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18:12 November 20
18:11 November 20
Transgenders should also get redressal under Atrocities Act, says Ghulam Nabi Azad
Transgenders should also get redressal under Atrocities Act, says Ghulam Nabi Azad
Speaking in the Rajya Sabha, Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad said, "Transgenders belong to all religions and castes and they live in all provinces in the country. They face a lot of discrimination. I suggest that just as Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes can get redressal under the Atrocities Act, transgenders should also get redressal under the Act."
17:16 November 20
Jaya Bachchan: We have no right to humiliate any human being
Jaya Bachchan: We have no right to humiliate any human being
SP leader Jaya Bachchan said, "Certification itself is a form of discrimination and humiliation. We have no right to humiliate any human being."
17:08 November 20
Vijila Sathyananth demands Fast Track Courts
Vijila Sathyananth demands Fast Track Courts
Vijila Sathyananth of AIADMK, TN demanded Fast Track Courts for the transgender population to address their grievances.
She also said, " They deserve to be treated as human beings. They should be given proper reservation."
16:56 November 20
Shanta Chhetri: Law should be in line with SC's Transgender Right ruling
Shanta Chhetri: Law should be in line with SC's Transgender Right ruling
AITC leader Shanta Chhetri said, "This bill falls short on the human right obligation and the language is unclear and can lead to misinterpretation. The law should be in line with SC's Transgender Right ruling."
16:20 November 20
INC leader Rajeev Gowda seeks reconsideration of the Bill
INC leader Rajeev Gowda seeks reconsideration of the Bill
INC leader Rajeev Gowda said, "There is a need to revisit the Bill to expand the understanding of the term 'gender' and 'discrimination'."
"The law is restrictive in its concept and needs reconsideration," added Gowda.
16:10 November 20
RS discussing on Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill
Rajya Sabha will discuss Surrogacy Bill tomorrow, moves to Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2019.
16:05 November 20
INC leader Jairam Ramesh not in support of the Bill
INC leader Jairam Ramesh not in support of the Bill
INC leader Jairam Ramesh said, "If we recognise that infertility is on the rise and people want surrogacy... then this Bill is the wrong Bill, as it will create more emotional and psychological problems for the people if the Bill is passed."
15:22 November 20
Bill will prevent exploitation of women: DP Vats
Supporting the Bill, BJP MP from Haryana DP Vats said that the Bill is truly comprehensive as it will go a long way in preventing the exploitation of women. He added that the Bill also caters for the need of infertile couples.
14:45 November 20
Why change in my seating position if no announcement about split from NDA, Raut writes to RS Chairman
Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut in a letter to Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu said, "Astonished to know that my seating position in Rajya Sabha chamber is changed from 3rd to 5th row. This decision was taken by someone deliberately to hurt Shiv Sena's sentiments and suppress our voice."
"I also fail to understand reason for this unwarranted step since there is no formal announcement about the removal from NDA. This decision has affected the dignity of the House. I request to allot us 1/2/3 row seat and uphold House decorum," he added.
14:36 November 20
Much needed bill, but numerous lacunae: Yajnik
Congress MP Amee Yajnik said that though the Bill is much needed, it contains numerous lacunae which need to be filled. She added that the Bill is not clear in many aspects, including whether it will be retrospective or prospective.
14:13 November 20
Rajya Sabha is currently discussing the Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2019.
13:53 November 20
Only 609 currently in jail, 36 MPs were arrested during emergency: MoS Kishan Reddy
"Right now, only 609 people are in jail. We have released the rest. A total of 5,161 people, including stone-pelters, separatists and some political leaders were arrested preventively on August 5th," Minister of State for Home Affairs Kishan Reddy informed.
Replying to a query whether JKNC leader Farooq Abdullah will be released to attend the Parliament, Reddy added, "Time to time, some measures have to be taken in the interest of the nation. During emergency, 36 MPs were arrested to save the chair of one person, while we are working keeping law and order in mind."
13:35 November 20
If a person cannot afford a lawyer, Assam govt will bear cost: Shah
"People whose name has not figured in the draft list have the right to go to the Tribunal. Tribunals will be constituted across Assam. If any person doesn't have the money to approach Tribunal, then Assam government will bear the cost to hire a lawyer," Union Home Minister Amit Shah said.
13:20 November 20
NRC across India, nobody needs to worry: Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the NRC process will be carried out across the country. "No one, irrespective of religion should be worried, it is just a process," he said.
12:59 November 20
No religion targeted during NRC exercise: Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the NRC exercise was monitored by the Supreme Court, and no religion has been targeted or isolated during the exercise.
"NRC has no such provision which says that no other religion will be taken under NRC. All citizens of India irrespective of religion will figure in the NRC list. The NRC is different from Citizenship Amendment Bill," he said.
He added that Citizenship Amendment Bill is required so that Hindus, Jains, Buddhists, Sikhs, Christians and Parsis who have faced religious persecution in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh will be given citizenship of India.
12:38 November 20
Situation normal in Valley: HM Shah
Responding to a question from Congress MP Subbarami Reddy, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that Section 144 was not imposed in the Kashmir Valley. "Only in a few places, we impose Section 144 from 8pm to 6 am. And there is not a need to gather post 8 pm," he said.
On internet restrictions, Shah said that the administration would take a decision on the restoration of services at the right time. "There are activities by Pakistan too in Kashmir region, so keeping security in mind, whenever the local authority deems it fit, a decision will be taken," he said.
"After August 5, not even a single person has died in police firing. People in this house were predicting bloodshed but I am happy to inform that no one has died in police firing. Incidents of stone pelting have declined."
Responding to Ghulam Nabi Azad's doubts on the facts, Shah said, "I challenge Ghulam Nabi Azad sahab to counter these facts which I presented, why don't you object to these figures on record? I am willing to discuss this issue for even an hour."
12:27 November 20
Internet will be restored in J-K on administration's call, says Shah
Responding to a question from Congress MP Subbarami Reddy, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that Section 144 was not imposed in the Kashmir Valley. "Only in a few places, we impose Section 144 from 8pm to 6 am. And there is not a need to gather post 8 pm," he said.
On internet restrictions, Shah said that the administration would take a decision on the restoration of services at the right time. "There are activities by Pakistan too in Kashmir region, so keeping security in mind, whenever the local authority deems it fit, a decision will be taken," he said.
12:25 November 20
'Why long queues at IGL stations?', asks BJP RS MP Vijay Goel
BJP MP Vijay Goel, questioned why there were long queues at IGL stations in the national capital. Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said that all 397 CNG stations were functional in Delhi, and the process was underway to open 69 stations more.
He says gas delivery should be faster. Union minister Dharmendra Prasad says 69 CNG plantations are being setup to address this issue.
11:53 November 20
Solve TSRTC issue: Congress MP
Congress MP Mohammad Ali Khan raised the issue of the Telangana RTC employees' stir, saying that the issue has created problems for common people by hindering transport, other than rendering many jobless. He urged the Centre to intervene and solve the issue.
11:50 November 20
Push for Tamil to be used in Madras HC: DMK MP
Urging the government to push for the use of Tamil in Madras High Court, DMK MP Tiruchi Siva said that because of the use of only English, lawyers have unequal access, adding that litigants also had issues understanding the court proceedings.
Valid suggestion to have state language in HC: Chairman Naidu
Saying that Siva's point was a "valid suggestion", Rajya Sabha Chairman Venkaiah Naidu said that it is a universal practice to have the local language at the state level. "It is the feeling of people that court happenings should be known to petitioners," he said, adding that it was a valid suggestion to have the language of state in the High Court.
11:40 November 20
Chhattisgarh farmers being cheated: Congress MP
Urging the government to purchase paddy from Chhattisgarh in Central pool, Congress MP Chhaya Verma said that it was grave injustice to the farmers, and they were being cheated. "Is Chhattisgarh different from other states? Government is buying paddy from other states but not Chhattisgarh," she said.
11:24 November 20
Nothing political about move: Nadda
Adding to Swamy's point, BJP MP JP Nadda said that there was nothing political about the move and that security has not been withdrawn. "The Home Ministry has done what it has done based on threat perception," he said.
11:18 November 20
Home Ministry decides on security cover: Swamy
Countering Anand Sharma's points, BJP MP Subramanian Swamy said that it is the Home Ministry that decides on security, adding that the threat for Gandhis had disappeared with the end of LTTE.
11:09 November 20
Gandhis vulnerable, politics should be away from security issues: Anand Sharma
Urging the government to review the decision on the withdrawal of the SPG cover to Congress leaders, party MP Anand Sharma said that there needed to be "clear evaluation" of threat perception. He said that the Gandhi family is vulnerable now, and it is the responsibility of the government to provide proper security. "When UPA was in power, security was never diluted even for former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee," he said.
10:41 November 20
Notice over Kashmir situation
PDP MP Nazir Ahmed Laway gives Calling attention Notice in Rajya Sabha over "Present Political situation in Kashmir Valley".
10:17 November 20
Zero-hour notices over acid attacks, Chhattisgarh paddy, law and order in Delhi
Among the various zero-hour notices in the Rajya Sabha today are, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Prasanna Acharya's notice over 'increasing incidents of acid attack', AAP MP Sanjay Singh over 'deteriorating law and order situation in Delhi', and Congress MP Chhaya Verma over 'purchasing of paddy from Chhattisgarh in Central Pool.'
10:14 November 20
Cong moves notice over withdrawal of SPF cover
Congress party has given Suspension of Business Notice in Rajya Sabha under rule 267, over "withdrawal of Special Protection Group (SPG) cover of certain persons".
09:40 November 20
Busy day in Rajya Sabha today
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will on Wednesday table papers in the Rajya Sabha related to Maharashtra, which has been waiting for its government formation ever since its October Assembly election. Besides the Surrogacy Bill, Transgender Protection Bill will also come up for consideration.
Shah will lay on the Table, a copy each of the following papers:
(a) Proclamation (G.S.R. No. 837(E)), issued by the President on the 12th November, 2019, under article 356 of the Constitution in relation to the State of Maharashtra, under clause (3) of the said article.
(b) Order (G.S.R. No. 838(E)), dated the 12th November, 2019, made by the President, under sub-clause (i) of clause (c) of the above Proclamation.
(c) Report of the Governor of Maharashtra, dated the 12th November, 2019 to the President, recommending the issue of the Proclamation.
Besides Shah, the other Ministers who will lay papers on the Table in the Upper House are Dharmendra Pradhan, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas; Hardeep Singh Puri for Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs; G. Kishan Reddy and Nityanand Rai -- both for Ministry of Home Affairs.
There is also a list of questions listed in the house to be answered during the day besides Bills for consideration and passing include The Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2019.
Minister of Health Harsh Vardhan on Tuesday said: "That the Bill to constitute National Surrogacy Board, State Surrogacy Boards and appointment of appropriate authorities for regulation of the practice and process of surrogacy, as passed by Lok Sabha. It will be taken into consideration and sought to be passed.
Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Thaawarchand Gehlot will move The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2019 that is formulated to provide for protection of rights of transgender persons and their welfare. It has been passed by Lok Sabha, and the Upper House will take it into consideration and move to pass the Bill.
18:12 November 20
The Rajya Sabha has been adjourned for the day
18:11 November 20
Transgenders should also get redressal under Atrocities Act, says Ghulam Nabi Azad
Transgenders should also get redressal under Atrocities Act, says Ghulam Nabi Azad
Speaking in the Rajya Sabha, Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad said, "Transgenders belong to all religions and castes and they live in all provinces in the country. They face a lot of discrimination. I suggest that just as Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes can get redressal under the Atrocities Act, transgenders should also get redressal under the Act."
17:16 November 20
Jaya Bachchan: We have no right to humiliate any human being
Jaya Bachchan: We have no right to humiliate any human being
SP leader Jaya Bachchan said, "Certification itself is a form of discrimination and humiliation. We have no right to humiliate any human being."
17:08 November 20
Vijila Sathyananth demands Fast Track Courts
Vijila Sathyananth demands Fast Track Courts
Vijila Sathyananth of AIADMK, TN demanded Fast Track Courts for the transgender population to address their grievances.
She also said, " They deserve to be treated as human beings. They should be given proper reservation."
16:56 November 20
Shanta Chhetri: Law should be in line with SC's Transgender Right ruling
Shanta Chhetri: Law should be in line with SC's Transgender Right ruling
AITC leader Shanta Chhetri said, "This bill falls short on the human right obligation and the language is unclear and can lead to misinterpretation. The law should be in line with SC's Transgender Right ruling."
16:20 November 20
INC leader Rajeev Gowda seeks reconsideration of the Bill
INC leader Rajeev Gowda seeks reconsideration of the Bill
INC leader Rajeev Gowda said, "There is a need to revisit the Bill to expand the understanding of the term 'gender' and 'discrimination'."
"The law is restrictive in its concept and needs reconsideration," added Gowda.
16:10 November 20
RS discussing on Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill
Rajya Sabha will discuss Surrogacy Bill tomorrow, moves to Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2019.
16:05 November 20
INC leader Jairam Ramesh not in support of the Bill
INC leader Jairam Ramesh not in support of the Bill
INC leader Jairam Ramesh said, "If we recognise that infertility is on the rise and people want surrogacy... then this Bill is the wrong Bill, as it will create more emotional and psychological problems for the people if the Bill is passed."
15:22 November 20
Bill will prevent exploitation of women: DP Vats
Supporting the Bill, BJP MP from Haryana DP Vats said that the Bill is truly comprehensive as it will go a long way in preventing the exploitation of women. He added that the Bill also caters for the need of infertile couples.
14:45 November 20
Why change in my seating position if no announcement about split from NDA, Raut writes to RS Chairman
Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut in a letter to Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu said, "Astonished to know that my seating position in Rajya Sabha chamber is changed from 3rd to 5th row. This decision was taken by someone deliberately to hurt Shiv Sena's sentiments and suppress our voice."
"I also fail to understand reason for this unwarranted step since there is no formal announcement about the removal from NDA. This decision has affected the dignity of the House. I request to allot us 1/2/3 row seat and uphold House decorum," he added.
14:36 November 20
Much needed bill, but numerous lacunae: Yajnik
Congress MP Amee Yajnik said that though the Bill is much needed, it contains numerous lacunae which need to be filled. She added that the Bill is not clear in many aspects, including whether it will be retrospective or prospective.
14:13 November 20
Rajya Sabha is currently discussing the Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2019.
13:53 November 20
Only 609 currently in jail, 36 MPs were arrested during emergency: MoS Kishan Reddy
"Right now, only 609 people are in jail. We have released the rest. A total of 5,161 people, including stone-pelters, separatists and some political leaders were arrested preventively on August 5th," Minister of State for Home Affairs Kishan Reddy informed.
Replying to a query whether JKNC leader Farooq Abdullah will be released to attend the Parliament, Reddy added, "Time to time, some measures have to be taken in the interest of the nation. During emergency, 36 MPs were arrested to save the chair of one person, while we are working keeping law and order in mind."
13:35 November 20
If a person cannot afford a lawyer, Assam govt will bear cost: Shah
"People whose name has not figured in the draft list have the right to go to the Tribunal. Tribunals will be constituted across Assam. If any person doesn't have the money to approach Tribunal, then Assam government will bear the cost to hire a lawyer," Union Home Minister Amit Shah said.
13:20 November 20
NRC across India, nobody needs to worry: Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the NRC process will be carried out across the country. "No one, irrespective of religion should be worried, it is just a process," he said.
12:59 November 20
No religion targeted during NRC exercise: Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the NRC exercise was monitored by the Supreme Court, and no religion has been targeted or isolated during the exercise.
"NRC has no such provision which says that no other religion will be taken under NRC. All citizens of India irrespective of religion will figure in the NRC list. The NRC is different from Citizenship Amendment Bill," he said.
He added that Citizenship Amendment Bill is required so that Hindus, Jains, Buddhists, Sikhs, Christians and Parsis who have faced religious persecution in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh will be given citizenship of India.
12:38 November 20
Situation normal in Valley: HM Shah
Responding to a question from Congress MP Subbarami Reddy, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that Section 144 was not imposed in the Kashmir Valley. "Only in a few places, we impose Section 144 from 8pm to 6 am. And there is not a need to gather post 8 pm," he said.
On internet restrictions, Shah said that the administration would take a decision on the restoration of services at the right time. "There are activities by Pakistan too in Kashmir region, so keeping security in mind, whenever the local authority deems it fit, a decision will be taken," he said.
"After August 5, not even a single person has died in police firing. People in this house were predicting bloodshed but I am happy to inform that no one has died in police firing. Incidents of stone pelting have declined."
Responding to Ghulam Nabi Azad's doubts on the facts, Shah said, "I challenge Ghulam Nabi Azad sahab to counter these facts which I presented, why don't you object to these figures on record? I am willing to discuss this issue for even an hour."
12:27 November 20
Internet will be restored in J-K on administration's call, says Shah
Responding to a question from Congress MP Subbarami Reddy, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that Section 144 was not imposed in the Kashmir Valley. "Only in a few places, we impose Section 144 from 8pm to 6 am. And there is not a need to gather post 8 pm," he said.
On internet restrictions, Shah said that the administration would take a decision on the restoration of services at the right time. "There are activities by Pakistan too in Kashmir region, so keeping security in mind, whenever the local authority deems it fit, a decision will be taken," he said.
12:25 November 20
'Why long queues at IGL stations?', asks BJP RS MP Vijay Goel
BJP MP Vijay Goel, questioned why there were long queues at IGL stations in the national capital. Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said that all 397 CNG stations were functional in Delhi, and the process was underway to open 69 stations more.
He says gas delivery should be faster. Union minister Dharmendra Prasad says 69 CNG plantations are being setup to address this issue.
11:53 November 20
Solve TSRTC issue: Congress MP
Congress MP Mohammad Ali Khan raised the issue of the Telangana RTC employees' stir, saying that the issue has created problems for common people by hindering transport, other than rendering many jobless. He urged the Centre to intervene and solve the issue.
11:50 November 20
Push for Tamil to be used in Madras HC: DMK MP
Urging the government to push for the use of Tamil in Madras High Court, DMK MP Tiruchi Siva said that because of the use of only English, lawyers have unequal access, adding that litigants also had issues understanding the court proceedings.
Valid suggestion to have state language in HC: Chairman Naidu
Saying that Siva's point was a "valid suggestion", Rajya Sabha Chairman Venkaiah Naidu said that it is a universal practice to have the local language at the state level. "It is the feeling of people that court happenings should be known to petitioners," he said, adding that it was a valid suggestion to have the language of state in the High Court.
11:40 November 20
Chhattisgarh farmers being cheated: Congress MP
Urging the government to purchase paddy from Chhattisgarh in Central pool, Congress MP Chhaya Verma said that it was grave injustice to the farmers, and they were being cheated. "Is Chhattisgarh different from other states? Government is buying paddy from other states but not Chhattisgarh," she said.
11:24 November 20
Nothing political about move: Nadda
Adding to Swamy's point, BJP MP JP Nadda said that there was nothing political about the move and that security has not been withdrawn. "The Home Ministry has done what it has done based on threat perception," he said.
11:18 November 20
Home Ministry decides on security cover: Swamy
Countering Anand Sharma's points, BJP MP Subramanian Swamy said that it is the Home Ministry that decides on security, adding that the threat for Gandhis had disappeared with the end of LTTE.
11:09 November 20
Gandhis vulnerable, politics should be away from security issues: Anand Sharma
Urging the government to review the decision on the withdrawal of the SPG cover to Congress leaders, party MP Anand Sharma said that there needed to be "clear evaluation" of threat perception. He said that the Gandhi family is vulnerable now, and it is the responsibility of the government to provide proper security. "When UPA was in power, security was never diluted even for former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee," he said.
10:41 November 20
Notice over Kashmir situation
PDP MP Nazir Ahmed Laway gives Calling attention Notice in Rajya Sabha over "Present Political situation in Kashmir Valley".
10:17 November 20
Zero-hour notices over acid attacks, Chhattisgarh paddy, law and order in Delhi
Among the various zero-hour notices in the Rajya Sabha today are, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Prasanna Acharya's notice over 'increasing incidents of acid attack', AAP MP Sanjay Singh over 'deteriorating law and order situation in Delhi', and Congress MP Chhaya Verma over 'purchasing of paddy from Chhattisgarh in Central Pool.'
10:14 November 20
Cong moves notice over withdrawal of SPF cover
Congress party has given Suspension of Business Notice in Rajya Sabha under rule 267, over "withdrawal of Special Protection Group (SPG) cover of certain persons".
09:40 November 20
Busy day in Rajya Sabha today
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will on Wednesday table papers in the Rajya Sabha related to Maharashtra, which has been waiting for its government formation ever since its October Assembly election. Besides the Surrogacy Bill, Transgender Protection Bill will also come up for consideration.
Shah will lay on the Table, a copy each of the following papers:
(a) Proclamation (G.S.R. No. 837(E)), issued by the President on the 12th November, 2019, under article 356 of the Constitution in relation to the State of Maharashtra, under clause (3) of the said article.
(b) Order (G.S.R. No. 838(E)), dated the 12th November, 2019, made by the President, under sub-clause (i) of clause (c) of the above Proclamation.
(c) Report of the Governor of Maharashtra, dated the 12th November, 2019 to the President, recommending the issue of the Proclamation.
Besides Shah, the other Ministers who will lay papers on the Table in the Upper House are Dharmendra Pradhan, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas; Hardeep Singh Puri for Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs; G. Kishan Reddy and Nityanand Rai -- both for Ministry of Home Affairs.
There is also a list of questions listed in the house to be answered during the day besides Bills for consideration and passing include The Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2019.
Minister of Health Harsh Vardhan on Tuesday said: "That the Bill to constitute National Surrogacy Board, State Surrogacy Boards and appointment of appropriate authorities for regulation of the practice and process of surrogacy, as passed by Lok Sabha. It will be taken into consideration and sought to be passed.
Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Thaawarchand Gehlot will move The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2019 that is formulated to provide for protection of rights of transgender persons and their welfare. It has been passed by Lok Sabha, and the Upper House will take it into consideration and move to pass the Bill.
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List of business in RS on Wednesday
New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah will on Wednesday table papers in the Rajya Sabha related to Maharashtra, which has been waiting for its government formation ever since its October Assembly election. Besides the Surrogacy Bill and Transgender Protection Bill will also come up for consideration.
Shah will lay on the Table, a copy each of the following papers:
(a) Proclamation (G.S.R. No. 837(E)), issued by the President on the
12th November, 2019, under article 356 of the Constitution in relation
to the State of Maharashtra, under clause (3) of the said article.
(b) Order (G.S.R. No. 838(E)), dated the 12th November, 2019, made by
the President, under sub-clause (i) of clause (c) of the above
Proclamation.
(c) Report of the Governor of Maharashtra, dated the 12th November,
2019 to the President, recommending the issue of the Proclamation.
Besides Shah, the other Ministers who will lay papers on the Table in the Upper House are Dharmendra Pradhan, Ministry of Petroleum andA
Natural Gas; Hardeep Singh Puri for Ministry of Housing and UrbanA
Affairs; G. Kishan Reddy and Nityanand Rai -- both for Ministry of Home Affairs.
There is also a list of questions listed in the house to be answered during the day besides Bills for consideration and passing include The Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2019.
Minister of Health Harsh Vardhan on Tuesday said: "That the Bill to constitute National Surrogacy Board, State Surrogacy Boards and appointment of appropriate authorities for regulation of the practice and process of surrogacy, as passed by Lok Sabha. It will be taken into consideration and sought to be passed.
Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Thaawarchand Gehlot will move The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2019 that is formulated to provide for protection of rights of transgender persons and their welfare. It has been passed by Lok Sabha, and the Upper House will take it into consideration and move to pass the Bill.
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Last Updated : Nov 20, 2019, 6:22 PM IST
