Parliament Updates: Rajya Sabha Adjourned for the Day
Catch all the important updates from the extended Parliament session here.
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On Tuesday, 6 August, the Parliament approved a resolution abrogating special status to Jammu and Kashmir given under Article 370 of the Constitution. The Lok Sabha also passed the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill which seeks to divide the state into two Union Territories.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said it was the most productive session since 1952. The session had 37 sittings of total 280 hours, in which 36 bills were passed while 33 were introduced in the Lower House, he said.
- The Parliament passed resolution abrogating special status to Jammu and Kashmir on 6 Aug, as well as the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill
- This session has seen important bills like the Triple Talaq, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and more being passed through both houses
- The ongoing budget session of the Parliament was extended till 7 August on 25 July on the government’s request
Rajya Sabha Adjourned for the Day
The Rajya Sabha has been adjourned sine die.
Kashmir Issue to be Discussed in Parliament at 11 AM
Kashmir Issue will be discussed in the Rajya Sabha on Monday 11 am.
Oppn Leaders to Meet in Ghulam Nabi Azad's RS Chamber
Opposition leaders in Rajya Sabha to meet at 10 am today in leader of opposition in Rajya Sabha, Ghulam Nabi Azad's chamber, inside Parliament. Kashmir issue will be taken up in the meeting.
PDP MP Gives Zero Hour Notice, Wears Black Band Before Entering
People's Democratic Party (PDP)'s Rajya Sabha MP, Nazir Ahmad Laway has given Zero Hour notice in the House over the Kashmir crisis.
Nazir Ahmad, along with other Mir Mohammad Fayaz donned black armbands before entering the parliament, as a mark of protest towards the development in J&K.
RS Chairman Decides to Take Up Zero Hour Submission After Day's Business
As decided by the Rajya Sabha Chairman, due to some urgent legislative business on Monday, 5 August, Zero Hour submissions will be taken up in the House after the completions of all Legislative Business listed for the day.
Congress Moves Adjournment Motion Over Kashmir
Congress MPs Ghulam Nabi Azad, Anand Sharma, Ambika Soni, and Bhubaneswar Kalita have given Adjournment Motion notice in Rajya Sabha, over the ongoing situation in Kashmir.
LS Passes Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (Amendment) Bill 2019
Lok Sabha has passed Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (Amendment) Bill, 2019, today.
The Bill aims to bid out new airports at pre-determined tariff structure.
LS Passes Dam Safety Bill 2019
The Lower House of the parliament, Lok Sabha has passed the Dam Safety Bill, 2019.
The Bill aims to set up institutional mechanism for inspection and maintenance of specified dams.
RS Adjourned Till 11 Am Tomorrow
The Upper House of the parliament, Rajya Sabha has been adjourned till 11 am on Saturday, 3 August.
Developing Unified Systems of Mega Dams Is Need of the Hour: BJP's Tapir Gao
Supporting the Bill, BJP's Tapir Gao said that the government should concentrate on a unified system of setting up mega dams in Arunachal Pradesh. "Develop the Northeastern States, concentrate on not just dam safety but on the downstream and upstream safety too," he said.
RS Passes The Code on Wages Bill, 2019
Rajya Sabha has passed The Code on Wages Bill, 2019.
The Bill amends and consolidates laws relating to wages/bonus and universalises the provisions of minimum wages and timely payment of wages to all employees irrespective of the sector and wage ceiling.
BJP MP Says Centre Shouldn't Back Top-Down Approach for Dam Safety
As the Lok Sabha discussed the Dam Safety Bill, 2019, BJD MP Bhartruhari Mahtab said, "There's a lot of incongruity in this Bill. It has to be with public interest. And for that, it has to have a resolution passed in this House.”
He added, “There is apprehension that the Union government may take over the control of the dam. Through this Bill, the Centre is acquiring the power. It is not the top-down function that will work. The dams have been created by the states."
Parliament Approves Bill to Scrap 58 Archaic Laws
The Parliament passed a Bill to repeal 58 old central laws, which the government says has been done to achieve optimum governance.
The Repealing and Amending Bill, 2019 was passed by the Rajya Sabha through voice vote. It was earlier passed by the Lok Sabha on 29 July.
Moving the Bill in the Upper House, Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said that after the BJP-led government came to power, it decided to get rid of redundant and absolute laws. A committee has identified 1824 old laws.
'No Word of Flow of Funds From Centre to State': TMC's Moitra on Dam Security Bill
Trinamool Congress' Mahua Moitra said that water is fortunately a state subject. She said that the Bill is silent on funds sanctioned from the Centre to the State to look after dam safety. "We look after and pay for everything, but you tell us how to do it," she said.
“All 21 people of Dam Safety Committee are appointed by Centre,” she pointed out. "How does this committee have 10 people from Centre and only seven from the state, when people from the state have a better sense of the geographical location of the dam?" she asked, adding that the Bill leaves the state with no say.
Lok Sabha to Vote on Dam Security Bill, 2019
Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said that building dams for the production of electricity, preservation of water and prevention of floods is a historic practice.
LS Passes the Jallianwala Bagh National Memorial (Amendment) Bill, 2019
Lok Sabha has passed the Jallianwala Bagh National Memorial (Amendment) Bill, 2019.
War of Words in LS as Bill to Amend Jallianwala Trust Law Moved for Consideration
Acrimony was witnessed in the Lok Sabha during the debate on a Bill which seeks to remove the Congress president as a permanent member of the trust which runs the Jallianwala Bagh National Memorial.
Seeking the passage of the Bill, Culture Minister Prahlad Patel said that the government wants to end politics involved with the Jallianwala Bagh National Memorial Trust.
"It is our belief and principle that politics should be removed from the national memorial hence the amendments were brought to the 1951 Act," he said.
Rajya Sabha Passes UAPA Amendment Bill
The Parliament on Friday, 2 August, approved an amendment to the anti-terror law to give powers to the central government to designate an individual as terrorist and seize his properties.
While Lok Sabha had passed the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Bill, 2019 that seeks to amend the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 on July 24, Rajya Sabha approved it by voice vote on Friday after rejecting an opposition-sponsored motion to send it to select committee.
Congress Attacks BJP's 'Intentions' on UAPA; Amit Shah Clarifies
Opposing the amendments to the UAPA bill, Congress veterans P Chidambaram and Digvijay Singh said they “doubted the BJP’s intentions” on fighting terror. Responding to the allegations, Home Minister Amit Shah said no one's human rights will be violated and there will be four stages of scrutiny.
Doubt BJP’s Intentions: Congress Oppose UAPA Amendments
Opposing the amendments to the UAPA bill, Congress veterans P Chidambaram and Digvijay Singh said they “doubted the BJP’s intentions” on fighting terror.
Prez Kovind Gives Assent to RTI Amendment Bill
President Ram Nath Kovind gives assent to RTI Amendment Bill on Friday, 2 August.
LS Passes Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill, 2019
Lok Sabha has passed t ‘The Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill, 2019.’
LS Discusses Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill, 2019
The Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill, 2019 is being discussed in Lok Sabha.
RS Adjourned Till 10 Am Tomorrow
The Upper House of the parliament, Rajya Sabha has been adjourned till 11 am tomorrow.
BJP Issues 3-Line Whip for Rajya Sabha MPs
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has issued a three-line whip for its Rajya Sabha MPs to be present in the House tomorrow.
'UAPA Bill Is Draconian': MP Vaiko
A heated debate over Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act amendment bill arose in Rajya Sabha, as Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MP Vaiko called the UAPA Bill ‘Draconian.’
'NMC Will Benefit MBBS Students, Doctors': Harsh Vardhan
Union Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on National Medical Commission (NMC) Bill, 2019 passed in Rajya Sabha said, “This Bill will benefit the MBBS students and doctors. It will be listed as a major reform of the Narendra Modi government.”
LS Passes POCSO (Amendment) Bill 2019
Lok Sabha has passed the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill, 2019.
Doctors Protesting Against NMC Detained by Delhi Police
Delhi Police detained several doctors who were marching towards Parliament to protest the passage of the National Medical Council Bill in the Rajya Sabha, News18 reported.
POCSO Bill Would Provide Legal Aid to 43 Cr Children: Smriti Irani
Smriti Irani said, “The Bill would provide added legal protection to 39 percent of population or 43 crore children, irrespective of whether they are a girl or boy.”
She said that the Bill also defines child pornography so that sexual predators indulging in such heinous crimes can be punished.
Regretting that 5,000 persons followed the child pornography site operated by a person, Irani said, "This is a matter of grave concern for the society. The site had even showed the rape of a minor girl,” she added.
'Send the UAPA Bill to a Select Committee': Kapil Sibal
INC leader, Kapil Sabil made an appeal during the discussion on the UAPA Bill in Rajya Sabha saying, "The Bill must be sent to a Select Committee and all must deliberate on it."
'People Who Are Arrested Under This Act Don't Get Bail, Trial Easily: Sibal on UAPA Bill
"People who are arrested under this Act, don’t get bail or trial easily. People are held in jail for 10-20 years. There must be a law to prevent this from happening. Our rate of conviction is low, and rate of acquittal is high,” said INC's Kapil Sabil.
Medical Students in Kerala Protest Against the NMC Bill
A large number of medical students in Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram protested against the National Medical Commission Bill (NMC), the students burnt the bill’s copies in front of the Raj Bhavan describing it as "anti-poor."
BSP's Danish Ali Backs POCO Amendment Bill
In Lok Sabha, BSP's Danish Ali backed Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill. He said he supports capital punishment for those convicted under this Act even though he is ideologically against death penalty.
Discussion on UAPA Bill Underway in RS
The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Bill, 2019 is being discussed in Rajya Sabha. This Bill was passed by Lok Sabha last week.
LS Member Seeks Privacy Rules Enforcement in Crimes Against Children
A Lok Sabha member demanded that privacy rules be enforced in cases of sexual crimes against children, protesting against incidents of rapes being projected as breaking news by media with journalists thronging the victim's home.
Raising the issue in the House during a discussion on Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill, 2019, Supriya Sule of the NCP also said that politicians should also not make a show of their visits to the victim to ensure that his or her privacy is protected.
UAPA Bill 2019 Moved in RS
The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Bill, 2019 (UAPA) Bill has been moved in Rajya Sabha.
'Matter of Grief, Attack on Islam': WB Minister on Triple Talaq Bill
Siddiqullah Chowdhury, West Bengal Minister and President of Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind's West Bengal Unit on Triple Talaq Bill said, “It is a matter of grief, it is an attack on Islam. We will not accept it. When there will be central committee meeting, we'll decide on further course of action.”
RS Passes National Medical Commission Bill, 2019
Rajya Sabha has passed the National Medical Commission Bill, 2019.
Ghulam Nabi Azad Demands 40,000 Seats in Govt Medical Colleges
Former Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said the number of UG and PG doctors have come down. He demanded 40,000 more seats should be added in government medical colleges.
Why Don't You Listen to Us?: INC's Anand Sharma Asks Dy Chairman
Congress MP Anand Sharma,while talking to the Deputy Chairman Harivansh Singh, stirred an uproar in Rajya Sabha saying, “Every time you ask us to clarify, but then you treat us like children. This is democracy, but you don’t listen to us. It is happening every day.”
DMK'S Kanimozhi Demands Clauses on Child Prostitution in POSCO (Amendment) Bill
DMK MP Kanimozhi has demanded clauses on child prostitution in Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill.
Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill, 2019 Being Discussed in LS
The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill, 2019 is being discussed by Lok Sabha. This Bill was passed by Rajya Sabha last week.
Voting on NMC Bill Underway in RS
Voting on National Medical Commission Bill underway in Rajya Sabha.
By-Election to One UP, Rajasthan Seat to Be Held on 26 August
By-election to one Rajya Sabha seat of Uttar Pradesh and one Rajya Sabha seat of Rajasthan to be held on 26 August, counting of votes on the same day, ANI reported.
Ramdas Athawale Rakes Up Payal Tadvi Case During Discussion on NMC Bill
During the discussion on NMC Bill, Maharashtra’s Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale raised the Payal Tadvi case in Rajya Sabha. He asked the medical council to seriously look into the case, News18 has reported.
'Govt Should Introspect What Led to Siddhartha's Death': TMC MP
Raking up the recent death of billionaire coffee tycoon VG Siddhartha, Trinamool Congress asked the government to "introspect" what led the industrialist to take the extreme step and what needs to be done to regain the confidence of the corporate sector.
During the Zero Hour in the Rajya Sabha, Sukhendu Shekhar Roy said, "The recent tragic death of a renowned entrepreneur, who set up a chain of a very popular business outlet all over the country has caused shock and agony among the Indian corporate and in the minds of people in general."
Health Minister Harsh Vardhan Moves NMC Bill in Rajya Sabha
The National Medical Commission (NMC) Bill, which has already been passed by the Lok Sabha, was moved by Health Minister Harsh Vardhan for passage in the Rajya Sabha, despite it facing sustained protest from the medical fraternity, which fears it will lead to the deterioration of medical education and the degradation of healthcare services.
LS Passes Amendments to Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code
Lok Sabha passed amendments to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, with the government asserting that the spirit behind the law is to not allow for companies to die.
Rajya Sabha has already passed the Bill, and with its passage in the Lower House, the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code is set to be amended.
President Gives Assent to Triple Talaq Bill, Makes it a Law
President Ram Nath Kovind has given assent to the triple talaq bill passed by Parliament, making it a law, a government notification said.
The bill, which prescribes up to three years imprisonment for Muslim men giving instant triple talaq to their wives, was passed by Parliament on Tuesday.
Parliament approved the bill that makes instant triple talaq a criminal offence, after the contentious legislation was passed by Rajya Sabha.
(Source: PTI)
Lok Sabha MP Complains of Seat Behind Pillar in House
Members who sit behind pillars in Lok Sabha become "big people," Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Arjun Ram Meghwal told a BJP member.
Anil Firozia (BJP), who was raising an issue during Zero Hour this evening, said he sits behind a pillar and hence he is not noticed.
'5 Lakh Accidents Happen Every Year, Must Correct This': Gadkari
Union Road Transport Minister, Nitin Gadkari on the passing of Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2019 in Rajya Sabha said, “5 lakh accidents happen in our country causing 1.5 lakh deaths, every year. We are number one in accidents in the world, now we've got the chance to correct this.”
RS Passes 'The Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill' 2019
The Upper House of the parliament, Rajya Sabha has passed the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2019.
Shah, Irani, Sonia Gandhi Get Front Row in LS; Rahul Keeps His Old One in Second
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, his ministers and first time Lok Sabha members -- Amit Shah, Ravi Shankar Prasad and Smriti Irani-- have been given front row seats along with UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi in the lower house, while Congress leader Rahul Gandhi retains his old seat in the second row.
'Invite Pope Francis to Visit India,' Says Congress Member in LS
Indian government should extend a formal invitation to Pope Francis to travel to the country as a vast section of people are waiting for the Papal visit, a Congress member said in Lok Sabha.
Kodikunnil Suresh, Chief Whip of Congress in Lok Sabha, said the last Papal visit to India was that of Pope John Paul II in November 1999.
'Muslim Community Should Be Happy': 2016 Petitioner in Instant Talaq Case
Shayara Bano, petitioner in 2016 instant talaq case in Supreme Court said, “Whole Muslim community should be happy. Those who were opposing the Bill and creating obstacles should understand that it's for the good of society and women. I thank Rajya Sabha’s Ravi Shankar Prasad ji and Modi ji for their support.”
LS Passes 'The Inter-State River Water Disputes (Amendment) Bill, 2019'
The Lowe House of the parliament, Lok Sabha passed 'The Inter-State River Water Disputes (Amendment) Bill, 2019.'
'Are We Delivering Pizzas or Passing Legislation?': Derek O'Brien
The Inter-State River Water Disputes (Amendment) Bill 2019 Moved in LS
Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said the existing tribunals constituted for resolution of river water disputes among states have failed to resolve the conflict and a change in approach is needed.
Moving The Inter-State River Water Disputes (Amendment) Bill, 2019 for consideration and passage in Lok Sabha, the union minister said there have been instances when a tribunal could not resolve a dispute between states for 33 years.
Shekhawat said the 1956 Act was amended in 2002, setting a target of five years for the resolution of any river water dispute.
Bill to Increase Number of SC Judges to Be Introduced By Cabinet
Cabinet decides to introduce a Bill to increase the number of Judges of Supreme Court from 30 to 33 (excluding the Chief Justice of India).
Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said, “In 2016, the NDA government had increased the number of judges in High Court from 906 to 1079.”
Cabinet Approves Introduction of Chit Funds (Amendment) Bill 2019 in Parliament
Union Cabinet accords approval to introduction of Chit Funds (Amendment) Bill, 2019 in Parliament, in order to fulfill the objectives of reducing the regulatory or compliance burden of the registered Chit Funds Industry as well as protecting the interest of the Chit subscribers.
Opposition Under Illusion That Bill Was Going to Select Committee: Congress' Azad
Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad lashed out at the BJP-led NDA government saying that the Centre gave Opposition an illusion that the Triple Talaq Bill was going to the select committee.
“My submission is on one side you seek list from Opposition - Bills to be sent to Select Committee, you don't come back to us, and you get it passed. You tell your people to be present and we remain under illusion that Bill is going to Select Committee. This is not done,” Ghulam Nabi Azad.
Nearly 20 Oppn Members Absent During Voting on Triple Talaq Bill in RS
Nearly 20 opposition MPs, including five each from the Congress and the Samajwadi Party, were not present in Rajya Sabha during voting on the contentious Triple Talaq Bill, sources said.
The Congress MPs in the Upper House may now have to give an explanation to the party as it had issued a whip to ensure the presence of all its members during voting on the bill.
Triple Talaq Bill Reflects Modi's 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' Motto: JP Nadda
BJP National Working President, JP Nadda said, “Heartiest greetings to PM Narendra Modi and all Rajya Sabha MPs for passing Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2019 in the Rajya Sabha and freeing Muslim women off the curse of triple talaq.”
He added, “This Bill is one which ensures that the self respect of Muslim women stay intact. It reflects the motto of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' of Modi government.”
Parliament Passes the Companies (Amendment) Bill 2019
Parliament also passed the Companies (Amendment) Bill 2019.
'A Great Day for India's Democracy': Amit Shah on RS Passing Triple Talaq Bill 2019
Home Minister Amit Shah said, “Today is a great day for India’s democracy. I congratulate PM for fulfilling his commitment and ensuring a law to ban Triple Talaq, which will free Muslim women from curse of this regressive practice. I thank all parties who supported this historic bill. “
People Who Speak for Women Empowerment, Opposed It in LS, RS: Yogi Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath after Rajya Sabha passed ‘The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill’ 2019 said, “Unfortunately people who used to speak for women empowerment opposed Bill in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, a Bill which is a symbol of women dignity. Congress, their allies, SP and BSP in state, have been exposed.”
'Victory for Women Empowerment': PM Modi on Triple Talaq Bill
'Beginning of a Transforming India': Ravi Shankar Prasad
Union Minister of Law and Justice Ravi Shankar Prasad said, “Today is a historic day. Both the Houses have given justice to the Muslim women. This is the beginning of a transforming India.”
LS Passes 'The Code on Wages Bill' 2019
The Lower House of the parliament, Lok Sabha has passed The Code on Wages Bill, 2019.
'Civil Law Has Been Made a Criminal Law': Raj Babbar
Raj Babbar, Congress on Triple Talaq Bill being passed in Rajya Sabha said, “To my understanding, such a law in on the family law in this country is a shock. A civil law has been made a criminal law. It's a historic mistake.”
RS Discusses 'The Companies (Amendment) Bill' 2019
The Upper House of the parliament, Rajya Sabha is now discussing ‘The Companies (Amendment) Bill’ 2019.
Rajya Sabha Passes Triple Talaq Bill 2019
Rajya Sabha passed The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill 2019 on Tuesday, 30 July with 99 'Ayes' and 84 'Noes.'
'We Had One Change to Send It to Committee but It Was Rejected Too': Ghulam Azad
Ghulam Nabi Azad said, "We had one change to send it for scrutiny to the Select Committee, but it was rejected. We hoped for otherwise. Now the opposition will have to vote for it because we have no option."
Voting on Passage of Triple Talaq Bill Underway in Rajya Sabha
Recorded voting on the passage of the Triple Talaq Bill, 2019 is underway in Rajya Sabha.
RS Declines Sending the Triple Talaq to Committee for Scrutiny
Opposition Motion by to send Triple Talaq Bill to a Select Committee has been defeated by 84 ‘Yes’ and 100 ‘No’ votes in Rajya Sabha.
Voting on Triple Talaq Bill Underway in RS
Voting on Triple Talaq is underway in the Upper House of the parliament, Rajya Sabha.
Digvijay Singh Rakes Up 2002 Riots, Lynchings, Asks, 'Where Were You Then?'
Opposing the Triple Talaq Bill in the Rajya Sabha, Congress MP Digvijay Singh questioned the government over its concern for Muslim women during the Gujarat 2002 riots, when their husbands were lynched by mobs.
"Where was your love for Muslim women then?" asked Singh.
AIADMK MPs Stage Walkout During Discussion on Triple Talaq
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) MPs stage a walkout from the Rajya Sabha during the discussion on the Triple Talaq Bill. MP SR Balasubramaniam said that the Bill should be sent to a select committee for scrutiny.
'Against the Criminal Angle in the Triple Talaq Bill': Cong's Amee Yajnik
Congress member Amee Yajnik said that she is not against the Triple Talaq Bill but against the criminal angle in the Bill, News18 reports.
“I am not against the bill. I am for women empowerment,” she said. She stated that through this Bill, the government is trying to thrust the women into a criminal magisterial court to take up a family matter.”
TMC Member Saugata Roy Points out the Condition of Workers
TMC member and Lok Sabha MP Saugata Roy pointed out to the dilapidated condition of the workers. “The workers will have bargaining power only as long as the management makes a profit,” he said.
LS Discusses Code on Wages Bill 2019
Lok Sabha is discussing the Code on Wages Bill, 2019, The Hindu reported. NK Premachandran is in the Chair.
'Open More Awareness Centres,' Says BJP MP Sonal Mansingh
Backing the Bill, BJP's Sonal Mansingh sought awareness centres to be opened.
"There are certain opportunities (for awareness in the metro cities). But it's not the same in the smaller cities. My suggestion is to open more awareness centres, where women are made aware of their rights, and given legal aid. The data collection is also an important point. There may be a number of cases which are not known," she said.
Law Politically Motivated, Aims to Keep the Minority Busy Fighting: Ghulam Azad
During the discussion on the Triple Talaq Bill in Rajya Sabha, Ghulam Nabi Azad said, “This law is politically motivated so that minorities are occupied in fighting amongst themselves. Husband and wife will hire lawyers against each other, land will be sold in order to pay lawyers. By the time jail term will be over, they will be bankrupt.”
'Don't See Triple Talaq Issue Through a Political Prism': Ravi Shankar Prasad
Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said that the proposed legislation should be not seen through a political prism or vote bank politics, as it aims at ensuring gender dignity, justice and equality.
"This issue should not be seen through a political prism or votebank politics. This is a question of humanity. This is for ensuring justice to women, dignity and empowerment to women and to ensure gender dignity and equality," he said.
'Real Motive of Triple Talaq Bill is Destruction of Families': Ghulam Azad
Ghulam Nabi Azad, leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, on Triple Talaq Bill said, “The Bill is for protection of rights on marriage but the real motive is destruction of families.”
Lok Sabha Passes Consumer Protection Bill 2019
The Lok Sabha passed the Consumer Protection Bill, which seeks to establish the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) to protect and enforce consumer rights.
The CCPA will take immediate action after a complaint is filed by even a single consumer and the authority can also file a class suit, Union Food and Consumer Affairs Ram Vilas Paswan said while speaking about the Bill.
He said the overall purpose of the Bill is to ease the process of addressing consumer grievances.
"Pass Women Reservation Bill If You Care About Women", Says TMC
TMC leader Dola Sen, while opposing the Triple Talaq Bill, said that the BJP should not school people on women empowerment.
Quoting the official figure of abandoned women in India (23 lakh), Sen said that BJP doesn't need to teach anyone about women empowerment.
She said that this is the party (BJP) whose leader, in 2013 said that a husband and wife are bound by a social contract. And if the woman fails to deliver, she should be abandoned.
She further urged the BJP to bring in the Women's Reservation Bill if women empowerment is the primary reason. That, she said, will benefit 60 crore women.
She further questioned the criminalising of Triple Talaq, asking if the husband is jailed for 3 years, who will pay for the maintenance of the woman and the child.
She further stated her party’s demands:
- Remove the criminality,
- Do not mock the parliament by passing it today, send it to a select committee for scrutiny.
Rajya Sabha Resumes With Triple Talaq Discussion
The upper house of the parliament sat again post lunch break and continued the discussion on the Triple Talaq Bill. Dola Sen of the All India Trinamool Congress was the first person to speak after the lunch break.
Rajya Sabha Adjourned Till 2PM
As the discussion on the Triple Talaq gained momentum, the house for adjourned for lunch. It will restart at 2 pm.
Congress Opposes Bill, BJP Supports 'Work for Women'
After the law minister introduced the bill in the Rajya Sabha, discussions pertaining to amendments in the bill began, with the Congress opposing the criminal angle in the bill.
Amee Yajnik said through this bill, the government has thrust women into a criminal magisterial court for settling family matters. She also asked the government as to why doesn't it bother about all the women in India.
Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, while supporting the bill, listed out the schemes that have been introduced by the NDA government for the benefit of women.
Discussion on Triple Talaq Begins
After Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad presented the The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill or the Triple Talaq Bill in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, 30 July, the bill was met with two amendments.
Speaker M Venkaiah Naidu then gave the go ahead to the house for discussion on the Bill.
Congress Brings Up Unnao in Lok Sabha
Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, while addressing the Lok Sabha, condemned the incidents in Uttar Pradesh's Unnao, pointing fingers at the BJP.
Chowdhury said that the accident involving Unnao rape survivor was an attempt to destroy evidence and kill the witnesses. He demanded that Home Minister Amit Shah come to the house and demanded that the CBI investigations carry on without any disturbance.
Chowdhury's comments received backlash from the BJP camp, who said that such a case should not be politicised and that this is undermining the ongoing CBI investigations.
The uproar leaded to “justice for girlchild of Unnao” chants across the house. The Congress retaliated with chants, “What happened to Beti Bachao?”
Triple Talaq Bill to be Tabled in RS at 12 PM: Union Min Prahlad Joshi
Triple Talaq bill will be tabled in Rajya Sabha at 12 pm today, Union Minister Prahlad Joshi said before the parliament session began. He further said that 11 bills are pending to be passed on Tuesday, 30 July.
Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, 5 Others Give Adjournment Motion in LS
Congress leader in the Lok Sabha, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury and five other party MPs give Adjournment Motion Notice in Lok Sabha over the "gruesome crimes against women, a matter of great concern (in connection with Unnao)".
Govt to Move The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill Tomorrow
“Government to move 'The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2019' in Rajya Sabha, tomorrow,” sources told ANI.
RS Passes 'The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2019'
The Upper House of the Parliament, Rajya Sabha, passed 'The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2019.'
LS Passes 'The Repealing and Amending Bill, 2019'
Lok Sabha has passed ‘The Repealing and Amending Bill, 2019.’
LS Passes National Medical Commission Bill 2019
Lok Sabha has passed the National Medical Commission Bill, 2019.
'IBC Amendments to Ensure Greater Clarity': FM Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Rajya Sabha said, “Amendments to Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code are in response to events that eroded legislative intent of IBC.”
She said that that the proposed amendments in the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code are aimed at ensuring greater clarity in the debt resolution process.
Parliament Passes 'The Banning of Unregulated Deposit Scheme Bill, 2019'
Parliament has passed 'The Banning of Unregulated Deposit Scheme Bill, 2019,' after Rajya Sabha cleared it on Monday, reported PTI.
National Medical Commission Bill to Be the Biggest Reform: Harsh Vardhan
Union Minister Harsh Vardhan said in the Lok Sabha that genuine concerns over the National Medical Commission Bill have been addressed and the legislation will be one of the biggest reforms, PTI reported.
Moving the Bill for consideration in the Lok Sabha, Vardhan said it seeks to put in place a new structure to tackle challenges in the medical education sector.
Lok Sabha Adjourned
Lok Sabha was adjourned.
Rajya Sabha Adjourned
Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 2 pm.
Uproar in RS Over Unnao Rape Survivor's Accident
A debate broke out in Upper House over the car-truck collision which critically injured the rape survivor in the Unnao case.
The Opposition demanded a CBI probe in the incident that took place on Sunday, 28 July.
BJL MLA Kuldeep Sengar is an accused in the case.
Dam Safety Bill Discussed in LS
The Dam Safety Bill, 2019 is being discussing in the Lower House.
AITC MP Saugata Roy opposed the introduction of the Bill.
N K Premchandran of RSP, Shashi Tharoor of INC, B Mahtab of BJD and A Raja of DMK also opposed it.
Opposition MPs Raise Unnao Rape Case in LS
After the Unnao rape survivor was critically injured in a car-truck collision which killed two of her aunts, the Opposition MPs in Lok Sabha raised the case.
Akhilesh Yadav, Samajwadi Party had earlier told ANI that he will raise the issue in Zero Hour in the Lower House.
The issue will be raised in Rajya Sabha as well.
'Refrain From Using Language That Affects Dignity of House': Om Birla After Khan's Apology
Om Birla, Lok Sabha speaker said that the House belongs to all and it runs on support from everyone.
“Members must refrain from using language that affects the dignity of the House,” he added.
Rajya Sabha Adjourned Till 11:24 am
Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 11:24 am on Monday.
Azam Khan Apologises in LS Over Sexist Remark
SP’s Azam Khan on Monday apologised over the sexist remark he made in Lok Sabha against BJP lawmaker and Lok Sabha Deputy Speaker Rama Devi.
"I have been an MLA for nine times, a minister several times, a Rajya Sabha member too. I was a parliamentary Affairs Minister too. I know legislative procedures," he said.
The deputy speaker replied saying that Khan’s comment has hurt both women and men in the country. She further added “I have not come here to hear such comments.”
Earlier she had said she will “never forgive” Khan for the comment.
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill in RS Today
The Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Bill, 2019 and The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2019 will be presented for for consideration and passing in Rajya Sabha.
National Medical Commission Bill to be Discussed in LS
The National Medical Commission Bill, 2019 will be discussed in Lok Sabha on Monday, 29 July.
The Repealing and Amending Bill, 2019 will be presented for consideration and passing, whereas The Dam Safety Bill, 2019 will be introduced in the Lower House.
Parliament Extended Till 7 August to Transact 'Essential' Govt Business
Speaker Om Birla on Thursday, 25 July, extended the first session of the Lok Sabha till 7 August on the government's request.
Birla made the announcement after Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi requested him to extent the House proceedings so that over 20 pending Bills could be passed.
Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu informed the Upper House of the extended tenure of the session on Friday, 26 July.
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