The house is adjourned till tomorrow 9 am.
Rajya Sabha adjourned after Rajnath's statement on India-China row
Parliament
13:07 September 17
13:03 September 17
"We are together in sovereignty and integrity of our nation. China should return to where they were earlier," said Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad in Rajya Sabha.
12:48 September 17
In the present situation, there are sensitive operational issues which I cannot detail. I hope the House will understand the sensitivity of the matter: said Defence Minister Rajanth Singh on India-China border issue.
12:48 September 17
The situation this year is very different both in terms of scale of troops involved and number of friction points. We do remain committed to peaceful resolution of the current situation. At the same time, we remain prepared to deal with all contingencies: said Rajnath Singh in Rajya Sabha.
12:42 September 17
"China, in last many decades undertook significant infrastructure construction activity to enhance their deployment capabilities in the border areas. Our Government too has stepped up the budget for border infrastructure development to about double the previous levels," said Rajnath Singh.
12:38 September 17
"Chinese actions reflect a disregard of our various bilateral agreements. The amassing of the troops by China goes against the 1993 & 1996 Agreements. Respecting and strictly observing Line of Actual Control is the basis for peace and tranquility in the border areas," said Defence Minister.
While our armed forces abide scrupulously by it, this has not been reciprocated by the Chinese side," said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Rajya Sabha on India & China border issue.
12:38 September 17
Conduct of our armed forces throughout these incidents shows that while they maintained 'Sayyam' in face of provocative actions, they also equally displayed 'Shaurya' when required to protect territorial integrity of India: Defence Minister in Rajya Sabha on India-China face-off
12:31 September 17
"China continues to be in illegal occupation of approx 38,000 sq. kms in the Union Territory of Ladakh. In addition, under the so-called Sino-Pakistan 'Boundary Agreement' of 1963, Pakistan illegally ceded 5,180 sq. km. of Indian territory in PoK to China: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said in Rajya Sabha.
China also claims approximately 90,000 sq. kms. of Indian territory in the Eastern Sector of the India-China boundary in Arunachal Pradesh," he added.
12:27 September 17
On 15 June, Col Santosh Babu, along with his 19 brave soldiers, made the supreme sacrifice in Galwan Valley towards the cause of defending the territorial integrity of India. Our PM himself went to Ladakh to boost morale of forces," Defence Minister said in Rajya Sabha.
12:13 September 17
India is making efforts just like other countries. Under PM's guidance, an expert group is looking at it & we have advanced planning in place. We are hopeful that by start of next year, vaccine will be available in India: Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan in Rajya Sabha.
11:51 September 17
The state government along with Prime Minister is fighting the coronavirus with full honesty and dedication. Advisory and details were given to all the state government when there was not a single case in coronavirus," said Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Health Minister.
11:17 September 17
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) Rajya Sabha chief whip Naresh Gujral has issued a three line whip to all members of the Rajya Sabha to oppose the three central Ordinances related to agriculture marketing as well as amendments in the Essential Commodities Act.
In the whip issued, Naresh Gujral has directed all SAD Rajya Sabha members to oppose the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Bill 2020, The Farmers Produce, Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill 2020 and The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement of Price Assurance and Farm Services Bill 2020.
11:17 September 17
14,12,835 Indian nationals have returned to India through Vande Bharat Mission. The exercise is ongoing: V Muraleedharaan, MoS MEA in a written reply in Rajya Sabha
10:57 September 17
"This government has wasted golden months to stop coronavirus. WHO warned in December 2019. We should have taken it seriously as China is our neighbouring country. Congress's Rahul Gandhi had also alerted that an epidemic was looming over us. There should be a dedicated infectious disease hospital to avoid social stigma. The word social distancing should be removed and physical distancing should be used. A financing strategy is needed exclusively for the health sector. We must encourage domestic manufacture for the vaccine. We must be ready for last-mile delivery of the vaccine," Ghulam Nabi Azad, leader of opposition in Rajya Sabha.
10:26 September 17
During this pandemic also blame game is on. Tell me single research which tells that clapping hands and clanging utensils can cure COVID. If it can happen then all the opposition will together do this with Prime Minister. You come with such stupid yojanas and then expect the opposition should support you. Prime Minister is asking to find opportunities amid pandemic. There was a scam in 75 districts in Uttar Pradesh. BJP state president was arrested in Himachal Pradesh. When the whole country is fighting a pandemic, they are planning to sell BPCL, railway. The labourers are at the state of starvation," Sanjay Singh, AAP MP in Rajya Sabha.
10:04 September 17
"At the time when we are fighting the entire COVID response. I would like to ask the Union Health Minister about his statement two days ago. Considering the epidemic Act everything has been brought under the government of India. What is the specific response that this states facing maximum caseload are getting? Every single state has now been asked to handle their equipment. Considering the state government are already in a financial burden for not getting the due GST. How do you expect the state to give a response," Priyanka Chaturvedi, Shiv Sena MP in Rajya Sabha.
09:45 September 17
The family facing COVID-19 are having a tough time. Coronavirus is not a political tussle. Maharashtra, Delhi, Jharkhand government are blamed for not handling COVID-19 situation. The protocols followed by the Maharashtra government was given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The people were worried about Dharavi. Everyone was worried about it. The COVID-19 infection has been controlled in Dharavi which was applauded by WHO. I want to state these facts as some members here were criticising Maharashtra government yesterday. This isn't a political fight but a fight to save the lives of people," said Sanjay Raut, Shiv Sena MP in Rajya Sabha.
09:31 September 17
"This a request for the introduction of a special train in Andhra Pradesh. Apart from 230 special trains, recently 80 trains have been introduced but not a single train running between Hyderabad-Vizag, Hyderabad-Tirupati. Request Railway Minister to run special trains between these destinations," said Vijaysai Reddy, YSRCP MP in Rajya Sabha.
09:14 September 17
"There is a plan to privatise Jawahar Lal Nehru port. JNPT gives more than 30 % of profit to the Indian government. It should not be privatised. 7,000 acres land will go to a private organisation which can further lead to unemployment," said Sanjay Raut in Rajya Sabha.
09:09 September 17
DMK MP T Siva has given short duration discussion notice in Rajya Sabha over "ramification of the draft Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification 2020".
09:09 September 17
Shiromani Akali Dal MP Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa has given Zero Hour notice in Rajya Sabha over the demand to declare Punjabi language 6th official language of Jammu and Kashmir.
09:09 September 17
Bharatiya Janata Party MP Mahesh Poddar has given Zero Hour notice in Rajya Sabha over "cow smuggling in the country especially in the Eastern states."
07:55 September 17
Rajnath to make statement in RS on India-China standoff
New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will make a statement in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday on the border row with China in eastern Ladakh, sources said.
After his statement, opposition leaders will speak and Singh may give a clarification if required and if the Chair permits, the sources said.
This was decided in a meeting of floor leaders of the Rajya Sabha which was attended by Singh along with Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi and Leader of the House Thawwarchand Gehlot.
"Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will make a statement at 12 noon on standoff at LAC. Thereafter, opposition leaders will speak on the issue. If required thereafter, the minister may give clarification," a source elaborated.
Singh already made a statement in the Lok Saba on Tuesday, saying Beijing has been very clearly conveyed that any attempt to "unilaterally" change the status quo along the Line of Actual Control is not at all acceptable, and that India's armed forces are ready to deal with "all contingencies" in the high-altitude region.
At the meeting on Wednesday, the opposition demanded that the three bills related to the agriculture sector be referred to committees of either Houses for detailed scrutiny.
Opposition parties were in agreement on passing mainly all other bills barring the three bills related to agriculture, the sources said.
The government had on Monday introduced The Farmers' Produce Trade And Commerce (Promotion And Facilitation) Bill, The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Bill, and The Essential Commodities (Amendment) Bill to replace the ordinances promulgated earlier.
The Essential Commodities (Amendment) Bill was passed by the Lower House on Wednesday amid objections by NDA ally Shiromani Akali Dal and various opposition parties.
The government and the opposition agreed for a discussion on GST, economy and National Education Policy-2020, the sources said.
13:07 September 17
The house is adjourned till tomorrow 9 am.
13:03 September 17
"We are together in sovereignty and integrity of our nation. China should return to where they were earlier," said Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad in Rajya Sabha.
12:48 September 17
In the present situation, there are sensitive operational issues which I cannot detail. I hope the House will understand the sensitivity of the matter: said Defence Minister Rajanth Singh on India-China border issue.
12:48 September 17
The situation this year is very different both in terms of scale of troops involved and number of friction points. We do remain committed to peaceful resolution of the current situation. At the same time, we remain prepared to deal with all contingencies: said Rajnath Singh in Rajya Sabha.
12:42 September 17
"China, in last many decades undertook significant infrastructure construction activity to enhance their deployment capabilities in the border areas. Our Government too has stepped up the budget for border infrastructure development to about double the previous levels," said Rajnath Singh.
12:38 September 17
"Chinese actions reflect a disregard of our various bilateral agreements. The amassing of the troops by China goes against the 1993 & 1996 Agreements. Respecting and strictly observing Line of Actual Control is the basis for peace and tranquility in the border areas," said Defence Minister.
While our armed forces abide scrupulously by it, this has not been reciprocated by the Chinese side," said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Rajya Sabha on India & China border issue.
12:38 September 17
Conduct of our armed forces throughout these incidents shows that while they maintained 'Sayyam' in face of provocative actions, they also equally displayed 'Shaurya' when required to protect territorial integrity of India: Defence Minister in Rajya Sabha on India-China face-off
12:31 September 17
"China continues to be in illegal occupation of approx 38,000 sq. kms in the Union Territory of Ladakh. In addition, under the so-called Sino-Pakistan 'Boundary Agreement' of 1963, Pakistan illegally ceded 5,180 sq. km. of Indian territory in PoK to China: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said in Rajya Sabha.
China also claims approximately 90,000 sq. kms. of Indian territory in the Eastern Sector of the India-China boundary in Arunachal Pradesh," he added.
12:27 September 17
On 15 June, Col Santosh Babu, along with his 19 brave soldiers, made the supreme sacrifice in Galwan Valley towards the cause of defending the territorial integrity of India. Our PM himself went to Ladakh to boost morale of forces," Defence Minister said in Rajya Sabha.
12:13 September 17
India is making efforts just like other countries. Under PM's guidance, an expert group is looking at it & we have advanced planning in place. We are hopeful that by start of next year, vaccine will be available in India: Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan in Rajya Sabha.
11:51 September 17
The state government along with Prime Minister is fighting the coronavirus with full honesty and dedication. Advisory and details were given to all the state government when there was not a single case in coronavirus," said Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Health Minister.
11:17 September 17
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) Rajya Sabha chief whip Naresh Gujral has issued a three line whip to all members of the Rajya Sabha to oppose the three central Ordinances related to agriculture marketing as well as amendments in the Essential Commodities Act.
In the whip issued, Naresh Gujral has directed all SAD Rajya Sabha members to oppose the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Bill 2020, The Farmers Produce, Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill 2020 and The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement of Price Assurance and Farm Services Bill 2020.
11:17 September 17
14,12,835 Indian nationals have returned to India through Vande Bharat Mission. The exercise is ongoing: V Muraleedharaan, MoS MEA in a written reply in Rajya Sabha
10:57 September 17
"This government has wasted golden months to stop coronavirus. WHO warned in December 2019. We should have taken it seriously as China is our neighbouring country. Congress's Rahul Gandhi had also alerted that an epidemic was looming over us. There should be a dedicated infectious disease hospital to avoid social stigma. The word social distancing should be removed and physical distancing should be used. A financing strategy is needed exclusively for the health sector. We must encourage domestic manufacture for the vaccine. We must be ready for last-mile delivery of the vaccine," Ghulam Nabi Azad, leader of opposition in Rajya Sabha.
10:26 September 17
During this pandemic also blame game is on. Tell me single research which tells that clapping hands and clanging utensils can cure COVID. If it can happen then all the opposition will together do this with Prime Minister. You come with such stupid yojanas and then expect the opposition should support you. Prime Minister is asking to find opportunities amid pandemic. There was a scam in 75 districts in Uttar Pradesh. BJP state president was arrested in Himachal Pradesh. When the whole country is fighting a pandemic, they are planning to sell BPCL, railway. The labourers are at the state of starvation," Sanjay Singh, AAP MP in Rajya Sabha.
10:04 September 17
"At the time when we are fighting the entire COVID response. I would like to ask the Union Health Minister about his statement two days ago. Considering the epidemic Act everything has been brought under the government of India. What is the specific response that this states facing maximum caseload are getting? Every single state has now been asked to handle their equipment. Considering the state government are already in a financial burden for not getting the due GST. How do you expect the state to give a response," Priyanka Chaturvedi, Shiv Sena MP in Rajya Sabha.
09:45 September 17
The family facing COVID-19 are having a tough time. Coronavirus is not a political tussle. Maharashtra, Delhi, Jharkhand government are blamed for not handling COVID-19 situation. The protocols followed by the Maharashtra government was given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The people were worried about Dharavi. Everyone was worried about it. The COVID-19 infection has been controlled in Dharavi which was applauded by WHO. I want to state these facts as some members here were criticising Maharashtra government yesterday. This isn't a political fight but a fight to save the lives of people," said Sanjay Raut, Shiv Sena MP in Rajya Sabha.
09:31 September 17
"This a request for the introduction of a special train in Andhra Pradesh. Apart from 230 special trains, recently 80 trains have been introduced but not a single train running between Hyderabad-Vizag, Hyderabad-Tirupati. Request Railway Minister to run special trains between these destinations," said Vijaysai Reddy, YSRCP MP in Rajya Sabha.
09:14 September 17
"There is a plan to privatise Jawahar Lal Nehru port. JNPT gives more than 30 % of profit to the Indian government. It should not be privatised. 7,000 acres land will go to a private organisation which can further lead to unemployment," said Sanjay Raut in Rajya Sabha.
09:09 September 17
DMK MP T Siva has given short duration discussion notice in Rajya Sabha over "ramification of the draft Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification 2020".
09:09 September 17
Shiromani Akali Dal MP Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa has given Zero Hour notice in Rajya Sabha over the demand to declare Punjabi language 6th official language of Jammu and Kashmir.
09:09 September 17
Bharatiya Janata Party MP Mahesh Poddar has given Zero Hour notice in Rajya Sabha over "cow smuggling in the country especially in the Eastern states."
07:55 September 17
Rajnath to make statement in RS on India-China standoff
New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will make a statement in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday on the border row with China in eastern Ladakh, sources said.
After his statement, opposition leaders will speak and Singh may give a clarification if required and if the Chair permits, the sources said.
This was decided in a meeting of floor leaders of the Rajya Sabha which was attended by Singh along with Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi and Leader of the House Thawwarchand Gehlot.
"Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will make a statement at 12 noon on standoff at LAC. Thereafter, opposition leaders will speak on the issue. If required thereafter, the minister may give clarification," a source elaborated.
Singh already made a statement in the Lok Saba on Tuesday, saying Beijing has been very clearly conveyed that any attempt to "unilaterally" change the status quo along the Line of Actual Control is not at all acceptable, and that India's armed forces are ready to deal with "all contingencies" in the high-altitude region.
At the meeting on Wednesday, the opposition demanded that the three bills related to the agriculture sector be referred to committees of either Houses for detailed scrutiny.
Opposition parties were in agreement on passing mainly all other bills barring the three bills related to agriculture, the sources said.
The government had on Monday introduced The Farmers' Produce Trade And Commerce (Promotion And Facilitation) Bill, The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Bill, and The Essential Commodities (Amendment) Bill to replace the ordinances promulgated earlier.
The Essential Commodities (Amendment) Bill was passed by the Lower House on Wednesday amid objections by NDA ally Shiromani Akali Dal and various opposition parties.
The government and the opposition agreed for a discussion on GST, economy and National Education Policy-2020, the sources said.
Last Updated : Sep 17, 2020, 2:21 PM IST
