Parliament Highlights: Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha adjourned till 11 am tomorrow

We are ready for discussion on Manipur violence right now: Pralhad Joshi in Rajya Sabha

The Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2023 passed in Lok Sabha

Lok Sabha Adjourned till 11 am tomorrow, Rajya Sabha to reconvene at 3:30 pm

Anurag Thakur hails movies from south like 'RRR', 'Kantara' for becoming famous across the world

People creating ruckus in house, doesn't want anything good to happen, says Anurag Thakur while talking about Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill

Rajya Sabha Adjourned till 3:30 pm

Rajya Sabha reconvenes ; Opposition protest over Manipur continues

Union Minister Anurag Thakur tables Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill in Lok Sabha

Amid ruckus by Opposition MPs, the Rajya Sabha has been adjourned till 2:30 pm.

Opposition MPs demand all business be suspended to discuss the Manipur issue.

Proceedings have resumed in Lok Sabha as well.

Rajya Sabha Chairman says that he has accepted the notice under rule 176 to hold short discussion on Manipur. So the listed business for now is a short-duration discussion on Manipur.

Proceedings have resumed in Rajya Sabha.

During FY24, utilisation of Vande Bharat trains stood at 99.6%, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

During current financial year, 2023-24 (up to June 2023), the overall utilisation of Vande Bharat trains has been 99.60 per cent. As on 24th July, 2023, 50 Vande Bharat services are being operated on the Indian Railways' network. Every state of India having Broad Gaugeelectrified network,including Kerala, has been provided with Vande Bharat Service. Further, introduction of trains, including Vande Bharat, is done on the basis of operational feasibility, traffic justification, etcand it is an ongoing process, informs Ashwini Vaishnaw, Railway Minister, to Rajya Sabha.

Jairam Ramesh says Kharge tries to speak but his voice is drowned out in the din created by Treasury benches.

Modi government indifferent to pain, anguish of Manipur people: Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday alleged that the Narendra Modi government was "indifferent" to the pain and anguish of the people of violence-hit Manipur.

The Congress chief said MPs of Opposition alliance I.N.D.I.A who visited Manipur to assess the situation in the strife-torn state, heard heart-wrenching stories of pain from the people there.

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When the BJP was in Opposition it often didn’t allow the House to function till the then PM Dr Manmohan Singh made a statement, says Jairam Ramesh.

Opposition MPs continue to demand PM Modi's statement on Manipur issue before the start of the discussion. The Upper House has been adjourned till 2 pm.

Meanwhile, Lok Sabha proceedings have been adjourned till 2 pm.

Why can't the PM come for discussion on Manipur? asks Derek O'Brien

TMC MP Derek O'Brien says, "We want a detailed discussion on the Manipur issue. Our delegations have gone to Manipur. It is a very serious issue, why can't the Prime Minister come? We are all ready to discuss Manipur."

Opposition MPs are raising 'we want justice' slogans in Rajya Sabha. Meanwhile, MPs from the ruling parties are raising questions.

A parliamentary delegation from Malawi is present in the Rajya Sabha.

Proceedings resume in Rajya Sabha.

Govt insulting Parliament by not discussing no-confidence motion in Lok Sabha, says Congress's Adhir Chowdhury

The Congress on Monday accused the government of insulting Parliament by not holding a discussion on the no-confidence motion moved by the opposition and instead bringing bills in the House.

Congress leader in the Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said the government should first hold a discussion on the no-trust motion. He also urged the ruling party MPs to visit violence-hit Manipur and understand for themselves the situation there.

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BRS issues whip to its MPs in both Houses asking them oppose Delhi ordinance bill

Meanwhile, the Lok Sabha proceedings have been adjourned too amid continued tussle over Manipur issue.

Dhankhar adjourns House till 12 noon amid uproar over Manipur issue

Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge says that I.N.D.I.A parties have given several notices in the last 10 days under rule 267 for discussion on Manipur.

Rajya Sabha Chairman says that the government is willing to hold a discussionon Manipur at 2 pm. He asks the Opposition leaders if they agree to the proposal.

To this, Kharge says they want a discussion under rule 267.

Following an uproar by the Opposition MPs, Dhankhar adjourns the House till 12 noon.

The government is ready to discuss the issue on Manipur at 2 pm today, says Goyal.

They are trying to mock parliamentary process, says Leader of the House Piyush Goyal as Chairman says it has received over 60 notices to discuss Manipur issue.

Goyal adds that the government is willing to dicuss the Manipur issue.

"We want discussions on Manipur to take place in Parliament today at 2 pm. They (Opposition) are trying to misuse the liberty given to the members. The govt is ready to discuss Manipur, but they (Opposition) have already spoilt nine important days of the House," Goyal says.

Several Opposition leaders give adjournment motion in Lok Sabha to discuss Manipur issue

Rajya Sabha MPs Raghav Chadha, Manoj Jha, Amarendra Dhari Singh, Pramod Tiwari, Imam Pratapgarhi, Sandeep Pathak, Rajiv Shukla, K Keshava Rao, Vaddiraju Ravi Chandra, Joginapalli Santosh Kumar, Ranjeet Kumar give suspension of business notice in Rajya Sabha to discuss the Manipur situation.

Congress MP Manish Tewari gives Adjournment Motion Notice in Lok Sabha, demanding to discuss border situation with China.

A delegation from Malawi is present in the Lok Sabha.

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Proceedings begin in both Houses of the Parliament.

Oppn only runs away from discussions rather than taking part in them, says Anurag Thakur

Union Minister Anurag Thakur said, "I request them to come inside Parliament and participate in discussions. We want discussions from day 1. What is stopping them (Opposition) from holding talks?... They only run away from discussions rather than taking part in them...This clearly shows that they are doing politics..."

"No-confidence motion will be taken up within 10 working days," says Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi.

"The Delhi (services) ordinance is in the favour of the people of Delhi. The CM should be happy that the central government is giving him the powers which were not given before," says BJP leader Parvesh Verma.

"The relief camps in Manipur don't have proper arrangements for food, bathrooms and toilets. People are unable to buy medicines for kids since their homes have been torched so, they have nothing," says Rajya Sabha MP Phulodevi Netam.

Bill to replace Delhi ordinance not listed today, says Pralhad Joshi

I.N.D.I.A MPs have come after wiping off the tears of the people of Manipur, says Raghav Chadha

AAP MP Raghav Chadha says, "The I.N.D.I.A alliance has come after wiping off the tears of the people of Manipur...Today, the MPs of the I.N.D.I.A bloc has been called for the meeting and they will explain the situation in Manipur. After the meeting, we inform you about our next move in regard to Manipur..."

I.N.D.I.A MPs' delegation are now briefing the floor leaders about their Manipur visit at Parliament House. Credit: Twitter/@shemin_joy

BJP high command has brought in services ordinance to destroy Delhi government, says AAP MP Raghav Chadha

AAP MP Raghav Chadha said, "This ordinance that will be introduced in the Parliament today is undemocratic. This is not just against the Constitution of the country but also against the 1.2 crore people in Delhi. The BJP has understood that they are finished in Delhi so their high command has taken this decision to destroy the Delhi government."

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has issued three-line whip for all its Rajya Sabha MPs to be present in the House from July 31 to August 4.

The Opposition will also demand the immediate taking up of the no-confidence motion against the Modi government, a notice for which approval was given last Wednesday.

The governmenthas passed at least six Billssince then, even as the Opposition argued that once a no-trust notice is accepted, no substantive business should be taken up till the motion is dealt with.

A meeting of I.N.D.I.A floor leaders is scheduled for Monday 9:30 am, where the floor strategy for the day and week will be discussed while the delegation will share their assessment of ground realities in Manipur.

The Opposition has been demanding a statement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Manipurfollowed by an immediate discussion, but the government has so far not agreed to it despite a pledge for a reply by Home Minister Amit Shah.

The I.N.D.I.A parties are expected to heighten their decibel levels on the ethnic violence in Manipur, especially after a delegation of 21 MPs visited the trouble-hit north-eastern state in the week-end.

Stage set for stormy week as Parliament to take up Delhi services Bill

The ruling BJP and Opposition I.N.D.I.A bloc are heading for a tumultuous week in the Parliament as a Bill to replace a contentious ordinance and no-confidence motion against the Modi government are expected to be taken up.

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Opposition cries foul as 8 bills passed in Lok Sabha in past week

Eight bills were passed in last week in 191 minutes in Lok Sabha where 24 hours were allotted for discussions while three bills crossed the hurdles in Rajya Sabha after a little over 6 hours of debate.

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