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Parliament Monsoon Session Highlights: Delhi Services Bill Passed In Lok Sabha Amid Opposition Walkout

The opposition INDIA bloc opposed the Digital Data bill demanding a reconsideration.

Parliament Monsoon Session Highlights: Delhi Services Bill Passed In Lok Sabha Amid Opposition Walkout
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:

Aug 03, 2023 19:16 (IST)
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.
Aug 03, 2023 18:55 (IST)
"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.  
Aug 03, 2023 18:51 (IST)
"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.
Aug 03, 2023 18:50 (IST)
Amit Shah Speaks In Lok Sabha Over Delhi Services Bill
Amit Shah is speaking over the Delhi services bill in Lok Sabha.
Aug 03, 2023 15:31 (IST)
"Nehru, Ambedkar Were Opposed To Being Given Full State Status": Amit Shah
Aug 03, 2023 14:54 (IST)
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. 
Aug 03, 2023 14:47 (IST)
Congress's Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury Opposes The Delhi Services Bill
Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury opposes the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023 in Lok Sabha.

Aug 03, 2023 14:45 (IST)

Aug 03, 2023 14:38 (IST)
Despite the Alliance, Narendra Modi is going to become the Prime Minister again with full majority: Amit Shah
Aug 03, 2023 14:32 (IST)
Watch LIVE | Home Minister Amit Shah Speaks In Lok Sabha

Aug 03, 2023 14:29 (IST)

Aug 03, 2023 14:29 (IST)
"Pandit Nehru, C. Rajagopalachari, BR Ambedkar Opposed Statehood For Delhi": Amit Shah
 
Aug 03, 2023 14:23 (IST)
Home Minister Amit Shah moves National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023 in Lok Sabha
Aug 03, 2023 14:12 (IST)
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

Aug 03, 2023 14:11 (IST)
Digital Personal Data Protection, 2023 introduced by Union Minister Ashiwini Vaishnav in Lok Sabha Image
Aug 03, 2023 14:07 (IST)
Offshore Areas Mineral (Development And Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023 moved in Rajya Sabha
Aug 03, 2023 13:51 (IST)
UPDATE: Opposition Ready For Manipur Debate Under New Rule

Aug 03, 2023 13:50 (IST)
Speaker Is Custodian Of Lok Sabha, Want Him In Chair: Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury
As 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.
Aug 03, 2023 13:32 (IST)
Opposition Bloc INDIA To Skip Rajya Sabha Chairman's Meeting To End Logjam: Report
The 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.
Aug 03, 2023 13:28 (IST)
Opposition Ready For Manipur Debate Under Any Rule, But With A Condition
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.

Opposition Ready For Manipur Debate Under Any Rule, But With A Condition
Aug 03, 2023 13:18 (IST)

Aug 03, 2023 13:09 (IST)
"I'm Married For 45 Years": Vice President's Reply To Congress Chief's 'Angry' Jibe
A 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.
Aug 03, 2023 13:06 (IST)
Rajya Sabha Proceedings Adjourned Till 2pm
 
Aug 03, 2023 12:53 (IST)
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
Aug 03, 2023 12:13 (IST)
"Past Behind Us, Let's Look To The Future": Piyush Goyal Amid Parliament Impasse
Union 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.
Aug 03, 2023 12:13 (IST)
Watch: Aap Gussa Dikhaate Nahi, Lekin...: Congress Chief's Playful Jibe At Rajya Sabha Chairman
On 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.
Aug 03, 2023 12:08 (IST)

Aug 03, 2023 12:08 (IST)
Opposition Walks Out Of Rajya Sabha After Mallikarjun Kharge, Chairman Face Off
 
Aug 03, 2023 11:51 (IST)
"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
Aug 03, 2023 11:37 (IST)
"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.

Aug 03, 2023 11:30 (IST)
Mallikarjun Kharge Demands Adjournment Of Rajya Sabha
Leader Of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge demands adjournment of Rajya Sabha till after floor leaders meet Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar.

Aug 03, 2023 11:26 (IST)
Lok Sabha Adjourned Till 2 PM

Lok Sabha proceedings adjourned till 2 pm  amid uproar over Manipur.
Aug 03, 2023 11:24 (IST)
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.
Aug 03, 2023 11:22 (IST)
"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.

Aug 03, 2023 11:16 (IST)
"Not Here To Show Ego, Arrogance": Derek O'Brien To Rajya Sabha Chairman
Trinamool 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

Aug 03, 2023 11:13 (IST)
Uproar Over Manipur Issue Continues In Lok Sabha
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.

Aug 03, 2023 11:07 (IST)
"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.

Aug 03, 2023 10:25 (IST)
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.
Aug 03, 2023 09:22 (IST)

Aug 03, 2023 09:21 (IST)
Parliament Monsoon Session Day 11: Agenda For Today
Lok 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

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