Parliament: Protests Erupt in LS, RS Against Hike in LPG, Petrol & Diesel Prices
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The Lok Sabha was adjourned till 11 am on Thursday, 24 March. The second leg of the Budget Session of Parliament is scheduled from 14 March to 8 April.
Protests erupted in both the Houses on Wednesday, with Opposition members sloganeering against the Narendra Modi government and demanding a rollback of the hike in prices of LPG, petrol, and diesel.
Meanwhile, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in Rajya Sabha that post abrogation of Article 370, terror related activities have declined in Jammu and Kashmir, and an environment for investment has been created.
On Tuesday, a ruckus had broken out over the hike in fuel prices, as Opposition parties staged a walkout from Lok Sabha in protest
Discussion and voting on the demands for grants under control of the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways were held on Tuesday
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Wednesday that a total of 1.49 lakh entry-level posts are currently lying vacant in Indian Railways.
The second leg of the session is scheduled from 14 March to 8 April. Standing committees evaluated budgetary allocations in the recess after the first leg ended on 11 February
Lok Sabha Adjourns for the Day
Lok Sabha has adjourned till 11 am on Thursday, 24 March.
1.49 Lakh Posts Lying Vacant in Indian Railways: Ashwini
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that a total of 1.49 lakh entry-level posts are currently lying vacant in Indian Railways.
Talks on Demands for Grants of Commerce Ministry Underway
Discussion on Demands for Grants of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry for the year 2022-23 is underway in the Lok Sabha.
No Plans to Hike Annual Limit of MPLAD Scheme for MPs: Inderjit Singh
Minister of State for Statistics and Programme Implementation Rao Inderjit Singh stated in a written reply to the Lok Sabha that the government is not considering any proposal to hike the annual limit for MPs under the Member of Parliament Local Area Development (MPLAD) scheme.
He said, "The annual limit of MPLAD funds was last revised with effect from the Financial Year 2011-12."
Under the scheme, each MP have the option to suggest to the District Collector for works to the tune of Rs 5 crore per annum to be taken up in his/her constituency.
PP Chaudhary Presents 12th Report of Standing Committee on External Affairs
Lok Sabha MP PP Chaudhary presented the 12th Report of Standing Committee on External Affairs in Lok Sabha.
Why Was Railway Budget Merged With Finance Dept?, Asks Mallikarjun Kharge
Mallikarjun Kharge raised a question in Rajya Sabha, "Things were going well but what was the reason for Railway Budget to be merged with Finance Department? Earlier, Board used to take a lot of decisions and essential work was done at the earliest. But now things are queued up for permission from the Finance Department."
Assam and Meghalaya Discuss Border Issues
MoS Home Nityanand Rai said in Rajya Sabha that talks have been going on at various levels between the States of Assam and Meghalaya to reach a solution to the border issue, reported ANI.
He also said that the approach of Central government has consistently been that inter-State boundary issues be resolved only with the cooperation of State governments concerned and Central government acts as a facilitator for amicable settlement of boundary issues in spirit of mutual co-operation."
"As a result of these discussions, the CMs of Assam and Meghalaya have agreed for permanent settlement of the inter-State boundary in respect of six areas of difference out of total 12 areas of difference between the States of Assam and Meghalaya," Rai said.
100% Eligible People Vaccinated for COVID in J&K: FM
Replying to the discussion on the Budget of 'Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir for 2022-23’ in Rajya Sabha, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said 100% COVID vaccination of eligible population has been achieved in J&K.
Decline in Terror-Related Incidents in J&K: Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in Rajya Sabha that post abrogation of Article 370, terror related activities have declined in Jammu and Kashmir, and an environment for investment has been created.
She said J&K witnessed 33 percent drop in inflitration; 90 percent decrease in ceasefire violation; 61 percent decline in terrorism related incidents in 2021. The FM said that 180 terrorists, including 32 foreigners eliminated in 2021, including 42 top commanders.
Sitharaman said that post the removal of Article 370, around 800 Central laws have been implemented while "many of the discriminatory and unjust laws at the State have been removed."
Replying to a discussion on Budget for Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, the Minister said people are benefiting after implementation of 890 central laws. Also, people, who did not have any rights there earlier, can now get government jobs, and purchase properties. Besides, she added, 250 "unjust and discriminatory" state laws too have been removed, and 137 were modified.
Bengal BJP MPs Protest in Parliament Premises Over Birbhum Violence
West Bengal BJP MPs on Wednesday protested in the Parliament premises over the violence incident in Rampurhat, Birbhum when houses were set on fire hours after the murder of a local TMC leader.
‘Children Worst Affected During COVID-19’: Sonia Gandhi
Congress chief Sonia Gandhi said in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday that children have been the worst affected due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
She said, "Schools were the first to be closed and the last to be opened. When schools were closed, midday meals had stopped too. People were given ration under National Food Security Act and Supreme Court order."
However, she added, there was no alternate for dry ration and cooked meal for children.
"True that families of children had to face a major crisis to earn a living. Such crisis was never faced before in past few years. As children are returning to schools, they need even better nutrition," Gandhi added.
Rajya Sabha Adjourned Till 2 PM
Rajya Sabha has been adjourned till 2 pm.
‘Civil Aviation Industry a Key Element of India’s Economy’: Jyotiraditya Scindia
Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said in Lok Sabha, "In all other countries in the world, only five percent of the pilots are female. In India over 15 percent of pilots are female. This is another example of women empowerment. There has been alot of changes in Aviation industry in last 20 to 25 years."
He added that earlier only big cities used to have airports, but now that has changed completely, Scindia claimed.
"This is the reason why Civil Aviation industry has become a key element of India's economy. The amount of employment generated in the industry is massive," Scindia said.
SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav & Azam Khan’s Resignation From LS Accepted
The resignation of Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav and SP leader Mohammad Azam Khan has been accepted, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said on Wednesday.
LS, RS Resume Functioning at 12 Noon
Both the House resumed their functioning at 12 pm.
Opposition members staged a walkout from the Lok Sabha in protest of the rising fuel prices, while Question Hour began in the Upper House.
Lok Sabha Adjourned Till 12 PM Amid Protests
Lok Sabha was adjourned till 12 pm, amid loud protests by Opposition MPs against the fuel price hike and rising inflation.
Rajya Sabha Adjourned Till 12 PM Amid Protests
Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 12 pm, amid protests by Opposition MPs against the fuel price hike and rising inflation.
Opposition MPs Protest in RS Against Fuel Price Hike
Congress MP KC Venugopal has given a suspension notice under rule 267 in Rajya Sabha, to discuss the issue of rising inflation and prices of fuel and LPG gas cylinder.
Referring to the Congress' notice under Rule 267, Chairman Venkaiah Naidu said that it is a general issue and dismissed to admit the notice.
Opposition members protested this and demanded a discussion on the price hike.
Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha Begin Sessions
The Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha resumed their functioning at 11 am on Wednesday.
Protests were seen in the Lok Sabha, with Opposition members sloganeering against the Narendra Modi government and demanding a rollback in the hike of fuel prices.
Adjournment Motion To Discuss Last Date to Link PAN With Aadhaar Card
Congress MP Manickam Tagore has given an Adjournment Motion notice in Lok Sabha, to discuss the last date fixed by the government for linking PAN with Aadhaar card, which is 31 March.
Congress MPs Protest Hike in LPG Gas, Petrol and Diesel Prices
Congress MPs protest at the Gandhi statue in Parliament, over the increase in the prices of LPG cylinder gas and petrol & diesel.
What's on Lok Sabha's Agenda for Today?
The agenda of the Lok Sabha for the day is as follows:
Question Hour
Matters Under Rule 377
Discussion & Voting: Demands for Grants under the control of Ministry of Civil Aviation 2022-23 & Ministry of Commerce and Industry for 2022-23
What's on Rajya Sabha's Agenda for Today?
The agenda of the Rajya Sabha for the day is as follows:
Question Hour
Reply to the discussion on Budget of J&K, 2022-23
Bills for consideration and return: The J&K Appropriation Bill, 2022
Discussion on the working of the Ministry of Railways and the Ministry of Labour & Employment
BJP MP Demands Eligibility Criteria Revision for Scholarships to SC/ST Students
BJP MP Ram Kumar Verma has given a Zero Hour notice in Rajya Sabha, to demand to revise the family income eligibility criteria for pre-Matric and post-Matric scholarships to SC/ST students.
Suspension of Business Notice To Discuss Price Hike of Fuel
Congress MP Shaktisinh Gohil has given a Suspension of Business notice under Rule 267 in Rajya Sabha, to discuss the increases in prices of LPG cooking gas and fuel prices.
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