Parliament Highlights: Monsoon Session ends as both Houses adjourned sine die

The Monsoon session of Parliament ended on Monday four days ahead of schedule. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla adjourned the house sine die, saying it met for 16 days and passed seven legislations. Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu, whose tenure will end on August 10, adjourned the house sine die, saying that detailed statistics pertaining to the session will be circulated during the course by the Rajya Sabha secretariat.

Lok Sabha also adjourned sine die four days ahead of schedule

Lok Sabha passes Bill to rename arbitration centre

LokSabhaon Monday passed a Bill to rename the New Delhi International Arbitration Centre as the India International Arbitration Centre.

Piloting the New Delhi International Arbitration Centre (Amendment) Bill, 2022, Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju said the objective of the amendment is to have world-class arbitration in the country.

Cong MP questions increase in internet shutdowns under NDA

Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi on Monday alleged that India has recorded the world’s highest number of internet shutdowns in the last four years under the NDA government and sought to know whether any legislation is being framed to regulate the suspensions.

Parl panel wants 'illegitimate' child reference removed, law on guardianship

Rajya Sabha adjourned sine die four days ahead of its schedule

Rajya Sabha passes the Central Universities Amendment Bill, 2022

Rajya Sabha passes the Central Universities Amendment Bill, 2022 which seeks conversion of the National Rail and Transportation Institute (NRTI), Deemed to be a university, into Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV), a Central university

Rajya Sabha functioned for 38 hours while it lost 47 hours to disruption: Venkaiah Naidu

A statement made by Kapil Sibal is in line with his existing mindset. For Congress & like-minded people, Courts/constitutional authorities must favour them or work as per their interest, or else they start attacking constitutional authorities themselves: Union Law Min Kiren Rijiju

Speaker Birla takes exception to Oppn MP approaching minister during Question Hour

LokSabhaSpeaker Om Birla on Monday took exception to an opposition MP walking up to a Union minister's seat during Question Hour, saying no one should move around without his permission.

It was after the House discussed a supplementary question related to the availability of human resources in the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Union minister Rao Inderjit Singh called Trinamool Congress MP Sougata Roy to explain the government's position in private.

Lok Sabha passes Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill that seeks to promote non-fossil fuel.

Lok Sabha Speaker calls on outgoing Vice President Naidu

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Union minister G Kishan Reddy on Monday called on outgoing Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu.

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We are not enemies, we are rivals. We must work hard to outshine others in competition but not run down others. My wish is that Parliament functions well... I'm thankful & moved by your love & affection, said M Venkaiah Naidu, in his last remarks as the Rajya Sabha Chairman & VP

Did my best to maintain the House, says Naidu

I did my best to maintain... the House. I tried to accommodate & give opportunities to all sides - South, North, East, West, North-East. Each one of you has been given time...: M Venkaiah Naidu

Was in tears when I was selected to become Vice Prez, says Naidu

The day PM told me that I was being selected to become the Vice President of India, I was in tears, I didn't ask for it. Party had given the mandate, and I obliged & resigned from the party. Tears were because I had to leave the party: Outgoing RS Chairman & VP M Venkaiah Naidu

RS Chairman Venkaiah Naidu appeals MPs to maintain decency of the House

We, the Upper House, have a greater responsibility. The entire world is watching India; India is on the move. I appeal to RS MPs to maintain decency, dignity & decorum so that the image & respect of the House is maintained: M Venkaiah Naidu in his last remarks as RS Chairman & VP

Total 1,999 insolvency cases were going on as of June 2022: Govt

As many as 1,999 cases of corporate insolvency resolution process were going on under the insolvency law as of June this year, according to the government.

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Oppn didn't read the Electricity (Amendment) Bill, says RK Singh

The oppositiondidn't read the Bill. No provisions related to farmers in the bill, they'll continue to get subsidies as they're getting. The state govt can increase the subsidies. No provision in the Bill to reduce subsidies: Union Power min RK Singh on Electricity (Amendment) Bill

One can have ideological differences, but one should hold the institution in high esteem, that's a duty being a lawyer and a parliamentarian: Senior Advocate & Rajya Sabha MP Mahesh Jethmalani on Kapil Sibal's remarks

Supriya Sule asks the government to clarify several aspects on the Bill. She also outpoints that the ministry on renewables, and coal's outlook seem contradictory.

She also says that the Centre gives free schemes on electricity, which is allowed, but when teh state does the same for last mile residents, it is dubbed a freebie.

She also asks the Minister to clarify if stakeholders were consulted on the renewables and what their long-term plan for several parts of the bill such as carbon trading, carbon.

Adhir points out the loopholes in the amendment Bill

He quotes experts who believe that carbon trading is a dangerous distraction from the need to end fossil fuel use, we do not have time to waste, and the best way is through direct regulation.

He also outpoints to the downfalls of carbon trading system as it creates mechanisms for windfall gains and helps defaulters.

Modi hai toh Mumkin hai nahi, Modi hai toh Mehengai hai: LoP Adhir in Lok Sabha

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury also said, that the BJP and the government has been spreading 'Amrit' everywhere with 'Amritkaal, 'Panchamrit' etc, however, the people only get 'Garal' (venom/ posion). He urged the govt to gove some of the 'Amrit' to common man as well.

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhary raises the issue of private entities taking undue advantage of carbon credits leeway in the new proposed Bill in the absence of a governing body

Rajya Sabha members Binoy Viswam, Praful Patel bid farewell to Naidy

Rajya Sabha member Ramdas Athawale bids farewell to outgoing VP and RS Chairman Venkaiah Naidu

RJD Leader Manoj Kumar Jha praises VP Naidu for always encouraging Conversation and Resolution between government and Opposition

Jha also says that because of Naidu's precise timeliness, there's a template within him now to finish his statement within 3-5 minutes since nothing will go on record.

Jha adds that he hopes the conversation between Parliamentarians will continue

Lok Sabha takes up the The Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill, 2022 for consideration and passing

MPs continue to praise outgoing RS Chairman Venkaiah Naidu, thank him for his contributions, especially towards promotion of native languages and mother tongue

Lok Sabha to reconvene at 2:15 PM

MP John Brittas thanks VP Naidu, lauds his clarity of conviction, says "you are a living example of the diversity of the nation"

Other MPs such as Tiruchi Siva, Sasmit patra pay their tributes to outgoing VP Naidu, thank him for his contributions

You had advocated for a national policy for Upper Houses in all major states. You also spoke about consensus on Women Reservation Bill & other issues. I believe Govt will complete the incomplete you're leaving behind: LoP Kharge to outgoing VP

Derek O'Brien thanks VP Naidu for taking a stand for the right things. He reminds the House that Chairman Naidu was not present when the Farm Bills were passed

" 'Your words were revered and they were preferred,' PM Modi said in his speech, we'd like to add that 'we wanted you to stay here longer and hoped that your leaving was deferred," O'Brien too adds to verses for VP Naidu in Rajya Sabha

Derek O'Brien wishes VP Naidu happy years ahead, he thanks Naidu for all the food he served each time he hosted MPs

Musafir hain hum, musafir hain aap, kabhi na kabhi fir mulaqaat hogi: Kharge in farewell speech for Naidu

Kharge recites small, witty poem for Naidu that ends with the lines: 'Aapke aane se Manzhar ronak jaisa hai, aapke jaane ke baad mausam bahut satayega'

We are both ideologically different and I may have grievances against you, but this is not the time. You have ensured the House functioned and was in order despite many difficulties, I sincerely thank you: Kharge in farewell speech

We were able to bring Article 371 J, crucial for Hyderabad, Karnataka, as amendments thanks to you: Kharge in farewell specch for VP Naidu

LoP Kharge makes farewell speech for VP Venkaiah Naidu.

You have been member of Rajya Sabha thrice, and have been part of House proceedings for some time we have worked with you. There are several reasons for our fondness and respect towards you: Kharge in RS

We are all indebted to your for your contributions to the functioning of the House: PM Modi in RS

As vice president, you devoted a lot of time to youth welfare, says PM Modi in farewell speech for M Venkaiah Naidu

Your responsibility to lead this House might be ending now but the nation as well as workers of public life - like me - will continue to receive benefits of your experiences: PM in RS

We know you are very touchy amd sincere about mother tongue. I still remember how you expressed so beautifully: 'Mother tongue is like the vision of your eyes but second language is like a pair of spectacles': PM in farewell speech

Such words can only come from the depth of your heart: PM Modi

Rajya Sabha productivity increased 70% during Chairman Venkaiah Naidu's tenure; attendance of MPs increased: PM Modi

Your one-liners are wit liners as well as win liners. Your command over language, wit and control is commendable, PM Modi tells RS

Your words are both deep and serious as well as witty and weighty, PM Modi says.

You breathed fresh life into all your tasks, we have all seen your passion, dedication. The nation has so much to learn from you about democracy, PM Modi says

PM Modi's farewell remarks in Rajya Sabha for Chairman Naidu

Ministers make statements in Rajya Sabha; Question Hour in Lok Sabha

LoP isn't an accused in National Herald case. LoP also assured that he would extend fullest cooperation & would meet when the Parliament is not in session: Jairam Ramesh, MP & Chief Whip of Congress in Rajya Sabha on ED summons to LoP in RS, Kharge

The summons were issued by the ED for the sole purpose of conducting a search of the office premises of YIL in the National Herald building and recording of a statement to that effect. This exercise could very well have been conducted in the presence of counsel authorised by LoP for the purpose. ED did not accede to this request and insisted on his presence. This was done with the sole purpose of harassing LoP and the Congress party: Jairam Ramesh

The Monsoon Session of Parliament may be curtailed with the government reaching out to the Opposition on the issue as only three working days are left for business next week.

Sources said the government has informed the Opposition leaders that they intend to adjourn the Parliament sine die on August 8 or 10 and do not sit till August 12 as scheduled. A final decision has not been taken yet.

Tuesday and Thursday next week would be holidays owing to Moharam and Raksha Bandhan and Parliament can sit only on three days.

On August 8, sources said, the Zero Hour and Question Hour will be skipped to facilitate a farewell function in Rajya Sabha for retiring Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu, who is also Vice President of the country. The second half of the day could see the passing of two bills and the proposal before the Opposition is that then the House adjourns sine die.

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A Parliamentary Standing Committee has suggested the government to reduce the import of coal and increase the domestic production to meet the demand.

The Standing Committee on Energy in its report tabled in Parliament also expressed disappointment over the slow pace of work in starting the production of newly allocated coal blocks to state run thermal power plants.

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A Congress MP is planning to bring a private member’s bill in the Lok Sabha seeking nomination of two people from the LGBT community in Lok Sabha and state Assemblies

A Congress MP is planning to bring a private member’s bill in the Lok Sabha seeking nomination of two people from the LGBT community in Lok Sabha and state Assemblies, saying their presence in lawmaking bodies would help in breaking down intolerance and building alliances that cut across pre-existing cleavages within society.

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There will be no sitting of the House on Tuesday and Thursday on account of Muharram and Raksha Bandhan.

Naidu demits office on Wednesday and his successor Jagdeep Dhankhar will take the oath of office on August 11.

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Sunday said he was veering to the conclusion that Parliament has become "dysfunctional" and alleged that democracy is "gasping for breath" in India with almost all institutions tamed, emasculated or captured.

He also said Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu "failed" to protect Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge last week from being summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) when the House was in session.

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