Parliament Highlights | Both Houses adjourned for the day as Constitution debate ends

Congress amended Constitution for family, claims Sitharaman; Kharge says PM's bhakti taking country towards dictatorship

Rajya Sabha on Monday started the two-day debate on the Constitution with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman accusing the Congress of “brazenly” amending the Constitution to help the “family and dynasty” and Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge alleging that  ‘bhakti’ of the Prime Minister is “taking the country towards dictatorship.

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ONOE bill has provision for situation where assembly poll cannot be held with Lok Sabha election

The bill which seeks to put in place a mechanism to hold simultaneous elections in the country has a provision for situations when election to an assembly cannot be held with those of Parliament.

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One Nation One Election bill to be tabled in Lok Sabha today; likely to be referred to joint panel

The Narendra Modi government will introduce two 'One Nation, One Election' (ONOE) bills in Lok Sabha on Tuesday and is likely to send it to a Joint Committee of Parliament for further scrutiny.

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Congress MP Manish Tewari gives Adjournment Motion Notice in Lok Sabha, opposing the One Nation One Election Bill

One nation, one election is first step to replacing this constitution, says Jairam Ramesh

"The Congress party firmly, totally, comprehensively reject the one nation, one election bill. We will oppose the introduction. We will demand its reference to a Joint Parliamentary Committee. We believe it's unconstitutional. We believe it goes against the basic structure and it is meant to throttle democracy and accountability in this country. Mallikarjun Kharge had written to former President Ramnath Kovind on 17 January on why the Congress party is objecting to the very idea of one nation, one election. The one nation, one election bill is only the first milestone, the real objective is to bring a new constitution. Amending the Constitution is one thing but bringing a Constitution which is the real objective of the RSS and PM Modi...We know what the RSS thinks about this Constitution. They rejected this Constitution on 30th November 1949 saying that it doesn't derive inspiration from the values of Manusmriti and so on. One nation, one election, is only a first step, the real step is to completely change this Constitution, replace this constitution with a new constitution. That's what we are opposing..." says Jairam Ramesh

'Against all sections of Constitution', SP to oppose One Nation One Election Bill

Two One Nation, One Election Bills listed for introduction in Lok Sabha today

NDA allies, TDP and JD(U) may not openly oppose it but they don't want this Bill: Congress MP K Suresh on ONOE Bill

"...When the Government decided to move One Nation One Election, we had expressed our views. Congress party is not accepting this Bill, we are strongly opposing this Bill. This is against the interest of Indian democracy and our federal system. That is why, we are going to strongly oppose it. Entire Opposition is going to oppose it. I think NDA allies, TDP and JD(U) may not openly oppose it but they don't want this Bill..."

SP to oppose the One Nation One Election Bill at time of introduction itself

When One Nation, One Election Bill will be introduced, I hope the country will see Cong play a negative game: Kiren Rijiju

"One Nation, One Election is a very important issue for the nation. It's not for the party or any other individual, it's for the country. When the bill for One Nation, One Election will be introduced, I hope that the country will see Congress play a negative game. When India got independence, for 2 decades India had One Nation, One Election. It was only after Congress misused Article 356, then there were different elections between Parliament and some of the states...Does Congress mean to say that Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru's government for so long was illegal because that time, it was One Nation, One Election?...Does Congress mean that the country should keep on conducting elections month after month for 5 years? We must understand that we hold the election to serve the country and the people of this country..." says Kiren Rijiju

Does Cong mean Nehru govt was illegal because that time it was One Nation, One Election? asks Rijiju

Bengal will not sit silent. We will fight tooth and nail to protect the soul of India and crush this anti-democratic agenda: Abhishek Banerjee

"The BJP’s brazen attempt to introduce a CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT BILL today, WHILE THE CONSTITUTION DEBATE IS STILL UNDERWAY in Parliament, is nothing short of an unashamed attack on democracy. The One Nation One Election bill seeks to ROB THE PEOPLE OF THEIR FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT to vote regularly — A right that holds governments accountable and prevents unchecked power. This is not just a bill rather it is a direct assault on the very foundation of our democracy built through the sacrifices of our founding fathers. Bengal will not sit silent. We will fight tooth and nail to protect the soul of India and crush this anti-democratic agenda. Bring it on!" he posed on X.

"The whole Parliament including the Opposition should unite on this because this is not something new. Elections used to happen simultaneously till 1967. Congress has made its mind to oppose anything that is brought by PM Modi. 'One Nation, One Election' is for the country, development, people want it, the whole Opposition should support the Bill."

Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha sessions get under way

She has affection for Palestine, Pakistan, Bangladesh, but not for India, Giriraj Singh on Priyanka's tote bag

"She is the granddaughter of Indira Gandhi, great granddaughter of JL Nehru, she can do anything. She has affection for Palestine, Pakistan, Bangladesh, but not for India," says BJP leader Giriraj Singh on Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra donning a bag with 'Palestine' written on it to the Parliament

Nation indebted to Constituent assembly members who shaped our Constitution: Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha J P Nadda

"One Nation, One Election" has emerged as a key reform requiring thoughtful deliberation and consensus: Ministry of Law and Justice

Opposition MPs hold protest against the government over Bangladesh issue inside Parliament premises

India not just largest democracy, but mother of democracy: J P Nadda in Rajya Sabha

Architects of Constitution knew this is not nation in making, it was always a nation: Union Minister J P Nadda in Rajya Sabha

As per Indian ethos, democracy comprises freedom, acceptability, equality and inclusivity, allowing citizens to lead dignified life: Nadda

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"'One Nation, One Election' is an attack on the Indian Constitution and people's fundamental rights. Congress and the INDIA alliance will oppose it strongly. This Bill shows BJP's intention of how they are trying to take away the fairness of elections," says Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi

Today J&K became pride of India because of PM Modi: Nadda

Our Constitution inspires us with the lotus that despite all troubles, we will leave no stone unturned in strengthening democracy: Nadda

"When we talk about culture, many people feel that we are not progressive. I want to bring to their attention that the original copy of the Constitution also had the imprint of the caves of Ajanta and Ellora. We also see an imprint of lotus on it. The lotus reflects the fact that after coming out of the mud and swamp and fighting for freedom, we are ready to stand with a new morning and stand with the new Constitution. That is why our Constitution also inspires us with the lotus that despite all the troubles, we will leave no stone unturned in strengthening democracy."

They want to grab the headlines and divert headlines from real issues: Congress MP Manickam Tagore on One Nation One Election

"We reject the Bill and we will oppose the Bill. There is no consultation, no proper thinking about it. They want to grab the headlines and divert headlines from real issues. So, they are doing it...We have been very clear in our stand that it is against federal nature, against democracy and against multiple voices of India and the Government wants to kill those multiple voices...We all know that this is not possible with this number in BJP - only with 240 MPs...2/3rd majority is not possible for them. So, they also know that this is not possible. They have to refer this Bill to a Parliamentary Committee..."

'Kissa Kursi Ka' says Nadda claiming Emergency was to save seat not country

"It is a path-breaking decision. I urge that the entire nation should stand by it. The time has come to do a lot of reforms and unnecessary time, money, expenditure and other obstacles in the development should be removed," says BJP MP Basavaraj S Bommai on One Nation One Election

On Opposition MPs' protest at Parliament premises over Bangladesh issue, Union MoS Sukanta Majumdar says:

"I am surprised to see this. Our Opposition has always been concerned about only Muslims. In India, the meaning of 'minority' has changed. Congress and our rivals changed it to Muslims. They are now agitating for Hindus, so this is a major change. Perhaps this is Modi magic."

You have disposed of elected governments time and again: Nadda's jab at Congress in RS

You amended Constitution to subvert SC judgement in Shah Bano case: Nadda to Cong

There's no triple talaq in Bangladesh, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Syria, Indonesia: Nadda

TDP expresses support for One Nation One Election Bill

"We are supporting this One Nation One Election Bill because it is a pro-development Bill. This Bill will help in good governance in the country. Whenever there is a discussion on development, discussion on good governance, Chandrababu Naidu is always at the forefront, he has always supported everything in these two aspects. In the same way, we are supporting this One Nation One Election Bill."

BJP has issued three Line whip to Rajya Sabha MPs for voting for election to the Committee on AIIMS, Bhubaneswar & Welfare of Other Backward Classes Committee will be held on Thursday, the 19th December, 2024 from 11.00 am to 2.00 pm in Room no. 63, Samvidhan Sadan.

Time for DMK re-think association with INC: Nadda

Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) is in its favour of One Nation One Election

TDP, Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) express support to One Nation One Election Bill

Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal moves 'one nation, one election' bill for introduction in Lok Sabha

Ahead of the introduction of bills on holding simultaneous polls, the government Tuesday said the concept is not new to the country.

Following the adoption of the Constitution, elections to the Lok Sabha and all state assemblies were conducted simultaneously from 1951 to 1967, it noted.

The government said the first general elections to the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies were held together in 1951-52, a practice that continued for three subsequent general elections in 1957, 1962, and 1967.

"However, this cycle of synchronised elections was disrupted in 1968 and 1969 due to the premature dissolution of some State Legislative Assemblies," an official explainer said.

SP strongly opposes One Nation One Election Bill in Lok Sabha

Introduction, consideration of ONOE bills beyond legislative competence of this House, urge govt to withdraw it: Cong's Manish Tewari in LS.

A party cannot always remain as a ruling party, on eday it will change: Kalyan Banerjee

This is not election reform, it is just fulfillment of one gentleman's desire, says Kalyan Banerjee slamming Modi over One Nation One Election Bill

TDP expresses 'unwavering support' to One Nation One Election Bill

Shiv Sena (UBT) opposes ONOE bill in Lok Sabha

DMK leader T R Baalu urges government to refer ONOE bills to parliamentary committee

Even the Election Commission of India's competence should be checked, officers should also get elected by the people: Shiv Sena (UBT)

IUML leader E T Mohammed Basheer, Shiv Sena member Anil Desai (UBT) oppose introduction of ONOE bills

TDP 'deeply committed to nation-building initiatives', offers unwavering support to One Nation One Election Bill

Owaisi rises to oppose the 'draconian' ONOE Bill in LS, says Parl is not competent to make this decision. 'Bill only brought in to massage the ego of the supreme leader,' adds leader

If Oppn wants to let JPC discuss ONOE, let them: Amit Shah

Shiv Sena offers support to ONOE, says Congress allergic to word 'reform'

Supriya Sule of NCP-SP says either withdraw ONOE bill or refer it to parliamentary committee

CPI(M) member Amra Ram opposes ONOE bills, says they attack basic structure of Constitution.

Shah, Meghwal propose to send bill to JPC

Objections to ONOE bills political in nature: Law Minster Meghwal.

E-voting on JPC review of 'One Nation One Election' Bill under way in LS

This is the first time e-voting is taking place on a bill in LS. Paper slips are being distributed to those who desire.

Nehru is the symbol of parliamentary form of government: RJD's Manoj Jha in RS

Senior Congress leaders meet VP Dhankhar in his office

Lok Sabha adjourned till 3pm

On 'One Nation, One Election' Bill, Congress MP Rajiv Shukla, says "It is good that the Bill was sent to JPC. We were also demanding the same. There should be detailed discussions of the Bill in the JPC. There are many shortcomings in the Bill..."

Congress opposes every good initiative...That's their only agenda: Saini

Anti-Constitutional bill, it is against federalism of our nation: Priyanka Gandhi on ‘one nation, one election’ bill.

Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav speaks on journey of Constitution in last 75 years, DMK brings up Tamil vs Hindi issue

Sengol issue heats up Rajya Sabha, Jairam Ramesh and JP Nadda lock horns over its historical accuracy

Second quarter growth dip only temporary blip; economy will see healthy growth in coming quarters: FM Sitharaman in Lok Sabha.

There is no generalised slowdown in manufacturing, half of the manufacturing sectors still showing strong growth: Sitharaman

Retail inflation in April-October 2024-25 at 4.8 per cent, lowest since Covid pandemic: Sitharaman

Inflation is better controlled in NDA regime; under UPA, it touched double digits: FM Sitharaman

Unemployment rate comes down from 6 per cent in 2017-18 to 3.2 per cent now: FM Sitharaman in Lok Sabha.

Discussion and voting on supplementary demands for grants, first batch for 2024-25

AAP's Sanjay Singh says BJP trying to meddle in Delhi elections by asking to remove voters' names.

J P Nadda says there is provision in Constitution to do so to ensure if they aren't 'Rohingyas or Bangladeshis'

Sanjay Singh lashes out at Nadda, accused him of calling Purvanchal residents as Bangladeshis, Rohingyas

Sanjay Singh accused Modi and ruling BJP of being anti-Dalit and anti-backward classes

Country will run according to Ambedkar's Constitution, not Modi-Shah's 'farman': Sanjay Singh

Uproar from NDA members in RS over Sanjay Singh's charges on BJP and Modi, deputy chairman says remarks on PM will be expunged

Rajiv Shukla slams allegations, counter allegations during debate on Constitution, says discussions should be productive

Sagarika Ghose speaks in Rajya Sabha, slams BJP for 'majoritarism', says in a democracy citizens should be sovereign

TMC's Derek O'Brien debates on Constitution, says they want to bring ONOE when they can't conduct election in one state in one day, need seven phases

Lok Sabha adjourned for the day, Rajya Sabha continues debate on Constitution; Amit Shah expected to speak shortly

Amit Shah begins addressing Rajya Sabha on Constitution

Our democracy is stronger than ever, want to thank Sardar Patel: Amit Shah

"The debates that happened in both Houses of the Parliament will be educational for the youth of the country... It will also help the people of the country to understand which party has honoured the Constitution and which has not... I thank Sardar Patel as it is because of his struggle that the nation is standing strong in front of the world," says Amit Shah

Our Constitution took inspirations from others but it is not a replica: Amit Shah

Constitution allows amendments being made to it, says Shah

In the last 75 years, there have been many nations nation that became independent and had new beginnings but democracy did not succeed there. But our democracy is deep-rooted. We made numerous changes without shedding a drop of blood. The people of this country have shattered the arrogance of multiple dictators and that too democratically: Amit Shah

Shah takes veiled dig at Rahul, says 'someone goes around spreading lies about Constitution'

Both BJP and Congress have made amendments to Constitution: Amit Shah

"In our Constitution, the Constitution has never been considered immutable... Article 368 has a provision to amend the Constitution... The 54-year-old leader who calls himself 'yuva', keeps roaming around with the Constitution claiming that we would change the Constitution. I want to tell that the provision to amend the Constitution is within the Constitution... BJP has ruled for 16 years and we made 22 changes to the Constitution... Congress ruled for 55 years and made 77 changes": Amit Shah

We have left Britain behind economically: Amit Shah

The people of our country and our Constitution have given a befitting reply to those who said that we would never be able to become economically independent... Today we are the 5th largest economy... We have left Britain behind: Amit Shah

Congress curtailed freedom of expression in its amendment: Shah

Amit Shah says Congress repeatedly amended Constitution, uproar in House over remarks

Shah chides Congress for 'finding faults' in EVMs after losing elections, says how can they be fine in Jharkhand but malfunction in Maharashtra

Congress increased tenure of Lok Sabha, assemblies through 42nd Constitutional Amendment out of fear of losing polls: Amit Shah

We abolished triple talaq, helped Muslim mothers and sisters which Oppn couldn't do: Shah

Congress deprived Muslim women of their rights for years only for vote bank politics: Home Minister Amit Shah in Rajya Sabha

Congress never worked for welfare of backward classes, Modi govt helping uplift them: Home Minister Amit Shah in Rajya Sabha

Rahul's Constitution booklet turned out to be blank, waved it only to get votes: Shah's dig at Congress

Modi government freed country from mindset of slavery: Home Minister Amit Shah in Rajya Sabha

Congress did nothing except eulogising Nehru-Gandhi family: Amit Shah in Rajya Sabha.

Congress is anti-reservation, its words and actions do not match

Is Muslim personal law above Constitution, asks Amit Shah in Rajya Sabha

Nehru and now Congress opposed UCC for vote bank politics

They said there will be bloodbath in J&K, but not a single stone pelted since Article 370 removed: Amit Shah

Every child should be told about Emergency so that no one dares to impose it again: Amit Shah

Jammu and Kashmir has attracted investment worth Rs 1.19 lakh crore in last 5 years: Amit Shah

Rajya Sabha adjourned