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Women's Reservation Bill Likely To be Tabled in Lok Sabha
Though there is no official confirmation yet, reports suggest that the Centre will table the Women's Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha today that provides 33% reservation to women in bith Parliament and state Assemblies.
The cabinet meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday evening is reported to have to have cleared a draft Bill for the same.
Three Photo Shoots Scheduled for Tuesday
There will be three photo shoots taking place on Tuesday - one with all MPs, second with only Rajya Sabha Members, and the third with only Lok Sabha members.
New Building Officially Designated as Parliament House of India
New building of Parliament to be hereon designated as the Parliament House of India, a Gazette notification issued on Tuesday said.
'It's Ours': Sonia Gandhi on Women's Reservation Bill
Responding to questions about the Women's Reservation Bill, Congress leader Sonia Gandhi said: "It is ours, apna hai".
Watch: MPs Pose for Group Photograph
Scores of MPs gathered in the Parliament premises on Tuesday for a photo shoot. The Lok Sabha is scheduled to convene at 1:15 pm.
Event to Commemorate Parliament's Legacy at 11 am
An event to 'commemorate the rich legacy of the Parliament of India and resolve to make Bharat a developed Nation by 2047' will be held at 11 am at the new Parliament building.
'SC/ST, OBC Women Must Get reservation': JMM
On the Women's Reservation Bill, JMM MP Mahua Maji told news agency ANI: "We welcome it as we ourselves have been demanding it for a long time. As I belong to a tribal state, I want that in this bill that SC, ST and OBC women get reservations. If this does not happen then the upper-class women will take all the profit from it."
'Demand for the Bill Was Made by UPA': Adhir Ranjan
On the Women's Reservation Bill, Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury told news agency ANI: "We want the Women's Reservation Bill to be brought and passed as soon as possible. The demand for the Women's Reservation Bill was initiated by UPA and our leader Sonia Gandhi. It took so long, but we will be happy if this is introduced."
'There Has to be Quota for Backward Class Women': Manoj Jha
On the Women's Reservation Bill, RJD MP Manoj Jha told news agency ANI that there has to be more clarity on the intentions of the government.
"From Lalu Yadav's time, our party believes that if your idea is to expand the representation then it's not possible until you don't give quota to SC, ST and OBC. There needs to be a quota within the quota. If you don't do this then we have to fight a long fight on social justice," he said.
'Should Have Bee Brought Long Ago': Priyanka Chaturvedi on Women's Reservation Bill
On the Women's Reservation Bill, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi said that it should have been brought long ago.
"It was in the BJP's manifesto in 2014, but this is taking place after 9.5 years. I hope that this will empower women in the right way. I expect that the Bill will be passed as early as possible," she said.
BJP MP Narhari Amin Faints During Group Photo
BJP MP Narhari Amin fainted during the group photo session of Parliamentarians. He later recovered and is a part of the photo session.
Modi, Manmohan to Address Patliament Event
The event to commemorate the legacy of the Parliament building will be addressed by PM Narendra Modi, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Lok Sabha LoP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, Rajya Sabha LoP Mallikarjun Kharge, Rajya Sabha Leader Piyush Goyal, Menka Gandhi, Shibu Soren, and former PM Manmohan Singh.
Gandhi and Singh will address the event for being the longest serving members of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha respectively.
PM Modi Arrives for Event to Commemorate Parliament Legacy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the Central Hall of the Parliament for an event to commemorate Parliament's legacy.
'Proud to be Part of Historic Moment': Maneka Gandhi
Longest serving Lok Sabha MP addressed the MPs at the event at Central Hall to commemorate the legacy of the Parliament.
"I am as surprised to be here as you are to see me," she said.
"This is a historic day today and I am proud to be a part of this historic moment. We are going to a New Building and hopefully, this grand edifice will reflect the aspirations of a new Bharat. Today, I have been entrusted with the responsibility of addressing this esteemed assembly as the most senior parliamentarian in the Lok Sabha," she said.
"I have spent most of my adult life in this institution and I have seen 7 Prime Ministers and the shaping of grand history. I had several terms as an independent member and finally joined the BJP under the leadership of Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Since then I have remained a proud member of BJP and this August House. I have tried to make the most of every minute I have spent here," she added.
'Journey from Britain to Bharat': Prahlad Joshi
Addressing the gathering at Central Hall, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said: "Today onwards, our two Houses of the Parliament shall have sittings in the new Parliament building. We all know that this Central Hall has witnessed the transfer of power from Britain to Bharat."
"I am very happy and enthusiastic about the functions of the two Houses of the Parliament henceforth from the new building which is the symbol of new and emerging Bharat paving the way for a developed nation, as envisaged by Prime Minister, by 2047," he said.
'Proud to Be Member or August House': Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury
Addressing the gathering at Central Hall, Lok Sabha LoP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said that he is proud to be a member of the House.
"From colonial past to independent India, we have seen the transtion of this great country called India," he said.
In his address, Chowdhury remembered Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar for laying the foundation of the Indian Constitution.
"High unemployment rates pose a significant hurdle to leveraging this demographic advantage. It is essential to enable India's youthful population to contribute substantially to the country's economic growth and development. Despite India being the world's highest economy, our per capita GDP falls far behind that of developed nations. Tackling this economic growth challenge requires pro-growth government policies, mentoring low inflation, reducing interest rates, alleviating unemployment, fostering a skilled workforce, bolstering purchasing power, stimulating demand, and enhancing the healthcare and education sector," he said.
Mallikarjun Kharge Addresses Event
Addressing the gathering at Central Hall, Rajya Sabha LoP said: "It is in this very Central Hall that the Constituent Assembly held its sittings from 1946 to 1949. spanning two years, 11 months and 17 days. Today, we humbly recall the contributions by Dr Rajendra Prasad, Pt Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Vallbhai Patel, Dr Dabasaheb Ambedkar..."
PM Modi Addresses Event at Central Hall
Addressing the gathering at Central Hall, PM Modi said: "The Central Hall is filled wit emotions. It makes us emotional and inspires us to perform our duties."
"Due to the Shah Bano case, we went on a reverser track. But we did course correction and abolished triple talaq. It all happened in this House" PM Modi said.
"We were fortunate that we got to abrogate Article 370 which was an important step to curb militancy and terrorism. All MPs who contributed for it is to be credited," he said.
"I had said from Red Fort - Yahi samay hai, sahi samay hai. If we look at the events one after the other, each one of them bears witness that today, India has reawakened with a new consciousness. India is filled with a new energy. This consciousness and energy can change the dreams of crores of people into resolutions and make those resolutions into a reality," he said.
"Whatever reforms are made here, Indian aspiration should be our priority. Can anyone ever make a big picture on a small canvas?" PM Modi said.
PM Modi said that despite moving to the new building, the old one should not be forgotten.
"I request that this building be now called 'Samvidhan Sadan'," he said.
PM Modi, MPs March to New Parliament from Old Building
Following the event, PM Modi marched to the new building with other MPs
PM Modi, MPs Enter New Building
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other MPs entered the new building of the Parliament after a walk from the old one which will now be called as 'Samvidhan Bhavan'.
First Lok Sabha Session begins in New Building
First session of the Lok Sabha begins in the new building.
PM Modi Addresses Lok Sabha
PM Modi addressed the Lok Sabha's first session in the new building.
"It is a good coincidence that the new beginning is coming on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi," he said.
"The holy Sengol which was give to Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru as the first prime minister stands tall in the new Parliament today, what can be more fortunate?" he said.
PM Modi also thanked all the engineers and workers who worked on the new building.
"Chandrayaan-3's skyrocketing success fills every countryman with pride. Under India's presidency, the extraordinary organising of G20 became an occasion to make unique achievements like getting the global desired impact. In the light of this, the symbol of modern India and ancient democracy - proceedings in the new Parliament building begins today," he said.
Union Minister Meghwal May Introduce Women's Reservation Bill
Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal is expected to introduce Women's Reservation Bill in Lok Sabha today.
PM Modi Talks of Women-Led Development
"Be space or sports, start-ups or self-help groups, the world is seeing the strength of Indian women. In our G20 presidency, we led talk to strengthen women-led development.
"The world understands that only talking about women's development is not enough," PM modi said.
'Resolved to Turn Women's Reservation Bill into Law': PM Modi
"Today, on this historic event in the new Parliament, the first order of business of the House is to appeal for this new change. We are opening doors for the country's women with this initiative," PM Modi said as he said that the Women's Reservation Bill will be brought in the Parliament today.
"The 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam' will ensure more women become members of Parliament, assemblies," PM Modi said.
'Congress Govt Tried to Pass Women's Reservation Bill': Adhir Ranjan
Addressing the Lok Sabha, LoP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said that the governments of Rajiv Gandhi, PV Narsimha Rao, and Dr Manmohan Singh tried to get the Women's Reservation Bill several times.
'Congress' Claims Factually Incorrect': Amit Shah
On claims of Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury that the Women's Reservation Bill was passed in the Lok Sabha in the past, Home Minister Amit Shah: "There were two factually incorrect things that he said - one was that the Bill was passed in the Lok Sabha which never did. And second was that it was introduced several times. The Bill was held and was reintroduced only in 2014."
'India's Women Betrayed': Congress on Women;'s Reservation Bill
Taking to Twitter, Congress MP Jairam Ramesh said: "In a season of election jumlas, this one is the biggest of them all! A huge betrayal of the hopes of crores of Indian women and girls. As we had pointed out earlier, Modi government has not yet conducted the 2021 Decadal Census making India the only country in G20 that has failed to carry out the Census. Now it says that the reservation for women will come into effect only following the first decadal Census conducted AFTER the Women’s Reservation Bill has become an Act. When will this Census take place? The Bill also says the reservation come into effect only after the publication of the next Census and the subsequent delimitation exercise thereafter. Will the Census and delimitation be done before the 2024 elections? Basically the Bill gets the headlines today with a very vague promise of its implementation date."
PM Modi Addresses First Rajya Sabha Session in New Building
First session of the Rajya Sabha in the new Parliament building begins with PM Modi's address.
"We did not have a majority in the Rajya Sabha but we were confident that the Rajya Sabha would rise above political thinking and take decisions in the interest of the country. Because of your maturity, we were able to take difficult decisions," he said.
"Today a bill has been introduced in the Lok Sabha. After discussion, it will come here also. Today we are taking an important step towards women empowerment," he said.
Ruckus in Rajya Sabha Over Kharge's Statement
BJP MPs objected to Mallikarjun Kharge's statement that only those women from backward classes are given tickets by parties who don't have any effective powers.
"Women from backward, ST don't get such opportunities which they are getting, this is what we are saying," Kharge said.
"Literacy rate of women from scheduled caste is less and that's why political parties have a habit of choosing weak women and they won't choose those who're educated and can fight," he added.
"We respect the leader of the opposition but to make a sweeping statement that all parties choose women who are not effective is absolutely unacceptable. We all have been empowered by our party, PM. President Droupadi Murmu is an empowered woman," Union Minister Nirmama Sitharaman said.
'Women Getting Rightful Place': Omar Abdullah
On Women's Reservation Bill, National Conference leader Omar Abdullah said: "Let it come. We have implemented it here at the levels that were appropriate for us in the Panchayats and local bodies. We did it much before the government, much before 5 August, 2019. We have never opposed the process of reservation so that women get their rightful place in the decision-making of this country."
'Reservation Won't Happen in 2024': Brinda Karat
Commenting on the reservation Bill, Brinda Karat said: "This reservation bill had been promised by the BJP before the 2014 elections. This bill just ensures that women are going to be deprived till the next census, till the next delimitation exercise. In other words, in the 2024 elections and in the Constitution of the 18th Lok Sabha, we will not have 1/3rd women in Parliament."
'Gandhi Family Only Interested in Empowering Women of their Family': Smriti Irani
"Gandhi Family is only interested in empowering the women in their family. They are not interested in empowering the women in poor or Dalit women. It is unfortunate that Sonia Gandhi was absent today. Her son also left when the discussion on the Bill was underway. It is even more unfortunate that when the Speaker asked who supported the Bill, BJP and NDA supported it but the Congress party did not," Unon Minister Smriti Irani said.
Parliament Special Session 2023 LIVE Updates: Following an event to commemorate the legacy of the Parliament, and a walk by Narendra Modi and other MPs to the new building, the Prime Minister addressed the Lok Sabha to say that the Women's Reservation Bill will be turned into a law as the first order of business of the new Parliament.
"The 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam' will ensure more women become members of Parliament, assemblies," PM Modi said.
The Bill was tabled by Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal in the Lok Sabha amid ruckus by Opposition MPs.
Watch PM Modi's address to the new Rajya Sabha LIVE here:
The event at the old building's Central Hall was addressed by PM Modi, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Lok Sabha LoP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, Rajya Sabha LoP Mallikarjun Kharge, Rajya Sabha Leader Piyush Goyal, and Maneka Gandhi.
"I request that this old building be now called 'Samvidhan Sadan'," PM Modi said.
Earlier on Tuesday, scores of MPs gathered in the Parliament premises on for a photo shoot.
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Addressing the event, PM Modi said that the new building will fulfill the hopes and aspirations of new India.
At the event, Lok Sabha LoP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said that though India has become the fifth largest economy, the challenge is to improve per capita income of individuals.
BJP MP Maneka Gandhi addressed the event as the longest serving member of the Lok Sabha.
New building of Parliament to be hereon designated as the Parliament House of India, a Gazette notification issued on Tuesday said.
MPs on Monday shared memories and spoke hearteningly as last sessions were conducted in the old Parliament building.
There were three photo shoots on Tuesday - one with all MPs, second with only Rajya Sabha Members, and the third with only Lok Sabha members.
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