Parliament Winter Session Live Updates: BJP has condemned Pragya Thakur's remarks.
Parliament erupted in an uproar over BJP MP Pragya Thakur's remarks on Mahatma Gandhi's assassin Nathuram Godse. Her comments sparked outrage in Lok Sabha, where the opposition hit out at what it called the "BJP's deplorable hate politics." Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh has given a suspension of business under rule 267 in Rajya Sabha over the remarks.
The BJP has condemned the remarks and said it does not support such statements. BJP working president JP Nadda also recommended Ms Thakur's removal from the consultative committee on defence, to which she was recently appointed. "We have decided that Thakur will not attend meetings of BJP parliamentary party during the session," he said.
Here are the LIVE updates Parliament Winter Session:
Lok Sabha passes Chit Funds (Amendment) Bill
Parliament on Thursday passed a bill which seeks to raise the monetary limits for chit funds and commission for foreman, reported PTI.
The Chit Funds (Amendment) Bill, 2019 was passed by voice vote in Rajya Sabha. The bill got Lok Sabha's nod on November 20.
The maximum chit amount is proposed to be raised from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 3 lakh for those managed by individuals or less than four partners, and from Rs 6 lakh to Rs 18 lakh for firms with four or more partners.
The maximum commission for foreman, who is responsible for managing the chit, is proposed to be raised from 5 per cent to 7 per cent. The bill also allows the foreman a right to lien against the credit balance from subscribers.
The bill also introduces words such as fraternity fund, rotating savings and credit institution to make chit funds more respectable.
National Conference parliamentarians walk out in protest over Farooq Abdullah's detention
Two National Conference MPs on Thursday protested in Lok Sabha against the detention of their party chief Farooq Abdullah, who is an parliamentarian from Srinagar. The two MPs, Hasnain Masoodi and Mohammad Akbar Lone, came to the first row of opposition benches to lodge their protest against the continuous detention of Mr Abdullah. They then staged a walk out as a mark of protest.
Ravi Shankar Prasad On WhatsApp Snooping Row
"...It (WhatsApp) also mentioned that based on WhatsApp data available, they believe that the attackers may have attempted to reach the devices of approximately 121 users in India."
Ravi Shankar Prasad On WhatsApp Snooping Row
"On 5 September, 2019 WhatsApp wrote to CERT: In providing update to the security incident reported in May 2019 stating that while the full extent of this attack may never be known, WhatsApp continues to review the available info."
Parliament Discusses Whatsapp Snooping Row
The Rajya Sabha has taken up the issue of Whatsapp snooping row for discussion.
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pmThe Rajya Sabha has been adjourned till 2 pm.
Om Birla Says No Debate On Pragya Thakur's Remarks"What she (BJP MP Pragya Thakur) said has been expunged from record. How can there be a debate if it is not on record?"
Parliament Schedule For TodayBills to be introduced
-The Industrial Relations Code, 2019
Bills for consideration and passing
-The National Capital Territory of Delhi (Recognition of Property Rights of Residents in Unauthorised Colonies) Bill, 2019.
- The Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2019.
RAJYA SABHA
Bills for consideration and passing
-The Chit Funds (Amendment) Bill, 2019.
-The Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes (Production, Manufacture, Import, Export, Transport, Sale, Distribution, Storage and Advertisement) Bill, 2019.
Congress walks out of Lok Sabha
Congress MPs stage walkout from Lok Sabha amid uproar over BJP MP Pragya Thakur's comments in parliament yesterday.
Rahul Gandhi Tweets On Pragya Thakur's Remarks
Former Congress President Rahul Gandhi has commented on Pragya Thakur's remarks.
"A sad day, in the history of India's Parliament," Mr Gandhi tweeted.
Rajnath Singh On Nathuram Godse
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that the government condemns the ideology which considers Nathuram Godse a patriot. Mr Singh added that Mahatma Gandhi's ideology has always been relevant and everyone considers him an inspiration.