After repeated disruptions in both houses of parliament by opposition leaders asking for PM's presence through out the demonetisation debate, 'Bharat bandh' has been called by the Left front in parts of the country.
Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day amid uproar in the house.
Sloganeering resumes in the well of Rajya Sabha as the chair tries to placate protesting leaders, PJ Kurien says, "This is not fair"
Whenever there is a big announcement, the Prime Minister gives a statement, but this is the first time that the Prime Minister did not give a statement in this house or the other: Ghulam Nabi Azad, in Rajya Sabha
The legality of the demonetisation can be discussed here in the house: Deputy Chairperson of Rajya Sabha, PJ Kurien
Congress leader Anand Sharma questions the legality of banning notes Banking Act or Article 21 (Protection Of Life And Personal Liberty) of the constitution disallows the Prime Minister or Finance Minister of depriving people of their own property, including people with bank accounts: Congress leader Anand Sharma.
80 people have died. Prime Minister is not coming and explaining, he added.
Lok Sabha adjourned for the day amid continuous protest by opposition parties over demonetisation.
Finance Minister tables IT amendment bill in Lok Sabha.
Why no 'akrosh' over children dying in the country, asks BJP Leader Kirron Kher Why no 'akrosh' over children dying in the country, said BJP Leader Kirron Kher taking a swipe at opposition parties that are part of 'Jan Akrosh Diwas'
Kiron Kher speaking in Lok Sabha
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley to move Income Tax Amendment Act at 2pm today
Government to push legislative agenda to end parliament deadlock.
Lok sabha adjourned till 2pm amid protests by opposition leaders.
If opposition wants Prime Minister to come to the house, then he will and he will intervene on the (noteban) issue if needed: Rajnath Singh
Home Minister Rajnath Singh explains government's side of the tale amid protests from opposition leaders.
"Everyday people are suffering, let us find a way out of this": Biju Janta Dal lawmaker from Odisha Bhatruhari Mahtab
Mulayam Singh Yadav in Lok Sabha: Farmers are most adversely affected due to the demonetisation.
More than 70 people have died, and more than 1000 people have been injured: Mallikarjun Kharge,Congress in Lok Sabha
Mallikarjun Kharge requests the house chair to give nod to adjournment motion and asks for Prime Minister Modi's presence in the Lok Sabha
Mallikarjun Kharge raises the issue of Union minister being denied to carry his brother's body from hospital
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm
Amid opposition party leaders repeated demand for PM's presence in Rajya Sabha, Rajya Sabha adjourned till 12 noon.
Lok Sabha adjourned till 12 noon
Slogans against demonetisation in the Lok Sabha as well.
Rajya Sabha for 30 minutes just minutes after the commencement of Winter Session today.
Sloganeering continues in Rajya Sabha against Prime Minister Narendra Modi over notes ban. Opposition parties leaders storm the Well of the Rajya Sabha.
Today's business in the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha:
Lok Sabha:
Bills for consideration and passing:
The Mental Healthcare Bill, 2016.
The Admiralty (Jurisdiction and Settlement of Maritime Claims) Bill, 2016.
Rajya Sabha:
Further discussion on demonetisation of currency;
Bills for consideration and passing:
The Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (Prevention and Control) Bill, 2014.
The Employee's Compensation (Amendment) Bill, 2016.
After observing a minute's silence over death of Fidel Castro and then chaos erupts in Lok Sabha
Opposition parties to demand apology from PM Modi for his remarks against opposition on demonetisation, reports news agency ANI.
The leaders held a meeting earlier today
"Opposition should debate in both houses of the parliament, we are ready. Why are they running away?": Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananth Kumar
PM Narendra Modi to meet senior ministers in Parliament at 10.30 am, reports news agency ANI.
Last week, the opposition stalled proceedings in parliament, demanding that the Prime Minister respond to the debate on notes ban and apologise for the decision that has put the common man in trouble. In Lok Sabha they have demanded a debate with a vote. The government has turned down all the demands.