Parliament Live: Both Houses Adjourned, Opposition Protests ‘Misuse of Agencies’
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Parliament Monsoon Session 2022 Live Updates: Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned on the 14th day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament and will reconvene at 11 am on Friday, 5 August.
The Rajya Sabha, shortly before it was adjourned, passed the Family Courts (Amendment) Bill that seeks to to grant statutory cover to family courts set up in Himachal Pradesh and Nagaland.
Congress MPs raised the issue of misuse of central agencies like Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the sealing of the office of Young India on Wednesday in both the Houses of the Parliament.
The Personal Data Protection Bill, 2021, which sought to provide protection of personal data of individuals and establish a Data Protection Authority, was withdrawn by the government on Wednesday after a parliamentary committee suggested 81 changes to it.
Opposition slammed the ruling government during a discussion on inflation and price rise in both the Houses this week.
The Monsoon Session, which began on 18 July, is scheduled to end on 12 August
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday addressed the issue of inflation in Rajya Sabha, and said that there had been no collapse of the Indian rupee
On Monday, Sitharaman addressed the issue of price rise in the Lok Sabha, and said that there was no question of India falling into recession
The Rajya Sabha passed the Indian Antarctic Bill, 2022, on Monday
The Rajya Sabha on Monday also passed the Weapon of Mass Destruction Bill
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Agenda for the Day
Bill for consideration and passing in the Lok Sabha:
The Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill, 2022
Bill for consideration and passing in the Rajya Sabha:
The Family Courts (Amendment) Bill, 2022
Zero-Hour Submission To Discuss Admission of Medical Students From Ukraine
Congress MP Rajeev Shukla gave a Zero Hour Submission in Rajya Sabha to discuss the admission of medical students who have returned from Ukraine.
Zero-Hour Notice Over Lumpy Skin Disease
Congress MP Shaktisinh Gohil gave a Zero Hour Submission in Rajya Sabha to discuss lumpy skin disease in cows, "killing thousands of cows in Gujarat."
Adjournment Motion Notice Over Unemployment Issue
Congress MP Manickam Tagore gave an Adjournment Motion Notice in Lok Sabha to discuss the issue of unemployment.
Adjournment Motion Notice Over India-China Border Issue
Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi gave an Adjournment Motion Notice in Lok Sabha to discuss India-China border issue, stating that the "Union Government should clarify its stance on restoration of status quo ante prevailing on the LAC prior to 5 May 2020 and progress made pursuant thereto."
Suspension of Business Notice Over Drug Seizure at Mundra Port
AAP MP Raghav Chadha gave a Suspension of Business Notice in Rajya Sabha to discuss the seizure of drugs at Mundra Port in Gujarat/Nhava Sheva Port in Maharashtra and "conspiracy for smuggling the seized drugs into Punjab and rest of the country."
Suspension of Business Notice To Discuss Agnipath Scheme
AAP MP Sanjay Singh gave a Suspension of Business Notice in Rajya Sabha under Rule 267 to discuss the Agnipath Recruitment Scheme.
Adjournment Motion Notice Over Sealing of Young Indian Office
Congress MP K Suresh gave an Adjournment Motion Notice in Lok Sabha regarding the sealing of Young Indian Office by the Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday.
Priyanka Chaturvedi Gives Short Discussion Notice Over Agencies Being Misused
Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi gave a short duration discussion notice in Rajya Sabha on the issue of "the broad and undefined scope of discretion of central investigation agencies such as ED, CBI, I-T etc, being misused to encroach upon civil liberties of political opponents."
Rajya Sabha Adjourned Till 12 Noon
The Upper House was adjourned till 12 noon.
‘Govt Trying To Have Airbags for Rear Passengers in Cars’: Nitin Gadkari in LS
Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari informed the Lok Sabha on Thursday, "As of now, two airbags compulsory (in cars). There are no airbags for rear passengers. Our department is trying to have airbags for rear passengers too so that their lives can be saved. A proposal is under consideration, and government will try to make a decision soon."
Lok Sabha Adjourned Till 2 pm
The Lower House was adjourned till 2 pm.
'Won't Be Scared': Kharge Speaks on ED Summons in RS
"I received ED summon, they called me at 12.30pm. I want to abide by law, but is it right for them to summon when Parliament is in session? Is it right for Police to gherao residences of Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi? We won't be scared, we'll fight," Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge said.
Rajya Sabha Adjourned Till 2 pm
The Upper House was adjourned till 2 pm, after the end of the question hour.
Lok Sabha Adjourned Till Tomorrow
The Lower House was adjourned till 11 am on Friday.
Discussion on Family Courts (Amendment) Bill Underway
Discussion on the Family Courts (Amendment) Bill, 2022, is currently underway for consideration and passing.
Rajya Sabha Passes Family Courts (Amendment) Bill
The Rajya Sabha passed The Family Courts (Amendment) Bill that seeks to to grant statutory cover to family courts set up in Himachal Pradesh and Nagaland.
Rajya Sabha Adjourned
The Rajya Sabha has been adjourned and will reconvene at 11 am on Friday, 5 August.