Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day.
AITC MP Sukhendu Ray invokes Rule 177, says if Pralhad Joshi says MPs will be 'allowed' he has not the authority to say so, only the Chair can decide.
House adjourned.
Pralhad Joshi says despite the ruckus, most of the motions for short discussions were tabled by Opposition members. "We are willing to have you back, but apologise and participate in the discussion," Joshi says
Opposition not behaving responsibly, not contributing to any discussions on matters of societal importance: BJP MP Syed Zafar Islam in RS
Islam raises the issue of protection from Covid-19 for children and he says that the Opposition is not interested in finding a slution for this.
AAP MP tries to raise members' suspension during the discussion on Covid, not allowed to speak.
The parliament building has become a museum... no debates, no discussion: Congress's KC Venugopal
Government is not even allowing discussion on the Lakhimpur Kheri incident in the Parliament. The parliament building has become a museum... no debates, no discussion... Kerela CM Pinarayi Vijayan has the agenda to sabotage Congress, which is initiated by BJP: KC Venugopal, Congress
BJP MP Shiv Kumar Shukl fires another salvo at Opposition MPs during discussion on Covid-19. He says if any have not been vaccinated, like those standing near the Well, if they administer the 'Modi vaccine' or the 'BJP vaccine' they will be protected
"Get second dose, maintain social distancing unlike what you are doing now," Shukl tells protesting MPs.
These people just want to disturb the House, they don't think Omicron is worth discussion, Shukl tells Chairman. The government, prime minister doing all they can, but inki nazar me kuch nahi aata, Shukl says. They should apologise every day for their behaviour, he says.
WATCH LIVE: Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha proceedings
As we brace for Omicron, the biggest Omicron stands in this House in front of us, not letting us function, BJP MP from UP Shiv Prakash Shukl takes dig at Opposition
Discussion on Covid-19, Omicron under way in Rajya Sabha: TMC(M) MP says labs not equipped to detect the new variant.
'Vaccines are costly and antibody tests are cheaper. The government needs to identify thos ein need of booster doses. Political parties and leaders can set an example and keep gatherings to a minimum. Before the new variant spreads further, full vaccination must be sped up," TMC(M) MP GK Vasan says
RS Speaker tries to steer the discussion towards Covid-19 and Omicron amid MPs sloganeering near the Well of the House
You must apologise for your acts: Piyush Goyal tells Opposition
An Opposition MP who is protesting says the "government must first apologise to us'
We have requested you to revoke suspension. We are being blamed for a crime that was not comitted by us: Kharge tells RS Chairman
Chairman, anguished, says that the discussion was reserved for Covid-19 and not this, asks everyone to return to seats
Rajya Sabha discusses suspension of the MPs: Opposition, ruling party have a screaming match.
Piyush Goyal says attacking, strangulating is a matter of shame and defies the decorum of the santum santorum. Sushmita Dev says the suspension of MPs is completely undemocratic and must be revoked.
Senior members not willing to repent acts of their colleagues: Piyush Goyal in Rajya Sabha
Lok Sabha adjourned for the day
Rajya Sabha chairman adjourns House for 15 minutes
Discussions under way in Rajya Sabha on the suspension of 12 MPs: Opposition MPs raise slogans
Section 139(1) (i) of BSF Act, 1968 empowers the Central Government to confer powers and duties on members of the force in respect of any Central Acts for the purposes specified therein: MoS Home Nityanand Rai
YSR Cong Rajya Sabha floor leader Vijayasai Reddy with suspended MPs
There is no change in the territorial jurisdiction of BSF in respect of state of Tripura: MoS Home Nityanand Rai to Rajya Sabha
Government has amended the 2014 notifications and extended the jurisdiction of Border Security Force (BSF) in Assam, Punjab & West Bengal. There is no change in the territorial jurisdiction of BSF in respect of state of Tripura: MoS Home Nityanand Rai to Rajya Sabha
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm amid uproar in the House by Opposition MPs. The MPs also walked up to the Well of the House.
Opposition raises slogans in Rajya Sabha, chairman keeps proceedings on
Upper House is conduting the Question Hour. Discussion on MNREGA dues pending is ongoing.
Rajya Sabha says that notice on revocation of suspension of MPs is inadmissable because it is not accompanied by a motion
Former CJI Ranjan Gogoi has the right to choose his favourite seven star hotel and choicest wine for his 'Ayodhya Party'.He beleives that in the same manner, he can attend Rajya Sabha as and when he desires: Binoy Viswam
Former CJI Ranjan Gogoi has the right to choose his favourite seven star hotel and choicest wine for his 'Ayodhya Party'.He beleives that in the same manner, he can attend Rajya Sabha as and when he desires. Hon. Chairman and Parliamentary affairs minister may respond to his view. Such kind of irresponsible statements from high profile dignitaries w'd only undermine the greatness of Indian Parliament: CPI national secretary Binoy Viswam
Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 pm as Opposition disrupts Question Hour
'You are disrupting a very important time (Question Hour)' by disrupting the Lok Sabha,' an agitated Om Birla tells Opposition members
"Question Hour is never disrupted," says Om Birla. House adjourned till 2 pm
Lok Sabha: Ahmednagar MP raises questions on ethanol supplies, MSP for sugarcane and setting of sugar mills
Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda gives adjournment motion notice in Rajya Sabha over Lakhimpur Kheri incident and the SIT, probing the matter, saying that the killing of farmers was planned.
"Not today. I was there on Monday and on Tuesday. Should be there tomorrow": Former CJI and Rajya Sabha MP Ranjan Gogoi to ANI on him attending the Parliament
Law will take its own course: Former CJI and Rajya Sabha MP Ranjan Gogoi to ANI, on several parties' Rajya Sabha MPs submitting privilege motion against him on his remarks for attending the proceedings of the House.
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 12:00 as Opposition disrupts proceedings
Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu disallows notice on Lakhimpur Kheri klings by Trinamool MP Sushmita Dev. CPM' V Sivadasan's notice also rejected
Question Hour in the Lok Sabha: Bairagi-Sarang railway line and on extension of line from Karinganj to Zamzaung
Ruckus in Lok Sabha during Question Hour: Opposition MPs dusrupt proceedings
Rajya Sabha adopts motion for election of members to the Central Silk Board
Opposition leaders meet to decide on strategy on revoking suspension of 12 MPs
Rahul Gandhi submits adjournment notice in Lok Sabha. Demands sacking of MoS Ajay Mishra in connection with Lakhimpur Kheri killings
List of Business in the Upper House
** Sitharaman to move that the Bill further to amend the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, as passed by Lok Sabha, be taken into consideration.
** 10 ministers to lay papers on the table
Congress MP Manish Tewari gives adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha to discuss "govt's attempts on weakening the Public Sector Banks (PSBs)"
Situation arising out of Omicron cases to be reviewed during Short Duration Discussion in Parliament, today
TMC MP Sushmita Dev moves 267 notice in Rajya Sabha on 'Farmers death in Lakhimpur Kheri'
Congress Chief Whip in Lok Sabha K Suresh demands MoS Home Ajai Misra "to step down immediately so that a fair investigation is carried out (in Lakhimpur Kheri incident) culprits are brought to book and farmers are delivered justice."
List of Business in the Lower House
** Secretary General to report a message from Rajya Sabha regarding the Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2019.
** Discussion and voting on the Supplementary Demands for Grants - Second Batch for 2021-22
** 9 ministers to lay papers on the table
**Nirmala Sitharaman to move that the Bill to authorise payment and appropriation of certain further sums from and out of the Consolidated Fund of India for the services of the financial year 2021-2022, be taken into consideration.
** Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury and Saugata Roy to raise a discussion on price rise.
More Opposition MPs submit privilege notices against Rajya Sabha nominated MP and former CJI Ranjan Gogoi
More Opposition MPs submit privilege notices against Rajya Sabha nominated MP and former CJI Ranjan Gogoi for his comments that he would attend RS whenever he feels like it. After Trinamool and Congress, SP, Shiv Sena, CPI(M) and Muslim League submit notices
Congress MP Manickam Tagore gives adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha to discuss the "killing of farmers in Lakhimpur Kheri
What happened on Tuesday:
** Accusing the government of suppressing the voice of the Opposition, Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, DMK's Tiruchi Siva and Shiv Sena's Sanjay Raut along with other members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha walked from the Mahatama Gandhi statue in the Parliament complex to Vijay Chowk while holding banners and placards.
** The opposition members, including from the TMC, Samajwadi Party, CPI, CPI-M, IUML, TRS, RJD and the NCP as well as some smaller parties, pledged that they will not relent and will continue their fight unitedly till the suspensions are revoked.
** Asserting that the suspended MPs did no wrong, the leaders said they will not apologise or bow before the government and will continue to raise the issues of the people to save democracy and the Constitution.
** Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi alleged that the Opposition is not being allowed to raise issues in Parliament which, he said, is now "merely a building and a museum".
"Wherever the Opposition is trying to raise issues, they are suppressed. The government does not allow us to raise issues. This is a murder of democracy," he told reporters.
** Gandhi also said the prime minister does not come to Parliament and "this is not the way to run a democracy".
"We have here our suspended members. This is a symbol of the crushing of the voice of the people of India. They have been suspended now for two weeks. They are sitting outside. Their voice has been crushed. They have done nothing wrong.
"We are not allowed to debate things in Parliament. Bill after bill, bill after bill is just passed in the din. This is not the way to run Parliament," he said.
Govt lists The Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Amendment) Bill, 2021 for passage in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday
Short duration discussion on 'Situation Arising Out of Cases of Omicron Variant of Covid-19 in the Country' listed in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.
Notices by SushmitaDev, Nadimul Haque, Abir Biswas (Trinamool), A Navaneethakrishnan (AIADMK) among others admitted
Discussion on price rise listed in LokSabha on Wednesday. Notices by Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury and Saugata Roy admitted
As the sit-in protest entered 14th day, the Opposition on Tuesday took their protest on suspension of 12 MPs outside Parliament
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