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Home Minister Amit Shah speaking on the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023 in Lok Sabha on Tuesday, 1 August.
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Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE Updates: The contentious Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023 was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, 1 August, amid sloganeering by the Opposition. If passed in both Houses, the Bill will give the Centre greater control over services and the posting of officers in Delhi.
Meanwhile, the no-confidence motion against the Narendra Modi-led NDA government will be discussed in Parliament from 8-10 August, multiple reports stated.
Rajya Sabha chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar said on Tuesday in the backdrop of sloganeering by the Opposition that the House is becoming a subject of "ridicule" by the public.
Dhankhar on Monday, 31 July, had permitted a discussion for a "short duration" to be taken up on the situation in Manipur, but the Opposition objected to it and demanded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's presence in Parliament.
Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023 passed in Lok Sabha.
Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2023 passed in Lok Sabha.
Multi-State Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Bill, 2023 passed in Rajya Sabha.
Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order Amendment Bill, 2023 passed in Lok Sabha.
The BJD said that it would support the passing of the Delhi services Bill in Parliament
The AAP issued a whip for its Rajya Sabha MPs to be present in the House till 4 August.
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Amit Shah To Table Delhi Services Bill
On the tenth day of the Monsoon Session, Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to introduce The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023 in the Rajya Sabha.
Both Houses Resume
The sessions of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha began at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, 1 August.
Opposition MPs Raise Slogans in Lok Sabha
Several Opposition MPs chanted 'jawab do' (give answers) in the Lok Sabha, allegedly aimed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whose presence they have been demanding in Parliament since the Monsoon Session began.
'Manipur Discussion Didn't Take Place Despite My Go-Ahead': Jagdeep Dhankhar
Rajya Sabha chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar said that he had permitted a "short duration" discussion on Manipur for 2.5 hours on Monday, but it still did not go ahead due to sloganeering by the Opposition.
Lok Sabha Adjourned Till 2 PM
Speaker Om Birla adjourned the Lok Sabha till 2:00 PM.
'We Are Becoming a Subject of Ridicule': Dhankhar
Rajya Sabha chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar said in the backdrop of sloganeering by the Opposition that the House is becoming a subject of "ridicule" by the public.
Rajya Sabha Adjourned Till 12 PM
Rajya Sabha chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar adjourned the House till 12:00 PM amid sloganeering by the Opposition.
Ruckus in Rajya Sabha as House Resumes
The Rajya Sabha resumed after a 30-minute adjournment with Opposition MPs raising slogans and demanding the Presence of PM Modi in Parliament.
Discussion on No-Confidence Motion from 8-10 August
The no-confidence motion against the Narendra Modi-led NDA government will be discussed in Parliament from 8-10 August, Hindustan Times reported.
Several Opposition MPs in RS Stage Walkout Over Manipur Unrest
Several Opposition MPs in the Rajya Sabha staged a walkout in protest over the unrest in Manipur.
Rajya Sabha Adjourned Till 2 PM
Rajya Sabha chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar adjourned the House till 2:00 PM.
'Delhi Services Bill Tampers With Federal System': Tharoor
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor said that the Delhi services Bill, which is scheduled to be tabled in Parliament on Tuesday, "tampers" with the federal system of India.
"As far as we are concerned, the introduction of the Delhi bill will certainly have to be opposed because it is of profound Constitutional consequence for our country. It tampers with the federal system of our country," Tharoor told news agency PTI.
Both Houses Resume After Adjournments
The sessions of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha resumed at 2:00 PM after brief adjournments.
'Why Isn't LoP Being Allowed To Speak?' Derek O'Brien Rages
TMC MP Derek O-Brien asked Rajya Sabha chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar why the Leader of the Opposition in the House is not being allowed to speak. O'Brien also refused to speak until the LoP is given a chance to.
In response, Dhankhar called O'Brien's behaviour "unparliamentary."
Delhi Services Bill Tabled in Lok Sabha
The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023 was introduced in the Lok Sabha by Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai on Tuesday, 1 August, amid sloganeering by the Opposition.
"Constitution has given the House power to pass any law regarding the state of Delhi. Supreme Court judgement has clarified that Parliament can bring any law regarding the state of Delhi. All objection is political. Please permit me to bring this bill," Home Minister Amit Shah said while speaking on the Bill.
If passed in both Houses, the Bill will give the Centre greater control over services and the posting of officers in Delhi.
Lok Sabha Adjourned Till 3 PM
Shortly after the Delhi services bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha, the House was adjourned till 3:00 PM.
BJD To Support Passing of Delhi Services Bill
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) will support the passing of the Delhi services Bill in Parliament and will oppose the no-confidence motion against the Centre.
A three-line whip in this regard has been issued to all BJD MPs in both Houses.
Adhir Ranjan, Tharoor Oppose Introduction of Delhi Services Bill
Opposition MPs and Congress leaders Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury and Shashi Tharoor spoke against the introduction of the Delhi services bill in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday.
Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2023 Passed in LS
The Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2023 was passed in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, 1 August.
'Govt Not Letting Us Speak': Mallikarjun Kharge
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is willing to speak on several issues but not reply to the Opposition's questions in Parliament. He further added that Opposition MPs were not being allowed to speak in either House.
"We are doing this press conference because the govt is not letting us speak in the Parliament. PM is discussing other issues but he is not replying to us. PM Modi is not willing to give a statement on the Manipur issue, he is not speaking in the Parliament. They are trying to create confusion that the Opposition is not ready to discuss the issue, but we are waiting for the past 11 days to discuss this issue," he said.
Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023 Passed in LS
The Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023 was passed in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, 1 August.
Lok Sabha Adjourned for the Day
The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day on Tuesday, 1 August, after passing the Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023 and the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2023.
The contentious Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023 was also introduced in the House.
Multi-State Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Bill, 2023 Passed in RS
The Multi-State Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Bill, 2023 cleared the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday after being passed in the Lok Sabha earlier.
INDIA MPs Who Recently Visited Manipur To Meet President Murmu
Floor leaders of the INDIA grouping and a delegation of 21 MPs who recently visited strife-torn Manipur will meet President Droupadi Murmu at 11:30 AM on Wednesday, 2 August, news agency ANI reported.
'Opposition Trying To Mislead Public': Meenakshi Lekhi on Delhi Services Bill
Union Minister of State for Culture Meenakshi Lekhi said that the Opposition was trying to mislead the public over the Delhi services Bill.
"Arguments of opposition are baseless, they're misleading the people. Delhi is a Union Territory, so the Centre has the primacy. Opposition actually has nothing left to say so they're trying to mislead the people," she told ANI.
Mediation Bill, 2021 Passed in Rajya Sabha
Rajya Sabha on Tuesday passed the Mediation Bill, 2021.
The Bill aims to promote the practise of mediation, particularly institutional mediation, as a means to resolve disputes, enforce mediated settlement agreements, facilitate a body for the registration of mediators, and to make online mediation an acceptable and affordable process.
Rajya Sabha Adjourned for the Day
The Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the day on Tuesday, 1 August, and will resume at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, 2 August.