"The parties of I-N-D-I-A had demanded, in accordance with rule 267, to suspend all businesses to hold discussions on Manipur and for the Prime Minister to issue a statement, based on which the discussions could begin in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Our demands were neglected and were not heard,” says Congress leader Jairam Ramesh in joint press conference of opposition parties.
Mallikarjun Kharge slams PM Modi on silence regarding Manipur issue, says he's only giving statements outside the House
Lok Sabha adjourned amid sloganeering by Opposition regarding Manipur incident
Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha resume after adjournment
Opposition sloganeering continues as Lok Sabha resumes. RS Chairman grants Anurag Thakur permission to introduce the Cinematographers Bill 2023.
Dhankhar adjournes House till 2 pm amid Oppn demand on suspension of businesses to discuss Manipur issue
As Opposition MPs continue to demand a discussion on Manipur with suspension of other businesses and PM Modi's presence during the discussion, Dhankhar adjournes the House till 2 pm.
We want a discussion on Manipur, PM Modi has to open his mouth on Manipur, says TMC leader Derek O'brien
We want a discussion on Manipur, PM Modi has to open his mouth on Manipur, says TMC leader Derek O'brien. He further says that under 267 rule, if a discussion is undertaken, other businesses has to be suspended.
The agenda is not read fully, says Mallikarjun Kharge. He says that apart from short-duration discussions, notices have also been submitted for suspension of business as well.
I find the notices in order, says Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar.
Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar said that he has recieved 12 notices for short-duration dicussions. Three are on safety concerns in Indian Railways, while eight of the notices are for a discussion on the Manipur issue.
Proceedings resume in Rajya Sabha. You can watch the live streaming of proceedings below:
Manipur video: Congress chief accuses Modi government of turning democracy into 'mobocracy'
The Congress on Thursday slammed the Centre after a May 4 video of two women being paraded naked in Manipur surfaced, with party president Mallikarjun Kharge accusing the Narendra Modi government of turning democracy into "mobocracy".
He said that "humanity has died in Manipur" and asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to speak about the ethnic violence-hit state in Parliament and tell the nation what happened.
In Lok Sabha, proceedings have been adjourned till 2 pm as a mark of respect to the Members of the House who passed away recently.
Justice will prevail only when CM is removed, says Owaisi on Manipur issue
Speaking on the Manipur, AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi said, "...PM was compelled to react on the video because it has become viral now... Genocide is going on there... Justice will prevail only when the CM is removed and the PM orders CBI inquiry."
Meanhwile, proceedings in the Rajya Sabha have been adjourned till 12 noon as a mark of respect for sitting MP Hardwar Dubey who passed away in June.
Monsoon Session begins as proceedings kick starts in Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha
AAP's Sushil Kumar Rinku takes oath as a Member of the Parliamentin Lok Sabha.
Congress chief accuses Modi government of turning democracy into 'mobocracy'
The Congress on Thursday slammed the Centre after a May 4 video of two women being paraded naked in Manipur surfaced, with party president Mallikarjun Kharge accusing the Narendra Modi government of turning democracy into "mobocracy".
Simply unacceptable, says CJI D Y Chandrachud on Manipur horror
In a related development, the Supreme Court has taken a suo motu cognisance of the Manipur incident. The apex court saidit’s really disturbed over the video that came yesterday about two women paraded naked in Manipur.
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has asked the government to take action."Deeply disturbed, simply unacceptable," saidChief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Manipur horror.
What has happened to daughters of Manipur can never be forgiven, guilty will not be spared, says PM Modi.
He further said that he is confident that MPs will fully utilise Monsoon Session in people's interest.
"The incident of Manipur has put 140 crore Indians to shame. I want to assure the people of India that the accused will not be spared," says PM Modi ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament.
PM Modi breaks his silence on the Manipur issue, saying that culprits won't be spared.
Condemning the horror in Manipur, PM Modi said that he was shocked by the viral video from Manipur in which women were made to parade naked.
"Manipur incident shameful for any decent society,my heart is full of pain and anger," saidPM Modi.
PM Modi says that he hopes for fruitful discussions in the Monsoon Session scheduled to begin today.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins his address at the start of Monsoon Session 2023 of Parliament.
Meeting of Rajya Sabha floor leaders of Opposition parties begins
Here's the list of leaders who are attending the meeting:
Sanjay Singh - AAP
Ram Gopal Yadav - Samajwadi party
Binoy Biswam - CPI
Manoj Jha - RJD
TR Baalu - DMK
Vaiko - MDMK
Derek O'Brien - TMC
Fauzia Khan - NCP
Elamaram Kareem - CPIM
Mahua Majhi- JMM
Priyanka Chaturvedi - Shiv Sena (UBT)
Congress President and LoP in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge is also at the meeting.
"Manipur is burning. We will seek answers about this in the Parliament," says AAP MP Sanjay Singh ahead of the start of Monsoon Session of the Parliament.
Opposition doesn't want House to function, so they are bringing caveats, says Pralhad Joshi
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi says, "I spoke yesterday too about this. They (Opposition) don't want the House to function, so they are bringing caveats beforehand. They demanded a discussion (on Manipur) and when we said yes to it, they are looking for new excuses. This is not right..."
BRS MP Nama Nageswara Rao has given an Adjournment Motion Notice in Lok Sabha demanding a discussion on Manipur situation.
Meanwhile,CPI(M) MP Elamaram Kareem,Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi andShiv Sena MP (Uddhav Thackeray faction) Priyanka Chaturvedi have given Suspension of Business notice in Rajya Sabha under rule 267 to discuss the Manipur issue. Kareem demanded that the discussion be taken up in the presence of the Prime Minister.
'You have time to call 38 parties but don't have time to go to Manipur,' Kharge slams PM Modi ahead of Monsoon Session
When will the Modi government stop acting like all is well in Manipur? asks Jairam Ramesh
RJD MP Manoj Jha has given a Suspension of Business Notice in Rajya Sabha under Rule 267 to discuss the Manipur situation.
21 new bills, 10 pending bills likely to be tabled this session
The government has expressed its intent to bring 21 new bills along with ten other pending bills in this session, which ends on August 11.
One of the major bills that would come up before Parliament would be the Bill to replace an ordinance that has taken away Delhi government’s control over its bureaucrats. While the government would be able to pass the bill easily in Lok Sabha, it may have to sweat it out in Rajya Sabha where the BJP and its allies do not have enough numbers.
The government is likely to face tough questions on its alleged ineffectiveness in handling the Manipur incident and “silence” of Modi, who has not spoken about the issue in public.
Manipur issue to rock Parliament's Monsoon Session today
Manipur, Delhi ordinance in focus as I.N.D.I.A to take on NDA with renewed vigour at Monsoon Session
Manipur is likely to be a flashpoint even as the government expressed its willingness to discuss on the situation there but the I.N.D.I.A parties put the ruling dispensation on notice, insisting on a statement by none other than Prime Minister Narendra Modi and warning that in case the demand cannot be met, the ruling BJP has to be accused of disrupting Parliament.
Govt ready to discuss Manipur situation in Parliament, says Parliamentary Affairs Minister
Yesterday, the Union government said that it was ready to discuss the situation prevailing in Manipur in the Parliament in the upcoming Monsoon session, thus accepting the Opposition's demand.
Addressing reporters after the all-party meeting convened by the government on the eve of the Monsoon session, Parliamentary Affairs minister Pralhad Joshi said that government is ready to discuss the Manipur situation in Parliament.
He, however, rejected the Congress and other Opposition parties' demand that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should speak on Manipur violence in Parliament, claiming that the Opposition by seeking the Prime Minister's response, was looking for an excuse to disrupt proceedings of both the Houses.
Congress Lok Sabha MP Manish Tewari has given an adjournment motion notice to discuss the "ongoing ethnic clashes taking place in Manipur."
I.N.D.I.A's demand for discussion on Manipur in Parliament non-negotiable: Jairam Ramesh
The Opposition's demand for a discussion on the situation in Manipur during the Monsoon Session is "non-negotiable", senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said on Wednesday, asserting that the government must shun its "my way or the highway" approach and follow a middle path for smooth functioning of Parliament.
TMC to raise Manipur issue in Parliament, condemns sexual assault of women
The Trinamool Congress on Wednesday said the party will raise the issue of ethnic strife-torn Manipur in Parliament, while condemning the incident in which two women were paraded naked and molested by a group of men in the northeastern state.
A five-member delegation of TMC MPs visited two relief camps each in Churachandpur, one of the most affected districts, and Imphal Valley.
AAP MP Sanjay Singh gives suspension of Business Notice in Rajya Sabha under rule 267, demands discussion on Manipur violence
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