House adjourned till March 8
The proceedings of the House has been adjourned till March 8.
Rajya Sabha: Opposition creating false narrative on Budget 2021, says Sitharaman
Parliament proceedings
15:20 February 12
15:20 February 12
Numbers of Congress's 2007-08 Budget are suspect: FM responding to Chidambaram's allegations
Responding to former Finance Minister P Chidambaram's allegation that "major numbers are suspect in the Budget", Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted three instances in 2007-08 Budget, saying those numbers were suspect.
She attacked the UPA government for what she claimed was lack of transparency.
"To conclude, I don't want competence to fudge. Narendra Modi doesn't believe in fudging," she said.
15:15 February 12
'Highest ever utilization of NREGA funds'
'Sitharaman said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is responsible for removing all ills from MNERGA and it was under the BJP that the scheme was effectively utilised.
“We have overseen the highest ever utilisation at Rs 90.469 crore of the rural employment scheme, Sitharaman added.
15:06 February 12
Congress left MGNREGA in a mess: Sitharaman
Hitting out at the Congress for taking the credit for the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), Sitharaman said, "You may have given birth to the scheme but you left it in a mess."
15:04 February 12
'800 million people received free foodgrains'
"It is worth mentioning that 800 million people were provided free foodgrains, free cooking gas provided for 80 million people and cash directly was given to 400 million people, farmers, women, divyang and also the poor and needy," Nirmala Sitharaman said in the House.
15:02 February 12
'Budget aimed at creating opportunities for youth'
Sitharaman said that the Union Budget 2021 has been carefully thought after listening to views, suggestions and opinions from experts and economists around the country and the world.
Sithraman said, Building an Aatmanirbhar Bharat actually represents the aspirations of 130 crore people of this country."
“Over two-thirds of this population are youths looking for opportunities," Sitharaman highlighted. "The Budget was aimed at not only giving relief packages but creating opportunities for employment," she added.
15:00 February 12
Budget: An instrument to attain Aatmanirbhar Bharat, says Sitharaman
Nirmala Sitharaman said that the Budget speaks for itself and is the instrument through which Aatmanirbhar Bharat is to be attained.
She said that post-pandemic, economies have suffered all over the world and the Union Budget 2021 was an attempt to provide a “strong stimulus” to deal with this situation.
In doing so, she said, not only quick short term solutions were created, "We also looked at medium, long term and sustainable growth that will help us remain one of the fastest-growing economies."
14:59 February 12
'Budget to benefit the poor, not 'damads' of country', FM alludes to Robert Vadra
Taking a veiled dig on the Congress, Sitharaman said that the policies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi are aimed at benefiting the poor and not the "damads of this country".
An uproar ensued in the Upper House after Finance Minister made the statement alluding to Priyanka Gandhi's husband Robert Vadra.
14:56 February 12
'Opposition has made habit to constantly allege govt'
Sitharaman said, "It has now become a sort of habit for some in the Opposition to constantly allege, in spite of what we are doing for the poor & the steps taken for helping the poor & needy of this country, a false narrative is created to accuse - saying that this Govt works only for cronies."
14:48 February 12
Budget provided strong stimulus, looked at long term growth: Sitharaman
Sitharaman said that post-pandemic economies have suffered all over the world and the Union Budget 2021 was an attempt to provide a “strong stimulus” to deal with this situation.
In doing so, she says, not only quick short term solutions were created, “we also looked at medium, long term and sustainable growth that will help us remain one of the fastest-growing economies"
14:43 February 12
Opposition creating false narrative on Budget 2021: Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman listed out the policies of the government that are aimed at rural development, with a special thrust on small farmers. She further accused the Opposition of "unthinkingly throwing allegations at the government" and creating a false narrative around the Budget.
14:27 February 12
She asked the Opposition whether the Government aided the crony capitalists with the MUDRA Yojana, Saubhagya scheme, PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, eNAM.Don't you allege us, she said.
The Budgetary provisions are made for Dalits, youth, women, not for the rich, she added.
14:22 February 12
'Stimulus for revival and systemic reform'
Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Minister of Finance said that the stimulus is for revival and systemic reform of the economy. The commitment of Government is for growth and development.
Government has discussed with experts, economists across the world and placed all thoughts together.
"We have envisioned long term reform for sustainable India making it the fastest growing economy as well as short term measures for quick relief for needy."
13:59 February 12
Dinesh Trivedi announces resignation
Dinesh Trivedi, MP from West Bengal (AITC) said that the whole world is looking at India. I am grateful for my party for sending me here. Movement is happening outside and I am not able to do anything.
He quoted Swami Vivekananda saying, "Arise, awake and stop not till the goal is reached." My soul is urging me to sacrifice for the people of Punjab. I am resigning for the nation, West Bengal, he added.
13:39 February 12
I am resigning from Rajya Sabha today. There is violence happening in my state. We cannot speak anything here: TMC Rajya Sabha MP Dinesh Trivedi
12:57 February 12
'Not a Budget for the rich'
Ashwini Vaishnav, MP from Odisha (BJP) said that the Budget caters to the need of poor sections of the society. Ayushman Bharat Yojana, Swachh Bharat, Ujwala, One Nation One Ration Card schemes were for the welfare of the poor. It is not a Budget for the rich, he added.
Responding to P Chidambaram's statement that there is nothing for economic stimulus in the Budget, he said that the Budget has struck a right balance between consumption and investment by envisioning long term goals as well as addressing necessities.
12:24 February 12
'Address good people's concerns'
Deepender Singh Hooda, MP from Haryana said that there are both good and bad people participating in the movement, according to PM Modi. He asked the Government to consider the concerns of good people and ensure MSP by law.
12:13 February 12
'Those who bowed down before Britishers mock protestors, terming them Andolan Jeevi'
Sanjay Singh, MP from Delhi (AAP) said that the Centre is intended to do what Lord Dalhousie could not do
They would sell the country. The people who bowed down before Britishers are mocking struggling farmers and calling them Andolan Jeevi. They are mocking B R Ambedkar and other independence leaders.
MoS Muraleedharan cited Rule 240 in point of order and asked him not to speak irrelevant matters. Singh added that the Government is selling whole country by giving up coal, LIC, banks, port,electricty, water, BPCL.
Further, Singh asked why Ministers are getting affected when he mentioned about those who complied to Britishers.
11:37 February 12
'Provide reservation for SC/ST in private sector'
Ashok Siddharth, BSP MP, said that the Budget does not offer anything for the larger section of society. He also added that SC/ST communities do not have reservation in private sector. As Government institutions are privatised, they would be deprived of opportunities. He asked the Government to provide reservation for SC/ST in private sector.
11:08 February 12
'Selling of PSUs, LIC spate on society'
M V Shreyams Kumar, MP from Kerala (LJD) said that the Budget provides hardly anything to spend in hand. He also said that spending on MGNREGA has reduced by 34%. Selling of PSUs, LIC is a spate on society. He also added that the Government eyes on poll bound states with Budget allocation. But the allocations for Kerala do not address real issues. AIIMS, Sabari rail project and others were not allocated funds, he added.
10:49 February 12
'Show where is it written Mandi, MSP will end'
India has become the second-largest in mobile manufacturing, said Anurag Thakur. He also asked where it is stated that MSP, Mandis would not continue. Through the farm laws, farmers' income would double, he added.
India's economy was fragile during the UPA government's tenure, now, it is one of the top economies in the world, he said.
10:43 February 12
'India to be economic, manufacturing powerhouse'
This Budget shows a hope to build new India, a stronger India and to build a self-reliant India. It will set us on the path of becoming an economic and manufacturing powerhouse: MoS Finance Anurag Thakur in Rajya Sabha
10:34 February 12
Discussion on Union Budget begins.
10:33 February 12
Congress has submitted to Rajya Sabha Chairman the name of Mallikarjun Kharge as the Leader of Opposition in the House.
10:33 February 12
In the new restructured Railway Board, we have designated a director-general of safety for the first time in the Indian Railways: Railways Minister Piyush Goyal in Rajya Sabha
10:32 February 12
The last passenger death due to a railway accident happened on 22nd March 2019. For the nearly 22 months, we have not had a single passenger death due to train accidents: Railways Minister Piyush Goyal in Rajya Sabha
09:55 February 12
'Robust system of bridge inspection in place'
Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Railways said that there are over 34,000 bridges which are more than 100 years old. Despite, we have a robust system of inspection before and after the monsoon season. He also added that technological up gradation is required such as setting up sensors and testing of the tensile strength of bridge.
09:47 February 12
'300 working ensured through MGNREGA'
Ram Gopal Yadav, MP from Uttar Pradesh(SP) asked about MGNERGA scheme's status in Monera district. Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said that 300 working days was ensured among 10 crore workers across the country. In Monera also the scheme was implemented in full swing, he added.
09:38 February 12
Question Hour ongoing.
09:36 February 12
Several MPs file Zero Hour Notice
BJP MP Deepak Prakash has given Zero Hour Notice in Rajya Sabha over 'Non-implementation of welfare schemes of Central government by the state governments'.Trinamool Congress MP Abir Ranjan Biswas gave also Zero Hour Notice in the upper house of Parliament over the 'sale of public sector undertakings'.RJD MP Manoj Kumar Jha has given Zero Hour Notice in Rajya Sabha over 'alleged fudging and manipulation of COVID19 testing data in Bihar'
09:01 February 12
Parliament proceedings begin.
06:54 February 12
Rajya Sabha Budget Session Updates
New Delhi: Rajya Sabha would witness reply by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Union Budget. Discussion and reply on Budget would be completed by today, ending the first part of the Budget Session. House would not convene on Saturday.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said India and China have agreed to disengage troops after several rounds of the military and diplomatic round of talks after being engaged in long border stand-off along the eastern Line of Actual Control (LAC). Ravi Shankar Prasad, Minister of Electronics and Information Technology said that Twitter's stance on chaos in Capitol in US and chaos on R-Day in Red Fort is contradictory.
Major Ports Authorities Bill, 2020 was passed in the House on February 10. 84 Members voted in favour of the Bill while 44 Members voted against the Bill. National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Second (Amendment) Bill, 2021 was also passed on February 9.Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization (Amendment) was passed on February 8.
15:20 February 12
House adjourned till March 8
The proceedings of the House has been adjourned till March 8.
15:20 February 12
Numbers of Congress's 2007-08 Budget are suspect: FM responding to Chidambaram's allegations
Responding to former Finance Minister P Chidambaram's allegation that "major numbers are suspect in the Budget", Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted three instances in 2007-08 Budget, saying those numbers were suspect.
She attacked the UPA government for what she claimed was lack of transparency.
"To conclude, I don't want competence to fudge. Narendra Modi doesn't believe in fudging," she said.
15:15 February 12
'Highest ever utilization of NREGA funds'
'Sitharaman said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is responsible for removing all ills from MNERGA and it was under the BJP that the scheme was effectively utilised.
“We have overseen the highest ever utilisation at Rs 90.469 crore of the rural employment scheme, Sitharaman added.
15:06 February 12
Congress left MGNREGA in a mess: Sitharaman
Hitting out at the Congress for taking the credit for the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), Sitharaman said, "You may have given birth to the scheme but you left it in a mess."
15:04 February 12
'800 million people received free foodgrains'
"It is worth mentioning that 800 million people were provided free foodgrains, free cooking gas provided for 80 million people and cash directly was given to 400 million people, farmers, women, divyang and also the poor and needy," Nirmala Sitharaman said in the House.
15:02 February 12
'Budget aimed at creating opportunities for youth'
Sitharaman said that the Union Budget 2021 has been carefully thought after listening to views, suggestions and opinions from experts and economists around the country and the world.
Sithraman said, Building an Aatmanirbhar Bharat actually represents the aspirations of 130 crore people of this country."
“Over two-thirds of this population are youths looking for opportunities," Sitharaman highlighted. "The Budget was aimed at not only giving relief packages but creating opportunities for employment," she added.
15:00 February 12
Budget: An instrument to attain Aatmanirbhar Bharat, says Sitharaman
Nirmala Sitharaman said that the Budget speaks for itself and is the instrument through which Aatmanirbhar Bharat is to be attained.
She said that post-pandemic, economies have suffered all over the world and the Union Budget 2021 was an attempt to provide a “strong stimulus” to deal with this situation.
In doing so, she said, not only quick short term solutions were created, "We also looked at medium, long term and sustainable growth that will help us remain one of the fastest-growing economies."
14:59 February 12
'Budget to benefit the poor, not 'damads' of country', FM alludes to Robert Vadra
Taking a veiled dig on the Congress, Sitharaman said that the policies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi are aimed at benefiting the poor and not the "damads of this country".
An uproar ensued in the Upper House after Finance Minister made the statement alluding to Priyanka Gandhi's husband Robert Vadra.
14:56 February 12
'Opposition has made habit to constantly allege govt'
Sitharaman said, "It has now become a sort of habit for some in the Opposition to constantly allege, in spite of what we are doing for the poor & the steps taken for helping the poor & needy of this country, a false narrative is created to accuse - saying that this Govt works only for cronies."
14:48 February 12
Budget provided strong stimulus, looked at long term growth: Sitharaman
Sitharaman said that post-pandemic economies have suffered all over the world and the Union Budget 2021 was an attempt to provide a “strong stimulus” to deal with this situation.
In doing so, she says, not only quick short term solutions were created, “we also looked at medium, long term and sustainable growth that will help us remain one of the fastest-growing economies"
14:43 February 12
Opposition creating false narrative on Budget 2021: Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman listed out the policies of the government that are aimed at rural development, with a special thrust on small farmers. She further accused the Opposition of "unthinkingly throwing allegations at the government" and creating a false narrative around the Budget.
14:27 February 12
She asked the Opposition whether the Government aided the crony capitalists with the MUDRA Yojana, Saubhagya scheme, PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, eNAM.Don't you allege us, she said.
The Budgetary provisions are made for Dalits, youth, women, not for the rich, she added.
14:22 February 12
'Stimulus for revival and systemic reform'
Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Minister of Finance said that the stimulus is for revival and systemic reform of the economy. The commitment of Government is for growth and development.
Government has discussed with experts, economists across the world and placed all thoughts together.
"We have envisioned long term reform for sustainable India making it the fastest growing economy as well as short term measures for quick relief for needy."
13:59 February 12
Dinesh Trivedi announces resignation
Dinesh Trivedi, MP from West Bengal (AITC) said that the whole world is looking at India. I am grateful for my party for sending me here. Movement is happening outside and I am not able to do anything.
He quoted Swami Vivekananda saying, "Arise, awake and stop not till the goal is reached." My soul is urging me to sacrifice for the people of Punjab. I am resigning for the nation, West Bengal, he added.
13:39 February 12
I am resigning from Rajya Sabha today. There is violence happening in my state. We cannot speak anything here: TMC Rajya Sabha MP Dinesh Trivedi
12:57 February 12
'Not a Budget for the rich'
Ashwini Vaishnav, MP from Odisha (BJP) said that the Budget caters to the need of poor sections of the society. Ayushman Bharat Yojana, Swachh Bharat, Ujwala, One Nation One Ration Card schemes were for the welfare of the poor. It is not a Budget for the rich, he added.
Responding to P Chidambaram's statement that there is nothing for economic stimulus in the Budget, he said that the Budget has struck a right balance between consumption and investment by envisioning long term goals as well as addressing necessities.
12:24 February 12
'Address good people's concerns'
Deepender Singh Hooda, MP from Haryana said that there are both good and bad people participating in the movement, according to PM Modi. He asked the Government to consider the concerns of good people and ensure MSP by law.
12:13 February 12
'Those who bowed down before Britishers mock protestors, terming them Andolan Jeevi'
Sanjay Singh, MP from Delhi (AAP) said that the Centre is intended to do what Lord Dalhousie could not do
They would sell the country. The people who bowed down before Britishers are mocking struggling farmers and calling them Andolan Jeevi. They are mocking B R Ambedkar and other independence leaders.
MoS Muraleedharan cited Rule 240 in point of order and asked him not to speak irrelevant matters. Singh added that the Government is selling whole country by giving up coal, LIC, banks, port,electricty, water, BPCL.
Further, Singh asked why Ministers are getting affected when he mentioned about those who complied to Britishers.
11:37 February 12
'Provide reservation for SC/ST in private sector'
Ashok Siddharth, BSP MP, said that the Budget does not offer anything for the larger section of society. He also added that SC/ST communities do not have reservation in private sector. As Government institutions are privatised, they would be deprived of opportunities. He asked the Government to provide reservation for SC/ST in private sector.
11:08 February 12
'Selling of PSUs, LIC spate on society'
M V Shreyams Kumar, MP from Kerala (LJD) said that the Budget provides hardly anything to spend in hand. He also said that spending on MGNREGA has reduced by 34%. Selling of PSUs, LIC is a spate on society. He also added that the Government eyes on poll bound states with Budget allocation. But the allocations for Kerala do not address real issues. AIIMS, Sabari rail project and others were not allocated funds, he added.
10:49 February 12
'Show where is it written Mandi, MSP will end'
India has become the second-largest in mobile manufacturing, said Anurag Thakur. He also asked where it is stated that MSP, Mandis would not continue. Through the farm laws, farmers' income would double, he added.
India's economy was fragile during the UPA government's tenure, now, it is one of the top economies in the world, he said.
10:43 February 12
'India to be economic, manufacturing powerhouse'
This Budget shows a hope to build new India, a stronger India and to build a self-reliant India. It will set us on the path of becoming an economic and manufacturing powerhouse: MoS Finance Anurag Thakur in Rajya Sabha
10:34 February 12
Discussion on Union Budget begins.
10:33 February 12
Congress has submitted to Rajya Sabha Chairman the name of Mallikarjun Kharge as the Leader of Opposition in the House.
10:33 February 12
In the new restructured Railway Board, we have designated a director-general of safety for the first time in the Indian Railways: Railways Minister Piyush Goyal in Rajya Sabha
10:32 February 12
The last passenger death due to a railway accident happened on 22nd March 2019. For the nearly 22 months, we have not had a single passenger death due to train accidents: Railways Minister Piyush Goyal in Rajya Sabha
09:55 February 12
'Robust system of bridge inspection in place'
Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Railways said that there are over 34,000 bridges which are more than 100 years old. Despite, we have a robust system of inspection before and after the monsoon season. He also added that technological up gradation is required such as setting up sensors and testing of the tensile strength of bridge.
09:47 February 12
'300 working ensured through MGNREGA'
Ram Gopal Yadav, MP from Uttar Pradesh(SP) asked about MGNERGA scheme's status in Monera district. Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said that 300 working days was ensured among 10 crore workers across the country. In Monera also the scheme was implemented in full swing, he added.
09:38 February 12
Question Hour ongoing.
09:36 February 12
Several MPs file Zero Hour Notice
BJP MP Deepak Prakash has given Zero Hour Notice in Rajya Sabha over 'Non-implementation of welfare schemes of Central government by the state governments'.Trinamool Congress MP Abir Ranjan Biswas gave also Zero Hour Notice in the upper house of Parliament over the 'sale of public sector undertakings'.RJD MP Manoj Kumar Jha has given Zero Hour Notice in Rajya Sabha over 'alleged fudging and manipulation of COVID19 testing data in Bihar'
09:01 February 12
Parliament proceedings begin.
06:54 February 12
Rajya Sabha Budget Session Updates
New Delhi: Rajya Sabha would witness reply by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Union Budget. Discussion and reply on Budget would be completed by today, ending the first part of the Budget Session. House would not convene on Saturday.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said India and China have agreed to disengage troops after several rounds of the military and diplomatic round of talks after being engaged in long border stand-off along the eastern Line of Actual Control (LAC). Ravi Shankar Prasad, Minister of Electronics and Information Technology said that Twitter's stance on chaos in Capitol in US and chaos on R-Day in Red Fort is contradictory.
Major Ports Authorities Bill, 2020 was passed in the House on February 10. 84 Members voted in favour of the Bill while 44 Members voted against the Bill. National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Second (Amendment) Bill, 2021 was also passed on February 9.Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization (Amendment) was passed on February 8.
Last Updated : Feb 12, 2021, 3:30 PM IST
