House adjourned
The Rajya Sabha has been adjourned till 11 am on 11th December 2019.
Arms Amendment Bill passes in Rajya Sabha
LIVE: RS proceedings begin; Shah to table Citizenship bill tomorrow
18:38 December 10
18:33 December 10
Arms Amendment Bill, 2019 passed in the Rajya Sabha
The bill provides a maximum punishment of life imprisonment for manufacturing and carrying illegal arms.
The Arms (Amendment) Bill, 2019, which also provides that a person can have a maximum of two firearms as against three allowed at present, was passed by a voice vote in Rajya Sabha.
It was approved by Lok Sabha on Monday.
18:32 December 10
Minister G Kishan Reddy
Kishan Reddy explains the need for Arms Bill with stats
18:22 December 10
BJP MP Roopa Ganguly
Select committee not required for the Bill: Roopa Ganguly
17:35 December 10
Biswajit Daimary, BPF MP
Biswajit Daimary targets ex-extremist Assam MP
BPF MP from Assam Biswajit Daimary targetted an MP in the Rajya Sabha, adding that he was an extremist and has now become a sitting MP in the Parliament.
The MP said that there is no provision for such people in the Arms Bill, who never surrender their weapons.
He sought the government's attention to such issues.
17:16 December 10
SP MP Ch Sukhram Singh Yadav
Renewal period of personal weapons could be extended: Ch Sukhram Singh
SP MP Ch Sukhram Singh Yadav stood in support of the Arms Bill in the House. He said that the renewal period of personal weapons could be extended from five years to more in case no complaint is registered against the licence owner.
He further asserted that Bihar and Uttar Pradesh are most prone to criminal activities with weapons. Also, there are remote areas in these two states where it is quite necessary to keep weapons for personal safety.
People should be allowed to keep more than two weapons in such regions, and in case of any kind of illegal activity registered, the licence should be cancelled without delay, the Minister added.
Yadav strongly opposed the misuse of ammunistion licence by anyone.
17:01 December 10
N. Chandrasegharan, AIADMK
AIADMK MP N. Chandrasegharan supports new category of offences in Arms Bill.
16:21 December 10
Minister G Kishan Reddy
Min G Kishan Reddy explains the proposed Arms Amendment Bill
16:14 December 10
Arms Bill tabled in Rajya Sabha for discussion
15:50 December 10
Piyush Goyal
What is the cost of not joining RCEP? Piyush Goyal answers
Minister of Commerce answers the question in three points:
- Indian economy will improve
- No unnecessary imports in India
- Unless and until we do not receive equal opportunities, Indian markets won't open for anyone. In short, India will have control over its markets.
15:15 December 10
Structure of RCEP does not address issues raised by India: Goyal
Piyush Goyal briefs on India's stand on RCEP and its decision on not to join a trade agreement with the ASEAN countries. He said that having an FTA with several countries resulted in an increase in India's foreign deficit.
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, to give its full name, is aimed at strengthening trading ties among China and others with Asean members. Broadly speaking, it would lower tariffs and other barriers to the trade of goods among the 16 countries that were in or had existing trade deals with, ASEAN.
India had been forcefully raising the issue of market access as well as protected lists of goods mainly to shield its domestic market as there have been fears that the country may be flooded with cheap Chinese agricultural and industrial products once it signs the deal.
"ASEAN-India Free Trade Agreement (AIFTA) was decided upon in 2012. We were ready for RCEP. India worked for the cherished objective of striking balance, in the spirit of give and take," Goyal said.
14:28 December 10
Dr. Narendra Jadhav on depleting ground water level
Dr. Narendra Jadhav raised the issue that according to Niti Aayog report as much as 21 cities are going to reach zero groundwater and 10 crore people will face the problem.
14:04 December 10
Congress MP K. V. P. Ramachandra Rao has given a calling attention of urgent public importance to the Minister of Jal Shakti to the need for completion of National Irrigation Projects to tackle emerging water crisis and to transfer 'Water' to Concurrent List from State List.
13:03 December 10
House adjourned
RS Chairman Venkaiah Naidu urges MPs to maintain decorum in the zero hour submissions and special mentions. The incident comes after few MPs raised Governor's issue in the well of the house, following which function was disrupted. The house stands adjourned till 2:00 PM.
12:19 December 10
Question hour session begins with Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan replying to supplementary questions on beneficiaries under Ayushman Bharat health scheme and initiatives to control the problem of anaemia.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman responds to questions on selling of electoral bonds in bearer form. MoS Finance Anurag Thakur responds to questions on selling stake in BPCL.
12:15 December 10
CAB to be introduced in Rajya Sabha tomorrow
The BJP is confident of the passage of the contentious Citizenship Amendment Bill in the Rajya Sabha which will be introduced in the upper house on Wednesday, sources said on Tuesday.
The bill piloted by Union Home Minister Amit Shah was comfortably passed in the Lok Sabha on late Monday night as the ruling BJP enjoys a clear majority in the house.
Sources in the party said that the legislation will also sail through the Rajya Sabha as the ruling NDA has the numbers.
As per the calculations of the BJP's floor managers, the effective strength of the Rajya Sabha is 238. The NDA's current strength is 105 in the House, including 83 members of the BJP, six of Janata Dal (U), three of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), one each from LJP and RPI(A) and 11 nominated MPs.
The BJP is in talks with AIADMK which has 11 members, the BJD with seven members, YSRCP with two members and TDP with two members. The saffron party is confident of their support as all these parties had backed the bill in Lok Sabha.
With support of these 22 members, the BJP-led NDA will have the support of 127 members in the House which is above the majority mark of 120.
11:22 December 10
RS proceedings underway; Piyush Goyal briefs on India's position on RCEP
New Delhi: The Rajya Sabha on Tuesday will see a statement by the government on India's position in Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), besides tabling of some important Bills like the Arms (Amendment) Bill and the Appropriation (No.3) Bill, 2019.
Union Minister of Railways and Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal will make a statement in Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, regarding India's position on RCEP. Meanwhile, Amit Shah will move the Arms (Amendment) Bill, 2019 further to amend the Arms Act, 1959, as passed by the Lok Sabha.
The Appropriation (No.3) Bill, 2019 will be moved by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. This is to authorise payment and appropriation of certain further sums from and out of the Consolidated Fund of India for the services of the financial year 2019-20, as passed by the Lok Sabha.
Congress MP K. V. P. Ramachandra Rao has given calling attention of urgent public importance to the Minister of Jal Shakti to the need for the completion of National Irrigation Projects to tackle emerging water crisis and to transfer 'Water' to Concurrent List from State List.
18:38 December 10
House adjourned
The Rajya Sabha has been adjourned till 11 am on 11th December 2019.
18:33 December 10
Arms Amendment Bill, 2019 passed in the Rajya Sabha
The bill provides a maximum punishment of life imprisonment for manufacturing and carrying illegal arms.
The Arms (Amendment) Bill, 2019, which also provides that a person can have a maximum of two firearms as against three allowed at present, was passed by a voice vote in Rajya Sabha.
It was approved by Lok Sabha on Monday.
18:32 December 10
Minister G Kishan Reddy
Kishan Reddy explains the need for Arms Bill with stats
18:22 December 10
BJP MP Roopa Ganguly
Select committee not required for the Bill: Roopa Ganguly
17:35 December 10
Biswajit Daimary, BPF MP
Biswajit Daimary targets ex-extremist Assam MP
BPF MP from Assam Biswajit Daimary targetted an MP in the Rajya Sabha, adding that he was an extremist and has now become a sitting MP in the Parliament.
The MP said that there is no provision for such people in the Arms Bill, who never surrender their weapons.
He sought the government's attention to such issues.
17:16 December 10
SP MP Ch Sukhram Singh Yadav
Renewal period of personal weapons could be extended: Ch Sukhram Singh
SP MP Ch Sukhram Singh Yadav stood in support of the Arms Bill in the House. He said that the renewal period of personal weapons could be extended from five years to more in case no complaint is registered against the licence owner.
He further asserted that Bihar and Uttar Pradesh are most prone to criminal activities with weapons. Also, there are remote areas in these two states where it is quite necessary to keep weapons for personal safety.
People should be allowed to keep more than two weapons in such regions, and in case of any kind of illegal activity registered, the licence should be cancelled without delay, the Minister added.
Yadav strongly opposed the misuse of ammunistion licence by anyone.
17:01 December 10
N. Chandrasegharan, AIADMK
AIADMK MP N. Chandrasegharan supports new category of offences in Arms Bill.
16:21 December 10
Minister G Kishan Reddy
Min G Kishan Reddy explains the proposed Arms Amendment Bill
16:14 December 10
Arms Bill tabled in Rajya Sabha for discussion
15:50 December 10
Piyush Goyal
What is the cost of not joining RCEP? Piyush Goyal answers
Minister of Commerce answers the question in three points:
- Indian economy will improve
- No unnecessary imports in India
- Unless and until we do not receive equal opportunities, Indian markets won't open for anyone. In short, India will have control over its markets.
15:15 December 10
Structure of RCEP does not address issues raised by India: Goyal
Piyush Goyal briefs on India's stand on RCEP and its decision on not to join a trade agreement with the ASEAN countries. He said that having an FTA with several countries resulted in an increase in India's foreign deficit.
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, to give its full name, is aimed at strengthening trading ties among China and others with Asean members. Broadly speaking, it would lower tariffs and other barriers to the trade of goods among the 16 countries that were in or had existing trade deals with, ASEAN.
India had been forcefully raising the issue of market access as well as protected lists of goods mainly to shield its domestic market as there have been fears that the country may be flooded with cheap Chinese agricultural and industrial products once it signs the deal.
"ASEAN-India Free Trade Agreement (AIFTA) was decided upon in 2012. We were ready for RCEP. India worked for the cherished objective of striking balance, in the spirit of give and take," Goyal said.
14:28 December 10
Dr. Narendra Jadhav on depleting ground water level
Dr. Narendra Jadhav raised the issue that according to Niti Aayog report as much as 21 cities are going to reach zero groundwater and 10 crore people will face the problem.
14:04 December 10
Congress MP K. V. P. Ramachandra Rao has given a calling attention of urgent public importance to the Minister of Jal Shakti to the need for completion of National Irrigation Projects to tackle emerging water crisis and to transfer 'Water' to Concurrent List from State List.
13:03 December 10
House adjourned
RS Chairman Venkaiah Naidu urges MPs to maintain decorum in the zero hour submissions and special mentions. The incident comes after few MPs raised Governor's issue in the well of the house, following which function was disrupted. The house stands adjourned till 2:00 PM.
12:19 December 10
Question hour session begins with Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan replying to supplementary questions on beneficiaries under Ayushman Bharat health scheme and initiatives to control the problem of anaemia.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman responds to questions on selling of electoral bonds in bearer form. MoS Finance Anurag Thakur responds to questions on selling stake in BPCL.
12:15 December 10
CAB to be introduced in Rajya Sabha tomorrow
The BJP is confident of the passage of the contentious Citizenship Amendment Bill in the Rajya Sabha which will be introduced in the upper house on Wednesday, sources said on Tuesday.
The bill piloted by Union Home Minister Amit Shah was comfortably passed in the Lok Sabha on late Monday night as the ruling BJP enjoys a clear majority in the house.
Sources in the party said that the legislation will also sail through the Rajya Sabha as the ruling NDA has the numbers.
As per the calculations of the BJP's floor managers, the effective strength of the Rajya Sabha is 238. The NDA's current strength is 105 in the House, including 83 members of the BJP, six of Janata Dal (U), three of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), one each from LJP and RPI(A) and 11 nominated MPs.
The BJP is in talks with AIADMK which has 11 members, the BJD with seven members, YSRCP with two members and TDP with two members. The saffron party is confident of their support as all these parties had backed the bill in Lok Sabha.
With support of these 22 members, the BJP-led NDA will have the support of 127 members in the House which is above the majority mark of 120.
11:22 December 10
RS proceedings underway; Piyush Goyal briefs on India's position on RCEP
New Delhi: The Rajya Sabha on Tuesday will see a statement by the government on India's position in Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), besides tabling of some important Bills like the Arms (Amendment) Bill and the Appropriation (No.3) Bill, 2019.
Union Minister of Railways and Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal will make a statement in Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, regarding India's position on RCEP. Meanwhile, Amit Shah will move the Arms (Amendment) Bill, 2019 further to amend the Arms Act, 1959, as passed by the Lok Sabha.
The Appropriation (No.3) Bill, 2019 will be moved by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. This is to authorise payment and appropriation of certain further sums from and out of the Consolidated Fund of India for the services of the financial year 2019-20, as passed by the Lok Sabha.
Congress MP K. V. P. Ramachandra Rao has given calling attention of urgent public importance to the Minister of Jal Shakti to the need for the completion of National Irrigation Projects to tackle emerging water crisis and to transfer 'Water' to Concurrent List from State List.
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