Monsoon Session highlights: Both Houses adjourned for the day

The Monsoon Session of Parliament began today but both Houses were adjourned by afternoon as the Opposition created an uproar after the Prime Minister tried introducing his new Council of Ministers to the House. The Opposition has been raring to corner the ruling dispensation over a host of issues, including handling of the second wave of Covid-19, rise in fuel prices, and farmers' stir. Several MPs are also likely to bring up the Pegasus report once the Houses commence functioning tomorrow.

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All should examine 'Pegasus' leak on facts and logic: IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

IT minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw commented on the'Pegasus Project' in Lok Sabha. "We can't fault those who haven't read the news story in detail. I request all members of House to examine issues on facts and logic. The basis of this report is that there is a consortium that has got access to a leaked database of 50,000 phone numbers."

"Any form of illegal surveillance isn't possible with checks andbalances in our laws and robust institutions. In India, there's a well-established procedure through which lawful interception of electronic communication is carried out for purpose of national security," he said.

JUST IN | Lok Sabha also adjourned till 11 am, July 20

JUST IN | Rajya Sabha has been adjourned till 11 am tomorrow

Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi to be deputy leader of House in Rajya Sabha

Union Minister Mukhtar AbbasNaqvihas been named as the Deputy Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha, sources said on Monday. Naqvisucceeds Piyush Goyal, who has been appointed as the Leader of House in Rajya Sabha.

Piyush Goyal, Leader of House in Rajya Sabha, condemned the manner in which Opposition MPs behaved on the first day of the Monsoon Session. "We witnessedunfortunate situations in both the Houses. In Rajya Sabha, even the address of the Chairman was interrupted," Goyal said.

Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi to be Deputy Leader of House in Rajya Sabha, reports PTI quoting sources.

Rajya Sabha proceedings have been adjourned till 3 pm as opposition MPs' uproar continues in the House.

JUST IN | Lok Sabha proceedings have been adjourned till 3.30 PM as the Opposition MPs' uproar continues in the House.

Rajya Sabha resumes proceedings.

It's unfortunate that the introduction of OBCs, Dalits, SCs-STs, representatives of northeastern states, women as Ministers was interrupted. A democratic process was halted by Oppn MPs. It's an insult to the democracy and the people of India: Piyush Goyal

We condemn the manner in which Opposition MPs behaved on the first day of the session today. We saw a very unfortunate situation, both in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. In Rajya Sabha, the address of the Chairman was interrupted too: Leader of House in the Rajya Sabha, Piyush Goyal. (ANI)

Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm.

Ruckus erupts in Rajya Sabha as VP Naidu tries to bring situation under control.

The Narendra Modi government is planning to strengthen the anti-trafficking law through a new Bill at the Monsoon Session of Parliament at a time an analysis shows that four in every five persons arrested for trafficking managed to find their way out of jails.

Members of Parliament in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha paid tribute to MPs and personalities who lost their lives this year, including veteran actor Dilip Kumar and veteran athlete Milkha Singh.

When CM MK Stalin met PM recently, he conveyed the same and I have requested him to halt the Karnataka govt from proceeding further, but they're reiterating that they would. I raised the issue on the floor (of House): DMK MP Tiruchi Siva on suspension of business notice for Mekedatu project. (ANI)

Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 pm.

The maintenance of health traditions is a key element in the Parliament. But today, for the first time I have seen Congress breaking the traditions: Rajnath Singh in Lok Sabha.

I thought there would be excitement in Parliament as many leaders belonging to the SC/ST, Dalit communities, many women leaders have become ministers. But, it seems some people don't want ministers from these communities: PM Modi during Monsoon Session.

Our national security is under threat. I will definitely raise this issue (in the House): Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on 'Pegasus Project' media report. (ANI)

An informal meeting of opposition leaders underway at Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge's office in Parliament, on strategy for Monsoon Session. (ANI)

I have urged all Floor leaders that if they can take out some time tomorrow evening then I would like to give them all detailed information regarding the pandemic. We want discussion inside the Parliament as well with the Floor leaders outside the Parliament: PM Modi.

Ask difficult, sharp questions but allow Govt to respond in disciplined manner, says PM Modi ahead of Monsoon Session.

Vaccine is given in 'baahu' (arms), those who take it become 'Baahubali': PM Modi

Over 40 crore people have become 'Baahubali' in the fight against Covid. It's being taken forward. The pandemic has gripped the entire world. So we wantmeaningful discussions in the Parliament over it: PM

(ANI)

PM urges Oppn to ask tough questions but give govt an opportunity to respond

Business Advisory Committee meeting to be held at 2 pm in Lok Sabha and at 4 pm in Rajya Sabha. (ANI)

Our national security is under threat. I will definitely raise this issue (in the House): Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on 'Pegasus Project' media report (ANI)

Credit: PTI File Photo

Business Advisory Committee meeting of Lok Sabha to be held at 2 pm today

(ANI)

Business Advisory Committee meeting of Rajya Sabha to be held 4 pm today

(ANI)

Let them give notice for structured debate, it'll be decided in Business Advisory Council. Govt isn't running away from debate. PM said y'day that there should be meaningful discussion. Govt firmly believes in that: Parliamentary Affairs Min on Opposition MPs' Adjournment Motions

(ANI)

Union Food Processing Industries Minister Pashupati Kumar Paras to move The National Institutes of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management Bill, 2021 in Lok Sabha today. (ANI)

We have given notice on inflation, others have given on farmers' issues. We will see what is approved by the Business Advisory Committee. We will be raising the same issues: Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge. (ANI)

Congress MP KC Venugopal has given a notice under rule 267 in Rajya Sabha to suspend the business and discuss the rise in price of fuel and essential commodities & demand immediate remedial measures to be taken by the government. (ANI)

DMK Rajya Sabha MP Tiruchi Siva has given the suspension of business notice under rule 267 over demand to discuss the Mekedatu Dam issue in the House. (ANI)

Akali Dal moves adjournment motion in Lok Sabha to suspend business in the House to debate and repeal contentious Farm Bills. Harsimrat Kaur says Parliament must pay respects to martyrs of farmers' movement. (DHNS)

Congress Lok Sabha MP Manish Tewari gives adjournment motion notice in the House over farm laws. (ANI)

Several Trinamool MPs from LS/RS will cycle to Parliament today

Several Trinamool MPs from LS/RS will cycle to Parliament today to protest against the price rise in petrol, diesel, LPG and other commodities. Programme: 10.15 am - Several Trinamool MPs ride cycles from 61 South Avenue, proceeding towards Parliament. 10.30 am - Reach Vijay Chowk 10.30 am to 10.40 am - Dharna. (DHNS)

Aam Adami Party (AAP) Lok Sabha MP Bhagwant Mann gives adjournment motion notice in the House over Central Government's Farm Laws.

CPI(M) MPs Elamaram Kareem and Dr V. Sivadasan have given notice under rule 267 to suspend the business and discuss the farmers' protest in Rajya Sabha today. (DHNS)

RJD's Manoj K Jha submits notice in Rajya Sabha to suspend business and discuss under-reporting and data discrepancy in Covid-19 deaths. (DHNS)

Congress MP Manickam Tagore submits notice for adjournment motion in Lok Sabha to discuss fuel price hike and subsequent inflation. (DHNS)

NCP's Lakshadweep MP Mohd Faisal and Congress' Benny Behnan submit notice in Lok Sabha to discuss Lakshadweep issue. (DHNS)

Farmers set for fresh showdown with Centre during Monsoon Session

Agitating farmers and the Modi government are set for a fresh showdown with protesters demanding repeal of the three farm laws planning to take out daily marches to Parliament beginning Thursday till the end of the monsoon session on August 13.

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Raise price rise, Covid-19 management issues in Parliament, Sonia Gandhi tells Congress MPs

Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Sunday chaired a meeting of party MPs from Lok Sabha where it was decided to vociferously raise issues of farmers' protest, price rise including of petrol and diesel and "mismanagement" of Covid-19 in the House.

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All India Trinamool Congress give multiple notices under various Rules in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on opening day of Monsoon Session.

Issues for which notices given:
1. Price hike of Diesel, Petrol, LPG and other commodities
2. Repeal Farmer Laws
3. Covid/Vaccination solutions
4. Decline in Economic growth
5. Restore MPLAD funds
6. Govt weakening federal structure

(DHNS)

Government has identified 31 Bills, including two Appropriation Bills, to be passed in the Monsoon Session of Parliament starting July 19

(DHNS)

RSP MP NK Premachandran submits notice in Lok Sabha to suspend business and discuss Pegasus issue

(DHNS)

CPI Rajya Sabha MP Binoy Viswam has given suspension of business notice under rule 267 over revelations of the scale of Pegasus spyware.

(ANI)

A look at houses and sessions of the Indian Parliament

After over a year, the monsoon session of the Parliament will on Monday return to normal course of sittings. Having embarked upon a major vaccination drive amid cautious efforts to open up activities after the second wave of the pandemic, the government called for a regular session of both the Houses.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and TMC MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay, after a meeting chaired by Birla with leaders of all the parties of the House on the eve of monsoon session of Parliament, at Library building in New Delhi.

Credit: PTI Photo

Police's request to reduce people gathering for Parliament protest has been declined: Farmer leader

The Delhi Police on Sunday asked farmer unions to reduce the number of people who would gather in front of Parliament to protest against three agri laws from July 22, but it has been declined, a farm union leader said.

"We informed police that every day 200 farmers will go to Parliament from the Singhu border during the Monsoon Session. It will be a peaceful protest and protesters will have identification badges also," Rashtriya Kisan Mazdoor Mahasangh national president Shiv Kumar Kakka said.

The Monsoon Session of Parliament will start on Monday and is scheduled to conclude on August 13.

(PTI)

Govt plans slew of bills in Monsoon Session; Oppn to corner it over Covid management, fuel price

The government has readied a big legislative agenda for the Monsoon Session of Parliament beginning Monday even as the opposition is raring to corner the ruling dispensation over a host of issues, including handling of the second wave of Covid-19, rise in fuel prices and farmers' stir.

During the session, the issue of an international media consortium report would find echo in the two Houses.

The opposition would use it to target the government as some of the members have decided to gives notices of adjournment motion to discuss the matter on the floor of the House.

(PTI)

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