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The Lok Sabha passed the historic Lokpal bill a day after it sailed through the Rajya Sabha with the support of opposition parties.
Not escaping by adjourning Parliament, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to NDTV  on Rajya Sabha being adjourned sine die.
Rajya Sabha adjourned sine die after the Opposition accused the Government of sneaking in the Indo-Bangla Land Boundary Agreement Bill.
Anna Hazare, on hunger strike for last 8 days, breaks fast.
Historic Lokpal Bill passed in Lok Sabha, will become law soon
The Lok Sabha today passed the Lokpal Bill a day after the anti-corruption measure sailed through the Rajya Sabha with the support of opposition parties.

Lokpal a historic, landmark legislation: PM
Sonia Gandhi on Lokpal Bill being passed:
  • I am very happy that the Lokpal bill has been passed
  • Credit should be given to all those in Parliament who passed the bill

Lok Sabha has been adjourned sine die
 Mulayam Singh Yadav on Devyani's arrest:

  •     This is a huge insult to the nation.
  •     America doing 'dadagiri' (being a bully)
  •     We shouldn't be afraid of them. They insult our ministers like Praful Patel
  •     America should be blacklisted. They are afraid of Arab countries but keep insulting India.
  •     Give a strong warning to America
  •     Strip their people naked too. Make them apologize.
Sanjay Nirupam on Devyani's arrest:
  • Support Sushma Swaraj on what she said about both Devyani and Sunil James
  • He fought pirates and instead of praise, he has been captured
  • I have personally spoken to PM about this
  • Request Prime Minister or External Minister to personally take action so James is freed


Sushma Swaraj on Captain Sunil James:
  • Sunil James' capture is a misfortune
  • His family has met the PM
  • Two Italian people were allowed by India to go to Italy and vote
  • Here, the child cannot be cremated because his father is in jailed
  • Small countries like Togo are playing up, let alone larger countries like US
  • We need to take a strong stand


Anna Hazare in Ralegan Siddhi:

  • People should stay off-camera to work for the country
  • Lokpal bill was passed in Rajya Sabha yesterday and it was passed in Lok Sabha today
  • Happy that it was passed
  • Thank select committee for keeping people's views in mind and strengthening the bill accordingly
  • Other than those from the Samajwadi Party, I salute all MPs in Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha for giving us this anti-corruption law
  • Lokpal Bill was lying in the Rajya Sabha for one year. Congress and BJP initiated movement and everyone supported the Bill
  • Request government to frame appropriate laws

Anna, supporters celebrate passing of Lokpal Bill in Ralegan Siddhi


Lokpal Bill passed in Lok Sabha
Lok Sabha: Mulayam Singh Yadav
  • No clerk will sign any files... there will be anarchy and no work will get done
  • In a democracy, the people's representatives are supreme
  • This bill will allow a cop to come and heckle us
  • Have MPs and MLAs not been convicted under the laws we have? 
  • Asks Sonia Gandhi to withdraw Bill

    (Mulayam Singh Yadav's Samajwadi Party walks out of Lok Sabha)
Lok Sabha: Rahul Gandhi
  • We have the chance to make history
  • I appeal to all parties to come together and pass the Bill unanimously
  • The Lokpal bill is not the only thing needed to fight corruption in this country
  • It is our responsibility to complete our unfinished fight against corruption. 15th Lok Sabha should pass the 6 bills that are pending 
  • Can we not extend this session to pass the 6 pending bills?

Lok Sabha: Sushma Swaraj
  • Congress allies holding up discussion on Lokpal Bill
  • It will be a historic if we pass the Lokpal Bill today
  • The bill which the government has tabled has so many flaws that it has not lived up to our expectations
  • We did not want a bill that demolishes the existing system - we want an effective bill that is able to fight corruption
  • People are lining up to take credit, but there is an old man who keeps fasting for the bill and appeals to our collective conscience. And then the people of this country deserve credit
  • Only Anna & people of India deserve credit for Lokpal Bill
  • Even after interruptions it will be a historic session if we manage to pass the Lokpal Bill

Rajya Sabha: Shivanand Tiwari, JD-U
  • This isn't the first instance- our own President Abdul Kalam, MP George Fernandes were also mistreated. This is routine for America.
  • This is a violation of Vienna Convention, but then when has US ever followed conventions?
  • They violated norms by bombing Iraq at the excuse of finding WMDs
  • America is keeping an eye on all our dealings and we don't say anything
  • This has dared America to disgrace our diplomats
  • America should apologise to the country.
Rajya Sabha: Trinamool's Derek O'Brien on Devyani Khobragade's arrest
  • Codify all privileges India gives US diplomats and present it in Parliament
  • Then question- what privileges we give US, and what we get in return?
  • Ensure both privileges are equal and reciprocal
  • We live in a global village, but we don't need a village headman
  • America should stop pretending to be the self- appointed Lokpal of world
Rajya Sabha: Yechury on Devyani's arrest
  • India has not protested at the right moment
  • We've accepted US as world policeman
  • This is outrage against our sovereignty
  • India did not protest US snooping
  • Please understand depth of bending backwards we have done in our strategic relations (with US)
  • Please assert yourself (to government)
Rajya Sabha: Mayawati on Devyani's arrest
  • Dalit community upset with diplomat's arrest
  • When Americans come to India we treat them well but they mistreat our people. Without further delay, the PM should directly take up the matter
Lok Sabha adjourned till noon, Rajya Sabha for 15 minutes amid uproar over various issues: PTI 
Rajya Sabha passes Lokpal Bill: who said what
Reactions to the Rajya Sabha passing the Lokpal Bill.
Lokpal Bill passed in Rajya Sabha, debate in Lok Sabha tomorrow
The anti-corruption Lokpal Bill moved a step closer to enactment after it was passed in the Rajya Sabha today after a debate that took place in an atmosphere of rare political consensus. The Bill will be taken up in the Lok Sabha tomorrow, the government announced soon after its ally Samajwadi Party backed down on its threat to block the bill at any cost.
Anna Hazare to break fast after Lok Sabha passes the Bill.
He says:

This will reduce 40-50% corruption
It will help the common man get justice
Critical that government control of the CBI has been removed
This is a revolutionary step - today the Rajya Sabha has taken it - I appeal to Lok Sabha members to pass the bill tomorrow

Rajya Sabha passes Lokpal Bill
Rajya Sabha being chaired by Hamid Ansari
Kapil Sibal replies in Lokpal debate:

(Responding to Arun Jaitley's concern) In event of starting prosecution, we would like there to be no impediment, that's why the amendment. We cannot give direction to state government, it'll have to decide on its own. Real test of every party will be to endorse the bill in their own states in next 365 days. Reservation for religious minorities - 16/4 is the provision (reads out the provision) is a unique piece of legislation. We are trying to put independent people - there's a big difference between introducing people under the state and others.

(Responding to Sitaram Yechury) We are dealing with issue of supply as well. That amendment bill is already in place, pending in Lok Sabha, deals with supply side of corruption.

(Responding to judges) To deal with Complex issues requires legal training and what better training than the Supreme Court.

(Responding to Shivanand Tiwari) You can have a Lokpal, legislation is response to what people want. Response of people keeps changing so legislation keeps changing. Laws will deter human beings if it is effective. That divide, till it is there, will prevent no-corruption. We are working on that

Despite different opinions we can arrive at a common conclusion. That's true democracy. Which is what we are trying to do. Let's not fight about taking credit for the bill.

Ravi Shankar Prasad speaks on Lokpal Bill in Rajya Sabha:


  • I know that there are honest people in politics, we must live up to the people's expectations
  • This Parliament will give a strong message to people if the PM is under the bill.
  • After all, all MPs are public servants. In unison, we should pass the law. People have expectations from Lokpal. Such people should be in Lokpal who not only understand the good of the country but also understand the working of the government.
  • Justice Ganguly case has tarnished image of country.
  • I had expected Congress to keep quiet after such a defeat in state elections.
  • When such a historic bill is being passed, the person who becomes Lokpal must understand the enormity of power and responsibility.
  • Development must not be compromised. Guilty must be punished. Der aaye durust aaye.

Debate on Lokpal Bill resumes in Rajya Sabha:

  • BJD: Thanks and support without reservation
  • Dr Yogendra Trivedi of the NCP: This is an effort. I don't understand amendment number 6. To tell criminal/quasi-criminal accused not right. Accused should not get chance to get away. When you collect documents, find the case, don't talk about case. Informing before investigation will give accused opportunity to get away, destroy evidence. Keep limit to fraud. Lets take example of China.
  • Ashok Ganguly (nominated MP): Bill pending for very long. Deserve to be truly open society. Rule of State shouldn't be undermined for name of Lokpal. Lokpal should not hijack rights mentioned in the Constitution of India. A lot of amendments have come, support it.

Lokpal Bill: key provisions of the amended legislation
The Lokpal Bill creates a new independent agency empowered to investigate charges of graft among government servants. In December, 2011, the Bill was cleared by the Lok Sabha but was stalled in the Rajya Sabha. It was then sent to a parliamentary committee for review. The amended version will now be introduced in the Rajya Sabha. That version must then be cleared by the Lok Sabha.
Time to rise to the occasion and celebrate: Kapil Sibal on Lokpal Bill
In Maharashtra, Anna Hazare, who is on the 8th day of his fast for a Lokpal, monitored the debate on television.
Lokpal Bill in Rajya Sabha today, debate in Lok Sabha tomorrow
The Lokpal Bill is all set to be passed in the Rajya Sabha today after a debate that is taking place in an atmosphere of rare political consensus. The Bill will be taken up in the Lok Sabha tomorrow, the government announced soon after its ally Samajwadi Party backed down on its threat to block the bill at any cost. In Maharashtra, Anna Hazare, who is on the 8th day of his fast for a Lokpal, monitored the debate on television.
Government must rethink on jurisdiction of Lokpal, says Arun Jaitley in Rajya Sabha

The Lokpal Bill is all set to be passed in the Rajya Sabha today after a debate that is taking place in an atmosphere of rare political consensus.

Rajya Sabha on a half-hour lunch break, to reconvene after 2 pm.

Lok Sabha to debate Lokpal Bill for four hours tomorrow, says Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamal Nath
Sitaram Yechury speaks in Rajya Sabha on Loksabha Bill:


  • Last time the House was adjourned at midnight abruptly.
  • Lokpal says we will stop the 'demand' for corruption, but why is it silent about 'supply'?
  • What about funding of political parties?
  • Akhon hi akhon mein ishara ho gaya, bahithe baithe jeene ka shara ho gaya (refers to Dev Anand song)
  • The Leader of Opposition said private parties should not be included, and it is a reality till the government and opposition agree, this House doesn't move forward.
  • Corporate funding of political parties must stop to eradicate corruption.

Rajya Sabha Chairman PJ Kurien orders lunch break:

  • After Sitaram Yechury's speech, there would be half-hour lunch break
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) backs Lokpal Bill in Rajya Sabha.

BSP's SC Mishra:
  • We welcome the Lokpal Bill.
  • But I want to add something. We didn't boycott yesterday's all-party meeting. The information wasn't given to us. The media should have been told that. But the media was told that the BSP had boycotted the meeting.
  • Lokpal Bill should be passed.

Rajya Sabha Chairman thanks CPM's Sitaram Yechury who suggested skipping lunch for Lokpal Bill debate.
Arun Jaitley finishes speech, decks clear, Rajya Sabha set to pass Lokpal Bill
Lokpal Bill set to be passed in Rajya Sabha, isolated Samajwadi Party backs down
The Lokpal Bill is all set to be passed in the Rajya Sabha today with its only hurdle, the government's ally Samajwadi Party, backing down on its protests and staging a walkout before the debate on the proposed law. In Maharashtra, Anna Hazare, who is fasting for a Lokpal law, monitored the Parliament debate on television.
Anna Hazare, on eighth day of fast, watches Parliament proceedings on Lokpal Bill

Leader of Opposition Arun Jaitley speaks on Lokpal Bill in Rajya Sabha


  • The political atmosphere is different today.
  • I believe that the government has gained some insight on the matter between December 29, 2011 and today, because of the changed political atmosphere.
  • We want to pass the Lokpal Bill.
  • We need to remove all its faults and introduce a bill that is credible and functional.
  • Decision-making process will improve after this bill is introduced.
  • We wish to improve the political system.
  • Federalism and the battle against corruption can coexist.
  • This deals with services of the state and that is exclusively a state subject - so each state will have to appoint a Lokayukta within a year of this law being passed.
  • We felt that if the government had the upper hand in appointing the Lokpal then the office can be misused.
  • In the government's bill, the government had the ability to start proceedings against a Lokpal if they wanted to. That has been amended and now it's like the impeachment process - MPs were empowered.
  • The jurisdiction of the Lokpal predominantly should be where government revenue is involved.
  • Select Committee unanimously felt that including private bodies will overburden the Lokpal. This is one area I see where you have disagreed with the recommendations of the Select Committee (Sibal interjects, says, "We are not moving this amendment") 
  • Government must rethink on the jurisdiction of Lokpal.
  • During the pendency of a case if an officer needs to be transferred, take prior permission of Lokpal.
  • The constitution doesn't permit religion-based reservation. There is no scope within the constitution. No other party would raise this.




Lokpal Bill set to be passed as Samajwadi Party MPs, who had been opposed to the bill, walk out. Debate underway in Rajya Sabha.
Lok Sabha adjourned for the day amid uproar over various issues including Telangana and removal of Justice Ganguly from WBHRC.
Kapil Sibal speaks on Lokpal Bill in Rajya Sabha:


  • I will not take too much time. This House is confronted with a historic opportunity, either to make history or to repeat history.
  • Never before in the history of this country has such a bill had such a wide discussion.
  • Prime Minister has been brought under the purview of the Lokpal.
  • I thank the Prime Minister, the chairperson of the UPA, all political parties and leaders who have sat here together to listen to the debate.
  • Not the time for politics, need to evolve consensus.
  • It is the time for us to celebrate the consensus on the bill.
Samajwadi Party's Ram Gopal Yadav opposes Lokpal Bill in Rajya Sabha:



  • Do you want to take the nation towards a state of indecision?

Samajwadi Party MPs walk out, way cleared for Lokpal Bill to be passed in Rajya Sabha.

Row in Rajya Sabha over Justice Ganguly case:


  • Trinamool Congress MP Derek O'Brien demands his resignation from the West Bengal Human Rights Commission (WBHRC)
  • What example are we setting that people holding high offices like WBHRC are indicted... these newspaper reports are a disgrace to any man
  • This gentleman should resign, or the President should sack him or he should be arrested.



Sources say:

  • Government trying to persuade Samajwadi Party to end its protest an disruption
  • Government rules out use of marshals to evict disrupting MPs
  • Samajwadi Party mulling staging a walkout of Rajya Sabha once House resumes
  • SP may tone down its threat to go to any extent to stall Lokpal Bill
  • SP walkout may end disruptions
  • Government floor managers talking to two disrupting TDP MPs to restore order in the House

Parliament resumes; Lokpal disruptions may end, say sources


Parliament adjourned till noon after uproar.
Rahul Gandhi on Lokpal:

  • All of us are committed to provide a competent and strongest possible Lokpal
  • (Thanks Anna Hazare) We respect your role in it and we are very grateful to you for support.

Kamal Nath after meeting Rahul Gandhi:

  • We have tried to persuade to the Samajwadi party to let the bill pass
  • Rahul Gandhi said under all circumstances must be passed as soon as possible, perhaps tomorrow
  • Hope to pass the bill by consensus
Ravi Shankar Prasad after BJP Parliamentary Party meeting:

  • BJP will oppose Communal Violence Bill; The measure is against the country's federal structure
  • BJP is even ready for passage of Lokpal Bill in Rajya Sabha without discussion
A visitor flings pamphlets outside the main porch of Parliament while shouting slogans against the anti-communal violence bill. Security whisks him away.
BJP parliamentary party meeting underway to finalise the strategy on Lokpal Bill.

Rahul Gandhi to meet union ministers Kamal Nath and Narayanasamy at his residence at 9:45 am to discuss Lokpal bill

The anti-corruption Bill is scheduled for debate in the Rajya Sabha today.

Mulayam against, other parties for Lokpal Bill tomorrow
The anti-corruption Lokpal Bill is scheduled for debate in the Rajya Sabha tomorrow. In Maharashtra, activisit Anna Hazare, 76, is on the seventh day of a hunger strike to demand that parliament urgently clear the law.
Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Arun Jaitley gives notice for suspension of Question Hour tomorrow to pass Lokpal Bill: PTI
Lokpal Bill in Rajya Sabha tomorrow

Parties which attend meeting agree to pass Lokpal bill in  Rajya Sabha tomorrow, says Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamal Nath.

News Update
Samajwadi Party skips all-party meet on Lokpal Bill called by Rajya Sabha chairman Hamid Ansari.
Lokpal Bill: Anna Hazare approves, Arvind Kejriwal doesn't; all-party meet today

The anti-corruption Lokpal Bill is up for discussion in the Rajya Sabha tomorrow.

In Maharashtra, Anna Hazare is on the seventh day of his hunger strike, demanding that the bill be made a law urgently.

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamal Nath said today that the session could be extended to ensure the bill is passed.

Hamid Ansari, who is the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, has called a meeting of all party leaders to discuss the plans for tomorrow's debate.

The Lokpal Bill creates a new independent agency empowered to investigate charges of graft among government servants
Lokpal Bill is government's highest priority. Even if we have to extend Parliament session to pass it, we will do so. We are trying to persuade SP to support Lokpal Bill: Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamal Nath.
Mulayam Singh Yadav rejects Rahul Gandhi's appeal for Lokpal Bill, but offers a favour in return
The Samajwadi Party, a crucial ally of the government, has refused to support the anti-corruption Lokpal Bill as requested by Rahul Gandhi, but it will do the PM's coalition a huge favour by refusing to join law-makers trying to force a trust vote in parliament.
Parliament adjourned after condoling death of Sis Ram Ola
Parliament was adjourned for the day today after paying tributes to Union Minister Sis Ram Ola, who died yesterday after prolonged illness.
Rajya Sabha adjourned till Monday after protests by Samajwadi Party MPs over Lokpal bill.
Jay Panda, BJD, on Lokpal bill:
  • The Lokpal bill has been thoroughly discussed over 2-4 years
  • The amendment has got wide support
  • This will create a truly honest and independent Lokpal
 

Debate on Lokpal Bill fails to start as Rajya Sabha adjourned till 3.30 PM after uproar by Samajwadi Party

Kamal Nath on Lokpal bill:
  • Highest priority of the Government is to pass the Lokpal bill
  • Once it is passed in Rajya Sabha it will go to Lok Sabha
  • According to parliamentary decisions, if anyone is against it, the party has to vote against it


Lok Sabha adjourned for the day following uproar over various issues, including Telangana.

Lokpal bill: Government concedes to one point of select committee recommendation. Investigating officers will not be changed without Lokpal permission, say sources

Bill will be taken up at 2:30 pm

Government tables amended Lokpal Bill in Rajya Sabha
The government has tabled the Lokpal Bill in the Rajya Sabha, as part of its promise to fast-track the proposed anti-corruption law.
"We will oppose to any extent if they try to pass it without a debate in the house
as it will serve no purpose," says Samajwadi Party's Ram Gopal Yadav on Lokpal bill.

Government tables amended Lokpal bill in Rajya Sabha.

Sachin Tendulkar attends winter session of Parliament
Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar was the cynosure of all eyes in Rajya Sabha today when he attended the House for the first time today.
Ex-Supreme Court judge case, Tehelka case - all these were a 'guardian-ward' relationship which has been tainted. I strongly demand Justice Ganguly's resignation letter. Youth harassment has become an everyday story. This is the first step towards it. So, I demand resignation letter from Justice Ganguly: Sushma Swaraj in Lok Sabha

Rajya Sabha adjourned after uproar.
Sachin Tendulkar is in New Delhi to attend the Rajya Sabha session:




Prakash Javadekar:

  • BJP has given a notice on suspension of question hour. We want a discussion on this
  • Who is AP? And why is it not identified
  • Who is "the" family?
  • UPA Govt has looted the country left right and center
  • We are raising this issue today
  • I think that this will be last nail in for this corrupt Government
  • Government has given 13 amendments
  • BJP is always in favor of a strong and effective Lokpal
  • Actually there is no role of the Government in these amendments
  • Want strong, independent, effective Lokpal. Govt must bring revised Bill immediately, with unanimous amendments, will pass it




Lokpal Bill likely in Rajya Sabha today; BJP warns against its dilution
The government's plan to quickly push the Lokpal Bill in the Rajya Sabha today could run into trouble again, with BJP warning it against diluting provisions of the proposed anti-corruption law.
Arun Jaitley on Lokpal bill:
  • Lokpal bill was first introduced in 1967
  • There have been several discussions and debates in the past 46 years
  • We want to make this proposal that let the government pass these unanimous recommendations
  • Government has agreed to all but does not agree with two crucial amendment
  • For example, the Committee says during an ongoing investigation, an investigation officer can be transferred only after Lokpal clears it. Government says no, we will have the power to transfer.
  • Second example: report says a delinquent officer can be raided without any notice. Government says no, first a show cause notice should be given
  • We won't allow  the government to subvert the report

BJP's Sushma Swaraj:
  • From 9th to 12th, Parliament hasn't functioned.
  • Usually government blames opposition, but even monsoon session, government was responsible, and this time too
  • We've asked that Lokpal bill be introduced and be brought to Lok Sabha on Monday
  • Kamal Nath called me today, discussed winding up session early, I strongly opposed, said government shouldn't run away from it
Lok Sabha adjourned for the day and Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm following uproar over several issues: PTI

Supplementary demand for grants (general) and supplementary demands for grant (Railways) and Railways appropriation bill passed in Lok Sabha.

Lokpal Bill will come up in Rajya Sabha tomorrow
Both houses adjourned till noon after ruckus.

Lokpal bill has to be taken up in Rajya Sabha, then it will come to Lok Sabha, says Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamal Nath. 


Parliamentary committee's report on 2G scam a 'fraud': BJP
BJP today said the Joint Parliamentary Committee's report on the 2G scam was a "fraud" and an attempt in hiding the truth.
Division in the opposition as they do not want to move or support a no-confidence motion on Telangana.
Lok Sabha adjourned for the day; Rajya Sabha till 2 pm after uproar over issues including Telangana, JPC report on 2G and price rise.

V Narayanasamy:

I have given notice to Rajya Sabha Chairman to take up the Lokpal Bill. This Bill is on Government's top priority.

Parliament adjourned till noon after uproar over issues including JPC report on 2G, price rise and Telangana.

Government to pass Lokpal Bill during current session of Parliament: Union Minister V Narayanasamy

BJP to raise JPC 2G report issue in both Houses of Parliament today.

Parliament adjourned for the day after uproar over issues like death of children in Muzaffarnagar relief camps, price rise and Telangana: PTI

Over a hundred IAS aspirants protest outside Parliament in demand to raise no. of attempts for civil service exam:

Parliamentary panel report on 2G tabled in Lok Sabha
The controversial report of the JPC, which gave a clean chit to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in the 2G spectrum scam saying he was "misled" by the then Telecom Minister A Raja, was today tabled.
JPC report on 2G scam tabled in Parliament. Amid din, DMK stages walkout in Lok Sabha. PTI

Lok Sabha adjourned till Monday
Sonia Gandhi on Nelson Mandela:

  • We have lost a beloved father
  • He was a leader who belonged to humanity: Sonia Gandhi on Nelson Mandela
Rajya Sabha adjourned as a mark of respect for Nelson Mandela, who died on Thursday. A House of the Indian Parliament being adjourned on the death of a foreign national is a very rare occurrence. 
Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha adjourned till tomorrow
The winter session of Parliament has begun.
We will definitely pass the Communal Violence Bill in this session: Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde
BSP chief Mayawati ahead of the winter session:

  • Rights of the states should be kept in mind. Government should build consensus
  • Government should pass the legislation for quota in promotions promptly
Lok Sabha speaker Meira Kumar:

  • Hope we function well and this is a successful session
  • Have a list of business for the house
PM ahead of the start of the winter session:

  • The session is short and it is obligatory for all parties to get all possible legislations and pending business done
  • On Women's Bill: Government will try to arrive at a consensus seek support of all parties
  • On communal violence bill: We will try to arrive at a broad consensus

Exit polls show 4-0 sweep for BJP, battlelines drawn in Parliament
An aggressive BJP is expected to arrive all guns blazing in Parliament today, pumped up at the possibility of routing the Congress in Assembly elections in four major states, being seen as a semi-final before general elections due in a few months.
Government will lose political relevance: Arun Jaitley
The BJP is in an aggressive mood and is set to corner the government in the Winter Session of Parliament which begins today. Leader of opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Arun Jaitley, told NDTV that the UPA is losing legitimacy and soon will lose political relevance.
We are immune to stormy Parliament sessions: Congress
Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Rajiv Shukla said there hasn't been a single session of Parliament which has not been stormy, and they are now used to the opposition's tactics. He said the priority will be to pass bills that have been cleared by one house.
Government to face aggressive Opposition in quest to pass key bills
The Winter Session of Parliament promises to be a stormy one, with main Opposition party the BJP making it clear at an all-party meeting on Monday that it will attack the government on a number of issues.
Centre committed to Telangana, says PM; urges for optimal use of short Winter session
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said that his government will ensure smooth functioning of both Houses of Parliament during the winter session that begins on Thursday.
Anti-communal violence Bill not shown to stakeholders, attempt to polarise voters: BJP
A controversial Bill to check communal violence, which was rejigged after strong objections from several states, was slammed in its new avatar at an all-party meeting today ahead of the winter session of Parliament. BJP leader Arun Jaitley accused the government of polarising the country ahead of national election due by May by sending the revised Bill to states, but not the Opposition.
Sushma Swaraj says:

  • We want to discuss price rise, in petroleum and vegetables specifically
  • We want to discuss the JPC report on 2G scam

PM Manmohan Singh on Telangana and winter session:

  • The government is committed to creating a separate Telangana
  • Will ensure Telangana does come about
  • It's a short Parliament (winter) session and everyone must make optimal use
  • Will ensure both Houses of Parliament run smoothly

Sharad Yadav on winter session:

  • The session of the parliament should not be interrupted
  • There are many issues; we can only try to discuss as many issues as possible
  • Every issue is important but it's not possible to discuss all of them

A decision will be taken after consulting Rajya Sabha MPs and members from the north east and the south, says Kamal Nath
There is unanimity among parties for extending Parliament session concluding on December 20 after a one-week break, says BJP's Sushma Swaraj.
The Samajwadi Party has threatened to stall Parliament proceedings if the Women's Bill and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Bill on quota in promotion are tabled by the UPA government that it lends crucial external support to.
The Left wants the communal violence in Muzaffarnagar two months ago discussed. And a debate on the economy.
Winter session of Parliament: 12 days, aggressive opposition, troublesome allies
In the short session the government plans to push Bills like the Lokpal Bill and Women's Reservation Bill which have been passed by one House and now await the other House's nod.

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