House adjourned for the day
The House has been adjourned for the day as BJP continues to press for apology by Congress members for their behaviour towards Union minister Smriti Irani.
Lok Sabha LIVE: House adjourned as BJP continues to press for apology by Congress members
Parliament winter session
14:56 December 06
14:39 December 06
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi
BJP demands for apology post-lunch break
The government sought an apology from two members of the Congress for their "threatening position" towards Union Minister Smriti Irani, when she was speaking on the Unnao rape issue in the House, post lunch-break. Ruling BJP members accused Congress MPs Dean Kuriakose and TN Prathapan of charging towards Irani when she was speaking in the House.
But both accused Congress MPs fail to turn up post-lunch break.
"This is the most condemnable behaviour. They came in threatening position...when she was speaking. She is a lady member of the house. It is most uncalled and they should apologise," Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said in the House when it assembled after lunch break.
12:56 December 06
Smriti Irani hits back at Opposition
Uproar in Lok Sabha intensifies after BJP MP Smriti Irani hits back at the Opposition for politicising rape cases.
"Women safety and respect should not be given communal colour. A member used Telengana and Unnao incidents but selectively forgot Malda. Rape has been used as a political weapon in the West Bengal." she said.
As Opposition MPs continued to shout slogans against her remarks, Irani reiterated that whatever happened in Telegana and Unnao were "shameful and accused should be hanged" but stated that these incidents should not be used for "doing politics".
12:42 December 06
Congress MPs stage walkout over Unnao rape incident
Congress MPs walked out from the House amid uproar over Unnao rape incident.
12:40 December 06
Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury
Uproar in House over issue of women safety in country
As uproar erupted in the House over women safety, Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury cited the recent Unnao victim who has 90 percent burns.
"What is going on in the country? On one hand there is a Lord Ram temple being built and on the other hand Sita Maiya is being set ablaze. How are criminals feeling so emboldened?" he questioned.
12:29 December 06
Union Minister Smriti Irani replying on menopause policy of the country
Smriti Irani praises Ayush Bharat scheme
BJP MP Smriti Irani, Minister of Women and Child Development, responded to a question on menopause policy of the country, saying that the health impact of menopause includes osteoporosis and mental health issues like anxiety. She praised Narendra Modi on his Ayushman Bharat scheme what has had a huge impact, according to her.
Ramcharan Bohra of BJP, asked if the government will take any steps to curb malnourishment among women and children from tribal areas to which Irani said that necessary steps are being taken under Poshan Abhiyan.
11:50 December 06
Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan
Treatment for rare diseases being discussed in House
NCP leader Supriya Sule asked if a programme on preventive oncology and sickle cell anaemia awareness could be conducted.
Health Minister Harsh Vardhan, responded to query, by assuring the NCP MP that if an upgrade of facilities is required in primary health centres, the collector or the State government can be "forced" to send a proposal to the centre.
09:06 December 06
BJP demands apology from Congress MPs for behaviour towards Smriti Irani
New Delhi: The Friday List of Business in the House has two important Bills for consideration and passing.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will move the International Financial Services Centres Authority Bill, 2019 for consideration of the House.
The Bill is to provide for the establishment of an authority to develop and regulate the financial services market in the International Financial Services Centres in India and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will move the Arms (Amendment) Bill, 2019 for consideration and passing. The Bill amends the Arms Act, 1959.
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14:56 December 06
House adjourned for the day
The House has been adjourned for the day as BJP continues to press for apology by Congress members for their behaviour towards Union minister Smriti Irani.
14:39 December 06
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi
BJP demands for apology post-lunch break
The government sought an apology from two members of the Congress for their "threatening position" towards Union Minister Smriti Irani, when she was speaking on the Unnao rape issue in the House, post lunch-break. Ruling BJP members accused Congress MPs Dean Kuriakose and TN Prathapan of charging towards Irani when she was speaking in the House.
But both accused Congress MPs fail to turn up post-lunch break.
"This is the most condemnable behaviour. They came in threatening position...when she was speaking. She is a lady member of the house. It is most uncalled and they should apologise," Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said in the House when it assembled after lunch break.
12:56 December 06
Smriti Irani hits back at Opposition
Uproar in Lok Sabha intensifies after BJP MP Smriti Irani hits back at the Opposition for politicising rape cases.
"Women safety and respect should not be given communal colour. A member used Telengana and Unnao incidents but selectively forgot Malda. Rape has been used as a political weapon in the West Bengal." she said.
As Opposition MPs continued to shout slogans against her remarks, Irani reiterated that whatever happened in Telegana and Unnao were "shameful and accused should be hanged" but stated that these incidents should not be used for "doing politics".
12:42 December 06
Congress MPs stage walkout over Unnao rape incident
Congress MPs walked out from the House amid uproar over Unnao rape incident.
12:40 December 06
Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury
Uproar in House over issue of women safety in country
As uproar erupted in the House over women safety, Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury cited the recent Unnao victim who has 90 percent burns.
"What is going on in the country? On one hand there is a Lord Ram temple being built and on the other hand Sita Maiya is being set ablaze. How are criminals feeling so emboldened?" he questioned.
12:29 December 06
Union Minister Smriti Irani replying on menopause policy of the country
Smriti Irani praises Ayush Bharat scheme
BJP MP Smriti Irani, Minister of Women and Child Development, responded to a question on menopause policy of the country, saying that the health impact of menopause includes osteoporosis and mental health issues like anxiety. She praised Narendra Modi on his Ayushman Bharat scheme what has had a huge impact, according to her.
Ramcharan Bohra of BJP, asked if the government will take any steps to curb malnourishment among women and children from tribal areas to which Irani said that necessary steps are being taken under Poshan Abhiyan.
11:50 December 06
Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan
Treatment for rare diseases being discussed in House
NCP leader Supriya Sule asked if a programme on preventive oncology and sickle cell anaemia awareness could be conducted.
Health Minister Harsh Vardhan, responded to query, by assuring the NCP MP that if an upgrade of facilities is required in primary health centres, the collector or the State government can be "forced" to send a proposal to the centre.
09:06 December 06
BJP demands apology from Congress MPs for behaviour towards Smriti Irani
New Delhi: The Friday List of Business in the House has two important Bills for consideration and passing.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will move the International Financial Services Centres Authority Bill, 2019 for consideration of the House.
The Bill is to provide for the establishment of an authority to develop and regulate the financial services market in the International Financial Services Centres in India and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will move the Arms (Amendment) Bill, 2019 for consideration and passing. The Bill amends the Arms Act, 1959.
Also Read: LS discuss crop loss and its impact on farmer; NCP demands MSP for onion farmers
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New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) The Friday List of Business in the Lok Sabha has two important Bills for consideration and passing.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will move the International Financial Services Centres Authority Bill, 2019 for consideration of the House.
The Bill is to provide for the establishment of an authority to develop and regulate the financial services market in the International Financial Services Centres in India and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will move the Arms (Amendment) Bill, 2019 for consideration and passing. The Bill amends the Arms Act, 1959.
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Last Updated : Dec 6, 2019, 3:02 PM IST
