Winter Session Highlights: Priyanka Gandhi held a copy of constitution during the oath ceremony.
Day 4 of the Parliament Winter Session: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra took oath as the Lok Sabha MP from Kerala's Wayanad. She was joined by her mother Sonia Gandhi and brother Rahul Gandhi in the Parliament. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra won the bypolls in Wayanad with 6.22 lakh votes.
Congress' Ravindra Chavan Vasantrao also took oath as the Member of Parliament from Nanded.
Soon after the oath ceremony, sloganeering began and both the houses had to be adjourned till tomorrow.
The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) set up to scrutinise the Waqf Bill was meant to present a motion for an extension of its November 29 deadline to present its report.
The winter session of the Parliament began on November 25 but faced early disruptions, resulting in the adjournment of both Houses for the day. MPs raised an uproar over various issues including Manipur unrest and Sambhal violence. No sitting was held on the second day to mark the 75th Constitution Day. On the third day, both houses were adjourned within an hour.
Here are the Highlights on the Parliament Winter Session:
Parliament Winter Session Update: "Parliamentary Disputation Weakens Our Democracy", Says Vice President Jagdeep DhankharAmid continuous sloganeering by opposition MPs in Rajya Sabha, House Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar said, "...This chamber is more than just House of debate. Parliamentary disputation weakens our democracy..."
"Proud Brother": Rahul Gandhi Takes Picture Of New MP In The House Priyanka Gandhi Vadra"Proud brother" Rahul Gandhi was seen taking a picture of her sister and newest Member of Parliament Priyanka Gandhi along with other Congress members.
Parliament Winter Session Update: Both Houses Adjourned Till Tomorrow
Following uproar and chaos in the Parliament, both the Houses - Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha have been adjourned till tomorrow.
Priyanka Gandhi Seeks Blessings Of Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge
Parliament Winter Session Update: Lok Sabha Adjourned Till 12 PM
Lok Sabha adjourned till noon following chaos and sloganeering in the House.
Parliament Winter Session Update: Rajya Sabha Adjourned Till 12 Noon
For the third day in a row, Rajya Sabha has been adjourned till 12 noon.
Parliament Winter Session Update: Shashi Tharoor Is "Delighted" On Priyanka Gandhi Becoming MP
Parliament Winter Session Update: Kasavu Saree And Constitution - Priyanka Gandhi's Lok Sabha DebutAdorning the traditional Kerala saree known as Kasavu saree, Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi walked into the Parliament for the ceremony. She held a copy of constitution as she took the oath in the Lok Sabha as the Member of Parliament from Wayanad.
Parliament Winter Session Update: Congress Nanded MP Takes OathCongress' Ravindra Chavan Vasantrao took oath as the Member of Parliament from Nanded.
Parliament Winter Session Update: Priyanka Gandhi Takes Oath As Wayanad MP
Priyanka Gandhi takes oath as the Member of Parliament from Wayanad. She is joined by her mother Sonia Gandhi and brother Rahul Gandhi.
Parliament Winter Session Update: Priyanka Gandhi Set To Take Oath As MPCongress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will take oath as Member of Parliament following her landslide victory in the Lok Sabha bypoll elections. Priyanka Gandhi contested from Wayanad after her brother Rahul Gandhi left the seat.
Parliament Winter Session Update
Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi's children - Raihan Vadra and Miraya Vadra - arrive in Parliament. Ms Gandhi is set to take oath as Member of Parliament.
Priyanka Gandhi To Take Oath As MP: At 10 Janpath, Congress Supporters Celebrate And Distribute Sweets
Parliament Winter Session Update: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Arrives In ParliamentPriyanka Gandhi Vadra along with her mother and Rajya Sabha MP Sonia Gandhi arrives in Parliament. Ahead of taking oath as a Member of Parliament, she says, " I am very happy."
Parliament Winter Session Day 4: What To Expect
Congress Leader Priyanka Gandhi Leaves For Parliament To Take Oath As MP
Parliament Winter Session Update: Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will move the Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024 that seeks to further amend the Railway Act, 1989 to enhance the powers of the Railways Board and improve operational efficiency.
Parliament Winter Session Update: Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024On the third day of the winter session of the Parliament, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will move the Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha. The Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 aims to amend the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the State Bank of India Act, 1955, the Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Act, 1970 and the Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Act, 1980.
The Bill seeks to amend different banking laws to alter the tenure of directors of cooperative banks and expand provisions for the settlement of unclaimed amounts.
Joint Parliamentary Committee To Move Motion On Extension For Report On The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024
The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, is set to move a motion seeking an extension to present the report on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024. The Joint Committee is looking for extra time till the last day of the Budget Session, 2025.
Parliament Winter Session Update: Congress’ Ravindra Chavan Vasantrao To Take Oath
Congress candidate Ravindra Chavan Vasantrao won from Nanded constituency in a recently held Lok Sabha election with nearly 1,500 votes. Mr Vasantrao secured 5.86 lakh votes whereas, his close rival BJP's Dr Santukrao Marotrao Hambarde got 5.85 lakh votes.
Parliament Winter Session Update: Priyanka Gandhi To Take Oath As MP From WayanadCongress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will take the oath as a Member of Parliament from Wayanad today at 11 AM in Parliament.
Priyanka Gandhi won from Kerala's Wayanad with over 6.22 lakh votes in her maiden electoral contest. Communist Party of India's Sathyan Mokeri lost with over 2.11 lakh votes while the BJP's Navya Haridas managed to get 1.09 lakh votes.
Priyanka Gandhi has secured a margin of 4.1 lakh votes, breaking Rahul Gandhi's record of 3.65 lakh votes in the 2024 elections. This is despite a decline in voter turnout.