The Parliament has been witnessing Opposition protests (File)
Parliament's ongoing Winter Session may end on Friday, a week ahead of schedule, sources said today. The decision, the sources said, was taken at a meeting of the Business Advisory Committee, which manages the schedule of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Meanwhile, Chaos ensued in the Rajya Sabha as the Winter Session resumed today. The BJP members demanded an apology from Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge over his remarks against the ruling party, leading to a war of words. The Parliament has been witnessing Opposition protests over the latest India-China clashes in Arunachal Pradesh. The Opposition parties walked out of the Rajya Sabha yesterday, yet again, after their demands for a debate on Chinese incursion on the borders were rejected.
Here are the Highlights from Parliament Winter Session:
864 Posts Of IPS Officers Vacant: Minister Informs Lok Sabha A total of 864 posts of Indian Police Service (IPS) officers are currently vacant across the country, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) informed the Lok Sabha today. The vacancies in the service are caused due to factors such as retirement, resignation, death, removal of service, Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai said in a written reply to a query of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MP Pon Gautham Singhmani.
Attended Sumptuous Lunch In Parliament Where Millet Dishes Were Served: PM Modi
Government Has Increased Recruitment To IPS From 150 To 200: Minister To Lok Sabha
Data On Religion Based Atrocities Not Centrally Maintained: Minister To Lok Sabha
Winter Session Live: 1,260 Mandis Onboarded On eNAM In 25 States So Far, Says Minister In Lok Sabha
The Centre today informed Parliament that it has achieved integration of 1,260 wholesale mandis, located in 22 states and three union territories, with the electronic-National Agriculture Market (e-NAM). In his written reply to the Lok Sabha, Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said: "As on November 30, 2022, 1,260 mandis of 22 States and 3 UTs have been integrated with e-NAM platform."
Person Who Used To Sit In Parliament In Inebriated State Is Now Chief Minister Of Punjab: Harsimrat Kaur Badal In Lok Sabha
People Confident Modi Government Will Recover Land Lost To China In 1962 War: BJP MP In Lok Sabha
BJP Lok Sabha member Prataprao Patil today said the people of India are now confident that the Modi government would recover the land lost to China in the 1962 war. Speaking during the Zero Hour, he told Lok Sabha that Parliament passed a resolution on November 14, 1962 that India would recover the land, but could not achieve it in 60 years.
NIA Investigating 11 Cases Of Gangster-Terror Nexus: Union Minister In Lok Sabha
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is investigating eleven cases in which nexus between terrorists, drug smugglers and traffickers based in India and abroad have been found, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) told the Lok Sabha today.
Winter Session Live: Congress MP Gives Suspension Notice In Rajya Sabha For Discussion Over TawangCongress MP Rajni Patil today gave the Suspension of Business Notice under Rule 267 in the Upper House of Parliament to discuss the "precarious" situation arising from the clash between the Indian Army and the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA).
Winter Session Live: Multi-Layered Security Adopted For Safety Of Census Data, Says Minister In Lok Sabha
Winter Session Live: Food Items Made Of Millet Included In Today's Menu For Lunch At Parliament
Winter Session Live Updates: Lok Sabha Adjourned Till 2 PM Today
Parliament Live Updates: Winter Session May End A Week Earlier, Say Sources
The Winter Session of the Parliament may end this Friday instead of December 29, said sources. The decision was taken at a meeting of the Business Advisory Committee, they said.
Winter Session Live: BJP Raises Bihar Liquor Tragedy In Lok Sabha
BJP MP Ravishankar Prasad raised the Bihar liquor tragedy in the Lok Sabha today. "There should be a human rights case over the liquor deaths in Bihar. No post-mortem was conducted. Even viscera was not preserved," said Mr Prasad.
"135 Crore Laughing, We're Not Children": Vice-President In Parliament
Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar today stood up in the Rajya Sabha to remind the members that "we are not children" during the chaos over Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge's recent comment on the BJP and RSS's "total lack of contribution" to the Independence struggle. "We are setting a very bad example," Mr Dhankhar, who is also the Rajya Sabha Chairperson, said, "People outside are disillusioned. This kind of display... gives us a very, very bad name."
Row Over Congress Chief's "Dog" Remark, BJP Demands Apology, He Refuses
A huge row erupted in parliament today as the ruling BJP demanded an apology from the Congress over controversial comments by its chief Mallikarjun Kharge. At a rally in Rajasthan's Alwar, Mr Kharge said the Congress "won independence for the country", and its leaders like Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi sacrificed their lives. "Has even your dog at home died for the country? Still, they (BJP) claim to be patriots and if we say something we are termed as deshdrohi (anti-nationals)."
Congress's "Those Who Apologised During Freedom (Struggle)" Jibe In Rajya Sabha"If I repeat myself here, it will be very difficult for these people because those who apologised during freedom (struggle) are asking those who fought for freedom to apologise. It was said that Congress is conducting 'Bharat todo yatra' - this criticism was done by them. Then I said the Congress has always worked on 'Bharat jodo'. For this, Indira (Gandhi), Rajiv Gandhi gave their lives, what have you done, who amongst you have given their lives for the country?" - Mallikarjun Kharge
"I think they don't remember history properly, they don't remember the condition of Jammu and Kashmir was because of the Congress, threat of Pakistan, China's occupation, insult of BR Ambedkar, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel..." - Piyush Goyal
Winter Session Live: Rajya Sabha Chairman Refuses To Admit Adjournment Notices
Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar refuses to admit any of the six adjournment notices.
Winter Session Live: M Kharge Says He Stands Firm On His Remarks On BJP
Mallikarjun Kharge tells the Parliament whatever he said was outside the House. He said he stands firm on his remarks that the BJP had no role in the freedom struggle.
Winter Session Live: M Kharge vs Piyush Goyal In Rajya Sabha
"Mallikarjuna Kharge must apologise. He used indecent language in Alwar," said Piyush Goyal.
"135 crore people of the country are watching. It could be that someone said something out of excitement. You are not children," said Rajya Sabha chairman (Vice President) Jagdeep Dhankhar.
"Those who fought for the country's freedom, are you asking them to apologise? Indira (Gandhi) ji and Rajiv (Gandhi) ji gave their lives for the unity of this country," said Mallikarjun Kharge.
Winter Session: Chaos In Rajya Sabha As Congress Chief Speaks
Chaos ensued in the Rajya Sabha as Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge was speaking. Union Minister Piyush Goyal attacked Mr Kharge over his remarks on the BJP amid hues and cries. The BJP is demanding an apology from Mr Kharge.