Parliament Winter Session Day 7 LIVE: RS Passes Boilers Bill, LS Discusses Railways (Amendment) Bill

Speaker Om Birla extended the sitting of the House by one hour to accommodate the pending speakers. The house will now conclude proceedings for the day at 7 pm.

The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday cleared a bill to provide for the regulation of boilers, the safety of life and property of persons from the danger of explosions of steam-boilers and uniformity in registration.

Opposition MPs walked out of Rajya Sabha on Wednesday after being denied the opportunity to seek clarification on EAM Jaishanka's statement regarding India-China relations.

The Rajya Sabha discussed The Boilers Bill, 2024, which seeks to replace the 100-year-old Boilers Act of 1923. Union Minister Piyush Goyal introduced the bill, aiming ti regulate boilers and ensure safety against steam-boiler explosions.

The debate was marred by opposition protests, demanding clarifications on External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's recent statement on China. RS Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar disallowed these clarifications, leading to further protests and a walkout by opposition members.

Congress MP Mannickam Tagore urged for a law to safeguard gig economy workers, emphasising fair wages, job security, and social benefits. Addressing the issued in Lok Sabha's Zero Hour, he termed the plight of these workers a human rights issue, not juts a labour concern.

Rajya Sabha resumed post-lunch with EAM S Jaishankar addressing the House on the India-China border issue. Jaishankar highlighted that India remains committed to engaging with China to find a fair and mutually acceptable framework for boundary settlement. Jaishankar also emphasised the importance of peace for developing bilateral ties and discussed recent agreements on patrolling and grazing rights in Depsang and Demchok.

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw brings up the Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024, for consideration and passing in the Lok Sabha. Manoj Kumar from Congress speaks up against the privatisation of Railways and urges that special emphasis be paid to the handicapped and the poor community availing railway services in India.

Following Question Hour, Upper House adjourns to reconvene at 2 pm.

During the Zero Hour in Lok Sabha, BJP MP Tejasvi Surya says that private health insurers are not paying claims to people.

Urging the government to take immediate steps to halt such 10-minute delivery of medicine citing dangers to the life of patients, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) Kanimozhi NVN Somu said such services adversely affect public health.

The trouble and pain experienced by gig economy workers, especially those employed at Amazon India, warehouse workers and delivery drivers, who work for low wages and under pressure was brought up in the Lower House.

Citing the plight of the textile workers who are currently unemployed, the MP urged the government to take up the issue on priority and look into the Employees' State Insurance (ESI) Scheme to aid the labourers from the financial crisis.

Demanding that OTT providers come under the Censor Board citing the usage of violent, lewd and vulgar scenes in web series and films released on such platforms, Rajya Sabha MP Naresh Bansal urged legal actions to be initiated against content polluting young minds and tarnishing the true meaning of 'Independence'.

Hailing the efforts of the Centre in making drinking water accessible in most arid parts of the country, KL Laxman proposed that the 'Four Waters Concept' be proposed heavily in the country. The Four Waters concept is a water management technique that uses rainwater, groundwater, and surface water to increase groundwater levels and improve crop yield. Besides, he also vouched for rainwater harvesting and intensive awareness campaigns to save and utilise drinking water.

BJP MP from Rajasthan Madan Rathore spoke on the drug problem among youngsters; PT Usha spoke on amending DoPT sports order on casual leaves.

Members chair a discussion on the Pradhan Mantri-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana following which MP Dhanorkar Pratibha Suresh highlights the financial burden on telecom company BSNL.

Accusing the Centre of constantly ignoring the needs of the farmers including that of the Minimum Selling Price (MSP), MP Pramod Tiwari termed the BJP-led government to be an enemy of the agrarian community.

Speaking about the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, an ongoing Indian Railways mission launched in February 2023 by the Ministry of Railways to redevelop 1275 stations nationwide, Union Minister of Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, lauded the efforts of the Prime Minister in transforming and reshaping the state of railways in India.

On the seventh day of the winter session, keeping the tempo alive, opposition MPs stage a protest over Adani controversy inside Parliament premises.

As ruckus continues over the farmer's issue, Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar said that the opposition has no interest of finding a solution. Rather, it merely intends to politicise the issue. He slammed the opposition leaders saying "Kisan (Farmers) Is your last priority."

Amid heavy sloganeering in the Upper House over the agrarian crisis where the opposition shouted: KAB GIREGI YE SARKAR (When will this government fall), Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar schooled the opposition leaders about serving farmers in the correct way. He said that mere sloganeering and tears in his eyes do not bring forth concrete changes in the lives of the farmers.

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will move The Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024 in Lok Sabha. The Bill aims to amend the Railways Act of 1989 to boost the powers of the Railways Board and improve operational efficiency.

DMK MPP Wilson will question Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan about the NEET paper leak 2024, seeking details of the people indentified, actions taken against the offenders and the steps taken to bring an end to such cases of leakage.

Speaker Om Birla extended the sitting of the House by one hour to accommodate the pending speakers. The house will now conclude proceedings for the day at 7 pm.

The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday cleared a bill to provide for the regulation of boilers, the safety of life and property of persons from the danger of explosions of steam-boilers and uniformity in registration.

Opposition MPs walked out of Rajya Sabha on Wednesday after being denied the opportunity to seek clarification on EAM Jaishanka's statement regarding India-China relations.

The Rajya Sabha discussed The Boilers Bill, 2024, which seeks to replace the 100-year-old Boilers Act of 1923. Union Minister Piyush Goyal introduced the bill, aiming ti regulate boilers and ensure safety against steam-boiler explosions.

The debate was marred by opposition protests, demanding clarifications on External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's recent statement on China. RS Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar disallowed these clarifications, leading to further protests and a walkout by opposition members.

Congress MP Mannickam Tagore urged for a law to safeguard gig economy workers, emphasising fair wages, job security, and social benefits. Addressing the issued in Lok Sabha's Zero Hour, he termed the plight of these workers a human rights issue, not juts a labour concern.

Rajya Sabha resumed post-lunch with EAM S Jaishankar addressing the House on the India-China border issue. Jaishankar highlighted that India remains committed to engaging with China to find a fair and mutually acceptable framework for boundary settlement. Jaishankar also emphasised the importance of peace for developing bilateral ties and discussed recent agreements on patrolling and grazing rights in Depsang and Demchok.

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw brings up the Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024, for consideration and passing in the Lok Sabha. Manoj Kumar from Congress speaks up against the privatisation of Railways and urges that special emphasis be paid to the handicapped and the poor community availing railway services in India.

Following Question Hour, Upper House adjourns to reconvene at 2 pm.

During the Zero Hour in Lok Sabha, BJP MP Tejasvi Surya says that private health insurers are not paying claims to people.

Urging the government to take immediate steps to halt such 10-minute delivery of medicine citing dangers to the life of patients, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) Kanimozhi NVN Somu said such services adversely affect public health.

The trouble and pain experienced by gig economy workers, especially those employed at Amazon India, warehouse workers and delivery drivers, who work for low wages and under pressure was brought up in the Lower House.

Citing the plight of the textile workers who are currently unemployed, the MP urged the government to take up the issue on priority and look into the Employees' State Insurance (ESI) Scheme to aid the labourers from the financial crisis.

Demanding that OTT providers come under the Censor Board citing the usage of violent, lewd and vulgar scenes in web series and films released on such platforms, Rajya Sabha MP Naresh Bansal urged legal actions to be initiated against content polluting young minds and tarnishing the true meaning of 'Independence'.

Hailing the efforts of the Centre in making drinking water accessible in most arid parts of the country, KL Laxman proposed that the 'Four Waters Concept' be proposed heavily in the country. The Four Waters concept is a water management technique that uses rainwater, groundwater, and surface water to increase groundwater levels and improve crop yield. Besides, he also vouched for rainwater harvesting and intensive awareness campaigns to save and utilise drinking water.

BJP MP from Rajasthan Madan Rathore spoke on the drug problem among youngsters; PT Usha spoke on amending DoPT sports order on casual leaves.

Members chair a discussion on the Pradhan Mantri-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana following which MP Dhanorkar Pratibha Suresh highlights the financial burden on telecom company BSNL.

Accusing the Centre of constantly ignoring the needs of the farmers including that of the Minimum Selling Price (MSP), MP Pramod Tiwari termed the BJP-led government to be an enemy of the agrarian community.

Speaking about the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, an ongoing Indian Railways mission launched in February 2023 by the Ministry of Railways to redevelop 1275 stations nationwide, Union Minister of Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, lauded the efforts of the Prime Minister in transforming and reshaping the state of railways in India.

On the seventh day of the winter session, keeping the tempo alive, opposition MPs stage a protest over Adani controversy inside Parliament premises.

As ruckus continues over the farmer's issue, Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar said that the opposition has no interest of finding a solution. Rather, it merely intends to politicise the issue. He slammed the opposition leaders saying "Kisan (Farmers) Is your last priority."

Amid heavy sloganeering in the Upper House over the agrarian crisis where the opposition shouted: KAB GIREGI YE SARKAR (When will this government fall), Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar schooled the opposition leaders about serving farmers in the correct way. He said that mere sloganeering and tears in his eyes do not bring forth concrete changes in the lives of the farmers.

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will move The Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024 in Lok Sabha. The Bill aims to amend the Railways Act of 1989 to boost the powers of the Railways Board and improve operational efficiency.

DMK MPP Wilson will question Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan about the NEET paper leak 2024, seeking details of the people indentified, actions taken against the offenders and the steps taken to bring an end to such cases of leakage.