Parliament Budget Session Live Updates | 'Modi govt's priority is ensuring fuel for 33 crore homes': Hardeep Puri

The Union Minister said Congress ran away from voting on debate to remove LS speaker.

. Birla was absent from the Chair following Opposition's motion to remove him.

. "You think nothing is politics in this country? Is war not politics? Don't be naive... The fact that something is being politicised is not the issue. The issue is what substantive assurance the government gives to the people. If they do that, then there will be no reason to politicise," Tharoor said.

. He adds that each member represents lakhs of Indian in the Parliament.

. Opposition also talked about its voice being muffled in House, Birla said.

. He says speakers will be given opportunities according to the laws of the Parliament, and not by their own wish.

. He said he did what he deemed was right when there was a threat for the prime minister.

. He said he was deeply hurt by opposition's motion to remove him.

. Birla urges members to maintain decorum of the House.

. "During the discussion, some honourable members from the opposition raised the issue that the microphones were switched off by the Chair. I have already clarified this earlier as well. The Chair never has a button to switch the microphones on or off. Members of the opposition can also verify this themselves. When opposition members act as the presiding officer, they are also fully aware of this fact. The microphone is switched on only for the honourable member who has been permitted to speak. Only that member’s microphone is activated," Om Birla said.

. “Normally there is a procedure where you can ask to speak. I had asked to be allowed to make a statement about the situation in the country regarding LPG, gas and oil. This is just the beginning and I wanted to speak about it, but a new procedure seems to have started, a minister will decide first, then I will speak, and then the minister will reply. So let’s see what happens. The basic issue is that gas is going to be a problem, petrol is going to be a problem, all fuel is going to be a problem because our energy security has been compromised. A flawed foreign policy has created this problem. Now what needs to be done is preparation. The government and the PM should start preparing immediately because if preparations are not made, crores of people could suffer," Gandhi said.

. "The country is now geared up to face the crisis, which is the confidence the PM would like to give to the nation. The war has been on for many days, but there is no problem regarding fuel, and ships are also coming. We will satisfy the demand, but there should not be panic buying," Bommai said.

. Ruckus in LS amid Pal's speech.

. "BJP got 2.5 hours more than us for discussion. Please give us some time as well," Sanjay Singh said.

. "Congress never made any progress in villages. This is why farmers are in such poor condition," BJP Rajya Sabha MP Bhim Singh said.

. "Jairam Ramesh is a witness, they have no record of development. Atal ji started construction of roads in rural areas,' Bhim Singh said.

. We have constructed 10,452 bridges so far. The 'last villages' are being transformed into vibrant villages: Bhim Singh, BJP MP

. Gramin Awas Yojana, between 2004 to 2014, had very low number of complete houses. BJP has provided LPG cylinders. Today houses are being registered under women's names. We didn't just create houses, we have provided tap water to every house. We have provided clean water to 15 crore homes: Bhim Singh, BJP MP

. "BJP's double engine government did incredible work in Bihar. There's 18-20 hour continuous electricity supply in Bihar," Bhim Singh said.

. "Allowing the US to decide who we buy oil, gas from, whether we can buy from Russia or not; this is a very puzzling fact. I have figured out the puzzle. It is about compromise," said Rahul Gandhi.

. "Non Hormuz sourcing has risen to approximately 70 % of crude imports, up from 55 % before the conflict began. India's sources grew from 40 countries as against 27 in 2006 and 2007. This structural diversification built through sustained policy over successive years has given us options that other nations find themselves without. The refineries are operating at high capacity utilisation. In several cases, they are exceeding 100%," the Petroleum Minister said.

. "In the last five days, LPG production has been increased by 28 per cent through refinery directives and further procurement is actually underway. The Modi government's foremost priority is that the kitchen of India's 33 crore families, especially the poor and the underprivileged, do not face any shortage," Hardeep Puri said.

. "Of the Rs 134 per (LPG) cylinder adjustment required, the govt absorbed Rs 74. Equivalent prices are Rs 1046 in Pakistan, Rs 1242 in Sri Lanka and Rs 1208 in Nepal," Hardeep Puri said.

. "This is not the moment for rumour mongering. India must stand united behind the institutions managing the crisis," Hardeep Puri said.

Parliament Budget Session Live Updates | 'Modi govt's priority is ensuring fuel for 33 crore homes': Hardeep Puri

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