Parliament Highlights: Both Houses adjourned sine die; Monsoon Session expected to begin on July 22

Parliament Session: The story so far

If you've kept up with the Parliamentary proceedings thus far, you've witnessed Rahul Gandhi's fiery debut as the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha taking on Narendra Modi and the BJP's purported co-opting of Hinduism. The Congress leader, however, found his remarks expunged while an immediate reaction played out in the House with saffron party heavyweights Modi, Amit Shah, and Rajnath Singh training their guns on the Gandhi scion.

Lok Sabha has now been adjourned sine die after Modi's address where he tore into Gandhi and the Congress. During the session, there was some tension over the Speaker's post, which ultimately went to Om Birla, and further allegations over opposition members' mics being turned off. What the Lok Sabha did not see, however, was a discussion on NEET despite the opposition's incessant demands. Rahul has now written to Modi saying as the PM he should be the one leading the discussion on the topic. The President's address also had its moments of opposition from the I.N.D.I.A. bloc with many pointing out that Manipur was nowhere mentioned. In the Rajya Sabha Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge had his run-ins with Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, with the former accusing the latter of going by the 'varna' system for extolling Jairam Ramesh.

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Lok Sabha session comes to an end: Some quick facts

- The First Session of the 18th Lok Sabha, which commenced on 24 June, 2024, concluded on July 2.

- The First Session comprised 7 sittings and lasted for about 34 hours.

- Lok Sabha recorded 103% productivity during the Session

- The discussion on the Motion of Thanks to the President's Address on 27 June lasted for more than 18 hours

- 68 Members participated in the discussion

- 50 Members laid their speeches

The discussion ended with the reply of the Prime Minister on July 2. (Details from Lok Sabha Secretariat via ANI)

Watch | BJP workers protest Rahul Gandhi's comments in Lok Sabha

Parliament Live: Rajya Sabha proceedings under way; Modi to address House at 12

What will happen today, who knows? jokes Kharge as Dhankhar praises conducive discussions in RS

Kharge, Dhankhar exchange banter over paying each other a visit

The Congress President said that he had not been invited when Dhankhar moved into a new house, to which the Chairman replied that Mallikarjun Kharge was one of the three people he invited.

Rajya Sabha members speak on Motion of Thanks to President's address

JD(U)'s Sanjay Kumar Jha allowed to continue his attack on Congress beyond time limit; 'it's his maiden speech' says Deputy Chairman

'Modi, Modi' chants ring out in Rajya Sabha as PM enters

PM Modi to speak now in Rajya Sabha

PM Modi starts address in Rajya Sabha

After many years, India has elected the same government thrice: Modi

Our victory being accepted gradually: Modi

Indians chose 'brand of politics' they trust, based on performance: Modi

Constitution not just compilation of articles for us, its spirit deeply valuable: Modi

Ruckus in Rajya Sabha as Modi speaks of valuing Constitution

'he's lying,' voices can be heard saying.

'LoP ko bolne do' chants in Rajya Sabha amid Modi's address

What we did thus far was just appetizer, main course starts now, says Modi in Rajya Sabha

We are looking at global growth for our startups and businesses says Modi in Rajya Sabha

The PM says this is a technology-driven drive.

We are progressing in this direction in all seriousness, the BJP leader added.

Opposition keeps demanding LoP be allowed to speak as Modi continues address

'Jhoot bolna bandh karo', 'thoda sharam karo' cries ring out in Rajya Sabha amid Modi's address

This conduct is not appropriate, Dhankhar charges as Opposition raises ruckus during Modi's RS speech

Those spreading lies don't have strength to hear truth, Modi hits out at Opposition

They are insulting the Upper House, says Modi as he takes on Opposition.

They can now only shout in alleys, the PM says, adding that they can only cause ruckus and run away.

Opposition MPs stage walkout amid Modi's Rajya Sabha speech

I'm deeply saddened at the insult to the Constitution, laments Dhankhar as Oppn walks out

Modi's speech continues

The PM speaks on what the government has done for farmers, including MSPs.

Opposition is not able to digest mandate given by 140 cr people to NDA, says PM Modi after oppn stages walkout from Rajya Sabha. (PTI)

Our government worked to make laws for transgenders: Modi

The PM said that other countries look in amazement at India's 'progressiveness' in this regard.

Women's role and participation increased in economic and financial contributions: Modi

Hope to make new technology available to women first: Modi

Earlier we couldn't ride bicycle, you made us pilots,' village women told Modi, he claims in Rajya Sabha.

Modi brings up Bengal Chopra flogging in Rajya Sabha speech

He also brought up the Sandeshkhali incident during his address.

India's success making other nations uneasy: Modi

Dhankhar thanks Modi for giving him the chance to hear the PM's reply to the President's Motion of Thanks a third time

Can't understand why Congress is happy: Modi

"Are they happy at losing thrice? Are they happy at falling prey to 'nervous 90', are they happy at another unsuccessful launch?," Modi tears into Congress.

Praising Kharge for his 'service' to Congress, standing as a 'wall' between the party's 'true leaders' - an allusion to the Gandhis - and failure.

Using this as a launchpad, the PM went into examples of how they have empowered SCs, STs, and OBCs.

'This was a fight for the Constitution? Have you forgotten about 1977 election?' Modi brings up Emergency to attack Congress

Modi added that if this was a fight to save the Constitution, India had entrusted the Modi government again to do the same.

'Congress is the biggest enemy of the Constitution,' Modi says in Rajya Sabha. "Those who said 'Indira is India' are fighting for Constitution," Modi added.

Congress acting like parasites: Modi

Modi trains guns on AAP over water shortage, excise policy scam

Modi tries to turn Congress, AAP against each other; recalls when grand old party held presser against Kejriwal's side

The PM said this while defending ED, CBI.

Mulayam Singh had blamed Congress for agency misuse: Modi

Free rein to central agencies to take action against corruption, says Modi

It is Modi's guarantee that no corrupt person will get away.

Those playing with future of youth will get strict punishment: Modi amid NEET row

Heavy dip in terror attacks, low reportage of 'stone pelting' in J&K: Modi

Those speaking of Northeast, had left it as is. We are trying to make it integrated with rest of India: Modi

What we did for Northeast in 5 years, would have taken Congress 20 years, claims Modi.

State, Central governments coordinating to restore normalcy in Manipur: Modi

Those trying to stoke flames of trouble will at one time be rejected by the people of Manipur.

The PM noted that troubles in Manipur are not new, and that the state had witnessed president's rule 10 times in the past.

UN declared 2023 year of millets, this is India's power: Modi

Solution to world's nutrition market lies in India's millets, claims Modi.

To remove corruption at all levels, we are aiming to make processes more transparent: Modi

Viksit Bharat is the mission of all Indians, if we work together we can make our dreams come true, says Modi

Modi's speech ends; Kharge defends walkout

Rajya Sbaha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar brings Parliament session to end

Scored more than 100 per cent in productivity, the Chairman notes.

He brought up the objections from the Opposition. Dhankhar noted that the walkout was painful. "Disgrace that LoP walked into well of the House," Dhankhar said.

Members of Rajya Sabha stand up for national song

(L-R) Amit Shah, Narendra Modi, J P Nadda in Rajya Sabha

Rajya Sabha adjourned sine die

'If they don't want to listen to us...,' Sena (UBT) MP defends opposition walkout

Disrespectful LoP was not allowed to speak: TMC MP