Parliament Live Updates: The winter session will continue until December 22.
In an unprecedented development, 78 MPs, including both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha members, were suspended today for staging protests in demand of a statement by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on the security breach in Parliament last week.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to move the Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill, 2023 in Rajya Sabha for its consideration and passage today.
The Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill, 2023 seeks to reserve 33 per cent of seats in the Jammu and Kashmir, and Puducherry Assemblies for women. The legislation has already been passed in Lok Sabha last week.
Meanwhile, several opposition MPs have given notices in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, seeking a discussion on the recent breach in Parliament security today.
Since two persons with gas canisters jumped into the Lok Sabha from the visitors' gallery, triggering panic inside the House, the opposition lawmakers are demanding a statement from Union Home Minister Amit Shah on the issue. The security breach happened on the anniversary of the 2001 Parliament terror attack.
Here are the Highlights on Winter Session of Parliament:
Suspension Of Opposition MPs 'Mockery Of Democracy': Mamata BanerjeeThe BJP is "afraid" and the suspension of opposition members from Parliament is suppression of the voice of the people, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Monday, describing the action against the MPs a "mockery of democracy".
Seventy-eight members from opposition parties, including the Congress, the TMC, the DMK and the JD(U), were suspended on Monday from the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha for unruly behaviour, and displaying placards and raising slogans over the Parliament security breach issue. Earlier, 14 MPs were suspended in the ongoing Winter session of Parliament.
Parliament Passes Post Office BillParliament on Monday passed the Post Office Bill that seeks to simplify the legislative framework to facilitate the evolution of India Post into a citizen-centric service network.
The Lok Sabha passed the Bill after a brief discussion amid protests by opposition members demanding a statement from Union Home Minister Amit Shah on the security breach in Parliament on December 13.
The Post Office Bill, 2023, which was passed by the Rajya Sabha on December 4, seeks to repeal the 125-year-old Indian Post Office Act and consolidate and amend the law relating to post offices in the country.
BJP's Piyush Goyal On Opposition Mps Conduct In Both Houses
"Congress and its allies insulted Lok Sabha speaker and Rajya Sabha chairperson with their conduct, "Leader of House in RS Piyush Goyal told PTI.
34 Rajya Sabha MPs Not Allowed To Attend Remainder Of Winter Session
34 of 45 suspended Opposition MPs in Rajya Sabha including Jairam Ramesh, Ramgopal Yadav, KC Venugopal not allowed to attend the remainder of the Winter session.
At least 45 Rajya Sabha Members Suspended
In Rajya Sabha, 36 Members have been suspended for the rest of the winter session and 11 members have been suspended till the privileges committee investigates.
Rajya Sabha Adjourned Till Tomorrow
Rajya Sabha adjourned till tomorrow, 19th December.
Congress' Jairam Ramesh, KC Venugopal Suspended From Rajya SabhaSeveral Rajya Sabha MPs, including Congress' Jairam Ramesh, Randeep Surjewala and KC Venugopal, suspended for the remainder of the Winter Session of the Parliament, news agency ANI reported.
What DMK MP TR Baalu Said On Suspension Of Opposition Mps
Mamata Banerjee On Suspension Of 33 MPs
Bills To Extend Women's Reservation To Puducherry, J-K Assemblies PassedThe Parliament on Monday passed two Bills to extend provisions of the women's reservation law to the legislative assemblies of Puducherry and Jammu and Kashmir with the Rajya Sabha clearing them with a voice vote.
The Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Second Amendment) Bill were passed amid a din as opposition members demanding that Union Home Minister Amit Shah make a statement in the House on the December 13 Parliament security breach trooped into the well and raised slogans.
Rajya Sabha Adjourned Till 4.30 PM Amid Opposition Uproar
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 4:30 pm amid uproar by opposition over Parliament security breach issue.
34 Opposition Members Suspended From Lok SabhaThirty-four opposition members were suspended from the Lok Sabha on Monday, including Congress leader in the House Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, DMK MPs T R Baalu and Dayanidhi Maran, and TMC's Saugata Roy for disrupting the proceedings.
While 31 of them were suspended for the remainder of the Winter Session, three were suspended pending the report of the Privileges Committee.
The three -- K Jayakumar, Vijay Vasanth and Abdul Khaleque -- had climbed on the Speaker's podium to raise slogans.
Rajya Sabha Adjourned Till 4 pmRajya Sabha has been adjourned till 4 pm following a ruckus by Opposition MPs demanding a statement from Union Home Minister Amit Shah on the issue of the Parliament security breach incident.
Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar labelled the December 13 incident a matter of 'collective concern' and invited Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge to his chamber.
Amid continuing sloganeering, he adjourned the House till 4 pm.
Lok Sabha Adjourned
Lok Sabha adjourned for the day amid continuous protests by opposition on Parliament security breach.
Winter Session of Parliament update
Lok Sabha suspends 31 opposition members, including Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, from House for remainder of Winter Session
Winter Session of Parliament update
Lok Sabha proceedings adjourned till 3 pm after passing the Post Office Bill amid din created by opposition.
Winter Session of Parliament update
Lok Sabha adjourned till 2:45 pm after debate on Post Office Bill concludes amid protests by opposition on Parliament security breach
Winter Session of Parliament update
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 4 pm amid uproar by opposition over Parliament security breach issue
Winter Session of Parliament update
Rajya Sabha passes Bills that seek to extend provisions of women's reservation law to legislative assemblies of Puducherry, Jammu and Kashmir
Winter Session of Parliament update: Some suspended Lok Sabha MPs protest with placards on steps of Parliament
Some of the 13 suspended Lok Sabha MPs on Monday protested with placards sitting on the steps of Parliament, demanding a statement from Home Minister Amit Shah on the Parliament security breach incident.
Congress MPs Mohammed Jawaid, Hibi Eden, Benny Behanan, Dean Kuriakose and CPI(M)'s S Venkatesan sat on the steps of Makar Dwar of Parliament, holding placards, protesting against the government.
Jawaid said the message they want to give through the protest was that the December 13 incident was a serious security breach and Prime Minister Narendra Modi should have given a statement on it in the House and told the people of the country why this happened.
"You (BJP leaders) praised the new Parliament building, claimed that it was fully secure, it has not even been four months and during a debate intruders came in the Lok Sabha chamber, what can be a bigger breach...so either the PM or the Home Minister (Amit Shah) should make a statement in the House," the Congress MP from Kishenganj told PTI.
Winter Session of Parliament update: Bill to amend some provisions of TRAI Act introduced in Lok SabhaA bill to amend and consolidate the laws relating to development, expansion and operation of telecommunication services and telecommunication networks, the assignment of spectrum and to amend certain provisions of Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act(TRAI), 1997, was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Monday.
The Telecommunications Bill, 2023, was introduced by Communications, Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw amid protests by opposition parties over their demand for a statement from Home Minister Amit Shah over the parliament security breach incident on December 13.
BSP MP Ritesh Pandey opposed its introduction, saying the government is bringing it as "money bill" so that Rajya Sabha is not able to have a decisive say. He said the bill also raises concern over the privacy of data.
The new bill seeks to repeal the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, the Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1933 and the Telegraph Wires (Unlawful Possession) Act, 1950.
Winter Session of Parliament update
Lok Sabha proceedings adjourned till 2 PM amid protests by opposition seeking reply from Union home minister on Parliament security breach
Winter Session of Parliament update: Rajya Sabha proceedings adjourned till 2 pmRajya Sabha proceedings witnessed two adjournments in the morning session on Monday and will meet again at 2 pm as opposition parties led by the Congress raised the issue of last week's Parliament security breach.
The House proceedings were first adjourned till 11.30.
When the House met again, Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar welcomed a parliamentary delegation from Sri Lanka to the Rajya Sabha.
Soon after, opposition MP started raising slogans demanding that the Union home minister make a statement in the House on the security breach matter. Some protesting members also carried placards.
As the sloganeering continued, Dhankhar cautioned Binoy Viswam of the CPI and another member. Later, the chairman adjourned the House proceedings till 2 pm.
Winter Session of Parliament update: Lok Sabha proceedings adjourned till noonLok Sabha proceedings were adjourned till 12 noon on Monday due to protests by opposition members who were demanding a statement by Union Home Minister Amit Shah and his resignation over the issue of breach of Parliament security.
After the House paid tributes to Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, who passed away on Saturday, Speaker Om Birla told the House about the steps taken by the Lok Sabha secretariat following the security breach incident on December 13 and sought cooperation from all members to run the House smoothly.
However, the opposition members were on their feet demanding a statement from Shah and his resignation.
Some opposition MPs were also carrying placards with their demands written on it.
Mr Birla objected to the placards being brought into the House, saying it lowers the dignity of the House.
Winter Session of Parliament update
Rajya Sabha proceedings adjourned till 2 pm amid uproar by opposition over Parliament security breach issue
Winter Session of Parliament update
Lok Sabha proceedings adjourned till 12 noon amid protests by oppn demanding a statement from home minister on breach of Parliament security
Winter Session of Parliament update
Rajya Sabha proceedings adjourned till 11:30 am amid opposition uproar over issue of Parliament security breach
Uproar by Opposition MPs during Question House in Lok Sabha over Parliament security breach incident
Speaker Om Birla says, "It is sad that politics is being done on this issue...To enter the Well of the House and sloganeering is against the dignity of the House. I request your (opposition) cooperation to hold discussions on important issues."
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla welcomes Sri Lankan delegation led by Parliament Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana
Winter Session of Parliament update: Opposition MPs move notices seeking discussion on Parliament security breachOpposition MPs have given notices in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, seeking a discussion on the recent breach in Parliament security on Monday.
Since two persons with gas canisters jumped into the Lok Sabha from the visitors' gallery, triggering panic inside the House, the opposition lawmakers are demanding a statement from Union Home Minister Amit Shah on the issue.
A total of 14 opposition MPs-- 13 in Lok Sabha and 1 in Rajya Sabha-- are currently suspended for the remainder of the Winter Session for creating a ruckus inside their respective Houses while demanding Shah's statement.
Among the 13 MPs suspended from the Lok Sabha, nine are from the Congress, two from the CPM, one from the CPI, and one from the DMK.
Parliament Winter Session Updates
Security remains heightened in Parliament premises after last week's security breach incident
Winter Session of Parliament update
Rajya Sabha MP Jebi Mather gives suspension of Business Notice under rule 267 to discuss Dec 13 Parliament security breach incident
Winter Session of Parliament update
Congress MP Ranjeet Ranjan has gives Suspension of Business Notice in Rajya Sabha under rule 267 and demands discussion on security breach of Parliament on December 13.
Winter Session of Parliament update
DMK MP T Siva gives Suspension of Business notice in Rajya Sabha to discuss Dec 13 Parliament security breach inciden
Winter Session of Parliament update
Lok Sabha MP Gaurav Gogoi gives Adjournment Motion notice to discuss "efforts to restore normalcy and safeguard the life of all citizens of Manipur"
Winter Session of Parliament update
Lok Sabha MP Manish Tewari gives Adjournment Motion notice to discuss Parliament security breach incident