New Delhi: The politically contentious Delhi Services Bill has cleared the parliament after it was passed in Rajya Sabha today. The Bill will become a law after the President's assent.
The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, was passed by Lok Sabha on Thursday amid a walkout by the opposition parties.
In the Lok Sabha, the government has listed the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023; the Anusandhan National Research Foundation Bill, 2023; The Pharmacy (Amendment) Bill, 2023; and the Mediation Bill, 2023 for consideration and passage on Monday.
The Lok Sabha has passed 15 bills so far during the Monsoon session, of which 13 were passed after the no-trust motion was admitted on July 26.
The Rajya Sabha has passed 12 bills during the session so far, while nine bills have been passed by both Houses.
Here are the Highlights on Parliament Monsoon Session:
Aug 07, 2023 22:30 (IST)
BJP Won't Get Any Vote From Delhi In Lok Sabha: Arvind Kejriwal
"I am Delhi's son, while you want to be Delhi's neta. We Delhiwale love Delhi, while the BJP hates Delhi. This time, the BJP will get no seat in the Lok Sabha from Delhi," Arvind Kejriwal said.
Aug 07, 2023 22:06 (IST)
Delhi Services Bill Passes Parliament, To Be Law With President's Assent
Delhi Services Bill passes the Rajya Sabha with 131 members voting for it against the 102 opposing the contentious Bill.
Aug 07, 2023 21:59 (IST)
Voting On Delhi Services Bill To Be Done By Paper Slips
Rajya Sabha MPs to vote on Delhi Services Bill on paper slips after tech glitch.
Aug 07, 2023 21:24 (IST)
Defeat The Delhi Services Bill If You Can: Amit Shah Dares Opposition
"I have said earlier that we are ready for discussion on Manipur. I have nothing to hide. You have things to hide so you don't want to let the discussion happen. Even on August 11, you won't be able to hear anything like today. They want discussion under Section 267, which has the provision of a vote. Defeat this bill..." Amit Shah dares Opposition in Rajya Sabha, launching a sharp attack on them.
Aug 07, 2023 21:18 (IST)
Amit Shah Slams AAP In Rajya Sabha
"The AAP government doesn't convene Delhi cabinet meetings regularly. They held only six meetings in 2022, including three on budget. Only two have been held in 2023 so far," said Amit Shah.
Aug 07, 2023 21:09 (IST)
Amit Shah Predicts AAP U-Turn Once Delhi Bill Clears Parliament In Attack On Congress
"The AAP was born by dissing Congress. Congress is supporting the AAP for the gathbandhan. Once the Bill passes today, AAP will make a U-Turn and go back to opposing the Congress
Aug 07, 2023 20:50 (IST)
Bill Brought To Stop Encroachment On Centre's Right By Delhi Government: Amit Shah
"Delhi Services Bill brought not to usurp powers of the Delhi government, but to stop encroachment on Centre's right by it," Amit Shah said.
Aug 07, 2023 20:46 (IST)
Congress In AAP's Lap For Political Needs: Amit Shah
"Today Congress is sitting in the lap of the Aam Aadmi Party for its political needs and opposing the Delhi Services Bill to appease the AAP," Amit Shah said.
Aug 07, 2023 20:43 (IST)
Congress Has No Right To Speak On Democracy: Amit Shah
Congress has no right to speak on democracy, Amit Shah said as Congress's Mallikarjun Kharge interrupted his speech in Rajya Sabha.
Aug 07, 2023 20:37 (IST)
"We Don't Need To Snatch Power From States Because...": Amit Shah In Rajya Sabha
"We don't need to take power from any state. We have been elected by 130 crore people," Amit Shah said in Rajya Sabha, responding to Opposition's charge that the Centre is trying to take away powers from elected non-BJP governments.
Aug 07, 2023 20:32 (IST)
Delhi Services Bill Aimed At Corruption-Free Governance In National Capital: Amit Shah
Delhi Services Bill aimed at effective, corruption-free governance in the national capital, Amit Shah said in Rajya Sabha.
Aug 07, 2023 20:27 (IST)
Delhi Services Bill Doesn't Violate Supreme Court Judgment: Amit Shah
The Delhi Services Bill does not violate the Supreme Court judgment in any way, Amit Shah said, adding that the Supreme Court has said that the parliament has the right to make laws on all subjects concerning the Delhi Capital Territory.
Aug 07, 2023 20:25 (IST)
"Delhi Different From Other States": Amit Shah Replying On Services Bill
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is responding to the discussion on the contentious Delhi Services Bill. "Delhi is different from other states because here we have the Sansad Bhavan. Those holding constitutional posts live here. It has the Supreme Court and Embassies. Foreign dignitaries come here. That is why Delhi was made a Union Territory. State governments have restricted rights despite having assemblies. Whoever wants to fight elections here must understand this character of Delhi," he said.
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