15:50 November 18
Will raise issue to form Ahir regiment again: Dharambir Singh
Dharambir Singh, Member of Parliament from Bhivani, said that in the winter session of the parliament he will raise the issue to form the 'Ahir regiment' once again so that people of south Haryana can join it and serve the motherland.
He said that a larger number of people from south Haryana had participated in the Indo-China war in 1962 and played a vital role.
He also said that there should also be a CSD canteen in his constituency for the convenience of people.
15:26 November 18
Our social fabric of trust, confidence now torn and ruptured: Former PM Manmohan Singh in RS
Former PM Dr Manmohan Singh also addressed the Upper House and said, "Mutual trust and self-confidence are the bedrock of such social transactions among people that foster economic growth. Our social fabric of trust and confidence is now torn and ruptured."
15:25 November 18
PM Modi concludes his speech; former PM Manmohan Singh to speak next
Prime Minister Narendra Modi concludes his speech and paves way for former PM Manmohan Singh. PM Modi concludes his speech praising NCP and BJD for adhering to parliamentary norms.
"Today I want to appreciate two parties, NCP and BJD. These parties have strictly adhered to parliamentary norms. They have never gone into the well. Yet, they have raised their points very effectively. Other parties including mine can learn from them.," he says.
15:19 November 18
PM Modi describes 250th session of RS as a moment of pride for democracy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the historic 250th session and described it as a moment of pride for democracy.
Describing the upper house as eternal and the soul of India’s federal structure, Modi said it is the place that values the experience of those who excel in their respective professions.
"It is a pride to be part of Rajya Sabha. I feel great to be here on the 250th session of Rajya Sabha. Lok Sabha is grounded but Rajya Sabha can look beyond and far. The Upper House sabha has witnessed some historical days."
"This house has seen many historic moments, it has made history also and has seen history being made as well. It is a far-sighted house," says Prime Minister Narendra Modi."
"It is the soul of federal structure of India which never gets dissolved."
"Rajya Sabha is the place that values the experience of those who excel in their respective professions without contesting elections," PM Modi adds.
"Everyone thought Triple Talaq will get stuck in the Rajya Sabha but it is the maturity of this house that passed this significant bill and made it to law. Same with section 370 and GST. We want States and Centre to work together. They are not competitors in taking the nation forward."
14:19 November 18
PM Modi starts speaking in Rajya Sabha
PM Modi starts speaking in Rajya Sabha to commemorate the occassion of 250th session of the Upper House of Parliament
14:04 November 18
We tried to raise our concern over Kashmir situation, but were stopped: Congress' Shashi Tharoor
Congress MP from Thiruvananthapuram, Shashi Tharoor, says, "When Opposition tried to raise the issue that we're starting the Parliament Session even when one of us, Farooq Abdullah isn't even there because he has been arrested, we weren't even given the opportunity to raise the issue. So we had to raise our voice."
13:19 November 18
Congress, NC Walk Out of Lok Sabha
After Shiv Sena staged walk-out of Lok Sabha over farmers' distress in Maharashtra, Congress and Nationa Conference leaders walked out of Lok Sabha over the issue of Jammu and Kashmir lockdown and detention of its leaders.
13:08 November 18
AITC's Saugata Roy demands release of NC leader Farooq Abdullah while moving an adjournment motion in LS
All India Trinamool Congress' Dum Dum MP, Prof. Saugata Roy moved an adjournment motion in the Lok Sabha on the continued detention of Dr. Farooq Abdullah.
"Farooq Abdullah, a Lok Sabha MP. He is 83-years-old and he has been kept in preventive detention for several days now by the central government without citing any particular reason, except that he has been detained under Public Safety Act, along with his son and former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, and Mehbooba Mufti, also a former CM of J&K. I request you to ask the government to release Dr. Farooq Abdullah immediately and bring him to the Parliament."
13:03 November 18
Key questions in LS on 1st day of winter session
As the winter session of Parliament starts on Monday, there are a host of questions that are lined up for the government to answer in the Lok Sabha. These pertain to issues of economy, Corporate Affairs, Culture and Tribal affairs, economic slowdown, bank merger among others.
Here are some key questions that are listed for Monday:
1.Suresh Narayan has a question listed on the GDP: It questions the reasons for the slump in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to an all time low of 5 per cent in the April-June quarter; and the steps the government is taking to increase investment.
2. N.K. Premachandran has a volley of questions on economy.
(a) whether the Government has analysed the reasons for economic slowdown in the country?
(b) whether the Government has also analysed the impact of implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on economic slowdown?
(c) whether the Government has conducted any study regarding the impact of implementation of foreign trade agreements and economic slowdown?
(d) whether the Government has initiated any action to overcome the present crisis developed due to economic slowdown?
(e) whether the Government proposes to change the policy so as to overcome the economic slowdown?
3. Annapourna Devi wants to ask about corruption. She seeks to know whether the Government has taken action against any official in corruption case relating to the disbursement of loans in nationalized banks during the last three years?
4. With Jharkhand election round the corner, Vishnu Dayal has a question that pertains to the state. He wants to know whether the Government is planning to develop any new tourism circuit in Jharkhand like the Buddhist and tribal circuits apart from the proposed Eco-circuits under its Swadesh Darshan scheme?
5. Umesh Jadhav has questions listed that pertains to tribal affairs. He wants to know whether the Government is planning to increase the budgetary allocation for the welfare of tribals in the country?
6. Meanwhile, Sumedhanand Saraswati seeks to know whether the Government proposes to supply Piped Natural Gas in all cities of the country?
However it remains to be seen how many questions are asked and debated amid the expected in the house.
12:48 November 18
PM Modi to Speak at Rajya Sabha at 2pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will speak in the Rajya Sabha at 2 pm on the occasion of the 250th session of the Upper House of Parliament.
12:29 November 18
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2pm
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm.
12:25 November 18
Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury demands release of J&K National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah
Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury demands the release of J&K Kashmiri politician and chairman of Jammu & Kashmir National Conference from house arrest while speaking at Lok Sabha.
"It has been 108 days today since Farooq Abdullah was detained. Why are you torturing him? We want that he should be brought to the Parliament. It is his constitutional right, " said Chowdhary.
"You turned Kashmir into an international issue. You allowed MEP's from Europe to visit Kashmir, but not us. Rahul Gandhi was stopped at J&K airport along with other party leaders. This is an insult to us."
12:12 November 18
We are determined to continue our peaceful protest march to Parliament: JNUSU VP
As the students of JNU begin their protest march to the Parliament, JNU Students Union Vice President Saket Moon said that they are determined to continue their peaceful protest march to the Parliament despite heavy security and imposition of Section 144.
"Our idea is to protest peacefully while raising the issues faced by the student's community across the country. As per the information received by me, the government has deployed around 2,500 CRPF personnel to stop us from protesting. We are determined to continue the protest march to Parliament, " said Moon.
12:04 November 18
BJP's North East Delhi MP Manoj Tiwari arrived in Parliament riding a bicycle
BJP's North East Delhi MP Manoj Tiwari arrived in Parliament riding a bicycle.
"I request the Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party government in Delhi to save the environment and provide clean water to its residents, " said Tiwari.
11:53 November 18
BJP North East Delhi MP Manoj Tiwari rode a bicycle to Parliament
BJP North East Delhi MP Manoj Tiwari arrived at the Parliament riding a bicycle.
"I request the Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party government in Delhi to save the environment and provide clean water to its residents," said Tiwari.
11:52 November 18
Congress, DMK and National Conference protest in LS
Ruckus ensues in the Lok Sabha as Congress, DMK and National Conference protest in Well of the House over the situation in Jammu and Kashmir.
11:46 November 18
Shiv Sena leaders protest at Parliament premises
Shiv Sena leaders hold protest near the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Parliament premises, demanding the government to declare unseasonal rains in Maharashtra as natural calamity.
11:37 November 18
JNU students protest: Sec 144 imposed around Parliament
Section 144 imposed around Parliament ahead of JNU students protest march
11:34 November 18
Govt should allow Oppn to express its concerns in Parliament: Cong leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury
"It is incumbent upon the govt to run the House smoothly so that Opposition parties will be able to express their views, articulate their opinion in an appropriate manner. This is the essence of Parliamentary democracy," said the leader of Congress in Lok Sabha, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury prior to the session.
11:34 November 18
Govt ready to discuss all issues in Winter Session of Parliament: PM
"We are open to discussions on all issues," Prime Minister said while addressing journalists at the Parliament complex ahead of the beginning of the session.
11:07 November 18
TMC, Cong, Shiv Sena move adjournment motions in LS over Kashmir situation
Trinamool Congress party has given Adjournment Motion Notice in the Lok Sabha over the detention of National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah in Jammu and Kashmir.
The Congress and the Shiv Sena, too, have given Adjournment Motion notices over "instability" in Jammu and Kashmir and the loss of crops due to heavy rainfall in Maharashtra.
11:02 November 18
PM Modi addresses media at Parliament complex
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the media outside the Parliament before the commencement of the Winter Session and began by saying, "In the last few days, we have got an opportunity to meet all the party leaders. Parliament sessions have been successful because of the support of all the MPs and this is a success of the entire Parliament. I thank all the MPs and I hope this session also works on the agenda of the progress of the nation," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said.
He further said, "We want discussion on all issues. Constructive discussion and debates are welcome and everyone should use their capabilities to the best possible use of the session."
10:58 November 18
35 legislations, 43 pending bills to be taken up this Winter Session
The nearly month-long winter session of Parliament beginning will see over 35 legislations taken up, including the controversial Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019, which amends the definition of illegal migrants, and the Personal Data Protection Bill.
Currently, there are 43 bills pending in Parliament. Of these, 12 Bills are listed for consideration and passing and seven are listed for withdrawal. Twenty-seven bills are listed for introduction, consideration, and passing.
10:23 November 18
Parliament LIVE: Winter Session begins today: Congress, NC Walk out of Lok Sabha over Kashmir situation
New Delhi: The Winter Session of Parliament starting Monday is expected to witness heated debates as the Opposition looks to corner the government over issues like the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, economic slowdown, unemployment and the government's plan to bring the contentious Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, a key part of BJP's ideological agenda.
The session will commence at 11 am with obituary references to two members of the Upper House - former Union ministers Arun Jaitley and Ram Jethmalani - and former external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj.
Both Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha might be adjourned for a few hours on Monday morning to pay respects to the deceased members.
The session, which will end on December 13, will see a total of 20 sittings.
The previous session of Parliament created a record for maximum Bills passed in the last 67 years. During the session, the Lok Sabha worked for 281 hours, or 135 percent of the scheduled hours. This figure is higher than any other session in the past 20 years. The Centre had extended the session in order to complete the legislative business. The Rajya Sabha also saw high productivity, at 100 percent.
15:50 November 18
Will raise issue to form Ahir regiment again: Dharambir Singh
Dharambir Singh, Member of Parliament from Bhivani, said that in the winter session of the parliament he will raise the issue to form the 'Ahir regiment' once again so that people of south Haryana can join it and serve the motherland.
He said that a larger number of people from south Haryana had participated in the Indo-China war in 1962 and played a vital role.
He also said that there should also be a CSD canteen in his constituency for the convenience of people.
15:26 November 18
Our social fabric of trust, confidence now torn and ruptured: Former PM Manmohan Singh in RS
Former PM Dr Manmohan Singh also addressed the Upper House and said, "Mutual trust and self-confidence are the bedrock of such social transactions among people that foster economic growth. Our social fabric of trust and confidence is now torn and ruptured."
15:25 November 18
PM Modi concludes his speech; former PM Manmohan Singh to speak next
Prime Minister Narendra Modi concludes his speech and paves way for former PM Manmohan Singh. PM Modi concludes his speech praising NCP and BJD for adhering to parliamentary norms.
"Today I want to appreciate two parties, NCP and BJD. These parties have strictly adhered to parliamentary norms. They have never gone into the well. Yet, they have raised their points very effectively. Other parties including mine can learn from them.," he says.
15:19 November 18
PM Modi describes 250th session of RS as a moment of pride for democracy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the historic 250th session and described it as a moment of pride for democracy.
Describing the upper house as eternal and the soul of India’s federal structure, Modi said it is the place that values the experience of those who excel in their respective professions.
"It is a pride to be part of Rajya Sabha. I feel great to be here on the 250th session of Rajya Sabha. Lok Sabha is grounded but Rajya Sabha can look beyond and far. The Upper House sabha has witnessed some historical days."
"This house has seen many historic moments, it has made history also and has seen history being made as well. It is a far-sighted house," says Prime Minister Narendra Modi."
"It is the soul of federal structure of India which never gets dissolved."
"Rajya Sabha is the place that values the experience of those who excel in their respective professions without contesting elections," PM Modi adds.
"Everyone thought Triple Talaq will get stuck in the Rajya Sabha but it is the maturity of this house that passed this significant bill and made it to law. Same with section 370 and GST. We want States and Centre to work together. They are not competitors in taking the nation forward."
14:19 November 18
PM Modi starts speaking in Rajya Sabha
PM Modi starts speaking in Rajya Sabha to commemorate the occassion of 250th session of the Upper House of Parliament
14:04 November 18
We tried to raise our concern over Kashmir situation, but were stopped: Congress' Shashi Tharoor
Congress MP from Thiruvananthapuram, Shashi Tharoor, says, "When Opposition tried to raise the issue that we're starting the Parliament Session even when one of us, Farooq Abdullah isn't even there because he has been arrested, we weren't even given the opportunity to raise the issue. So we had to raise our voice."
13:19 November 18
Congress, NC Walk Out of Lok Sabha
After Shiv Sena staged walk-out of Lok Sabha over farmers' distress in Maharashtra, Congress and Nationa Conference leaders walked out of Lok Sabha over the issue of Jammu and Kashmir lockdown and detention of its leaders.
13:08 November 18
AITC's Saugata Roy demands release of NC leader Farooq Abdullah while moving an adjournment motion in LS
All India Trinamool Congress' Dum Dum MP, Prof. Saugata Roy moved an adjournment motion in the Lok Sabha on the continued detention of Dr. Farooq Abdullah.
"Farooq Abdullah, a Lok Sabha MP. He is 83-years-old and he has been kept in preventive detention for several days now by the central government without citing any particular reason, except that he has been detained under Public Safety Act, along with his son and former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, and Mehbooba Mufti, also a former CM of J&K. I request you to ask the government to release Dr. Farooq Abdullah immediately and bring him to the Parliament."
13:03 November 18
Key questions in LS on 1st day of winter session
As the winter session of Parliament starts on Monday, there are a host of questions that are lined up for the government to answer in the Lok Sabha. These pertain to issues of economy, Corporate Affairs, Culture and Tribal affairs, economic slowdown, bank merger among others.
Here are some key questions that are listed for Monday:
1.Suresh Narayan has a question listed on the GDP: It questions the reasons for the slump in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to an all time low of 5 per cent in the April-June quarter; and the steps the government is taking to increase investment.
2. N.K. Premachandran has a volley of questions on economy.
(a) whether the Government has analysed the reasons for economic slowdown in the country?
(b) whether the Government has also analysed the impact of implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on economic slowdown?
(c) whether the Government has conducted any study regarding the impact of implementation of foreign trade agreements and economic slowdown?
(d) whether the Government has initiated any action to overcome the present crisis developed due to economic slowdown?
(e) whether the Government proposes to change the policy so as to overcome the economic slowdown?
3. Annapourna Devi wants to ask about corruption. She seeks to know whether the Government has taken action against any official in corruption case relating to the disbursement of loans in nationalized banks during the last three years?
4. With Jharkhand election round the corner, Vishnu Dayal has a question that pertains to the state. He wants to know whether the Government is planning to develop any new tourism circuit in Jharkhand like the Buddhist and tribal circuits apart from the proposed Eco-circuits under its Swadesh Darshan scheme?
5. Umesh Jadhav has questions listed that pertains to tribal affairs. He wants to know whether the Government is planning to increase the budgetary allocation for the welfare of tribals in the country?
6. Meanwhile, Sumedhanand Saraswati seeks to know whether the Government proposes to supply Piped Natural Gas in all cities of the country?
However it remains to be seen how many questions are asked and debated amid the expected in the house.
12:48 November 18
PM Modi to Speak at Rajya Sabha at 2pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will speak in the Rajya Sabha at 2 pm on the occasion of the 250th session of the Upper House of Parliament.
12:29 November 18
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2pm
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm.
12:25 November 18
Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury demands release of J&K National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah
Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury demands the release of J&K Kashmiri politician and chairman of Jammu & Kashmir National Conference from house arrest while speaking at Lok Sabha.
"It has been 108 days today since Farooq Abdullah was detained. Why are you torturing him? We want that he should be brought to the Parliament. It is his constitutional right, " said Chowdhary.
"You turned Kashmir into an international issue. You allowed MEP's from Europe to visit Kashmir, but not us. Rahul Gandhi was stopped at J&K airport along with other party leaders. This is an insult to us."
12:12 November 18
We are determined to continue our peaceful protest march to Parliament: JNUSU VP
As the students of JNU begin their protest march to the Parliament, JNU Students Union Vice President Saket Moon said that they are determined to continue their peaceful protest march to the Parliament despite heavy security and imposition of Section 144.
"Our idea is to protest peacefully while raising the issues faced by the student's community across the country. As per the information received by me, the government has deployed around 2,500 CRPF personnel to stop us from protesting. We are determined to continue the protest march to Parliament, " said Moon.
12:04 November 18
BJP's North East Delhi MP Manoj Tiwari arrived in Parliament riding a bicycle
BJP's North East Delhi MP Manoj Tiwari arrived in Parliament riding a bicycle.
"I request the Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party government in Delhi to save the environment and provide clean water to its residents, " said Tiwari.
11:53 November 18
BJP North East Delhi MP Manoj Tiwari rode a bicycle to Parliament
BJP North East Delhi MP Manoj Tiwari arrived at the Parliament riding a bicycle.
"I request the Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party government in Delhi to save the environment and provide clean water to its residents," said Tiwari.
11:52 November 18
Congress, DMK and National Conference protest in LS
Ruckus ensues in the Lok Sabha as Congress, DMK and National Conference protest in Well of the House over the situation in Jammu and Kashmir.
11:46 November 18
Shiv Sena leaders protest at Parliament premises
Shiv Sena leaders hold protest near the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Parliament premises, demanding the government to declare unseasonal rains in Maharashtra as natural calamity.
11:37 November 18
JNU students protest: Sec 144 imposed around Parliament
Section 144 imposed around Parliament ahead of JNU students protest march
11:34 November 18
Govt should allow Oppn to express its concerns in Parliament: Cong leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury
"It is incumbent upon the govt to run the House smoothly so that Opposition parties will be able to express their views, articulate their opinion in an appropriate manner. This is the essence of Parliamentary democracy," said the leader of Congress in Lok Sabha, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury prior to the session.
11:34 November 18
Govt ready to discuss all issues in Winter Session of Parliament: PM
"We are open to discussions on all issues," Prime Minister said while addressing journalists at the Parliament complex ahead of the beginning of the session.
11:07 November 18
TMC, Cong, Shiv Sena move adjournment motions in LS over Kashmir situation
Trinamool Congress party has given Adjournment Motion Notice in the Lok Sabha over the detention of National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah in Jammu and Kashmir.
The Congress and the Shiv Sena, too, have given Adjournment Motion notices over "instability" in Jammu and Kashmir and the loss of crops due to heavy rainfall in Maharashtra.
11:02 November 18
PM Modi addresses media at Parliament complex
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the media outside the Parliament before the commencement of the Winter Session and began by saying, "In the last few days, we have got an opportunity to meet all the party leaders. Parliament sessions have been successful because of the support of all the MPs and this is a success of the entire Parliament. I thank all the MPs and I hope this session also works on the agenda of the progress of the nation," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said.
He further said, "We want discussion on all issues. Constructive discussion and debates are welcome and everyone should use their capabilities to the best possible use of the session."
10:58 November 18
35 legislations, 43 pending bills to be taken up this Winter Session
The nearly month-long winter session of Parliament beginning will see over 35 legislations taken up, including the controversial Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019, which amends the definition of illegal migrants, and the Personal Data Protection Bill.
Currently, there are 43 bills pending in Parliament. Of these, 12 Bills are listed for consideration and passing and seven are listed for withdrawal. Twenty-seven bills are listed for introduction, consideration, and passing.
10:23 November 18
Parliament LIVE: Winter Session begins today: Congress, NC Walk out of Lok Sabha over Kashmir situation
New Delhi: The Winter Session of Parliament starting Monday is expected to witness heated debates as the Opposition looks to corner the government over issues like the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, economic slowdown, unemployment and the government's plan to bring the contentious Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, a key part of BJP's ideological agenda.
The session will commence at 11 am with obituary references to two members of the Upper House - former Union ministers Arun Jaitley and Ram Jethmalani - and former external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj.
Both Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha might be adjourned for a few hours on Monday morning to pay respects to the deceased members.
The session, which will end on December 13, will see a total of 20 sittings.
The previous session of Parliament created a record for maximum Bills passed in the last 67 years. During the session, the Lok Sabha worked for 281 hours, or 135 percent of the scheduled hours. This figure is higher than any other session in the past 20 years. The Centre had extended the session in order to complete the legislative business. The Rajya Sabha also saw high productivity, at 100 percent.
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