The contentious Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, which aims to take away control over posting of officers from the Delhi government, was passed in the Lok Sabha today as the Opposition staged a walkout. Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed both the houses over the bill.
The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023 was also taken up in the Lok Sabha. The opposition INDIA bloc has opposed the Digital Data bill demanding a reconsideration by parliamentary standing committee. The bill empowers the Central Government to make rules in connection with the affairs of the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi including the functions, terms and other conditions of service of officers and employees.
Here are the Highlights on Parliament Monsoon Session:
The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023 was passed in Lok Sabha by a voice-vote. The Opposition walked out of the Lok Sabha. The Lower House has been adjourned and will meet again tomorrow.
"Indian government has the power to make rules. New rules were made because earlier rules were not being followed. Ambedkar had said the power should remain with centre. When you point a finger at us, three fingers point at you," Amit Shah slams AAP over Delhi Services Bill.
Amit Shah is speaking over the Delhi services bill in Lok Sabha.
#WATCH | Pt Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Patel, Rajaji, Rajendra Prasad and Dr Ambedkar were opposed to Delhi being given the status of a full state: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, in Lok Sabha pic.twitter.com/4sWWatQJko
- ANI (@ANI) August 3, 2023
"When you need, you take the help of former PM Jawaharlal Nehru. If you had actually taken the help of Nehru then the country would not have witnessed Manipur and Haryana." Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said.
#WATCH | In the year 2015, a party came to power in Delhi whose only motive was to fight, not serve...The problem is not getting the right to do transfer postings, but getting control of the vigilance department to hide their corruption like building their bungalows: Union Home... pic.twitter.com/pelULwGMgH
- ANI (@ANI) August 3, 2023
🔴 Watch LIVE | Home Minister Amit Shah Speaks In Lok Sabha https://t.co/xobvxEBYRo
- NDTV (@ndtv) August 3, 2023
This ordinance refers to the order of the Supreme Court which says that the Parliament has the right to make laws on any issue related to the National Capital Territory of Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Lok Sabha on Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi... pic.twitter.com/tiRGodnQEL
- ANI (@ANI) August 3, 2023
INDIA parties have offered a middle path solution to the Leader of the House to break the logjam and get a discussion on Manipur going in an uninterrupted manner in the Rajya Sabha. Hope the Modi government agrees.
- Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) August 3, 2023
Speaker Is Custodian Of Lok Sabha, Want Him In Chair: Congress MP Adhir Ranjan ChowdhuryAs Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla skipped the House proceedings for the second consecutive day today to express displeasure over disruptions, Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury reached out to him with a plea to return to the Chair.
Opposition Bloc INDIA To Skip Rajya Sabha Chairman's Meeting To End Logjam: ReportThe opposition alliance INDIA will not attend the meeting called by Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar this afternoon to end the logjam in the House over the Manipur issue, sources said.
In a development that could end the impasse in Parliament, the Opposition has agreed on a debate on the Manipur situation under any rule, sources have told NDTV. The Opposition, however, has made it clear that its demand for a statement by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the situation in the Northeastern state stands.
Union ministers Piyush Goyal and Pralhad Joshi are meeting opposition leaders in the chamber of LoP Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge in Parliament. The opposition wants a full-fledged discussion on the Manipur issue in Rajya Sabha and demands a statement on it from the PM.
- ANI (@ANI) August 3, 2023
"I'm Married For 45 Years": Vice President's Reply To Congress Chief's 'Angry' JibeA banter between Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar sent peals of laughter through the House, providing a rare break amid heated exchanges this session.
Opposition to skip meeting called by Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar to end logjam in the House: News agency PTI citing sources
"Past Behind Us, Let's Look To The Future": Piyush Goyal Amid Parliament ImpasseUnion Minister Piyush Goyal today urged the opposition to not disrupt the proceedings of the Parliament. He said that the government is willing to have a discussion on Manipur, but it will have to be slotted by the Speaker.
Watch: Aap Gussa Dikhaate Nahi, Lekin...: Congress Chief's Playful Jibe At Rajya Sabha ChairmanOn the eleventh day of the Parliament Monsoon session on Thursday, several MPs from opposition parties gave notices in Rajya Sabha, seeking a discussion on the Manipur issue at length under Rule 267. Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar had a playful exchange in the house over the notice. The notice still hasn't been taken up.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, Congress' Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, NCP's Supriya Sule, RSP's NK Premchandran, BSP's Ritesh Pandey, BJP's Rajendra Agarwal, TMC's Saugata Roy, National Conference's Farooq Abdullah and DMK's Kanimozhi met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and urged him to...
- ANI (@ANI) August 3, 2023
Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar hit back at Leader Of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge for accusing him of defending the PM and not issuing a directive for him to appear in the house and speak on the Manipur issue. "PM Modi has been recognised on the global level. He is not required to be defended by me. I am only here to defend the constitution," he replied.
"I will invite floor leaders in my chamber at 1 pm. We will accomodate a discussion on Manipur irrespective of time constraint," Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar said.
Opposition leaders continued to raise slogans and holding placards in the Lok Sabha during Question Hour demanding the Prime Minister to speak on the situation in Manipur in the Parliament.
Monsoon session of Parliament | INDIA parties floor leaders will meet at 10am in the office of the Leader of Opposition Rajya Sabha in Parliament to chalk out the strategy for the floor of the house.
- ANI (@ANI) August 3, 2023
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to move the Inter-Services Organisations (Command, Control and Discipline) Bill, 2023
- Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan is to move the Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2023
- Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya is to move the Pharmacy (Amendment) Bill, 2023
- Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw is to move the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023
- Union Minister Pralhad Joshi to move The Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023
- Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal to move The Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2023 bill
- Union minister Anurag Thakur to move The Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023 for consideration and passing
