Parliament Highlights | Both houses adjourned till Thursday

Central schemes not delivering results: Arvind Sawant in Lok Sabha

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Arvind Sawant on Monday said government schemes are not delivering positive results, saying there is always a gap between the Centre's words and deeds.

"Pakka ghar, har ghar jal...kahan hai, kab hoga? (where are the pucca houses and water connection for all, when will it happen?)," Sawant said criticising the PM Awas Yojana and Jal Jeevan Mission during the debate on the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address in Lok Sabha.

Smell conspiracy behind Kumbh stampede, probe to reveal names of those behind it: BJP's Prasad in LS

BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad told the Lok Sabha on Monday that the ruling party smells a conspiracy behind the Maha Kumbh stampede and those responsible for it will have to hang their heads in shame once the probe is over.

Participating in a debate on the Motion of Thanks on the president's address, the MP from Bihar's Patna Sahib said 35 crore people have so far taken a holy dip at the Maha Kumbh.

"There was a tragedy at the Maha Kumbh.... An investigation is underway. We do smell a conspiracy there.... When the entire investigation is complete, those behind the incident will have to hang their heads in shame," the former Union minister said.

BJP MPs file privilege notice against Sonia Gandhi over remarks on President

A group of BJP MPs from the tribal community filed a breach of privilege notice on Monday against Congress parliamentary party leader Sonia Gandhi for using "derogatory and slanderous" words against President Droupadi Murmu.

Led by BJP leader and former union minister Faggan Singh Kulaste, they met Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and sought disciplinary action against Gandhi, contending her remarks lowered the dignity of the office of the President.

PM Modi to speak on Motion of Thanks today at Lok Sabha

Cong's Manickam Tagore moves adjournment motion in Lok Sabha over new UGC regulations on appointment of VCs and hiring of contract teachers

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Rahul mindless leader: BJP MP Khandelwal on LoP's speech in Parliament

People of Maharashtra won't forgive those who betrayed state: Sena (UBT) MP backs Rahul's 'voters added' claim

It was Rahul's best speech: Congress MP Imran Masood after LoP raised points he had brought up earlier as well

MP Manish Tewari gets answer to his question on Budgetary allocation for Chandigarh

Both Houses of the Parliament begin proceedings; farmers' issues, tea cultivation among matters discussed in Lok Sabha

'Ethanol being mixed with fuel, why isn't gains from that going to Indians?' asks TMC's Saket Gokhale

Nirmala Sitharaman responds to questions in the Rajya Sabha

She is answering about the govt's internship scheme and how it works to help students get exposure and eventually land jobs.

Akhilesh Yadav speaks in Lok Sabha, brings up promises made for Delhi polls

He brought up promises about the Delhi metro and spoke of how much earlier promises were fulfilled.

He demanded help for farmers who might lose their land due to river linking project.

'India losing land to China, BJP not even admitting it,' claims Akhilesh Yadav in Lok Sabha

He said that if publications reporting on this news are wrong, then file an FIR against them and put them in jail, and linked it to the reportage during Maha Kumbh, where news portals gave details of the stampede ahead of the govt.

In slamming the BJP, Akhilesh also did not lay off allly Congress, asking the saffron party that just because the Congress dealt with China in a certain way, why must Modi and co walk the same path.

Akhilesh rips into Yogi govt over Maha Kumbh stampede handling. Here's what he said

Worst thing is President's speech didn't mention Manipur: TMC's Sougata Ray

He said it was a shame that she's is a tribal and many tribals have died there.

Modi govt bent on taking steps to divide people: TMC's Sougata Ray

Ray said that the RSS chief's statement of India gaining independence when Ram Mandir was built made Muslims feel left out, and ultimately sought to disrupt the air of unity in the country.

'We have seen Udta Punjab, how drugs have affected state, but President is silent', says TMC's Sougata Ray

He alleged that drugs were smuggled in through Adani's port, in India.

YSRCP MP demands students be screened for drugs in schools, colleges

He said that parents often found out too late if their kids were under the influence of drugs, in order to offer help, and thus it fell on schools and colleges to screen students for drugs.

Ruckus over RSS at Lok Sabha, as Cong's Channi draws ire from Treasury benches

The role of RSS was debated on, as Channi said an earlier govt notification said govt officials could not be members of the organisation.

Go die at Maha Kumbh so you also get 'moksh': Pappu Yadav says in Lok Sabha

He was referring to the baba's comment which said that Maha Kumbh stampede victims had attained 'moksh'

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Indians moot spectator watching Modi govt's drama, says TMC's Sagarika Ghosh in Rajya Sabha quoting Sukumar Ray

She spoke about 'minimum governance, maximum publicity' bringing up Maha Kumbh, Viksit Bharat, and BJP pitches about the same.

Rahul Gandhi made false allegations about Army chief's statement on India-China situation: Rajnath Singh

"Shri Rahul Gandhi in his speech in Parliament on 03 February 2025 made false allegations about the statement of the Army Chief on the situation on the India-China border," the Defence Minister said on X.

"The Army Chief’s remarks referred only to the disturbance of traditional patrolling by both sides. He also mentioned that these practices have been restored to their traditional pattern as part of the recent disengagement. Government has shared these details in Parliament. The words attributed to the Army Chief by Shri Rahul Gandhi were never spoken by him at any time," Singh added.

"It is a matter of deep regret that Shri Rahul Gandhi should indulge in irresponsible politics on matters of national interest. If at all there is Indian Territory into which China has come, this is 38,000 sq. km in Aksai Chin as a result of the 1962 conflict and 5,180 sq. km. illegally ceded by Pakistan to China in 1963. Shri Rahul Gandhi may consider introspecting about this phase of our history," Singh further said.

Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut addresses Rajya Sabha

He says that going to any extent for elections is not a good sign.

MP John Brittas says 'Kerala was ignored in Union Budget'

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey moves privilege motion against Rahul Gandhi

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey writes that Gandhi in his speech, "not only shamelessly distorted the historical and substantive facts but also made an attempt to ridicule our country and lowering the prestige of our Republic".

MDMK leader Vaiko says 'country is going towards totalitarianism', slams ONOE

Rajya Sabha proceedings to continue till 9 pm

PM Modi to reply on Motion of Thanks debate shortly

PM Narendra Modi arrives in Lok Sabha. He will reply to Motion of Thanks on President's Address, shortly.

PM Narendra Modi replies to Motion of Thanks on President's Address, in Lok Sabha

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Had privilege of hearing President's Address 14 times: PM Modi

"I am very fortunate that the people of the country have given me the opportunity for the 14th time to reply to Motion of Thanks on President's Address. So, I respectfully express gratitude to the people," says PM Modi.

25 crore people lifted out of poverty: PM Modi in Lok Sabha in his reply of Motion of Thanks

President's Address outlined blueprint for development: PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi says, "We are in 2025. In a way, 25% of the 21st century has gone by. Only time will decide what happened after independence in the 20th century and the first 25 years of the 21st century. But if we minutely study the Presidenr’s Addrees, it is clear that she spoke about building trust among people regarding the coming 25 years and Viksit Bharat. Her Address strengthens the resolve of Viksit Bharat, builds new confidence and inspires the common people."

We delivered vikas, not false slogans: PM Modi in Lok Sabha in his reply to Motion of Thanks

When some netas focused on 'stylish jacuzzis and showers': PM Modi in veiled attack on Kejriwal in Lok Sabha

In Lok Sabha, PM Modi says, "Till now the poor have been given 4 crore houses...Those who have lived difficult lives only understand that what is the value of getting a house...The women in the past suffered a lot due to the lack of a toilet system...Those who have these facilities cannot understand "the problems of those who are suffering...We have given more than 12 crore toilets..."

Those who resort to photo sessions in huts of poor will find talk about poor in Parliament boring: PM Modi

In a jibe to Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi, PM Narendra Modi says, "Those who have photo sessions in the huts of the poor, for their own entertainment, will find the mention of the poor in Parliament boring'.

Talk on social media about leaders focussed on jacuzzi, stylish showers, but our focus on providing water to every home: PM Narendra Modi

There was fashion to call one PM as Mr Clean but he admitted that if Re 1 is sent from Delhi, people got only 15 paise: PM Modi

PM Modi says, "A PM was there in our country who identified one problem and said that when One Rupee was sent from Delhi, only 15 paise reached the bottom...who was getting the 15 paise this everyone can understand...at that time there was only party from the panchayat level to the central level...We tried to find a solution, and our model is 'Bhachat bhi Vikas bhi''Janata ka janata ke kaam'...we made..."

Pain of poor, troubles of common man, cannot be understood just like that; it requires passion, some just don't have it: PM says

Not everyone can understand the difficulty of living under thatched roof and moments when dreams are crushed: PM Modi

Govt schemes saved lot of money, but we did not use it to build 'Sheesh Mahal': PM Narendra Modi replying to Motion of Thanks in Lok Sabha

PM Narendra Modi says, "Earlier, the headlines of the newspapers used to be related to scams and corruption...10 years have passed crores of rupees have been saved which has been used for the public...we have taken several steps which have saved a lot of money, but we have not used that money to build a 'Sheesh Mahal', instead we have used that money to build the nation..."

PM hails income tax changes in Union Budget

In 2002, there was no tax on incomes of up to Rs 2 lakh; now there is no income tax on earnings up to Rs 12 lakh, says PM Narendra Modi.

We believe in spending resources towards public welfare; our model dovetails savings and development: PM Modi

PM Modi lays out India's AI mission

PM Modi says AI also stands for 'Aspirational India'.

A PM who used to chant '21st century' was so far from reality that he was unable to provide for needs of 20th century: PM Modi

We have opened up civil nuclear sector and it will have far-reaching implications: PM Modi replying to Motion of Thanks in Lok Sabha

We are working for youths, but some parties are fooling them by promising roles they cannot fulfill: PM Modi

We took Opposition along even when we recorded landslide victory

Earlier, PMs used to make appointments of Chief Election Commissioners at will, we brought law to involve Leader of Opposition, says PM Modi in reply to Motion of Thanks

We live by spirit of Constitution and do not resort to politics of poison: PM Modi replying to Motion of Thanks in Lok Sabha

Some leaders speak language of urban naxals, talk of waging war against Indian state, they cannot understand Constitution: PM Modi

Those who live with Constitution in their pockets, forget how they pushed Muslim women into hardships: PM Narendra Modi in Lok Sabha.

Have there been three members of Parliament at the same time from SC and ST families, asks PM Narendra Modi in Lok Sabha

We started Ayushman Bharat for poor, but some states have stalled the scheme, leaving poor people in hardship: PM Modi

We have figured out path of fulfilment and not appeasement; we believe in saturation coverage of government schemes: PM Narendra Modi

Some people feel they are not mature enough if they don't talk about foreign policy, even at the cost of the nation: PM Narendra Modi

PM slams Congress for remarks against President Droupadi Murmu; says can understand political despondency, but why insult President

"A woman President is being humiliated, I can understand the political frustration. But what is the reason why the President is being insulted? What is the reason...Today, India is moving ahead leaving this kind of distorted mentality and taking the mantra of women-led development forward..." PM Modi says in Lok Sabha.

Read book 'JFK's Forgotten Crises' that talks of Pandit Nehru's meetings with John F Kennedy to learn about foreign policy: PM Modi

This is just our third term, we have to achieve greater goals of modern and strong India: PM Narendra Modi as he concludes reply to Motion of Thanks

PM Modi concludes reply to Motion of Thanks

Lok Sabha adjourned till 11 am on February 6

President's address detached from reality, people's struggles: BJD MP Sasmit Patra

Rajya Sabha adjourned till 11 am on February 6