22:57 February 10
BJP MP Hema Malini praises frontline workers
BJP MP Hema Malini said that the country fought with courage and frontline workers should be praised and adequately compensated.
She also hailed the farmers' laws saying they will definitely help farmers a big time.
She also hailed Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for giving a special Budget to women.
22:29 February 10
'Only corporates will become Aatmanirbhar': CPM MP
CPM's AM Ariff said the Centre is taking credit for the achievements of the states.
Government is saying Make In India, but after reading Budget,"it is better to say Sell out India," he alleged.
Participating in the discussion on the Budget, Aariff said, "Only corporates will become Aatmanirbhar."
22:27 February 10
Tejasvi Surya hails Budget
BJP leader Tejaswvi Surya hailed the Budget and said Modi govt has built one-third of national highways in India in last six years.
A 371 per cent increase achieved in electrification in comparison to UPA, the BJP MP claimed. He also lauded the DBT scheme.
"This budget will be remembered as that which finally puts India into a double-digit growth path. It makes the highest allocation ever for infrastructure development and capital asset creation. It promises to create the infrastructure needed for 21st century India," he added.
21:06 February 10
House's proceedings extended till midnight
The proceedings of the House have been extended till midnight to accommodate the long list of speakers participating in the Motion of Thanks to the President's address.
20:27 February 10
'Spend it like Sitharaman', says TMC in jibe at FM
Trinamool Congress leader Saugata Roy said that this Budget is not good for this country.
"Spend it like Sitharaman," Roy said in a jibe aimed at the Finance Minister. The Trinamool Congress MP further said, "Fiscal prudence has been thrown out of the window."
He also called FM Nirmala Sitharaman "the great dismantler" while accusing her of dismantling PSUs.
20:22 February 10
EC has not shared any electoral roll data with NATGRID: Govt tells House
The Election Commission has not shared any electoral roll data with the National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID), the House was informed today.
Responding to a question on whether the Election Commission (EC) has shared electoral rolls data along with photos with agencies under the Ministry of Home Affairs, such as NATGRID, Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad replied in the negative.
"The commission has stated that it has not shared any electoral roll data with NATGRID," the minister said in a written reply.
He also said that the poll panel has informed that the electoral roll database is shared with departments of the central government or state governments as and when requests are received from them for specific purposes.
19:48 February 10
World went through 'bio-warfare', says Meenakshi Lekhi
Responding to Shashi Tharoor's remarks on the Union Budget BJP MP Meenakshi Lekhi congratulated the Centre for focusing on saving lives. "When we talk about double-digit growth, this was the first budget of this decade and it is a roadmap," Lekhi said.
She added, "I go to people like Gita Gopinathan for data on the economy but the Opposition goes to Mia Khalifa or Rihanna."
The BJP MP also accused the Opposition of "weaponising children" in a veiled reference to Greta Thunberg.
19:07 February 10
Contribution of this budget is'Na Jawan na Kisan': Tharoor
Shashi Tharoor said, "The govt has come out with a budget which deceives people with respect to the allocation in defence and health sectors. Lal Bahadur Shastri had said 'Jai Jawan Jai Kisan'. The contribution of this budget is 'Na Jawan na Kisan'."
He further added, "This tepid budget ignored the middle class in their hour of need. You have given them an increase in fuel prices. The excise duty on petrol has risen by 348% since 2014. Soon banks will have to provide fuel loans."
18:51 February 10
House passes motion to thank President's address
Lok Sabha passed a motion to thank the President for his address to both Houses of Parliament.
18:46 February 10
Budget did little to reassure farmers on MSP: Shashi Tharoor
On Agriculture, Shashi Tharoor says the budget does little to reassure farmers on MSP.
"A quarter of the budget for MSP has been cut Even worse is the plight of fishermen. This budget has denied them any relief. No fiscal support, no diesel subsidy. The Centre has also ignored thousands of tea workers in Tamil Nadu and Kerala," he alleged.
18:23 February 10
Shashi Tharoor says Centre deceived people with latest Union budget
Talking on the Union Budget 2021-22, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor started his speech by talking about the performance of the Indian cricket team.
"Inspirational captaincy is absent," Tharoor said in an apparent reference to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget speech.
"You cannot cross the sea by merely staring at the water," Tharoor said quoting Rabindranath Tagore.
Reiterating the Congress party's stance, Shashi Tharoor alleged that the Budget benefited a few industrialists close to the government.
He also said that the govt proposed, in the budget, to open 100 more Sainik Schools in the country but the existing Sainik Schools are in shamble as they were continuously overlooked by the government.
He also highlighted that the budget for education has not been increased and points at other drawbacks of the budget.
17:58 February 10
PM didn't discuss our concerns over farmers' death: Congress
Congress' Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury after staging a walkout from the Lok Sabha said, "We walked out because PM didn't discuss our concerns over farmers' death. He agreed that amendments are required in the Farm Laws, some states will be benefitted and some' won't. Why do you have to bring laws that won't be benefitting everyone?"
17:47 February 10
PM Modi accuses 'Andolanjeevis' of hijacking farmers protest
Prime Minister Modi accused 'Andolanjeevis' of hijacking farmers protest and said, "I consider the Kisan Andolan to be pious. But, when Andolanjeevis hijack protest, showcase photos of those jailed for serious offences, does it serve any purpose? Not allowing toll plazas to work, destroying telecom towers- does it serve pious protests."
17:42 February 10
PM highlights importance of private sector in India
"Public sector is essential but at the same time, the role of the private sector is also vital. Take any sector- telecommunications, pharmaceuticals - we see the role of the private sector. If India is able to serve humanity, it is also due to the role of the private sector," said prime minister Narendra Modi in the House.
17:41 February 10
PM highlights importance of private sector in India
"Public sector is essential but at the same time, the role of the private sector is also vital. Take any sector- telecommunications, pharmaceuticals - we see the role of the private sector. If India is able to serve humanity, it is also due to the role of the private sector," said prime minister Narendra Modi in the House.
17:29 February 10
Reform necessary in Agriculture sector: PM
"There is a need for investment in farming," said the Prime Minister adding we cannot deal with 21st-century agriculture with 18th-century mindset.
Modi said, "Till the time we could not bring investment and new technologies to our agriculture, we will not be able to make our farming sector strong. We need to go beyond growing only wheat and paddy."
17:23 February 10
No problem in making changes in laws if there are shortcomings: PM Modi
"We offered to discuss clause by clause three farm laws; If there are any shortcomings, there is no problem in making changes", said PM Modi.
He further said, "Till the time we could not bring investment and new technologies to our agriculture, we will not be able to make our farming sector strong. We need to go beyond growing only wheat and paddy."
17:14 February 10
PM Modi on protests against farm laws
"I am surprised for the first time a new argument has come that we did not ask, so why did you give. Be it dowry or triple talaq, no one had demanded a law for this, but due to being necessary for a progressive society, the law was made."
17:14 February 10
Opposition stages walkout during PM's address
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi replies to the motion of thanks to the President's address and addressing the House over the new farm laws, Congress staged a walkout from the Lok Sabha raising slogans to repeal farm laws.
17:14 February 10
Those disrupting House are doing so as per a well-planned strategy: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said: "Those who are disrupting the House are doing so as per a well-planned strategy. They are unable to digest that people are seeing through the truth. Through their games, the trust of the people can never be won."
17:07 February 10
PM 'scolds' Adhir Ranjan for creating ruckus in House
As Opposition leaders raise the slogan of 'kaala kaanoon radd karo (repeal the black laws)', the Prime Minister 'scolds' Adhir Ranjan saying, "Dada, ab zyada ho raha hai. I respect you. You will get more publicity than TMC in Bengal. Don't worry...This doesn't look good, why are you doing this? It does not look age."
17:00 February 10
Govt has immense respect for farmers: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said senior ministers from our government were in talks with the farmers from the time this protest was in Punjab itself.
"We have immense respect for our farmers. MSP and mandi system are still continuing even after farm laws," he added.
16:52 February 10
Cong should have debated on content of farm laws: Modi
On the opposition to farm laws, the PM says, "During the coronavirus pandemic, the three farm reform laws have been introduced to ease the difficulties of farmers and future challenges. Unfortunately, the Opposition has held discussions over the colour, if it's a black law or white law. It would have been better if they had looked at its content and intent instead."
16:46 February 10
Uproar in House as PM defends farm laws
Uproar in House as Prime Minister defended farm laws.
16:44 February 10
Successful fight against COVID-19 credited to 130 crore Indians, says PM
PM Modi: "It is a matter of pride for India that after the outbreak of the coronavirus...in the fight against an ‘unknown enemy’...the discipline of 130 crore Indians saved us. The credit goes to 130 crore Indians."
Responding to Congress MP Manish Tewari, PM Modi said, "Doctors and nurses appeared in the form of god. The sanitation worker, ambulance worker appeared in the form of god."
16:39 February 10
Atmanirbhar Bharat will place India at centre stage in post-Covid world, says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said: The post-COVID world is turning out to be very different. In such times, remaining isolated from global trends will be counter-productive. We will have to emerge as a strong player. That is why, India is working towards building an Aatmanirbhar Bharat. We need to be self-sufficient like we become in the pharma industry.
"Today we can hear 'vocal for local' in every corner of India. People look for local. This sense of self-respect is working a lot for Aatmanirbhar Bharat," he added.
16:36 February 10
Way to new world order is through self-reliance, says PM Modi
PM Modi said, "Today, in a post-coronavirus world, a new world order will come. In this situation, India has to become a strong player. To find its place in the new world order, India needs to become a strong player...and the way to do that is by being self-reliant."
16:36 February 10
'75th year of independence is matter of pride for country'
Prime Minister Modi said, "We're knocking at the doors of 75 yrs of independence. It's a matter of pride for every Indian and an occasion to move forward. We may be in any corner or belong to any strata of society but we must make a new resolve that where do we want to take India at 100 years of freedom."
16:23 February 10
PM terms Presidents address as 'inspiring'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Rashtrapati Ji (President) showcased India's 'Sankalp Shakti.'
His words have boosted the spirit of confidence among the people of India, said Modi.
He also thanked women MPs and said 75th year of Independence is a proud moment for the country.
16:06 February 10
Adhir Ranjan asks Def Minister to brief on India-China standoff
Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury spoke on India-China standoff at LAC in Ladakh. He asked Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to brief them on the situation.
15:23 February 10
Lok Sabha Budget Session LIVE updates
New Delhi: The 'Question Hour' will again not feature in the Lok Sabha proceedings today for the second consecutive day as the Lower House is in hurry to complete discussion on Motion of Thanks on President's address with Prime Minister Narendra Modi expected to speak during the traditional debate organised at the beginning of the Budget Session.
After PM Modi's reply, the first speaker on Budget discussion during the day is likely to be former Congress president Rahul Gandhi, said sources.
However, papers from 13 ministries related to Law and Justice, Railways, External Affairs and Defence will be tabled by various Cabinet Ministers soon after the House assembles for the day at 4 P.M.
Besides, three Standing Committee reports will also be tabled by members of parliament.
"There will be no Question Hour," mentions Lok Sabha's revised list of Business on Wednesday.
Question Hour is generally held in the first hour of the sitting of the Lok Sabha.
It is devoted to questions asked by parliamentarians directly to the government, and the minister concerned reply to queries. It has a special significance in Parliament proceedings. Asking questions is an inherent and unfettered parliamentary right of members.
Ministers concerned that will lay papers on the table are Ministry of Law and Justice, Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Ministry of Railways, Ministry of Coal and Mines, Ministry of Planning and Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Space and Department of Atomic Energy.
Papers will also be laid from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, Ministry of Communications; and Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
The three Standing Committee reports listed to be tabled in the Lower House are related to Food, Consumer Affairs and Public distribution; Petroleum and Natural Gas; and Commerce.
After completing these Business listed for the day in its first one hour proceedings, the House will resume ongoing discussion on Motion of Thanks on the President's address which began on Monday with the initial speech of BJP's West Bengal MP Locket Chatterjee.
As the discussion on Motion of Thanks was started after a week-long uproar in the House with opposition demonstrating on three contentious farm laws, seeking a separate debate on the issue, it was decided to be completed in 15 hours.
Majority of members have given their speech in the House on the motion that has now completed almost 13 hours proceedings over the past two days' late-night sittings.
Modi will speak at the end after other parliamentarians complete their turn in the Motion of Thanks.
(IANS)