RS adjourned till Monday 2 pm following uproar by opposition members
Rajya Sabha adjourned till Monday amid uproar by opposition members
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17:03 March 20
RS adjourned till Monday 2 pm following uproar by opposition members
16:19 March 20
Prof Manoj Kumar Jha, RJD Bihar
Capitalism means economic and social irrationality
"Our economy works exceptionally well for the 1 percent of population, those who are able to donate, formulate policies and procedures. The rest 99 percent are the voters," Prof Manoj Kumar Jha, RJD Bihar in Rajya Sabha.
15:10 March 20
Binoy Viswam, CPI leader
Binoy Viswam, CPI leader raised the issue of unemployment in the country
"Unemployment is the gravest of grave problem in this country today and the government is advising the youths to make pakoras and chai and be self employed."
13:30 March 20
Parliament comes under essential services, budget session cannot be suspended
Parliamentarians doing duty to nation: Goyal
Members of the Upper House pledged their support to the government in containing the spread of the virus.
Railway Minister Piyush Goyal said the government was leading by example in running Parliament so that the Budget is passed and also giving a message to masses that MPs were performing their duties towards the country.
He was responding to questions raised by senior Congress member Anand Sharma whether Parliament was above laws passed by it.
Sharma said, "We make country's legislation. We are Parliament. Epidemic Act has been implemented in India.
Section 144 has been imposed in entire country. Restaurants are being closed. Government's notification released by PIB yesterday says people above 65 should stay indoors. I want to ask whether exception is allowed. Can we say that we are above the law of India".
"We tell the nation that respect the law. This Act has been implemented, has been notified but not implemented on us.
Here there are thousands of people who are getting exposed. I don't want to make it a controversy," Sharma said.
Responding to him, Goyal said the Epidemic Act and government notification exempts essential services and MPs are serving the nation like a doctor above the age of 65 is serving the nation.
"There is an exemption in the law for essential duties. Parliament is also disposing its duties ...Budget is there ...Discussions are being done on demand of different
ministries.Finance Bill from Lok Sabha will come to Rajya Sabha for discussion. That is also a responsibility," Goyal stressed.
The minister said there are countries where budgets get lapsed but to ensure flow of funds post April 1, the MPs are working.
"In India we don't do vote on account like previous system. Now the expenditure is made from April 1 as per budget. To pass budget is essential to run government.
Simultaneously a message goes to the people. It is a symbol of leadership. We are leading from the front. We are doing our duties and people are supporting us," Goyal said.
Besides lauding doctors and health workers, Goyal also praised the role of media for helping disseminate information about the virus in a positive manner.
13:18 March 20
Anand Sharma, INC leader
Epidemic Act: Sharma questions running of Parliament
Congress member Anand Sharma on Friday questioned whether Parliament was exempt from the provisions of laws passed by it as the Epidemic Act enforced
by the government restricts persons above 65 years to come out from their homes.
Raising the issue during Zero Hour in Rajya Sabha, Sharma said what example was Parliament setting about respect for laws of the land as both he and Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu were above 65 years of age and attending Parliament despite government's notification.
"Yesterday the govt has issued a notification. The Epidemic Act has been invoked in Delhi and in the rest of the country. So whether the Parliament is exempt from the laws which Parliament makes.
"All people above the age of 65 should not come out. I am above 65. Honourable Chairman is above 65. There are so many above 65. So, what example Parliament is setting about the respect for the laws of the land and government's notification," Sharma said.
At this, the Chairman said rule was not applicable to government personnel who are on duty.
"God bless you, Nothing will happen to me and to you," he said.
Sharma had earlier questioned the government over running of Parliament at a time when it has enforced the Epidemic Act, restricting the movement of people above 65 years.
He had also accused the Prime Minister, his ministers and MPs of violating government rules.
12:57 March 20
Minister of Railways and Commerce & Industry, Piyush Goyal
Promoting tea industry in the country
"Govt is committed to promote the tea industry. The Subsidy amount has also significantly gone up all over the country. Apart from that several schemes for tea development and promotion that have been implemented by the tea board which includes re-plantation, rejuvenation, field mechanisation, quality certification. We are working on a series of special packages in the North-east as well as the country," Minister of Railways and Commerce & Industry, Piyush Goyal in Lok Sabha.
11:47 March 20
Relief package for Coronavirus hit tourism and airline industry
BJP MP Sanjay Seth has given Zero Hour Notice in Rajya Sabha over the "need for a relief package for Coronavirus hit tourism and airline industry."
11:47 March 20
Demand to bring back Indians stuck in Philippines
BJP MP Satish Chandra Dubey has given Zero Hour Notice in Rajya Sabha over 'demand to bring back Indians stuck in Philippines due to Coronavirus Outbreak.
11:38 March 20
RS LIVE: MPs give Zero Hour Notices on account of Coronavirus Outbreak
New Delhi: BJP MP Satyanarayan Jatiya has given Zero Hour notice in Rajya Sabha over demands to 'ensure availability of medicines/consumer items for public, in the light of Coronavirus Outbreak.
17:03 March 20
RS adjourned till Monday 2 pm following uproar by opposition members
RS adjourned till Monday 2 pm following uproar by opposition members
16:19 March 20
Prof Manoj Kumar Jha, RJD Bihar
Capitalism means economic and social irrationality
"Our economy works exceptionally well for the 1 percent of population, those who are able to donate, formulate policies and procedures. The rest 99 percent are the voters," Prof Manoj Kumar Jha, RJD Bihar in Rajya Sabha.
15:10 March 20
Binoy Viswam, CPI leader
Binoy Viswam, CPI leader raised the issue of unemployment in the country
"Unemployment is the gravest of grave problem in this country today and the government is advising the youths to make pakoras and chai and be self employed."
13:30 March 20
Parliament comes under essential services, budget session cannot be suspended
Parliamentarians doing duty to nation: Goyal
Members of the Upper House pledged their support to the government in containing the spread of the virus.
Railway Minister Piyush Goyal said the government was leading by example in running Parliament so that the Budget is passed and also giving a message to masses that MPs were performing their duties towards the country.
He was responding to questions raised by senior Congress member Anand Sharma whether Parliament was above laws passed by it.
Sharma said, "We make country's legislation. We are Parliament. Epidemic Act has been implemented in India.
Section 144 has been imposed in entire country. Restaurants are being closed. Government's notification released by PIB yesterday says people above 65 should stay indoors. I want to ask whether exception is allowed. Can we say that we are above the law of India".
"We tell the nation that respect the law. This Act has been implemented, has been notified but not implemented on us.
Here there are thousands of people who are getting exposed. I don't want to make it a controversy," Sharma said.
Responding to him, Goyal said the Epidemic Act and government notification exempts essential services and MPs are serving the nation like a doctor above the age of 65 is serving the nation.
"There is an exemption in the law for essential duties. Parliament is also disposing its duties ...Budget is there ...Discussions are being done on demand of different
ministries.Finance Bill from Lok Sabha will come to Rajya Sabha for discussion. That is also a responsibility," Goyal stressed.
The minister said there are countries where budgets get lapsed but to ensure flow of funds post April 1, the MPs are working.
"In India we don't do vote on account like previous system. Now the expenditure is made from April 1 as per budget. To pass budget is essential to run government.
Simultaneously a message goes to the people. It is a symbol of leadership. We are leading from the front. We are doing our duties and people are supporting us," Goyal said.
Besides lauding doctors and health workers, Goyal also praised the role of media for helping disseminate information about the virus in a positive manner.
13:18 March 20
Anand Sharma, INC leader
Epidemic Act: Sharma questions running of Parliament
Congress member Anand Sharma on Friday questioned whether Parliament was exempt from the provisions of laws passed by it as the Epidemic Act enforced
by the government restricts persons above 65 years to come out from their homes.
Raising the issue during Zero Hour in Rajya Sabha, Sharma said what example was Parliament setting about respect for laws of the land as both he and Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu were above 65 years of age and attending Parliament despite government's notification.
"Yesterday the govt has issued a notification. The Epidemic Act has been invoked in Delhi and in the rest of the country. So whether the Parliament is exempt from the laws which Parliament makes.
"All people above the age of 65 should not come out. I am above 65. Honourable Chairman is above 65. There are so many above 65. So, what example Parliament is setting about the respect for the laws of the land and government's notification," Sharma said.
At this, the Chairman said rule was not applicable to government personnel who are on duty.
"God bless you, Nothing will happen to me and to you," he said.
Sharma had earlier questioned the government over running of Parliament at a time when it has enforced the Epidemic Act, restricting the movement of people above 65 years.
He had also accused the Prime Minister, his ministers and MPs of violating government rules.
12:57 March 20
Minister of Railways and Commerce & Industry, Piyush Goyal
Promoting tea industry in the country
"Govt is committed to promote the tea industry. The Subsidy amount has also significantly gone up all over the country. Apart from that several schemes for tea development and promotion that have been implemented by the tea board which includes re-plantation, rejuvenation, field mechanisation, quality certification. We are working on a series of special packages in the North-east as well as the country," Minister of Railways and Commerce & Industry, Piyush Goyal in Lok Sabha.
11:47 March 20
Relief package for Coronavirus hit tourism and airline industry
BJP MP Sanjay Seth has given Zero Hour Notice in Rajya Sabha over the "need for a relief package for Coronavirus hit tourism and airline industry."
11:47 March 20
Demand to bring back Indians stuck in Philippines
BJP MP Satish Chandra Dubey has given Zero Hour Notice in Rajya Sabha over 'demand to bring back Indians stuck in Philippines due to Coronavirus Outbreak.
11:38 March 20
RS LIVE: MPs give Zero Hour Notices on account of Coronavirus Outbreak
New Delhi: BJP MP Satyanarayan Jatiya has given Zero Hour notice in Rajya Sabha over demands to 'ensure availability of medicines/consumer items for public, in the light of Coronavirus Outbreak.
Last Updated : Mar 20, 2020, 5:10 PM IST
