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Parliament Highlights| 'Have we failed the constitution?,' asks Kapil Sibal in RSThis blog is now closed. These were the highlights on Monday. Nirmala Sitharaman launched a scathing attack on the Congress in the Rajya Sabha today, picking up instances where the Congress government had amended the Constitution several times 'to benefit the party and dynasty'. The Lok Sabha on Saturday saw the ruling party and the Opposition trade jibes with each other during a 'Discussion on the Glorious Journey of 75 Years of the Constitution of India'. Political mudslinging took centre stage as both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi went all guns blazing in criticising each other's parties. Meanwhile, the Opposition plans to bring into effect a no-confidence motion against RS Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar. Join us tomorrow for all the latest updates from the Parliament.
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<div class="paragraphs"><p>Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal during the Winter session of Parliament, in New Delhi, on Friday.</p></div>

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal during the Winter session of Parliament, in New Delhi, on Friday.

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Lok Sabha adjourned for day

Rajya Sabha adjourned for day

Babasaheb said when people start idolising one person, it is a sign of autocracy, says Surjewala

“Babasaheb said that when people start singing praises and idolising one person, it is a sign of autocracy,” says Congress MP Randeep Singh Surjewala

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Worried about the pollution that has entered our political framework: Kapil Sibal

"Look at the disparity between the poor and rich in this country. Have we failed the constitution? We have. Collectively, have we discharged the responsibility that our forefathers desired us to do. Have we delivered on social justice? What political justice is there where elected governments are toppled by money power?, says Independent MP Kapil Sibal. Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar is presiding in the House.

Environment of fear, mistrust & division prevails in India under BJP govt: Abhishek Manu Singhvi

Priyanka Gandhi urges govt to put back photo of Pakistan surrender before India at Army HQ

As she saluted the sacrifices of the Indian military in the 1971 war, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday urged the government to put back the iconic image of Pakistani soldiers surrendering before Indian forces in Bangladesh in Army headquar...

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When they win, they laud EVMs. If they lose, they blame EVMs: Milind Deora

Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora attacked opposition on sowing doubts about EVMs.

"In a day when we talk about environmental preservation, we cannot think about going back to ballot papers. People who are blaming EVMs are by political parties which have no intraparty democracy. My leader Eknath Shinde has restored democracy in Shiv Sena," he said.

Govt calls farmers ‘anna-daata’ but humiliate them, says Manish Tiwari

 Chandigarh MP Manish Tewari have raised concerns over the ongoing farmers' protest in Delhi, calling for a more compassionate response from the government.

Surpriya Sule seeks clarity from FM on persisting inflation, lower private investment

Sandhya Ray is in the Chair.

Congress did not have courage to act on Art 370: Puri Hardeep Singh Puri slams Congress govts:

Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Monday slammed the earlier Congress governments while speaking in the Rajya Sabha.

He claimed that Dr BR Ambedkar opposed the Article 370, advising Mr. Sheikh Abdullah to not isolate Kashmir from India.

"What should have been a temporary arrangement gained a permanent nature because the Congress did not have the courage to Act. Congress did not have courage to act on Art 370" he said.

Minorities in India are feeling scared and disappointed now: RJD MP AD Singh

RJD MP AD Singh highlighted how petitions across India are challenging validity of many mosques under Places of Worship Act, 1991. He said minorities in India are scared and feeling disappointed.

Govt has turned probe agencies into pet dogs: BJD MP Debashish Samantaray

Speaking in Rajya Sabha on Monday, BJD MP Debashish Samantaray said probe agencies have been turned from "watchdogs to petdogs" by the government.

Congress would've been reduced to single-digit seats if not for regional parties: BJP's Sanjay Jaiswal in Lok Sabha

Adani's business expanded during Congress rule: Kiren Rijiju in Lok Sabha

This government now of Adani, for Adani, by Adani: K C Venugopal

'govt not taking action against SEBI chairperson because of one person': K C Venugopal in LS

Does finance ministry take responsibility for harm to investors because of SEBI chairperson?: K C Venugopal

SEBI chief failed to disclose foreign assets: Venugopal in LS

SEBI investigating a company which its chairperson is linked to: K C Venugopal

How Modi destroyed constitution in 10 years, other governments couldn't do for 70 years: Saket Gokhale

Where is justice when politicians are threatened using ED, CBI?: Saket Gokhale

Saket Gokhale begins his speech in RS on Constitution

PM travels everywhere but has no time to visit Manipur even when violence continues there: Kharge in RS.

Our govt will implement women reservation faster than BJP: Mallikarjun Kharge claims in RS.

'PM lives in past, would've been better had he listed present achievements': Kharge slams Modi's speech in RS

The first amendment was brought in for the common good, not party: Kharge in RS

Govt should raise its voice against atrocities on minorities in Bangladesh: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi in LS.

If 'socialism' was not there in Constitution, there would've no food security, MNREGA: Kharge

How will people who did not fight for independence know its importance?: Kharge in RS

People who did not fight for independence, how will they know its importance?: Kharge

India only country where universal adult franchise was applicable right after independence: Kharge

Congress gave women the right to vote long before several other nations: Kharge

'RSS unfurled Tricolour only after court order': Kharge slams right-wing in RS

'JNU students are progressive, but some are trying to end democracy here': Kharge takes a dig at FM Sitharaman

Follow Mallikarjun Kharge's speech in the Rajya Sabha right here:

People who have no respect for flag or Constitution are teaching us lessons today: Kharge in RS

On this day Indira Gandhi divided Pakistan and liberated Bangladesh: Mallikarjun Kharge

Mallikarjun Kharge begins his speech on Constitution debate in Rajya Sabha

Congress never supported reservation bills brought by Deve Gowda, Vajpayee governments: FM Sitharaman

Congress party did not deliver on its 'Garibi Hatao' promise: FM Sitharaman in RS.

'Licence quota raj of Cong rule ruined India's economy': FM quotes from book on Nehru's govt

They didn't have to reform the economy in 1991 if it was so good in the first place: Sitharaman in Parliament

'What is your role in India's economic growth?': Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament

Nirmala Sitharaman brings up time capsule placed inside Red Fort to celebrate 25 years of independence

The time was preserved for 5000 years, but even the Parliament was not told what it contained: FM

'Cong didn't allow Ambedkar's photo to be displayed in central hall of old Parl House for decades': FM in RS

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Muslim women were denied their rights to alimony by the Congress: Sitharaman

Politicians named their children 'MISA' (Maintenance of Internal Security Act) to remember the infamous law: FM in Rajya Sabha.

'Congress changed Preamble of Constitution when all Oppn was in jail,': FM in RS

Congress kept on amending Constitution to help the 'dynasty': FM's attack continues

'Constitutional amendment was brought in because an HC had question Indira Gandhi's election': FM's scathing attack on Cong

Spree of curtailing freedom of press happened before 1949, and it continues: Sitharaman

Book called 'Nehru' was banned in 1975, movie 'Kissa Kursi Ka' because they were critical of the Congress: Sitharaman

Sitharaman brings up historical instances of the Nehru government coming down on its critics to attack Congress

'Our Constitution has stood the test of time, of course, yielded itself to very many amendments...': Sitharaman

"...Post Second World War, over 50 countries had become independent and had their Constitution written. But many have changed their Constitutions, not just amended them but literally changed the entire feature of their Constitution. But our Constitution has stood the test of time, of course, yielded itself to very many amendments..." the finance minister said in the Rajya Sabha

Priyanka Gandhi has a message on her bag!

Nirmala Sitharaman began her speech in the Rajya Sabha on the Constitution debate by paying tributes to the members of the Constituent Assembly.

EPFO 3.0 to be launched by March 2025 with fresh redressal system, says Mansukh Mandaviya in LS

People should not have issues in taking out their own money. This is why digitisation is important: Mansukh Mandaviya on EPFO 3.0 version

Jargdeep Dhankhar pays tributes to deceased Rajya Sabha members

New Rajya Sabha members take oath 

Is the govt doing anything to identify regions like Kalyan Karnataka where maximum job migrations happen, asks Sagar Ishwar Khandre

Actively participating; LoP & senior leaders will participate in debate today and tomorrow

Present government working against Constitution of India: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut

All the positive and negative aspects of the Constitution will be discussed: Congress' Pramod Tiwari 

Congress' Vijay Vasant moves adjournment motion to discuss fishermen detention

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AAP MP Sanjay Singh gives Suspension of Business Notice in RS under Rule 267, demands discussion on law & order situation in Delhi

Congress' Manickam Tagore moves adjournment notice over removal of 1971 war photograph from Army HQ

Rajya Sabha to begin debate on Constitution today amid no-confidence motion row

Rajya Sabha will start its two-day debate on the Constitution on Monday against the backdrop of growing unease between Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and the Opposition who is seeking his removal accusing him of partisanship.

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Modi govt reverses decision to introduce 'ONOE' bills in Lok Sabha today

In a surprise move, the Narendra Modi government has reversed its decision to introduce two 'One Nation, One Election' bills in Lok Sabha on Monday, within hours of indicating its intention to do so.

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Congress MP Vijayakumar moves Adjournment Motion in Lok Sabha to discuss detention of fishermen by Sri Lankan authorities