Parliament Monsoon Session Live: Both Houses Adjourned Till 2 PM On Monday
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As the Monsoon Session of the Parliament continues, the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha are scheduled to convene for the day at 11 am on Friday, 22 July.
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Parliament Monsoon Session 2022 Live Updates: Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned on Friday, 22 July, and will reconvene on Monday at 2 pm.
During the day's proceedings, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed Rajya Sabha that more than 2,000 trains were cancelled between 15 and 23 June amid the Agnipath protests across the country.
Meanwhile, sloganeering took place in the Lok Sabha by Opposition parties over price rise and inflation. The House was adjourned twice in the first hour of the session's commencement.
Before being adjourned, 'The Indian Antarctic Bill, 2022' was passed by Lok Sabha. The Bill aims at having India’s own national measures for protecting the Antarctic environment and dependent and associated ecosystem.
Meanwhile, ruckus continued in the Rajya Sabha after it resumed following adjournment for an hour by chairperson Venkaiah Naidu. Opposition MPs raised slogans against the Centre in the well of the House and demanded a discussion on GST, asking PM Narendra Modi to come to the House for a discussion.
Since the session began on Monday, both Houses have suffered frequent adjournments as the Opposition protests against inflation in the country, demanding a discussion on price rise in the Parliament.
Opposition MPs display placards in front of the chair of Speaker Om Birla as he conducts proceedings in the Lok Sabha, during Parliaments Monsoon Session, in New Delhi, Friday, July 22, 2022.
Opposition parties MPs display placards during a protest against inflation and decision to increase GST on essential commodities, near the Gandhi statue at Parliament complex, in New Delhi, Friday, July 22, 2022.
Opposition parties MPs display placards during a protest against inflation and decision to increase GST on essential commodities, near the Gandhi statue at Parliament complex, in New Delhi, Friday, July 22, 2022.
Opposition parties MPs display banner and placards during a protest against inflation and decision to increase GST on essential commodities, near the Gandhi statue at Parliament complex, in New Delhi, Friday, July 22, 2022.
Congress MP P Chidambaram at Parliament complex during ongoing Monsoon Session, in New Delhi, Friday, July 22, 2022.
The Monsoon Session, which began on 18 July, is scheduled to end on 12 August
As per a bulletin released by the Lok Sabha secretariat, a total of 29 bills, of which 24 are new, are to be listed in Parliament during this session
The Lok Sabha on Thursday deferred a discussion on the Indian Antarctic Bill, 2022, after the government urged the Chair to take up the Bill on another day since Opposition members were not present in the House
The Rajya Sabha also deferred passage of a bill that seeks to ban funding of weapons of mass destruction till 25 July the so that Opposition members can participate in the discussion on the draft law
On Thursday, PM Modi discussed the government's strategy for the Monsoon Session of the Parliament with top ministers
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Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha To Convene at 11 am
The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha are scheduled to resume their proceedings at 11 am on Friday.
No Proposal To Increase Retirement Age of SC, HC Judges: Govt in RS
There is no proposal to increase the retirement age of Supreme Court and high court judges, the government informed Rajya Sabha on Thursday.
While Supreme Court judges retire at the age of 65 years, judges of the 25 high courts retire at 62 years.
"No sir. There is no proposal to increase the retirement age of Supreme Court and high court judges," Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju said in a written reply.
The Constitution (114th Amendment) Bill was introduced in 2010 to increase the retirement age of high court judges to 65 years. However, it was not taken up for consideration in Parliament and lapsed with the dissolution of the 15th Lok Sabha, he said.
Cong MP Gives Notice in LS for Discussion on GST Hike
Congress MP Manickam Tagore has given an adjournment motion notice in the Lok Sabha on the issue of the recent GST rate hike.
Congress' Kodikunnil Suresh Gives Notice in LS Over Unemployment
Congress MP Kodikunnil Suresh has given an adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha on the issue of unemployment.
PM Modi Holds Meet to Discuss Govt Strategy in Parliament
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with top cabinet ministers to discuss the government's strategy in Parliament.
Union ministers Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, Pralhad Joshi, Anurag Singh Thakur, Kiren Rijiju, Piyush Goyal attended the meeting.
Lok Sabha Adjourned Till 12:00 PM
Lok Sabha was adjourned minutes after the session commenced on Friday after sloganeering by the Opposition over several issues.
Lok Sabha Resumes Amid Ruckus By Opposition
Lok Sabha resumes after being adjourned, Opposition MPs continue sloganeering over price-rise and inflation.
Lok Sabha Adjourned Till 2:00 PM
The Lok Sabha was adjourned till 2:00 pm as Opposition MPs protested in the well of the House over price rise and inflation.
Opposition MPs Protest in Front of Gandhi's Statue
Opposition parties displayed banners and placards during a protest against inflation and decision to increase GST on essential commodities, near the Gandhi statue at Parliament complex.
BJP MP Ravi Kishan to Introduce Population Control Bill
BJP MP Ravi Kishan said that he will introduce a population-control Bill in the Parliament.
"We can be Vishwa Guru only when Population Control Bill is brought. It is very important to bring the population under control. I request the Opposition to let me introduce the Bill and listen to why I want to do it," he told news agency ANI.
Ruckus Continues in Rajya Sabha
LoP Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge Addresses House
Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge addressed the House over the issue of price rise and inflation.
"We are trying to address the issues of people for the past five days. We don't want to create ruckus. We appeal to you under Rule 267, that under Rule 176 we can take up a matter for discussion," Kharge said speaking on the issue of GST and inflation.
Responding to Kharge, Union Minister Piyush Goyal said that even the Centre wants to have a discussion on the matter, but Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has been diagnosed with COVID-19.
Rajya Sabha Adjourned Till 2:30 PM
The Rajya Sabha has been adjourned till 2:30 pm.
Indian Antarctic Bill Introduced in Lok Sabha
'The Indian Antarctic Bill, 2022' taken up for consideration and passing in Lok Sabha.
Opposition Demands Discussion on Indian Antarctic Bill
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Congress' Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury demanded a discussion on 'The Indian Antarctic Bill, 2022'.
"We have inputs to give on the Bill to strengthen it. We want the Government to invite all parties for a discussion, but they don't want to include us in any discussions," he said.
Lok Sabha Passes Indian Antarctic Bill, 2022
'The Indian Antarctic Bill, 2022' was passed by Lok Sabha. The Bill aims at having India’s own national measures for protecting the Antarctic environment and dependent and associated ecosystem.
Law Min Slams Congress for Criticising 'Har Ghar Tiranga' Campaign
Speaking on the Congress Party's criticism of the Centre's 'Har Ghar Tiranga' (Tricolour in every home) campaign, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju said, "Congress Party doesn't have any agenda at hand, no agenda - no issue, no business. That's why they're raising irrelevant issues which are detrimental to the national interest."
He added that instead of playing a supporting role to honour the country, the party was dismissing all attempts to "galvanise patriotism or nationalism" in India, ANI reported.
More Than 2,000 Trains Cancelled Amid Agnipath Protests: Railways Minister
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed Parliament on Friday that more than 2,000 trains were affected amid the Agnipath protests across the country.
In a written reply in Rajya Sabha, Vaishnaw said that a total of 2,132 trains were cancelled between 15 and 23 June.
Railways Suffered Loss of Rs 259 Cr Amid Agnipath Protests
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed Rajya Sabha that the Indian Railways suffered a loss of Rs 259.44 crores due to damages amid the Agnipath protests.
Both Houses of Parliament Adjourned
Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned on Friday and will be reconvened at 2 pm on Monday.
Rahul Gandhi Slams Centre for Refusing Concessions in Rail Tickets to the Elderly
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday, 22 July, slammed the Centre for refusing to give concessions in railway tickets to elderly people.
"Advertising Expenses: ₹ 911 Cr New plane: ₹ 8,400 Cr Tax exemption for capitalist friends: ₹ 1,45,000 Cr/year But the government does not have ₹ 1500 crores to give concession in rail tickets to the elderly. Will break even the stars for friends, but will make people yearn for every penny," Gandhi said on Twitter.