Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi today attacked the ruling BJP and said that Hinduism is not about spreading fear, hatred and falsehoods.
Speaking in Lok Sabha during a discussion on the Motion of Thanks to the president's address to a joint sitting of Parliament, Mr Gandhi was intervened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who said that calling the "entire Hindu society violent is a serious issue".
Mr Gandhi, however, retorted and said "the BJP and the RSS are not the entire Hindu society". Home Minister Amit Shah demanded an apology from Mr Gandhi.
Proceedings in Parliament today began amid an uproar over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak issue and the new criminal laws.
NEET-UG was conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on May 5 with around 24 lakh candidates appearing. The results were announced on June 4 but were followed by allegations of question paper leaks and other irregularities.
On the other hand, India's criminal justice system underwent a complete overhaul today with three fresh criminal codes replacing the full set of British-era laws, including the Indian Penal Code.
This is the first session of Parliament after the constitution of the 18th Lok Sabha.
Here are the live updates on Parliament Session 2024:
"BJP, RSS Not Entire Hindu Community": Rahul Gandhi vs PM Modi In Lok Sabha
PM Modi headlined a deafening, frenzied, and utterly chaotic show-down in Parliament Monday morning after Congress MP Rahul Gandhi declared the ruling BJP (and ideological mentor, the RSS) does not represent all Hindus.
Parliament Session 2024 LIVE Updates: Rahul Gandhi vs PM Modi In Lok Sabha
Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, has launched a sharp attack on the ruling BJP, saying that Hinduism is not about spreading fear, hatred and falsehoods.
He, however, was intervened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who said that calling the entire Hindu society violent is a serious issue.
Mr Gandhi retorted, saying "the BJP and the RSS are not the entire Hindu society".
Rahul Gandhi Wanted To Show Picture Of Lord Shiva In Lok Sabha, Speaker Denies
Rahul Gandhi wanted to show the picture of Lord Shiva in Lok Sabha but was denied by Speaker Om Birla, who said the rules don't allow display of placards.
LIVE: Motion of Thanks | 18th Lok Sabha https://t.co/F5aVLhZQLd
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) July 1, 2024
"Happy To Be In Opposition": Rahul Gandhi In Lok Sabha
Speaking in Lok Sabha today, Rahul Gandhi said that he is "happy and proud" to be in opposition.
"For us there is something more than power, it is truth," he said.
"Country Has Together Protected Constitution": Rahul Gandhi In Lok Sabha
Speaking in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi said that the country has "together protected Constitution".
"Opposition will defend the idea of India," he said.
Rahul Gandhi Speaks As Lok Sabha Proceedings Resumes
Lok Sabha resumes proceedings. Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi is currently speaking.
Parliament Session: Lok Sabha Speaker Says Chair Has No Switch To Turn Off Mics
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla today said the presiding officers do not have any switch or remote control to turn off the microphones of members raising issues in the House.
Lok Sabha Adjourned Till 2:10 PM
Lok Sabha has been adjourned and will meet again today at 2:10 PM.
Mallikarjun Kharge Demands Agniveer To Be Scrapped
Rajya Sabha LoP Mallikarjun Kharge has demanded that the Agniveer scheme be scrapped.
"The morale of the youth has been shattered by bringing an unplanned and 'tughlaqi' scheme like Agniveer," he said in Rajya Sabha today.
#WATCH | LoP Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge says, "The morale of the youth has been shattered by bringing an unplanned and 'tughlaqi' scheme like Agniveer...I demand that Agniveer scheme should be scrapped." pic.twitter.com/UGHKKem50V
— ANI (@ANI) July 1, 2024
Jagdeep Dhankhar, Mallikarjun Kharge, Rajya Sabha: We'll Delete This: M Kharge, Veep Share Laughs Days After Heated Exchange
Two days after Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar said he was pained when Leader of the Opposition and Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge entered the well of the House to protest, the two leaders shared several light moments this morning.
Parliament Session: "He Doesn't Know...", M Kharge Waves Away Minister In Prerna Sthal Row
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge went head-to-head with Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju today over the Prerna Sthal issue, which refers to moving statues of national icons, including Mahatma Gandhi, from the front to the back.
Parliament Session: Rahul Gandhi Seeks Discussion On NEET In Lok Sabha
Rahul Gandhi-led Opposition members today demanded a separate one-day discussion on the NEET paper leak issue in the Lok Sabha and staged a walkout after they sought a clear assurance from the government on the issue.
After Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha Congratulates Team India For Winning T20 World Cup 2024
After Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar congratulated the Indian men's cricket team for winning the T20 World Cup 2024.
Such historical accomplishments inspire every citizen of our nation to dream big, work hard, and achieve imminence, he said.
#264thrajyasabha#RajyaSabha Chairman congratulates the House for the victory of Indian men’s cricket team at the T20 World Cup. Such historical accomplishments inspire every citizen of our nation to dream big, work hard, and achieve imminence, says@VPIndia https://t.co/dT9MThNSdd
— SansadTV (@sansad_tv) July 1, 2024
M Kharge Demands Parliament Statues Be Restored To Original Spots
Mallikarjun Kharge has appeals to the Rajya Sabha chairman to restore statues of Mahatma Gandhi and BR Ambedkar to their original places in Parliament complex.
The statues have been relocated to Prerna Sthal, a dedicated area at the back of the complex. The decision has been strongly criticised by Opposition parties, who are demanding a rollback.
Parliament Session: Lok Sabha Speaker Responds To Muted Mic Charge
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla today responded to the muted mic charge and said,"Outside the House, some MPs level allegations that the Speaker switches off the mic. The control of the mic is not in the hands of the one who sits on the Chair."
#WATCH | Amid Opposition protest in Lok Sabha, Speaker Om Birla says, "Outside the House, some MPs level allegations that the Speaker switches off the mic. The control of the mic is not in the hands of the one who sits on the Chair." pic.twitter.com/hAjCZsNxJg
— ANI (@ANI) July 1, 2024
Parliament Session 2024 LIVE Updates: Opposition MPs walk out Of Lok Sabha
As BJP minister Anurag Thakur initiated a debate on President's address, Opposition members staged a walk out of Lok Sabha over the NEET issue.
"There Was No Vision In President's Address": Mallikarjun Kharge
Mallikarjun Kharge today said in Rajya Sabha that "there was no vision and direction" in President's joint address to Parliament.
Speaking during the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address in the House, he said that there was no mention of poor, Dalits and minorities in President's address.
Parliament Session 2024 LIVE Updates: Rahul Gandhi Raises NEET Issue
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has raised the alleged NEET paper leak issue in Lok Sabha.
"We want to give a message to students that NEET issue is important for the Parliament. So, to send this message we want the Parliament to discuss this," he said.
#WATCH | Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi raises the NEET irregularities issue, in the House.
— ANI (@ANI) July 1, 2024
He says, "A message is disseminated to the country, from Parliament. We want to give a message to students that NEET issue is important for the Parliament. So, to send this message we want… pic.twitter.com/MlXPdMFMH3
Parliament Session 2024 LIVE Updates: Rajnath Singh Slams Opposition
Amid an uproar over the NEET issue in Lok Sabha, BJP's Rajnath Singh today slammed the Opposition members and said that he has "never seen" in the history of parliamentary democracy that any issues would have discussed before Motion of Thanks to President.
Parliament Session 2024 LIVE Updates: Rajya Sabha Chairman On NEET Issue
Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar today spoke on the NEET issue and said he has received four notices seeking a discussion on the medical entrance exam's paper leak case.
"President has already said that Government is committed to a fair investigation. Under these circumstances, I cannot persuade myself to accept these notices," he told the Opposition leaders.
Motion Of Thanks On President’s Address Begins In Lok Sabha
Motion of Thanks on the President’s Address has started in Lok Sabha. BJP MP Anurag Singh Thakur moved the motion.
Anurag Singh Thakur moves a motion of thanks on the President's Address.#Parliament #parliamentsession @ombirlakota@LokSabhaSectt #18thloksabha
— SansadTV (@sansad_tv) July 1, 2024
Watch Live : https://t.co/Iv2JKXEj13 pic.twitter.com/0gvPYL3TS5
Mallikarjun Kharge Replies To Motion Of thanks To President's Address
Mallikarjun Kharge, the Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, is currently replying in the House on the motion of thanks to President's Address.
Lok Sabha Members Congratulate Team India For T20 World Cup 2024
As the proceeding began in Lok Sabha today, Speaker Om Birla and the House congratulated India Cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma and the entire team for winning the T20 World Cup 2024.
#WATCH | Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and the House congratulates Cricket Skipper Rohit Sharma and the entire Team India on winning #T20WorldCup2024 pic.twitter.com/MOI144KSxh
— ANI (@ANI) July 1, 2024
Mallikarjun Kharge, the Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, and Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, will reply in respective houses on the motion of thanks to President’s Address.
Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha Proceedings Begin
Proceedings in Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha have begun.
Parliament Session 2024: Opposition MPs Protest Against "Misuse" Of Central Agencies
Several Opposition bloc INDIA MPs are currently protesting at the Parliament complex alleging the "misuse" of central agencies.
#WATCH | Delhi: Opposition MPs, including Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, protest at the Parliament complex alleging the misuse of central agencies. pic.twitter.com/MlW1jZ2zSX
— ANI (@ANI) July 1, 2024
Parliament Session: Congress MP Gives Suspension Of Business Notice To Discuss NEET Issue
Congress MP B Manickam Tagore has given a suspension of business notice in Lok Sabha to discuss the NEET issue.
Congress MP B Manickam Tagore gives suspension of business notice in Lok Sabha to discuss NEET issue pic.twitter.com/1ob3RKjTKU
— ANI (@ANI) July 1, 2024
Congress's Bulldozer Jab At Centre As New Criminal Laws Come Into Force
As three new criminal laws came into force today, main Opposition Congress said these laws were "forcibly" passed by suspending 146 MPs from Parliament proceedings. The party also said 90 per cent of these laws are a "cut, copy and paste job".
Parliament Must Re-Examine New Criminal Laws: Congress' Manish Tewari
Congress MP Manish Tewari has demanded that Parliament re-examine the new criminal laws, which has come into force from today.
"The new criminal Laws that came into effect from 12 midnight July 1st 2024 - (Today) lay the foundations of turning India into a Police State," he posted on X.
Their implementation must be stopped forthwith and Parliament must re-examine them, the former Union Minister said.
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) replace the British-era Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure and the Indian Evidence Act, respectively.
Parliament Session 2024 LIVE: Anurag Thakur To Initiate Debate On Motion of Thanks
BJP MP Union Minister Anurag Thakur will today initiate the debate on the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address in the Lok Sabha.
The Motion will be seconded by Delhi BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj, the daughter of BJP stalwart late Sushma Swaraj.
The Lok Sabha has allocated 16 hours for the debate on the Motion of Thanks, which will conclude with the reply by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday.
Parliament Session Live: What Is NEET-UG Issue
The NEET-UG examination 2024 was conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on May 5 and saw participation from around 24 lakh candidates.
Allegations of question paper leaks surfaced in states like Bihar after the results were announced on June 4, prompting widespread protests. The CBI is probing the allegations and has so far arrested six people.
Parliament Session 2024 Live Updates: NEET Issue Likely To Dominate Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha Proceedings
Parliament is likely to witness heated debates on the alleged NEET-UG paper leak issue when both houses, Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha, reconvene today.
Parliament was on Friday adjourned till 11 am today after an uproar over the NEET issue by the Opposition INDIA bloc members.
