New Delhi: 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:
Delhi Services Bill Passed In Lok Sabha Amid Opposition Walkout
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.
"Ambedkar Said Centre Must Have Power": Amit Shah On Control Of Officers In Delhi
"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.
"During 1993-2015, no Chief Minister fought with the Centre because whoever was in power at centre had the aim of serving the people of Delhi. What can I do if someone has the habit of fighting? The people of Delhi have elected you, but you want to fight," said Amit Shah in Lok Sabha.
Amit Shah Speaks In Lok Sabha Over Delhi Services Bill
Amit Shah is speaking over the Delhi services bill in Lok Sabha.
"Nehru, Ambedkar Were Opposed To Being Given Full State Status": Amit Shah
Congress Leader Responds To Home Minister's Mention Of Jawaharlal Nehru
"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.
Congress's Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury Opposes The Delhi Services BillCongress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury opposes the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023 in Lok Sabha.
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"Pandit Nehru, C. Rajagopalachari, BR Ambedkar Opposed Statehood For Delhi": Amit Shah
Home Minister Amit Shah moves National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023 in Lok Sabha
AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi, TMC MP Saugata Roy and Congress MP Manish Tewari oppose the introduction of the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023 in Lok Sabha
Digital Personal Data Protection, 2023 introduced by Union Minister Ashiwini Vaishnav in Lok Sabha 
Offshore Areas Mineral (Development And Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023 moved in Rajya Sabha
UPDATE: Opposition Ready For Manipur Debate Under New Rule
Opposition Ready For Manipur Debate Under Any Rule, But With A ConditionIn 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.
Rajya Sabha Proceedings Adjourned Till 2pm
UPDATE: Opposition To Skip Meeting Called By Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar
Opposition to skip meeting called by Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar to end logjam in the House: News agency PTI citing sources
Opposition Walks Out Of Rajya Sabha After Mallikarjun Kharge, Chairman Face Off
"Take Off Partisan Specs": Jagdeep Dhankar Hits Back At Mallikarjun Kharge"I gave the floor to leader of Opposition to allow a step forward (to resolve the stalemate). I thought Leader of Opposition will take off his partisan specs. Unfortunately, Leader of Opposition tried to be political," Jagdeep Dhankar On M Kharge
"Not Required To Defend": Jagdeep Dhankar On M Kharge's "Defending PM" Jibe 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.
Mallikarjun Kharge Demands Adjournment Of Rajya SabhaLeader Of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge demands adjournment of Rajya Sabha till after floor leaders meet Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar.
Lok Sabha Adjourned Till 2 PM
Lok Sabha proceedings adjourned till 2 pm amid uproar over Manipur.
Floor Leaders To Meet Rajya Sabha Chairman At 1PM Over Manipur
"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.
"Everyone Wants Discussion On Manipur": Jagdeep Dhankhar Tells Rajya Sabha"It is imperative to discuss Manipur. In the heart of hearts, everyone wants it. In this house, to exemplify our maturity, let us lend our ear to the other point of view also," he said.
"Not Here To Show Ego, Arrogance": Derek O'Brien To Rajya Sabha ChairmanTrinamool MP Derek O'Brien today reiterated the Opposition's demand to discuss the Manipur situation. "We are not here to show ego or arrogance. People of this country need to hear us talk about the situation in Manipur," he told Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar
Uproar Over Manipur Issue Continues In Lok SabhaOpposition 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.
"We Will Fight It In Court": AAP's Raghav Chadha To NDTV On Delhi Services Bill"We will oppose the Delhi Services Bill legislatively and also fight judicially for the safety of democracy in this country. We will present our arguments before a constitutional bench of the Supreme Court. We will fight against it in court," AAP's Raghav Chadha told NDTV.
Data Protection Bill Should Be Considered As Regular Bill: Congress Leader
Congress leader Manish Tewari on Thursday asked how the Digital Data Protection Bill can be classified as a financial bill, and said it should be considered as a regular bill. The bill should again go to a Joint Parliamentary Committee, he said.
The bill aims to make entities like internet companies, mobile apps, and business houses more accountable and answerable about collection, storage and processing of the data of citizens as part of Right to Privacy.
Parliament Monsoon Session Day 11: Agenda For TodayLok Sabha Agenda For Today
- 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
Rajya Sabha Agenda For Today
- 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