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This Article is From Sep 20, 2023

Parliament Special Session Highlights: Proceedings Move To New Parliament Building

The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha will meet in the new parliament building today at 1:15 PM and 2:15 PM respectively.

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India News Edited by Arundhati Jain

Updated : September 20, 2023 12:54 am IST

The sitting shifted to the new parliament building today.

New Delhi:

The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha met in the new parliament building today at 1:15 PM and 2:15 PM respectively.

A special five-day session of the parliament began on Monday with a discussion on the parliament's journey of 75 years. Eight bills were listed for this current ongoing session.

The sitting shifted to the new parliament building after a function in the central hall of the current building.

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, JMM leader Shibu Soren and BJP MP Maneka Gandhi were invited to address the special function in Central Hall of Parliament as seniormost parliamentarians.

The new parliament building on Kartavya Path, the heart of Delhi, was opened by PM Modi. The building can seat 888 members in the Lok Sabha chamber and 300 in the Rajya Sabha chamber.

The Parliament session will end on Friday.

Here are the HIGHLIGHTS from the Special Parliament Session:

Sep 19, 2023 17:12 (IST)

Women's Quota Only By 2029? Exclusive Details Of New Bill
The Women's Reservation Bill is on the verge of becoming law after nearly three decades of stalling and discord. However, a 33 per cent quota for women in parliament and state legislatures, as promised by the proposed law, may come into force only by 2029, NDTV has learnt.

Sep 19, 2023 15:56 (IST)

PM Modi urges Rajya Sabha MPs to unanimously approve women's reservation bill

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday appealed to Rajya Sabha members to unanimously approve the women's reservation bill - Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam - when it comes to the Upper House after being passed by Lok Sabha.

Speaking during the first sitting of Rajya Sabha in the new Parliament building, Modi said the bill will be taken up in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.

"When the bill comes before you, I urge Rajya Sabha members to approve it unanimously," PM Modi said.

The issue of reservation for women in Lok Sabha and state assemblies has been pending for several years.

Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal introduced the Constitutional Amendment bill, Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, to reserve one-third of the seats in Lok Sabha and state assemblies for women earlier in the day.

Sep 19, 2023 15:01 (IST)

PM Modi Addresses First Sitting Of Rajya Sabha In New Parliament Building

Sep 19, 2023 14:18 (IST)

PM Modi addresses MPs in new Parliament building. Here are the highlights of his speech:

We must forget all old bitterness as we make a new beginning. Whatever we do must be inspirational for the country and each of its citizens.
This building is new, everything here is new, all arrangement are new, but what links tomorrow and today - this is not new.
The Sengol has the touch of Pandit Nehru's hand. The sacred Sengol, which used to be in Pandit Nehru's hand, is becoming a reason for inspiration for everyone.
A new tradition is going to begin. There's a digital book in the new parliament which has the details of all labourers who built the new parliament.
Building has changed, emotion should not change. We should be dedicated towards the nation. Elections are far but the country will watch our behaviour.
The world understands that only talks of women development is not enough, women-led development is necessary.

Sep 19, 2023 14:11 (IST)

Women's Reservation Bill Only By 2029? Exclusive Details Here

The Women's Reservation Bill will be tabled in parliament today after nearly three decades of stalling and discord. However, 33 percent quota for women in parliament and state legislatures, as promised by the proposed law, may come into force only by 2029.

The quota will be implemented only after the first delimitation or redrawing of constituencies after the bill becomes law, according to details exclusively accessed by NDTV.

Constituencies will be redrawn only after the next Census, which is likely in 2027. Read here

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Sep 19, 2023 13:19 (IST)

Women's Quota Full Implementation By 2027: PM Modi

In a strong push for the Women's Reservation Bill, which has been pending for decades, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has described its passage as an "agni pareeksha", or trial by fire, for MPs. The PM said this during the Cabinet meeting on Monday, where the bill was cleared, senior government officials have told NDTV.

The bill, which seeks to provide 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies, will be introduced in Parliament by Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Tuesday. Read here

Sep 19, 2023 13:11 (IST)

PM Modi, Ministers Enter New Parliament Building

Sep 19, 2023 13:03 (IST)

Ministers Move Out Of Old Parliament Building

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Ministers Piyush Goyal, Nitin Gadkari and other parliamentarians move out of the old Parliament building and proceed to the new building.

Sep 19, 2023 12:57 (IST)

Here Are PM Modi's Top Quotes From Final Speech In Old Parliament
"World Looking For A Friend In Us. Today, the world is focused on India. India is going forward as Vishwamitra. The world is looking for a friend in us. And India is benefiting from this," says the Prime Minister. Read Here

Sep 19, 2023 12:46 (IST)

Making India Self-Reliant Is Everyone's Responsibility, Says PM Modi

India's aspirations should be a priority. Can you a draw a big picture on a small canvas? Our canvas has to be bigger, then we can draw a bigger future of the country. India now will have to work on a bigger canvas. The time has gone for us to get into small things.We must work towards atmanirbhar bharat
There was a time when people used to question if my atmanirbhar model will become a threat to multilateralism. But within 5 years, the world began speaking about India's atmanirbhar model.
We must work with the mindset of crossing global benchmarks in all sectors. We must focus on quality to meet the world's expectations. We are most populated country for the first time, that too with the greatest youth power.
Wherever Indians have gone, we have left signs of good deeds. We must take the right decisions at right time. India is on its way to make its businesses reach the global competition and markets.

Sep 19, 2023 12:31 (IST)

PM's Tribute To Old Parliament

Old Parliament to be called Samvidhan Sadan (Constitution House), says PM Modi

Sep 19, 2023 12:28 (IST)

"India To Be Among Top 3 Economies": PM Modi

India is resolved to be among top 3 economies. India will make it to top 3. The way India's youth are going forward in the tech space, the world is in awe. Shacklers of slavery had chained the aspirations of the country. But now India doesn't to stop anymore. Getting freedom from old laws and making new laws for the future is the MP's responsibility.

Sep 19, 2023 12:25 (IST)

Here Are The Highlights Of PM Modi's Final Speech In Old Parliament

PM Modi on old Parliament building-

This building and this central hall are in a way full with our emotions.
It is in this where in 1947, British rulers handed over the governance.
It is in this central hall where India's flag and national anthem were adopted.
After 1952, 41 heads of state addressed the MPs in this central hall.

Sep 19, 2023 12:08 (IST)

"Politics Of BJP...": Kapil Sibal On Women's Reservation Bill

Sep 19, 2023 12:00 (IST)

"Beginning Of New Future In New Parliament Building": PM Modi

Sep 19, 2023 11:49 (IST)

"Symbol Of New Bharat": Pralhad Joshi On New Parliament

Sep 19, 2023 11:35 (IST)

"It Is Ours, Apna Hai": Sonia Gandhi On Women's Reservation Bill

The Congress' parliamentary party chief Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday said the women's reservation bill "is ours", amid speculation that the bill may be tabled in Parliament.

The Congress on Monday said it welcomed the reported move as the party has been raising the demand for long. Read here

Sep 19, 2023 11:30 (IST)

"Women Need To Support, Help Each Other": BJP MP Maneka Gandhi
Lok Sabha's senior most member Maneka Gandhi says, "This is a historic day today and I am proud to be a part of this historic moment. We are going to a New Building and hopefully, this grand edifice will reflect the aspirations of a new Bharat. Today, I have been entrusted with the responsibility of addressing this esteemed assembly as the most senior parliamentarian in the Lok Sabha... I have spent most of my adult life in this institution and I have seen 7 Prime Ministers and the shaping of grand history. I had several terms as an independent member and finally joined the BJP under the leadership of Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Since then I have remained a proud member of BJP and this August House. I have tried to make the most of every minute I have spent here."

Sep 19, 2023 11:19 (IST)

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi says, "I am very happy and enthusiastic about the functions of the two Houses of the Parliament henceforth from the new building which is the symbol of new and emerging Bharat paving the way for a developed nation, as envisaged by Prime Minister, by 2047."

Sep 19, 2023 11:15 (IST)

Update- Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha MPs assemble in Central Hall of old Parliament building to celebrate country's rich parliamentary legacy.

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