ji said I have not seen a scheme as bad as MGNREGA. But Arun Jaitley came to me and said that it's a very good scheme. I told him, why don't you say this to your boss," he says.
"Modi ji had promised employment. When you ask people have they been given employment, nobody is raising their hands," he says.
"Modi ji said I have not seen a scheme as bad as MGNREGA. But Arun Jaitley came to me and said that it's a very good scheme. I told him, why don't you say this to your boss," he says.
After uproar in House over Karti Chidambaram issue, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley says:
- We have no holy cows to protect.
- Guilty will not be spared
- We have not been influenced with the stand of the earlier government. Chargesheets have already been filed. The case will proceed to trial
- Who will be tried in Aircel-Maxis case is for court to decide.
- As a result of the searches that have been conducted in a series of raids, a lot of incriminating evidence has been seized
Arun Jaitley is replying in Lok Sabha on Aircel-Maxis deal.
Opposition targets Smriti Irani again in Lok Sabha. Arun Jaitley is expected to reply Aircel-Maxis issue.
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm
Lok Sabha takes up debate on Aircel-Maxis issue, amid loud protests from Congress lawmakers who say it is not on agenda.
"Government has not consumed everything, we are not hiding anything. Finance Minister has categorically said in last 1.5 years whatever saving we could do, in petrol, 49% we have passed to consumer. 51% as tax has been collected for both Centre and States," said Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan
"24 times we reduced petrol prices, 18 times we have reduced diesel prices. We have invested this money in farm, roads and health sectors. 50% benefit directly to the consumer, 50% to social, infrastructure sector. Is it a crime to have a balanced fiscal strategy?" he said
"24 times we reduced petrol prices, 18 times we have reduced diesel prices. We have invested this money in farm, roads and health sectors. 50% benefit directly to the consumer, 50% to social, infrastructure sector. Is it a crime to have a balanced fiscal strategy?" he said
Rajya Sabha discusses Oil Prices
The fall in oil prices has not been given to consumer. As of Feb 2013, excise duty was Rs Rs 9.48 on petrol to Rs 21.48. You have increased it. Instead of passing it to the consumer, in diesel it went up from Rs 3.56 in 2013 to Rs 17.33 in 31.01.2016, asks CPI leader Sitaram Yechury.
Question is why has this not been transferred to the consumer, why did the government appropriate it?, he said.
The fall in oil prices has not been given to consumer. As of Feb 2013, excise duty was Rs Rs 9.48 on petrol to Rs 21.48. You have increased it. Instead of passing it to the consumer, in diesel it went up from Rs 3.56 in 2013 to Rs 17.33 in 31.01.2016, asks CPI leader Sitaram Yechury.
Question is why has this not been transferred to the consumer, why did the government appropriate it?, he said.
Lok Sabha adjourned till 12:30 pm.
BJP lawmakers submit notices in both Houses of Parliament to discuss Ishrat Jehan case.
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 12 pm as protests by AIADMK against Karti Chidambaram continue.
Amid uproar, Rajya Sabha has been adjourned for 10 minutes.
