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264th session of Rajya Sabha commences today
President Droupadi Murmu to address a joint session
Lok Sabha Speaker post: Rumblings of dissent force I.N.D.I.A. to abort move on seeking division of votes
All preparations were made by the I.N.D.I.A. bloc to demand a division of votes during the election of Lok Sabha Speaker but reservations expressed by some sections compelled the Opposition bloc to abort any such move fearing that it would expose the differences within.
AAP to boycott President's address over Kejriwal's arrest
"The country witnessed how lower court granted bail saying that ED was biased and case is not strong enough. This was challenged in High Court and order was put on stay. The matter was supposed to move to Supreme Court. They thought there's a possibility that bail would be granted. Their objective is not to solve the case and provide justice. They just want to keep Arvind Kejriwal inside jail," he also said, as per PTI.
Tidbits from Tiwari
Here's what Congress' Pramod Tiwari said on Rahul being LoP in Lok Sabha
He also spoke about the upcoming Presidential address
Sengol row ahead of Parliament session today
Samajwadi Party's Lok Sabha MP R K Chaudhary kicked up a row, comparing the Sengol - installed by the Modi government in the new Parliament - to a 'raj dand' or a king's staff. He asked whether India would be ruled by the Constitution or the 'Raj dand'.
BJP has already hit back asking if Sengol is 'Raj Dand' why did Nehru accept it?
I don't know what views they have expressed: Cong's K Suresh
The grand old party put some distance between themselves and the SP MP's comment.
"I don't know what views they have expressed. I am not aware but Samajwadi Party has expressed their opinion and given their statement. So, they'll take into consideration," K Suresh said to ANI.
AAP's Sanjay Singh explains why party will boycott president's address
President Murmu arrives at Parliament, joint address to begin shortly
Murmu congratulates Om Birla on being re-elected as Speaker
The President also said that only few get a chance to serve the nation.
She also praised the voter turnout in J&K and women's participation in the polls.
Vital that Viksit Bharat moves forward, says Murmu
This Lok Sabha historic, as it is at start of 'Amrit Kaal': Murmu
India showed trust in Modi a third time: Murmu
The comment was met with uproar in the Parliament
This year's budget will be historic: Murmu
The Budget will introduce new reforms in India.
India becoming a leader in every sector: Murmu
Modi government taking all steps for green future: Murmu
Murmu highlights Modi government's work for farmers
Modi government working so India can stand in front of Viksit nations: Murmu
President Murmu praises rural road expansion, semiconductor manufacturing
Modi government prioritising Northeast: Murmu
The comment was met with uproar in the Parliament. Manipur continues to be tense over the Kuki-Meitei clashes, and the opposition has questioned PM Modi's silence on the matter.
Government working for lasting peace in North East; several old problems addressed in last 10 yearsPresident Murmu
Steps being taken to usher in development in North East, govt also working for gradual removal of AFSPAPresident Murmu
Some pointers from Murmu's speech
- Resolve of Reform, Perform and Transform has made India fastest growing economy in world
- Demand for organic products increasing globally; Indian farmers capable of fulfilling this demand
- Govt working on storage initiative for agri-products; has increased MSP for farm produce
- India has taken steps to find solutions to several global problems
- Government has built 3.8 lakh km rural roads under PM Gramin Sadak Yojana to connect villages
- Strength of banks enable them to expand credit base; contribute to economic growth of nation
- Women demanding more participation in Lok Sabha and assemblies are empowered by women's reservation law
- Our goal is to ensure that no one remains untouched by government schemes
- Govt working to increase coverage of accident and life insurance by using Digital India, postal network
- Strength of banks enable them to expand credit base; contribute to economic growth of nation
- Opposing policies different from disrupting Parliament proceedings; people's interest should be paramount for all members
Modi government made poor feel they are with them: Murmu
Ayushmann Bharat, reforms in armed forces feature in Murmu's address
'Reform process in Armed Forces should continue to keep it combat ready,' the President said. (PTI)
Uproar as Murmu says Modi government empowering youth to dream big
Commotion continues as Murmu speaks of exams, and brings up paper leak.
"Cases of paper leaks and irregularities in exams being probed at high level; need to rise above partisan politics," Murmu said, adding "Sanctity, transparency must in government recruitments and examinations." (PTI)
Murmu draws eyes to India's achievements at a global stage
Increased digital payments, Chandrayaan landing, economic improvement are among the things India should be proud of, the President noted.
EVMs passed litmus test everywhere - from the Supreme Court to people's court: Murmu
President Murmu brings up Emergency too, met with uproar in Parliament
She said it was a 'blot' on the Constitution
Govt has started granting citizenship to refugees under CAA law; wish for a better future for such persons: Murmu
Wishing all well, Murmu ends address with 'Jai Hind, Jai Bharat'
Rajya Sabha Chairman and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar reads out english excerpts from Murmu's address
Murmu departs from Parliament after concluding address
Om Birla takes Speaker's chair to chants of 'Jai Shree Ram', 'Jai Jagannath'
He extended congratulations to Rahul Gandhi as Leader of the Opposition
Shashi Tharoor takes oath of MP
He ended his oath-taking with 'Jai Hind', 'Jai Samvidhan' (Long Live India, long live Constitution)
Historic Budget, promise of action against paper leak feature in President Murmu's Parliament address
Lok Sabha adjourned till 11 am Friday
Chairman of Rajya Sabha Jagdeep Dhankhar extends greetings to members of the House
Drawing attention to the recently concluded elections, Dhankhar congratulates newly elected members.
Jagdeep Dhankhar announces suspension of AAP MP Sanjay Singh stands revoked
Dhankhar announces J P Nadda will be Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha
Dhankhar welcomes Narendra Modi to Rajya Sabha
PM Modi welcomes Union Ministers in Rajya Sabha
His announcement is accompanied by much thumping in the upper house