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A month-long winter session of the Parliament began with a discussion on commitment to the Constitution.
While the Opposition, in the course of the session, will bring up the issue of perceived 'intolerance' in the country, the government will press on passing the Goods and Services Tax or GST Bill.
While the Opposition, in the course of the session, will bring up the issue of perceived 'intolerance' in the country, the government will press on passing the Goods and Services Tax or GST Bill.
Parliament's winter Session ends with Lok Sabha passing 11 bills and Rajya Sabha 3
Lok Sabha extends term of Joint Committee on land acquisition bill's to the last day of the first part of the Budget Session next year: Press Trust of India
Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan expunges her own remarks against the Congress after party objects: Press Trust of India
Lok Sabha adjourned indefinitely.
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 1pm.
Welcome Juvenile Justice Act passed in Parliament. Better late than never.Congratulate fellow MPs. But what about the one that walked away!
- Shatrughan Sinha (@ShatruganSinha) December 23, 2015 Rajya Sabha adjourned for 10 minutes after chaos over the Ram temple issue in Ayodhya.
Opposition members raise the issue of the VHP collecting engraved stones for the temple.
Opposition members raise the issue of the VHP collecting engraved stones for the temple.
Read: Juvenile Justice Bill Passed In Rajya Sabha, Jyoti Singh's Parents Watched DebateThe Juvenile Justice Bill, which seeks to amend the law to allow trying those over 16 years of age and accused of heinous crimes, as adults, was today passed in the Rajya Sabha through a voice vote.
Rajya Sabha Adjourned For The Day
Amid protests by the Opposition against Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, demanding his resignation over allegations of corruption in the Delhi cricket body, Rajya Sabha is adjourned till tomorrow.
Amid protests by the Opposition against Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, demanding his resignation over allegations of corruption in the Delhi cricket body, Rajya Sabha is adjourned till tomorrow.
Opposition returns to slogans and protests as government calls for more pending bills and laws to be passed.
New law to try offenders who are 16 and above as adults in heinous crimes like rape and murder passed in Rajya Sabha
Rajya Sabha Votes On Juvenile Justice Bill
The Rajya Sabha begins voting clause by clause on the amendments to the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Bill, 2014.
The Rajya Sabha begins voting clause by clause on the amendments to the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Bill, 2014.
Left Walks Out As Bill Goes To Vote
"Law making is not on the basis of sentiments. It has to be done on the basis of understanding all implications," Communist Party of India lawmaker Sitaram Yechury said.
"We have had a very good debate. Emotion but have had facts also. Don't make as sweeping statement," Trinamool Congress lawmaker Derek O'Brien.
"If you are not referring it to a select committee, we don't oppose it but we will walk out," aid Mr Yechury.
Left walks out as the Juvenile Justice Bill goes to vote.
"Law making is not on the basis of sentiments. It has to be done on the basis of understanding all implications," Communist Party of India lawmaker Sitaram Yechury said.
"We have had a very good debate. Emotion but have had facts also. Don't make as sweeping statement," Trinamool Congress lawmaker Derek O'Brien.
"If you are not referring it to a select committee, we don't oppose it but we will walk out," aid Mr Yechury.
Left walks out as the Juvenile Justice Bill goes to vote.
"The Juvenile Justice Bill is gender neutral. It applies as much to boys as girls," Union Minister Maneka Gandhi said.
"Questions raised on anti-rape laws. Have they helped? Yes, they have. Many many women who would keep quiet and suffer in silence have come up to register cases," Minister Maneka Gandhi said.
Maneka Gandhi Replies To Queries
"We have spent more money than we have ever spent this year. A lot of people have said poverty has to be addressed. Is poverty the only reason for children to turn criminal?" said Union Minister Maneka Gandhi.
"What are heinous crimes? They are murder, rape, acid attack and kidnapping for ransom," the Minister of Women and Child Development said.
"We have spent more money than we have ever spent this year. A lot of people have said poverty has to be addressed. Is poverty the only reason for children to turn criminal?" said Union Minister Maneka Gandhi.
"What are heinous crimes? They are murder, rape, acid attack and kidnapping for ransom," the Minister of Women and Child Development said.
Need Absolute Clarity, Says Anand Sharma
"House should think can one stringent law stop people from committing crimes? It is unfortunate that such incidents are increasing. Apart from making a Law, the role of administration and society is also important. Social awareness is needed," said Congress lawmaker Anand Sharma.
"The crimes are being committed not only against women, but our children. This is a blot on India and a shame for the country," he said.
"On heinous crime and lowering the age from 18 to 16, I would like to urge the minister and government to have absolute clarity and define what is heinous crime," he said.
"House should think can one stringent law stop people from committing crimes? It is unfortunate that such incidents are increasing. Apart from making a Law, the role of administration and society is also important. Social awareness is needed," said Congress lawmaker Anand Sharma.
"The crimes are being committed not only against women, but our children. This is a blot on India and a shame for the country," he said.
"On heinous crime and lowering the age from 18 to 16, I would like to urge the minister and government to have absolute clarity and define what is heinous crime," he said.
Kasabs, Dawoods Will Walk Free, Says Sanjay Raut
"Dawood Ibrahim committed his first crime when he was just 16 years. Look at him, where has he reached. He is a threat to the nation," said Shiv Sena lawmaker Sanjay Raut.
"Kasabs will be sent back as juveniles. What will we do? 15-year-old, 16-year-old will attack Parliament and Delhi. What will our law do?," he said.
"Dawood Ibrahim committed his first crime when he was just 16 years. Look at him, where has he reached. He is a threat to the nation," said Shiv Sena lawmaker Sanjay Raut.
"Kasabs will be sent back as juveniles. What will we do? 15-year-old, 16-year-old will attack Parliament and Delhi. What will our law do?," he said.
'What Have You Done With Nirbhaya Fund?'
"I am quite sad to tell you. Juvenile Justice Bill is supported by the House. But the way in which the Minister said that it was because of Rajya Sabha that the Bill was not passed, this is saddening. We are willing to sit till midnight to discuss and pass it," Congress lawmaker Rajni Patil said.
"Government is sending the wrong message. If you were committed to keeping the convict in jail, why didn't you book him under POTA or NSA," she said.
"Rs 3,000 crore Nirbhaya fund is lying with the government. What have you done with it," she said.
"I am quite sad to tell you. Juvenile Justice Bill is supported by the House. But the way in which the Minister said that it was because of Rajya Sabha that the Bill was not passed, this is saddening. We are willing to sit till midnight to discuss and pass it," Congress lawmaker Rajni Patil said.
"Government is sending the wrong message. If you were committed to keeping the convict in jail, why didn't you book him under POTA or NSA," she said.
"Rs 3,000 crore Nirbhaya fund is lying with the government. What have you done with it," she said.
'Won't Bill Be Used For Revenge?' Asks Ram Kumar Kashyap
"Why are these crimes being committed. I feel the main reason is lack of education and poverty," Indian National Lok Dal lawmaker Ram Kumar Kashyap.
"Wont people use this Bill to take revenge? People can falsely put names of juveniles in such cases for harassment. Then 16 year olds will start asking for voting rights," he said.
"Why are these crimes being committed. I feel the main reason is lack of education and poverty," Indian National Lok Dal lawmaker Ram Kumar Kashyap.
"Wont people use this Bill to take revenge? People can falsely put names of juveniles in such cases for harassment. Then 16 year olds will start asking for voting rights," he said.
Rape Vctims Who Survive Die Everyday, Says Vijayalaxmi Sadho
"Everyone spoke of the accused. But no one spoke of the victim. Rape victims who survive die everyday," said Congress lawmaker Vijayalaxmi Sadho.
Ealier, when Rajya Sabha deputy chairman called her out as Vijayalaxmi 'Sadhu', she responded, "I am neither Sadhu nor Sadhvi. I am Sadho."
"Everyone spoke of the accused. But no one spoke of the victim. Rape victims who survive die everyday," said Congress lawmaker Vijayalaxmi Sadho.
Ealier, when Rajya Sabha deputy chairman called her out as Vijayalaxmi 'Sadhu', she responded, "I am neither Sadhu nor Sadhvi. I am Sadho."
Don't Think Bill Will End Social Evil, Says Viplove Thakur
"Women have become a commodity today. They have become playthings. What are we doing about it today? We are ready to hang a convict, but what are we doing about condition of women? Don't think the Bill will end social evil," Congress lawmaker Viplove Thakur said.
"Women have become a commodity today. They have become playthings. What are we doing about it today? We are ready to hang a convict, but what are we doing about condition of women? Don't think the Bill will end social evil," Congress lawmaker Viplove Thakur said.
Refer Bill To Select Committee, Says Kanimozhi
"Share of juvenile crime has remained static at 1-1.2 percent. It has not gone up to alarming numbers talked about," DMK lawmaker Kanimozhi said.
"We don't have enough Courts, doctors, judges in the country. There are thousands of thousands of pending cases. We have been seeing a lot of promises. Governments have been promising to increase the number of courts," she said.
"It would be really good if government sends it to a Select Committee
We should have more consideration and debate it. There is really no hurry. The future of our children is more important," she said.
"Share of juvenile crime has remained static at 1-1.2 percent. It has not gone up to alarming numbers talked about," DMK lawmaker Kanimozhi said.
"We don't have enough Courts, doctors, judges in the country. There are thousands of thousands of pending cases. We have been seeing a lot of promises. Governments have been promising to increase the number of courts," she said.
"It would be really good if government sends it to a Select Committee
We should have more consideration and debate it. There is really no hurry. The future of our children is more important," she said.
What's The Hurry, Says Kanimozhi
"Under these circumstances, the people in the JJ Board will they be experts to decide whether they would be tried as a juvenile or adult I think this is unfair. We are emotional we are worried safety of women," DMK lawmaker Kanimozhi said.
"At this juncture what is the hurry? Why do we have to pass this Bill today?," she said.
"Under these circumstances, the people in the JJ Board will they be experts to decide whether they would be tried as a juvenile or adult I think this is unfair. We are emotional we are worried safety of women," DMK lawmaker Kanimozhi said.
"At this juncture what is the hurry? Why do we have to pass this Bill today?," she said.
'If You Were Parents of Nirbhaya...'
"What more proof do we want? Are we slaves to letters. Everyone should once think what if they were the parents of Nirbhaya Then what would be their decision," said BJP lawmaker Anil Dave.
"What more proof do we want? Are we slaves to letters. Everyone should once think what if they were the parents of Nirbhaya Then what would be their decision," said BJP lawmaker Anil Dave.
Poor Will Be Most Affected By Bill, Says Congress Lawmaker
"If Juvenile Justice Boards do not have the required manpower. Then are we not setting up a system that will fail our goals? Who will be the most affected? Poor, dispossessed and marginalised - those with wealth will argue and get away," said Congress lawmaker M V Rajeev Gowda on the amended Juvenile Justice Bill.
"Actual percentage (of crimes by juveniles) is about 1 percent and not huge percent of total crime committed. We have to be more circumspect in the way we go about," he said.
"If Juvenile Justice Boards do not have the required manpower. Then are we not setting up a system that will fail our goals? Who will be the most affected? Poor, dispossessed and marginalised - those with wealth will argue and get away," said Congress lawmaker M V Rajeev Gowda on the amended Juvenile Justice Bill.
"Actual percentage (of crimes by juveniles) is about 1 percent and not huge percent of total crime committed. We have to be more circumspect in the way we go about," he said.
'Perfect Legislation,' says KTS Tulsi
"This is a perfect legislation and will fulfil the expectations of the people," said nominated lawmaker KTS Tulsi, praising the amended Juvenile Justice Bill.
"This is a perfect legislation and will fulfil the expectations of the people," said nominated lawmaker KTS Tulsi, praising the amended Juvenile Justice Bill.
Bengal Has Become Rape Capital, Says CPI-M
"I am in complete agreement with Derek O'Brien. In Bengal in 2012, Suzette Catherine Jordan was gang-raped. Government said it was a conducted incident. But Courts said otherwise," Communist Party of India-Marxist lawmaker Ritabrata Banerjee said.
"I come from Bengal. It has been converted into the rape capital of the country. Just recently a lady actress belonging to the political party has said she was molested," he said.
"I am in complete agreement with Derek O'Brien. In Bengal in 2012, Suzette Catherine Jordan was gang-raped. Government said it was a conducted incident. But Courts said otherwise," Communist Party of India-Marxist lawmaker Ritabrata Banerjee said.
"I come from Bengal. It has been converted into the rape capital of the country. Just recently a lady actress belonging to the political party has said she was molested," he said.
Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi and Satish Mishra Spar For Comment
After BSP lawmaker Satish Chandra Mishra made a sharp jab calling that "polluted minds" like union minister VK Singh should be boycotted, BJP's Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi led loud protests:
Mr Naqvi: He has taken the name of a honourable member. Please take back your words or they should be expunged
Mr Mishra: I will not take back my words. I will say it everyday. You send him to a correctional home, I will sit down.
Mr Naqvi: This is very objectionable. He is an elected member and a minister
Mr Mishra:I did not say that send him to an asylum. I said send him to a correctional home
After BSP lawmaker Satish Chandra Mishra made a sharp jab calling that "polluted minds" like union minister VK Singh should be boycotted, BJP's Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi led loud protests:
Mr Naqvi: He has taken the name of a honourable member. Please take back your words or they should be expunged
Mr Mishra: I will not take back my words. I will say it everyday. You send him to a correctional home, I will sit down.
Mr Naqvi: This is very objectionable. He is an elected member and a minister
Mr Mishra:I did not say that send him to an asylum. I said send him to a correctional home
'Polluted minds like VK Singh': BSP Lawmaker's Dig
"First we were taught Moral Science. If we failed it, we wouldn't get promoted. But it is finished from schools and society. Today we have internet and pornography through internet. We should socially boycott such people and children whose minds are polluted. Like VK Singh," says Satish Chandra Mishra, Bahujan Samaj Party triggering loud protests.
"First we were taught Moral Science. If we failed it, we wouldn't get promoted. But it is finished from schools and society. Today we have internet and pornography through internet. We should socially boycott such people and children whose minds are polluted. Like VK Singh," says Satish Chandra Mishra, Bahujan Samaj Party triggering loud protests.
"The whole discussion is around rape, you are bringing generalised definitions. There should be a clear definition. Can there be circumstances justifying rape?" Satish Chandra Mishra, Bahujan Samaj Party
Arun Jaitley in Rajya Sabha:
- Members brought out the dichotomy in the Bill. Selling a child, the punishment is five years and for selling drugs to children the punishment is seven years.
- On the principle of proportionality, prima facie there is weight in the argument.
Derek O'Brien in Rajya Sabha:
- Focus on the implementation of the Bill
- I would like to compliment the Congress, the BJP and all of us in the middle to make this happen today.
- Consider changing reform period from 3 to 7 years
"I have a 20-year-old daughter. God forbid if it was her, what would I, a so called responsible law abiding citizen do? would I have made use of the criminal justice system? Would I have hired lawyers to ensure max punishment? Would I have taken a gun and shot the person? I don't know sir, but I am kind of inclined, I would have taken a gun and shot him," says Derek O'Brien in Rajya Sabha.
"One cannot achieve the desired results by just lowering the age. The basic reasons as to why children are moving into world of crime needs to be addressed. We need to improve the condition of our reform centres too," says Kahkashan Perween.
Big criminals advise children that they will get money for crimes and will not go to jail but a reform centre: Kahkashan Perween, Janata Dal (United)
Anu Agha is speaking in Rajya Sabha:
- We should be discussing reforming our juvenile homes
- Lowering the age will be a step backward
- Please do not lower the age is my plea, instead refer the Bill to a select committee
If children are ignored, the country will never progress, says Ravi Prakash Verma, Samajwadi Party leader.
The juvenile board needs to be made more broad based-Ghulam Nabi Azad,Congress in Rajya Sabha
- ANI (@ANI_news) December 22, 2015 Ghulam Nabi Azad in Rajya Sabha:
There should be a separate arrangement in jail for juveniles, can't keep them hardened criminals.
There should be classes in jail for them
They should be educated, trained and reformed
There should be a separate arrangement in jail for juveniles, can't keep them hardened criminals.
There should be classes in jail for them
They should be educated, trained and reformed
Ghulam Nabi Azad is speaking in Rajya Sabha on the Juvenile Justice Bill:
- I want to congratulate Nirbhaya's mother
- She is not fighting just for her daughter's justice
- She says that there should be no other Nirbhaya
- We all hope that nothing like the December 16 gang-rape ever happens again
It is a matter of shame that we have progressed in the fields of education and production, but crimes like rape still take place in our society: Ghulam Nabi Azad 
- If the convict hadn't been released so soon, no one would discussed it and the government too wouldn't have taken action.
- Age is the biggest issue. The opinion is divided.
If members want to discuss the juvenile justice bill till late, be it 10 pm or 11 pm then we have no objection-MA Naqvi in Rajya Sabha
- ANI (@ANI_news) December 22, 2015People are not aware of the fact that the Bill is not retrospective: Parliamentary Affairs Minister Venkaiah Naidu
Juvenile Justice Bill does not mean that a 16-year-old goes to jail, says Maneka Gandhi in Rajya Sabha 
Jyoti Singh's parents arrive in Parliament ahead of a discussion in Rajya Sabha on the Juvenile Justice Bill.
Asha Devi and Badri Singh will be present in the Upper House when it debates the amendment. They have led the demand for a change in the law ever since their daughter, a 23-year-old medical student, was gang-raped and tortured by six men on a moving bus in Delhi on December 16, 2012. She died in a Singapore hospital 13 days later.
Asha Devi and Badri Singh will be present in the Upper House when it debates the amendment. They have led the demand for a change in the law ever since their daughter, a 23-year-old medical student, was gang-raped and tortured by six men on a moving bus in Delhi on December 16, 2012. She died in a Singapore hospital 13 days later.
The Congress, Janata Dal (United), Nationalist Congress Party are divided over the passing of the Juvenile Justice Bill in the Rajya Sabha.
A section of the Opposition wants the bill to be sent to select committee.
A section of the Opposition wants the bill to be sent to select committee.
Lok Sabha adjourned till 2:30 pm.
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm.
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 12 pm as uproar on the Delhi cricket body issue continues: ANI
Good bill.Very good bill.Ideal bill. #juvenilejustice Bill a good bill. Let's debate/pass it rather than wait indefinitely for an ideal Bill
- Derek O'Brien (@quizderek) December 22, 2015BJP Parliamentary party meeting underway in Parliament. pic.twitter.com/dp7NshHn8y
- ANI (@ANI_news) December 22, 2015'Parents of 'Nirbhaya' met me here today. I assured them our extra efforts will result into passage of Juvenile Justice Bill in Rajya Sabha,' tweeted Mr Naqvi
Consensus among political parties to pass the Juvenile Justice Bill in the Rajya Sabha, says Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
We have been assured that juvenile justice bill will be passed in Rajya Sabha today: Nirbhaya's Mother pic.twitter.com/xG6cnoJD13
- ANI (@ANI_news) December 22, 2015 Rajya Sabha adjourned till 3 pm.
SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Bill 2015 passed in Rajya Sabha.
The Juvenile Justice Bill will be taken up in Rajya Sabha tomorrow.
There is great sense of concern & outrage in country. Govt keen to pass juvenile justice bill: Union Min RS Prasad pic.twitter.com/H9r6bdfOLC
- ANI (@ANI_news) December 21, 2015 Amid uproar, Lok Sabha has also been adjourned till 2pm.
Arun Jaitley has not been Delhi cricket body's president since 2013. He's known in entire country for his impeccable honesty and integrity, says Venkaiah Naidu in Lok Sabha.
Replying to Finance Minister's statement, BJP lawmaker Kirti Azad said it is a well-known fact that huge amount of money was spent in renovating stadium but everyone knows the condition of the stadium right now.
There should be a CBI probe in DDCA case, says Kirti Azad.
There should be a CBI probe in DDCA case, says Kirti Azad.
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley speaks on alleged corruption in Delhi cricket body, says all allegations against him are baseless and devoid of truth.This is very unbecoming of you,stop these protests-RS Speaker Hamid Ansari to protesting Congress MPs #DDCA pic.twitter.com/xOgNGidalk
- ANI (@ANI_news) December 21, 2015 Rajya Sabha has been adjourned till 2pm as the uproar over Delhi cricket body issue continues.
Union minister Prakash Javdekar said the government is ready to bring the Juvenile Justice Bill today but the Congress is not allowing the House to function.
All parties have agreed to discuss the Juvenile Justice bill in Rajya Sabha.
Want Govt to list Juvenile Justice bill, discuss, move amendments and pass before Wednesday-Derek O'Brien,TMC pic.twitter.com/0QIULTJz2G
- ANI (@ANI_news) December 21, 2015 Rajya Sabha adjourned till 12:30 pm as uproar continues over DDCA issue.
After Calling A Truce, Government, Opposition To Push Bills In Parliament
Parliament is expected to squeeze in much legislative work in the last three days of the winter session, after the government and the opposition clinched a truce at an all-party meeting on Friday.
Parliament is expected to squeeze in much legislative work in the last three days of the winter session, after the government and the opposition clinched a truce at an all-party meeting on Friday.
Parliament to function today after consensus between government and opposition, which is pushing for change in juvenile law.
Few bills like SC/ST which we had promised, will be passed. No talks on #GST: GN Azad, Congress after all party meet pic.twitter.com/CxxdXeKwfR
- ANI (@ANI_news) December 18, 2015 Members decide at all-party meet to pass six bills in remaining period of Rajya Sabha session: Sources.
No consensus yet on #GST but talks positive.Hope #wintersession will function smoothly from Monday-MA Naqvi,Union Min after all party meet
- ANI (@ANI_news) December 18, 2015 All-party meet decides that Rajya Sabha will function from Monday and pending bills will be taken up.
All party meeting called by Rajya Sabha Chairman Hamid Ansari begins in Parliament #Wintersession
- ANI (@ANI_news) December 18, 2015 Rajya Sabha adjourned till Monday, December 21.
It appears to me as if the Speaker (LS) is biased: Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress pic.twitter.com/yUPzA4XI1k
- ANI (@ANI_news) December 18, 2015Opposition is disrupting Parliament without any issue. I hope they see reason and cooperate in proper conduction of House: Venkaiah Naidu
- ANI (@ANI_news) December 18, 2015 Rajya Sabha adjourned for the third time till 2:30 pm following continued noisy protests by the Opposition.
Lok Sabha Speaker asks officials to note down names of Congress members standing in Well for breaking rules: PTI.
Trinamool Congress stages walk out of Rajya Sabha protesting Governor's role in Arunachal Pradesh; CPI(M), AIADMK, SP, JD(U) also join Congress in protest over the issue.
58 Rajya Sabha members give notice for impeachment of Gujarat High Court Judge JB Pardiwala for alleged anti-reservation remarks.
Rajya Sabha adjourned again till 12:38 pm after uproar over Arunachal Pradesh issue.
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 12 pm after uproar over Arunachal Pradesh issue.
We have territorial disputes in the region. I want that Governor's role and Article 356 should be discussed: JD(U) leader KC Tyagi in Rajya Sabha.
You cannot start discussion on Governor's conduct when the motion is pending with the Chairman: Union Minister Prakash Javadekar in Rajya Sabha.
Without informing the government, Governor requisitioned the paramilitary forces: Ghulam Nabi Azad in Rajya Sabha
- Governor only requisitions law and order when there is Governor rule
- Paramilitary forces cannot be called for by the Governor on his own
- Government in Arunachal was elected with a 2/3 margin
- The way in which the Assembly was gheraoed by people which led to proceedings not taking place
- All TV channels are discussing and debating it but it is not allowed in the Upper House
Congress raises Arunachal Governor issue in Rajya Sabha.
If they have divergent views which is natural in a democracy, they must insist on having discussion, but they're disrupting: Venkaiah Naidu
People expect Parliament to legislate fr their better future.Don't know what are reasons for Cong to stall these legislations:Venkaiah Naidu
- ANI (@ANI_news) December 18, 2015 Rajya Sabha Chairman Hamid Ansari convenes all party meeting today at 2:30 pm in view of pending legislation in the House.
Congress gives adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha on Petroleum price/excise duty.
- ANI (@ANI_news) December 18, 2015 Congress gives adjournment motion notice in Rajya Sabha over Arunachal Pradesh Governor issue: ANI
Congress strategy meeting to take place in Parliament at 10:15 am today: ANI
Rajya Sabha adjourns till 3 PM after continued uproar by Congress members over the Arunachal issue.
- Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 17, 2015 Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm.
YSR Congress protest at Gandhi Statue in Parliament premises demanding special category status for Andhra Pradesh. pic.twitter.com/sxENmIthPX
- ANI (@ANI_news) December 17, 2015 Business Advisory Council to meet at 4pm in Rajya Sabha today: ANI
Congress leader Veerappa Moily gives adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha on Petroleum price/excise duty.
- ANI (@ANI_news) December 17, 2015 Rajya Sabha adjourned till tomorrow after continuous uproar.
Uproar in Rajya Sabha continues over various issues pic.twitter.com/ceuabQ7MQh
- ANI (@ANI_news) December 16, 2015 Rajya Sabha adjourned till 3 pm
Rajya Sabha witnesses uproar, House adjourned till 2 pm.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Venkaiah Naidu makes a statement on Delhi Secretariat raid
- We can't have running commentary on functioning of the CBI
- Please do not come to the rescue of corrupt people
- Let the law take its own course
- Parliament is there to strengthen the functioning of the CBI
- On one side you are saying PM is very bold, on the other side you are saying he is a coward
- I have a lot of respect for Delhi CM, He is still a youngster. Mann Saheb, thoda samman kariye.
After repeated disruption over Arunachal Pradesh assembly session, Rajya Sabha adjourned till 12:30pm 
20 times the price of petrol has been reduced: Arun Jaitley in Rajya Sabha
- International price of crude has fallen, present government has clear policy.
- The government has shared this advantage in three ways. 1 part of fall in prices goes to consumers. So 20 times the price of petrol has been reduced, 16 times the price of diesel reduced.
- This reduction in oil prices is being shared for development activities by Centre and states
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley makes statement on fuel prices:
I am sincerely trying to run the House: PJ Kurien, Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha 
Heated Exchange Between Opposition and Treasury Bench Over SC/ST Atrocities Bill in Rajya Sabha
Ghulab Nabi Azad, Congress
This is the third time, I am assuring the House that SC/ST Atrocities Bill will be discussed and passed in this session. I am undertaking this on behalf of my party.
Mayawati, Bahujan Samaj Party
Leader of Opposition (Ghulam Nabi Azad) has said that the Bill will be discussed and passed in this session.
With the kind environment in the House, I don't think the Bill will be discussed in detail
I would like to request the government to pass the Bill without discussion.
Ghulab Nabi Azad
Passing such an important Bill without discussion will not be fair. Mayawati Ji can speak as much as she wants, and we will listen.
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley
I have no doubt in my mind that after Anand Sharma (Congress) has spoken in the House, they will not let me speak.
Is the Leader of Opposition ensuring that I will be allowed to answer the objections. House can't function in a manner where only one side speaks.
Deputy Speaker
If that happens, it will be very unfortunate. Honourable Leader of Opposition has given me an assurance that after Anand Sharma speaks, House will continue.
Ghulab Nabi Azad, Congress
This is the third time, I am assuring the House that SC/ST Atrocities Bill will be discussed and passed in this session. I am undertaking this on behalf of my party.
Mayawati, Bahujan Samaj Party
Leader of Opposition (Ghulam Nabi Azad) has said that the Bill will be discussed and passed in this session.
With the kind environment in the House, I don't think the Bill will be discussed in detail
I would like to request the government to pass the Bill without discussion.
Ghulab Nabi Azad
Passing such an important Bill without discussion will not be fair. Mayawati Ji can speak as much as she wants, and we will listen.
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley
I have no doubt in my mind that after Anand Sharma (Congress) has spoken in the House, they will not let me speak.
Is the Leader of Opposition ensuring that I will be allowed to answer the objections. House can't function in a manner where only one side speaks.
Deputy Speaker
If that happens, it will be very unfortunate. Honourable Leader of Opposition has given me an assurance that after Anand Sharma speaks, House will continue.
Congress protest at Gandhi statue in Parliament premises over multiple issues related to Assam state. pic.twitter.com/4batMBkq7k
- ANI (@ANI_news) December 16, 2015 Congress gives adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha over Arunachal Pradesh assembly issue: ANI
AAP MPs give adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha over CBI raid at Delhi Secretariat:ANI
AAP MPs give adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha over CBI raid at Delhi Secretariat:ANI
Rajya Sabha adjourned till tomorrow.
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 3 pm.
Congress, Trinamool Congress, Rashtriya Janata Dal lawmakers walk out of the Lok Sabha protesting atrocities against Dalits in Punjab: Press Trust of India
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm after uproar over CBI raids at Delhi Secretariat pic.twitter.com/EU42Pg7rNe
- ANI (@ANI_news) December 15, 2015 After Opposition protests stall proceedings, Rajya Sabha adjourned till 12:30 pm
Chairman of Rajya Sabha, Hamid Ansari reacts to the uproar in the House
Give me a minute...Will the collective wisdom of the House kindly explain to the Chair what purpose is served by members violating the privilege of other members by refusing them the privilege of asking questions and getting answers.
Give me a minute...Will the collective wisdom of the House kindly explain to the Chair what purpose is served by members violating the privilege of other members by refusing them the privilege of asking questions and getting answers.
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 12:00 noon.
Leader of the House, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley reply on CBI raid at Delhi Secretariat:
- Delhi Chief Minister's office has not been raided.
- The CBI raid has nothing to do with Mr Kejriwal or his tenure as the Chief Minister.
Trinamool Congress gives notice in Rajya Sabha under Rule 267 to suspend usual business and immediately take up discussion on the CBI raid at Delhi Chief Minister's office.
Rajya Sabha adjourned
Uproar in Rajya Sabha over Arunachal Pradesh
Deputy Chairman PJ Kurien:
Ghulam Nabi Azad, Leader of Opposition, Rajya Sabha:
Mayawati, Bahujan Samaj Party
Deputy Chairman PJ Kurien:
- You can only discuss Governor through a substantive motion.
- Proceedings of assembly cannot be discussed in the House
Ghulam Nabi Azad, Leader of Opposition, Rajya Sabha:
- Governor has no powers to move such a resolution
- This is murder of democracy
- It has not even been 15 days since we discussed the Constitution
Mayawati, Bahujan Samaj Party
- If you are going to allow discussion on state assembly, we would like to discuss the role of UP governor as well.
BJP directs lawmakers to be present in Parliament for rest of the Winter Session which ends on December 23: Press Trust of India
Lok Sabha adjourned till tomorrow.
Rajya Sabha adjourned till tomorrow.
In a reply over her Pakistan visit, Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj said that critics can say anything. She said that some people also criticised why did she speak Urdu in Islamabad? She said that the talks with Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif have been extremely positive.
Foreign Minister's statement in Lok Sabha
- India played a positive role in Heart of Asia summit.
- Announcement of commencing a comprehensive bilateral dialogue between India and Pakistan was made in joint statement issued on December 9.
- I requested Pakistan to open transit routes to Afghanistan
- I also advocated peace and trust between the two countries
- Our government accords the highest priority to the country's security. In order to meet any threats in this regard, the government will take all steps, including through diplomatic channels.
- The new dialogue with Pakistan has twin aims of removing hurdles in the path of a constructive engagement by addressing issues of concern, and at the same time, of exploring and establishing cooperative ties.
Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj makes statement in Lok Sabha
Rajya Sabha adjourned for the fifth time till 3 pm.
Lok Sabha adjourned till 2:15 pm.
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm after Congress protests against law and order situation in Punjab pic.twitter.com/wA89tp4ZuW
- ANI (@ANI_news) December 14, 2015 Congress, Trinamool Congress and Left lawmakers stage walkout from Lok Sabha against 'exclusion' of Kerala Chief Minister from a PM function
Will invite Delhi Chief Minister for discussion over slum demolition issue: Railways Minister
- Encroachments have become impediments for infrastructure development
- Such encroachments are main source for garbage
- Notices were served to the encroachers
- Despite repeated notices, they did not vacate the area.
- Whole exercise was very peaceful
- No midnight operation as reported by media
- The child had expired much before encroachment had commenced
- I will invite Delhi CM for a discussion
- People displaced by the demolition will be accommodated
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Chandy invitation row:
- Mr Venugopal has said it is a case of insult to people of Kerala.
- This is a baseless allegation
- SNDP is a social organisation
- This organisation invited the PM for unveiling of statue of R Sankar
- It is possible SNDP (Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana) may have invited Chief Minister (Oommen Chandy) earlier. But there could have been some dispute
- Who is invited or not invited, the prerogative lies with the social organisation SNDP
- Our Government does not want any confrontation with any state government
- I can say that after our government came to power, we are taking steps to strengthen cooperative federalism
Congress lawmaker KC Venugopal on PM's Kerala function in Lok Sabha:
- PMO has approved the final plan.
- We want to hear from the PM and not the home minister.
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 12.30 after Congress uproar over law and order situation in Punjab: ANI
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 12:00 noon
Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad makes statement in Rajya Sabha.
- There is complete 'jungle raj' in Punjab.
- This (state government) is an alcohol and mafia government.
- The government should be dismissed. When the minister gives us an assurance that the state government will be dismissed, then only the House will run.
Foreign Minister's statement in Rajya Sabha:
- India, Pakistan to engage in a "comprehensive" dialogue on all issues including peace, security, Jammu and Kashmir, says Sushma Swaraj: Press Trust of India
- We raised the issue of Mumbai 26/11 attacks probe and asked Pakistan to expedite the trial process, says Sushma Swaraj: ANI
Lok Sabha adjourned till 12:00 noon.
Uproar in Rajya Sabha
- Opposition raises slogans in Well of House .
- Deputy Chairman PJ Kurien requests Opposition leaders to stop sloganeering.
- BJP's Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi says, "We condemn incidents in Punjab,state government will bring culprits to book, but why raise state issues in Rajya Sabha."
- After continued protests, Rajya Sabha adjourned till 11:30 am.
Unfazed by uproar, Ms Swaraj delivers her speech.
Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj briefs Rajya Sabha on Pakistan visit
PM has insulted the voice of Kerala: Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi addressed media outside Parliament. He spoke about issue of law and order situation in Punjab and Oommen Chandy invitation row.
Rahul Gandhi addressed media outside Parliament. He spoke about issue of law and order situation in Punjab and Oommen Chandy invitation row.
- In Kerala PM has insulted people of Kerala by stopping CM (Oommen Chandy) from attending a function.This is not acceptable to us.
- Innocent people butchered in Punjab, completely out of order.
Congress protest outside Parliament
Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi and other party leaders protest at Gandhi statue outside Parliament over law and order situation in Punjab.
Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi and other party leaders protest at Gandhi statue outside Parliament over law and order situation in Punjab.
JD(U) and Trinamool Congress lawmakers join the AAP protests.
AAP lawmakers protest against Shakur Basti demolition at Gandhi statue outside Parliament.
Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj to make statement over her Pakistan visit in Parliament. 
Union Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu likely to make statement in Parliament over Delhi' Shakur Basti demolition issue: ANI
We want #GSTBill to pass as soon as possible, Jaitley ji should talk to Cong & opposition leaders today-KC Tyagi pic.twitter.com/Ozg5teDIAI
- ANI (@ANI_news) December 14, 2015 Janata Dal (United) gives adjournment motion notice in the Rajya Sabha to bring up Shakur Basti demolition issue in Parliament: ANI
Slum Demolition Issue in Parliament
- AAP lawmakers give notice for adjournment motion in the Lok Sabha over Shakur Basti demolition issue. Party leaders to protest at Gandhi Statue in Parliament.
- Trinamool Congress lawmakers have also given notice in the Rajya Sabha to bring up the demolition issue in Parliament.
- The anti-encroachment drive by the railways razed over 1,000 shanties in west Delhi's slum area in which a child allegedly died.
Lok Sabha adjourned till Monday.
Maybe Rahul ji is talking about PMO during UPA's regime, current PMO has nothing to do with it: Jitendra Singh pic.twitter.com/9m8b4U0m5p
- ANI (@ANI_news) December 11, 2015Govt has promised to reflect and come back with the revised formulations: P Chidambaram on #GST
- ANI (@ANI_news) December 11, 2015Parliament is disrupted for a variety of reasons, depending on the dynamics of the day: P Chidambaram
- ANI (@ANI_news) December 11, 2015Select Committee meeting on appointment of CIC begins in Parliament. PM Modi,Mallikarjun Kharge and Arun Jaitley present.
- ANI (@ANI_news) December 11, 2015We are protesting in Parl on inaction against three BJP CMs who face corruption allegations,not on #NationalHeraldCase -GN Azad,Congress
- ANI (@ANI_news) December 11, 2015 Rajya Sabha adjourned till Monday.
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 3:30 pm as Opposition members oppose taking up government business.
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will make a statement in Parliament on December 14 on the recent developments in India-Pakistan relations.
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2:30 pm after uproar over National Herald case.
Congress, Trinamool Congress, RJD, JD(U) walk out from Lok Sabha while pressing for apology from BJP member for "derogatory" remarks against Congress leaders: Press Trust of India.
Its not a favour to PM or BJP, its all of our duty to make sure that the Parliament functions: Venkaiah Naidu pic.twitter.com/y5RL5Otvuy
- ANI (@ANI_news) December 11, 2015This continued disruption and sloganeering against PM by Congress is unacceptable and hypocritical-RP Rudy,BJP in LS pic.twitter.com/vRBHNVaug3
- ANI (@ANI_news) December 11, 2015Discussion has to take place, if discussion doesnt proceed in Parliament how will it work?: Jaya Bachchan pic.twitter.com/55OikG6kEE
- ANI (@ANI_news) December 11, 2015 Amid din in Parliament, Rajya Sabha adjourned till noon
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 11.30 am after uproar over #NationalHerald
- ANI (@ANI_news) December 11, 2015 Ruckus in Both Houses: Congress MPs raise slogans in Parliament
Sonia Gandhi responds to PM Modi's comment on Parliament disruptions, says 'Let him say what he wants'
I never said anything which is objectionable or unparliamentary-BJP MP Virendra Singh on Congress protest pic.twitter.com/pvTGBPSDEA
- ANI (@ANI_news) December 10, 2015 Rajya Sabha adjourned till 3 PM due to unrelenting protests by Congress members.
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 12:30 pm amid protests and slogans in the House.
BJP's Venkaiah Naidu slams Congress lawmakers, says, "How can you call the Prime Minister 'Hitler'?
Congress lawmakers shouting slogans of "Hitler ki tanashahi nahi chalegi" (Hitler's dictatorship will not be tolerated) in protest in the Well of the House.
Congress lawmakers shouting slogans of "Hitler ki tanashahi nahi chalegi" (Hitler's dictatorship will not be tolerated) in protest in the Well of the House.
Democracy cannot function on the whims and fancies of anyone, says Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Press Trust of India
People only talk about GST & Parliament but there are also several other measures for the poor that pending in Parliament: PM @narendramodi
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 10, 2015 It is a matter of sorrow that Parliament is not running, says Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Press Trust of India
Congress wants Speaker to act against BJP lawmaker Virendra Singh for attacking Jawaharlal Nehru and other Congress leaders in Lok Sabha on Wednesday. The Congress has moved an adjournment motion against the BJP lawmaker.
(Photo: BJP lawmaker Virendra Singh)
(Photo: BJP lawmaker Virendra Singh)
Lok Sabha adjourned till tomorrow.
Surprised that senior leader like Kharge ji watching silently as Congress MPs create uproar-Venkaiah Naidu in LS pic.twitter.com/1WFGXwOWBB
- ANI (@ANI_news) December 9, 2015 Lok Sabha adjourned till 5.30 pm.
Lok Sabha adjourned till 4 pm due to uproar over National Herald case.
No sensible party will support what the Congress is doing in the House: Venkaiah Naidu.
Government is nowhere in the picture, says Venkaiah Naidu on National Herald case.
Congress thinks they are hurting Modi, but no, they are hurting India-Venkaiah Naidu
- ANI (@ANI_news) December 9, 2015 Congress believes in mobocracy and not in democracy, says Union Minister Venkaiah Naidu.
Rajya Sabha adjourned till tomorrow after uproar over National Herald case.
Stop lecturing us on what is important and what is not-Derek O Brien,TMC to BJP's MA Naqvi in RS #NationalHerald
- ANI (@ANI_news) December 9, 2015 We are ready to discuss anything but not an issue which is in court: Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on National Herald case.
This is a temple of democracy. Why should we go when democracy is being murdered, trampled: Ghulam Nabi Azad.
ED chief had closed #NationalHerald case, but Govt removed him and appointed new one and opened case again-GN Azad in RS
- ANI (@ANI_news) December 9, 2015 Democracy is in danger, says Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad in Rajya Sabha.
Rahul Gandhi should give proof of his charges against Judiciary,PM and the Govt-RP Rudy,BJP #NationalHerald pic.twitter.com/A7mRJCmnoO
- ANI (@ANI_news) December 9, 2015 Rajya Sabha adjourned till 3:00 pm after uproar over National Herald case.
When there is open political vendetta across the country what do we do: Trinamool Congress leader Derek O'Brien.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal come to Parliament in one car.
100 per cent political vendetta coming out of PM's pffice, says Rahul Gandhi on National Herald case.
Who is threatening the judiciary we all know, says Rahul Gandhi.
This is their(Govt) way of doing politics, but in the end truth will come out-Rahul Gandhi on #NationalHerald pic.twitter.com/dl0a68rX1K
- ANI (@ANI_news) December 9, 2015 This is pure political vendetta (National Herald case). We have full faith in the legal system of this country: Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi.
The House has nothing got to do with this (National Herald case). It's a court's decision. Wasting Parliament's time is not good for democracy: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari.
Trinamool Congress members walk out of Lok Sabha supporting Congress charge of "vendetta politics" against the government: PTI.
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm as Congress, BJD members continue noisy protests.
Sad day for democracy if somebody from a party which has ruled this country says that (Cong's allegation of pol vendetta): Jitendra Singh
- ANI (@ANI_news) December 9, 2015 Congress is not ready to accept the verdict of the people in the elections: Venkaiah Naidu.
They are obstructing the progress of the country. VK Singh has categorically said nothing like that happened: Venkaiah Naidu in Lok Sabha.
We know what happened to the judiciary during the emergency: Venkaiah Naidu in Lok Sabha.
Here they are threatening the judiciary through the Parliament: Venkaiah Naidu in Lok Sabha.
The government has nothing to do with (National Herald case). It was a court order: Union Minister Venkaiah Naidu.
We are not against the judiciary. We are protesting against your intent to oppress. You compared Dalits to dogs, you have to answer for that: Mallikarjun Kharge in Lok Sabha.
This is happening to the entire Opposition. If someone doesn't agree with you, you are trying to harass them: Mallikarjun Kharge in Lok Sabha.
This is a move to intimidate. You will never be able to intimidate us: Mallikarjun Kharge on National Herald case in Lok Sabha.
Continued protests by Congress against "politics of vengeance" and BJD against Polavaram project forces Rajya Sabha to adjourn again till 12:15 pm.
Rajya Sabha adjourned again till 12 noon.
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 11:30 am after uproar by Congress members.
There are two sets of laws in the country today - one for the ruling party and one for the Opposition: Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge in Lok Sabha.
Congress members raise slogans in the Rajya Sabha.
Speaker Sumitra Mahajan rejects Congress party's demand for adjournment motion over National Herald case.
Uproar in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha by Congress members.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with senior BJP ministers underway in Parliament. Union Ministers Venkaiah Naidu, Arun Jaitley and Rajnath Singh present at the meeting.
They (Congress) have assured us they will get back to us on GST, I hope they get back to us: Venkaiah Naidu
- ANI (@ANI_news) December 9, 2015
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley reacts after Congress uproar stalls Parliament, says "the government is nowhere in this, also how does the parliament feature in this?" BJP would like to clarify, we are not in picture at all, it is entirely a court process: Ravi Shankar Prasad pic.twitter.com/ppSwPbbPwt
- ANI (@ANI_news) December 8, 2015Both Houses adjourned till 11 am tomorrow followed by uproar by Congress members over National Herald case issue.
Rajya Sabha adjourned for the fourth time till 3 pm.
Lok Sabha proceedings resume
Tomorrow when I go to Parliament then I will react,its absolutely political vendetta-Rahul Gandhi on #NationalHerald
- ANI (@ANI_news) December 8, 2015
Congress attacks BJP on National Herald Case.
- Speaking to media in Parliament House, senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal said BJP leader Subramanian Swamy has been given task to target party
- Can I ask BJP how it had spent its money?
- The CBI is captive parrot after Modi government came to power.
Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 pm.
Rajya Sabh Adjourned for the third time till 12:30 pm.
Congress lawmakers continue sloganeering in the Lok Sabha.
Rajya Sabha adjourned again till noon after uproar by Congress lawmakers over National Herald case.
Both House adjourned till 11:30 am after Congress disrupts proceedings.
Row over National Herald case in Rajya Sabha
Congress to raise issue of "political vendetta" in #NationalHerald case in both the houses of Parliament today.
- ANI (@ANI_news) December 8, 2015 Standing committee tables report on proposed amendments to the Lokpal Bill in both Houses of Parliament.
Congress lawmaker from Assam Gaurav Gogoi protested against deteriorating air quality and rising level of pollution by sporting a mask in Rajya Sabha.
In reply to the Congress allegations, BJP's Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said that External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will make a statement on December 10.
Congress Leader Anand Sharma Raises Secret NSA Talks in Rajya Sabha
- The Rajya Sabha should have been taken into confidence about the Indo-Pak National Security Advisers-level talks in Bangkok.
- We got to know about the talks only after it came out in media.
- This is disrespect to Parliament.
Congress Protest Over Union Minister VK Singh's 'Dog' Remark
- Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi and other party leaders today protested against General Singh's 'dog' remark.
- Last week, the Rajya Sabha was repeatedly adjourned after the Bahujan Samaj Party and the Congress objected to General Singh's presence in the House.
- The government has strongly defended the minister, arguing as an elected member, he was entitled to sit in Rajya Sabha.
- On October 22, General Singh was asked to comment on the incident in which two Dalit children were burnt alive in Haryana -- a BJP-ruled state. But the minister's reported response -- "If someone throws stones at some dogs, will the Prime Minister be held accountable" -- had created a huge controversy.
Congress leaders including Rahul Gandhi protest at Gandhi statue in Parliament over VK Singh's alleged 'dog' remark
- ANI (@ANI_news) December 7, 2015 NSA Talks in Parliament
- The national security advisors of India and Pakistan had met in Bangkok yesterday. The Opposition plans to raise the issue of secret meeting in Parliament today.
Rajya Sabha adjourned again till 2.30 PM over V K Singh's alleged controversial remarks.
None of the senior ministers present in Rajya Sabha stood up and condemned VK Singh's comment on Dalits-Mayawati pic.twitter.com/p9ITs1W9kA
- ANI (@ANI_news) December 4, 2015
