Monsoon Session: LS, RS Adjourned Several Times Amid Ruckus on Pegasus Reports
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Both houses of the Parliament were adjourned several times after they resumed proceedings on Tuesday, 27 July, amid ruckus over the alleged snooping allegations in the 'Pegasus Project' reports.
Several MPs on Tuesday also demanded a discussion over the Assam-Mizoram border clashes that led to the death of at least five policemen on Monday.
The Congress on Monday blamed the government for the deadlock in the Parliament and evading discussion on Pegasus
Several MPs also demanded a discussion on the clases at the Assam-Mizoram border
The Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday congratulated weightlifter Mirabai Chanu for winning a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics
Both the Houses will meet daily from 11 am to 6 pm on all days
The Monsoon Session is likely to conclude on 13 August
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Lok Sabha Adjourned
Lok Sabha adjourned till 4:30 pm.
7 Oppn Parties Seek to Meet President
Seven Opposition parties, except Congress, have sought time from President Ram Nath Kovind, to seek his intervention "to uphold the dignity of the Constitution of India and parliamentary rules and procedures," ANI reported.
The parties would also apprise him on the Pegasus issue and demand for repealing of farms laws, and urge him to direct the government to discuss both issues during the ongoing Parliament session.
Rajya Sabha Adjourned For the Day
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 11 am on Wednesday amid ruckus by MPs over the 'Pegasus Project' reports.
Rajya Sabha Adjourned
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 4 pm amid sloganeering by Opposition MPs.
Lok Sabha Adjourned
Lok Sabha adjourned till 3 pm amid sloganeering by Opposition MPs.
Govt to Blame for Deadlock in Parliament: Congress
Congress leader Anand Sharma said that the Centre is to blame for the dealock in teh Parliament.
"The blame of the deadlock in Parliament lies squarely at the doors of the government. It is not interested in a meaningful discussion and debate. This government does not believe in accountability to the people of India through the Parliament," he said, as quoted by ANI.
"The government has to accept our demand for discussion and a SC-monitored probe into the 'Pegasus Project' report. We are doing our duty to prevent the government from converting the democracy into a surveillance state," he added.
Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha Adjourned
Lok Sabha adjourned till 2:30 pm, Rajya Sabha adjourned till 3 pm amid sloganeering by Opposition MPs over the 'Pegasus Project' reports.
MHA Updates LokSabha on Boundary Dispurtes
As per available information, there are boundary disputes arising out of demarcation of boundaries and claims and counterclaims over territories between Haryana-Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra-Karnataka, Assam-Arunachal Pradesh, Assam-Nagaland, Assam-Meghalaya and Assam-Mizoram, MHA told the Lok Sabha.
"Occasional protests and incidents of violence are reported from some of the disputed border areas," it said.
LoP Mallikarjun Kharge Slams Modi Govt Over Pegasus
Leader of Opposition in the rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge slammed the government over the Pegasus reports.
"The IT Act says permission is needed for surveillance. This government gave that permission and is involved in snooping on judges, Army officers, journalists and Opposition leaders. No democracy in the world would do it," he said, as quoted by ANI.
Further saying that "dictatorship is prevailing in the country," Kharge said that the Congress will call for an all-party meet to discuss the issue.
SAD MLAs Stage Protest Outside Parliament Over Farm Laws
MPs of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) staged a protest against the three agriculture laws outside the Parliament today.
Lok Sabha Adjourned
The Lok Sabha has been adjourned till 2 pm.
NRC Process Delayed Due to COVID-19, Floods: MHA
Due to outbreak of COVID-19 and flood situation, the process of issuing rejections slips to those excluded from the final NRC has been postponed, MoS MHA Nityanand Rai told the Lok Sabha.
Rajya Sabha Adjourned till 2 pm
The Rajya Sabha has been adjourned till 2 pm.
Congress MP Gives Suspension Notice Over Pegasus Reports
Congress MP Shaktisinh Gohil gave Suspension of Business notice in the Rajya Sabha to have a discussion in the presence of Prime Miniter or Union Home Minister on the 'Pegasus Project' media reports.
Lok Sabha Paid Tributes to Former Mauritius, Zambia Presidents
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla led the House to pay tributes to Anerood Jugnauth, former President of Mauritius and Kenneth David Buchizya Kaunda, first President of Zambia.
Congress MP Demands Discussion on Assam-Mizoram Border Clash
Assam Congress MP Ripun Bora gave a short duration discussion notice in the Rajya Sabha over the Assam-Mizoram border clash that took place on Monday.
Parliament Meant to Solve People's Issues: Naidu
Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu expressed concerns over the proceedings of the House being disrupted daily, saying that the Parliament is "meant for making laws and to discuss public issues."
"Several peaders of parties have voiced their concerns to me over the ongoing sorry state of affairs and for being deprived of raising issues of public concerns. I appeal to all of you to rethink this attitude," he said.
Lok Sabha Adjourned
Lok Sabha adjourned till 11.45 am amid sloganeering in the House by Opposition MPs.
Rajya Sabha Adjourned Minutes After Resumption
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 12 pm amid sloganeering by Opposition MPs for over the 'Pegasus Project' report.
Rajya Sabha Resumes Amid Sloganeering By Oppn
The Rajya Sabha resumed on Tuesday amid sloganeering by Opposition MPs.
Congress Leader Gives Adjournment Motion Over Assam-Mizoram Border Clash
Deputy Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha, Gaurav Gogoi submitted an adjournment motion on the Assam-Mizoram border clash.
Manish Tewari Gives Adjournment Motion Notice Over Pegasus Project
Congress MP Manish Tewari gives adjournment motion notice for discussing the 'Pegasus Project' report in Lok Sabha.
BJP Holds Parliamentary Party Meeting
PM Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, BJP chief JP Nadda, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi and other BJP leaders on Tuesday reached Parliament for a BJP Parliamentary Party meeting.
According to ANI, PM Modi asked party MPs to "expose" the Opposition as it isn't coming to the meetings or letting the House conduct any business.
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