Budget Session highlights: Opposition-govt slugfest disrupts proceedings in LS, RS; House adjourned till March 23

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Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha adjourned for the day amid disruption over Adani issue, Rahul's UK remarks

Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned for the day on Tuesday, amid uproar over BJP's demand for Rahul Gandhi's apology for his 'democracy in danger' remark in London.The Upper House of Parliament will meet again on March 23.

When Rajya Sabha reassembled at 2 pm, having been adjourned earlier in the day, Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar led the House in greeting the country for various festivals, including Chaitra Sukhladi, Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, Cheti Chand, Navre and Sajibu Cheiraoba.He also said that on the request of several members to enable them to participate in the festivities, the House will not have a sitting on Wednesday and instead it would meet on March 23.

In Lok Sabha, as soon as the proceedings started, members of the opposition benches raised the issue and shouted slogans like "we want JPC".

However, the Chair, Rajendra Agarwal, managed to pass the budget for Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

Lok Sabha passed the budget for Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

The chair read out multiple bills for consideration as the Opposition raised "Adani, Modi bhai bhai" slogan.

The Chair adjourned the House till 11 am on March 23 as Opposition MPs gathered in the Well of the House demanding a JPC into the Adani issue.

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Opposition continues to shout slogans demanding JPC probe into Adani issue

Meanwhile, proceedings are under way in the Lower House. Opposition MPs are shouting slogans demanding a JPC probe into the Adani issue.

Floor leaders of other political parties, excluding BJP, YSRCP and TDP, did not attend the meeting called by Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar at 11.30 am today, to deliberate on securing smooth functioning of the House.

Rajya Sabha adjourned till 11 am on March 23 amid ruckus

Dhankhar calls LoP Mallikarjun Kharge to speak. As soon as Kharge says that Rahul Gandhi is not a member of Rajya Sabha, the Chairman adjourns the House till 11 am on March 23.

"How many politcal parties have you traversed?" Opposition asks Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar. Dhankhar says that he has traversed across parties.

Rajya Sabha Chairman extends greetings to countrymen ahead of Ugadi.

Proceedings resume in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.

TMC MPs hold protest at Vijay Chowk over Adani issue

Opposition leaders did not attend floor leaders meeting called by Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, sources say.

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Kharge joins Opposition protest in Parliament

Opposition unfurls a banner of 'We Want JPC' amid protest in Parliament

Opposition holds protest in front of SBI office in Parliament on Adani Group issue

The Rajya Sabha Chairman calls the floor leaders to his chamber at 11:30 am. He adjourns the House till 2 pm as Opposition MPs continue to shout.

Dhankhar denies discussion on notices submitted by Opposition MPs demanding a JPC probe into the Hindenburg report.

As Opposition MPs continue to seek a discussion on Adani issue, Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar says, "We're the most responsible theatre of the largest democracy in the world. People expect us to engage in discussion."

In Rajya Sabha, several MPs have raised the Adani issue, demanding a JPC probe into the Hindenburg report.

Lok Sabha Om Birla urges MPs to allow the Budget Session to continue. However, as Opposition MPs continue to raise slogans, he adjourns the session till 2 pm.

In Rajya Sabha, MPs are reading out the papers that are to be laid on table.

Proceedings resume in both Houses. In Lok Sabha, the Opposition MPs are raising slogans of "We want JPC".

Opposition parties meet at Kharge's office to fine-tune floor strategy for today's session in Parliament

Opposition parties are planning to protest infront of the SBI office in Parliament against Adani issue.

ED, CBI for Opposition, release from Interpol for 'Mehul bhai', Kharge targets BJP

The Opposition on Tuesday attacked the BJP government over Mehul Choksi being removedfrom Interpol's red corner notice list.

Taking to Twitter, Kharge said in a tweer in Hindi, "ED-CBI for Opposition leaders, but release from Interpol for "our Mehul Bhai" of Modi ji!"

BJP continues to attack Rahul Gandhi, demand apology in Parliament

DMP MP Tiruchi Siva has given asuspension of Business Notice in Rajya Sabha under rule 267 and demands discussion on “the Government’s failure to constitute a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) to investigate the charges of corporate fraud in the country”.

Congress whip Manickam Tagore submits adjournment notice in Lok Sabha seeking urgent discussion on Adani issue

Congress MP Manish Tewari has given an adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha demanding discussion on "essence, substance and spirit of Freedom of Speech accorded to Members of Parliament under Article 105 of the Constitution."

Rahul writes to Speaker to allow him to speak in Lok Sabha over his UK remarks

Gandhi has written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to allow him to speak in the House over his democracy remarks made in the UK, sources said on Monday.

Gandhi met Birla last week after his return from the United Kingdom.

Sources said that Gandhi wants to speak in the Lok Sabha to clarify his remarks made in the UK, over which the BJP is demanding an apology from him after accusing the Congress leader of insulting the country and its institutions on foreign soil.

"We have asked for a time tomorrow (Tuesday). If allowed, he (Rahul Gandhi) will speak in Parliament. That is what we have been trying for," Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said.

Logjam could end with Rahul's "unambiguous apology", says Hardeep Puri

As Parliament remained paralysed for the sixth day in a row due to protests from rival sides, Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Monday said an "unambiguous apology" from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his remarks in the UK that democracy in India is "under attack" could end the logjam.

Congress Rajya Sabha MP Pramod Tiwari has given a suspension of business notice under rule 267 to discuss the "government's role in promoting business interests of Adani Group."

‘Parliament is dysfunctional, and there’s a bid to capture judiciary’

Nine months after he quit the Congress, veteran parliamentarianKapil Sibalhas launched a new platform–Insaaf–on which he hopes all the Opposition parties will come together to take on the BJP in 2024. Speaking toDH’sAmrita Madhukalya, he expressed fear that democracy may not survive for long in India.

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Initiate study to evaluate climate change role in aggravating water scarcity, Par panel tells govt

A Parliamentary Standing Committee has asked the government to initiate a study to evaluate the role of climate change in aggravating water scarcity, noting that changing global climate with the rise in temperatures has serious implications on water availability.

Parl panel suggests modifying PMAY-U after impact assessment study to benefit urban poor at large

A parliamentary panel has recommended to the government to conduct an impact assessment study of its urban housing scheme and explore the feasibility of extending it with modifications or formulating another similar one to benefit the urban poor at large to achieve the objective of 'Housing for All'.

The Standing Committee on Housing and Urban Affairs also sought to know the number of slums de-notified since the implementation of the In-Situ Slum Redevelopment (ISSR) vertical of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) and observed that the housing ministry is duty-bound to maintain the data pertaining to the outcome of its mission and schemes.