Rajya Sabha was on Friday adjourned for the day.
Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day
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14:59 February 11
14:54 February 11
Market sees a huge jump on the Budget day: Anurag Thakur
Indian economy is witnessing a V-shaped recovery after challenges posed by COVID-19 pandemic, Minister of State for Finance Anurag Thakur said while speaking in Rajya Sabha on Thursday.
India and other countries faced economic slowdown due to lockdown and other measures taken to contain the spread of the pandemic.
"But India stood strong. The economy is witnessing a V-shaped recovery," he said. He said the union budget presented earlier this month will give a boost to various sectors.
14:29 February 11
'Farmers will return homes if MSP is implemented'
Naresh Gujral, MP from Punjab (SAD) said that the farmers would return their homes if MSP is assured by law. He also asked the government not to resort to defaming farmers.
14:23 February 11
'Daily wage workers ignored'
T K S Elangovan, MP from Tamil Nadu (DMK) said that the Budget does not favour daily wage workers.
14:23 February 11
'Increase spending on education'
Sujeet Kumar, MP from Odisha (BJD) appreciated the allocations for digitisation. He also urged the Government to increase allocations for Railways. He added that spending on Education has reduced despite passing NEP.
13:48 February 11
M Thambidurai appeals for connectivity projects
M Thambidurai, MP from Tamil Nadu (AIADMK) appreciated PM Modi for visiting vaccine manufacturing units, risking his life. He also appealed for a project connecting Jolarpettai and Bengaluru.
13:48 February 11
'PSUs sold out'
Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, MP from West Bengal (AITC) said that there are 400 Public Service Undertakings in India and the Government has come up the suggestion of four key strategic sectors. Bengal based pharmaceutical company which earns Rs 600 crores profit annually is being sold, he added.
13:03 February 11
'Budget for the rich, of the rich, by the rich'
P Chidambaram, MP from Maharastra (INC) pointed out that Abhijit Banerjee, Nobel prize winner had stated that India's economy was in perilous condition. Former CEA Aravind Subramaniumin stated that during the pre-Covid period India's economy was in ICU, he said.
"Mark my words," he said and added that the revenue expectations proposed by the Centre is ambitious and the revenue expenditure would increase. He also added that projected nominal GDP growth is 14.8 % but it will be 11%. There will be inflation of at least 5 or 6%. Growth will increase from this year's -10 to 8 or 9 per cent and it is mechanical growth. Please do not take credit for it. It will take two years to reach the pre-covid level, he said.
In a glance, the Budget has blown a hole. A bluff will only have a short life, he said and stated that fuel price would rise again.
In addition, he said that the text of the Budget speech is prosaic, bureaucratic and the pretext is that we are facing a pandemic, the answer is supply measures.
While, the context is a deep recession, thanks to incompetent governance and economic management.The subtext is that the Budget is prepared for the rich, of the rich, by the rich.
Unemployed people, MSMEs, migrant workers received no allocations. I record my strongest protest and dissent against the Budget. Those who dissent would be called 'Andolan jeevi,' he said.
He also appealed FM to provide relief to people, transfer cash directly. The poor in the country would wake up and in a non-violent, peaceful manner, they will show what has been done till now, he added. He also asked the Government not to take credit in pandemic deterioration.
12:46 February 11
P Chidambaram said that Budget is of the rich, for the rich, by the rich.
12:17 February 11
First part of Budget Session to end on Friday
Discussion and reply on Budget would be completed by Friday. The first part of the Budget Session would end on Friday, two days ahead of the schedule. House would not convene on Saturday.
12:13 February 11
'Revisit MGNERGA allocations'
Prof Manoj Kumar Jha, MP from Bihar (RJD) asked the Finance Minister to analyse Article 38, 39 and evaluate the Budget in the view of equality. He also cited Oxfam report.
Digital divide in the country came to the light as the country witnessed a high rate of dropouts.
MGNREGA was regarded as a monumental failure, but, it turned out to be a boon during pandemic and he asked FM to revisit allocation for MGNREGA. The number of days and minimum wages are very less when compared to other countries, he added.
11:51 February 11
'No relief to people'
Elamaram Kareem, MP from Kerala (CPI(M)) said that the Budget does not address the problems of common people. Allocation for Integrated Child Development Services scheme, employment was cut by 35%. He also noted that Budget allocations for poll-bound states were already in place.
He pointed out that Rs 65,000 crores given for National Highway were proposed earlier. The ongoing issues in Kerala are not reflected in the Budget. There is no direct relief to people, he stated and raised his objection to the Budget.
11:26 February 11
Opposition creates ruckus
When MPs asked for clarification from Rajnath Singh, RS Chairman said that it is a matter of national security and integrity.
The opposition created a ruckus.
Naidu said that he had spoken to Rajnath Singh and he was informed that discussions are ongoing with China.
11:06 February 11
China will keep its troops to the east of the Finger 8 at the north bank of Pangong Lake. India will keep its troops at its permanent base near Finger 3: Rajanth Singh.
11:06 February 11
First, both parties must agree on LAC & respect it. Secondly, there shouldn't be an attempt to change the status unilaterally, by any party. Thirdly, all the compromises should be completely agreed upon by both parties: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
11:05 February 11
No matter which party you belong to, the country stands united when it comes to national security: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
11:05 February 11
We've begun talks over North-South bank of Pangong Lake Some issues over deployment at LAC are yet to be resolved, Both sides agreed that complete disengagement to be done at the earliest: Rajnath Singh in Rajya Sabha.
11:05 February 11
Many fraction areas are built near LAC in Eastern Ladakh. China has collected heavy force & arms and ammunition near LAC & in the nearby area on their side. Our forces have also adequate & effectively done counter deployment: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
09:58 February 11
Army Chief General MM Naravane arrives in the Parliament.
09:57 February 11
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrives in the Parliament.
09:56 February 11
'Twitter's stance on Capitol riots and R-Day chaos contradictory'
When asked about the measures to curb fake news and misinformation, Ravi Shankar Prasad, Minister of Electronics and Information Technology said that stringent action would be taken against such crimes.
As Sushil Kumar Gupta, AAP , Delhi pointed out Oxford University report stating misinformation during last election in India, RS Chairman asked him not to bring reports from other countries. He also added that those countries which are commenting about India should look inwards.
Gupta later asked about comments on neighbouring countries internal affairs. Minister said that Twitter's stance on chaos in Capitol in US and chaos on R-Day in Red Fort is contradictory. The Government believes in the right to freedom of expression but Article 19 comes with a clause of reasonable restrictions. Narendra Modi massacre of Kisan hashtag spreads misinformation and affects national integrity. Strict action will be taken against fake news, misinformation, he added.
Question hour ongoing.
09:33 February 11
BJP MP Sampatiya Uikey has given zero hour notice in Rajya Sabha demanding, inclusion of 'Gondi' language in Eighth Schedule.
09:00 February 11
Live: Rajya Sabha
New Delhi: Rajya Sabha would witness discussion on Union Budget. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh would make a statement in Rajya Sabha at 10:30 am today regarding ‘present situation in Eastern Ladakh’.
Major Ports Authorities Bill, 2020 was passed in the House yesterday. 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.
With the ongoing farmers' protest, Parliament proceedings are keenly watched over. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had termed 'Andolan Jeevi', the people seen in every movement against Government, to be spearheading misinformation in the country.
14:59 February 11
Rajya Sabha was on Friday adjourned for the day.
14:54 February 11
Market sees a huge jump on the Budget day: Anurag Thakur
Indian economy is witnessing a V-shaped recovery after challenges posed by COVID-19 pandemic, Minister of State for Finance Anurag Thakur said while speaking in Rajya Sabha on Thursday.
India and other countries faced economic slowdown due to lockdown and other measures taken to contain the spread of the pandemic.
"But India stood strong. The economy is witnessing a V-shaped recovery," he said. He said the union budget presented earlier this month will give a boost to various sectors.
14:29 February 11
'Farmers will return homes if MSP is implemented'
Naresh Gujral, MP from Punjab (SAD) said that the farmers would return their homes if MSP is assured by law. He also asked the government not to resort to defaming farmers.
14:23 February 11
'Daily wage workers ignored'
T K S Elangovan, MP from Tamil Nadu (DMK) said that the Budget does not favour daily wage workers.
14:23 February 11
'Increase spending on education'
Sujeet Kumar, MP from Odisha (BJD) appreciated the allocations for digitisation. He also urged the Government to increase allocations for Railways. He added that spending on Education has reduced despite passing NEP.
13:48 February 11
M Thambidurai appeals for connectivity projects
M Thambidurai, MP from Tamil Nadu (AIADMK) appreciated PM Modi for visiting vaccine manufacturing units, risking his life. He also appealed for a project connecting Jolarpettai and Bengaluru.
13:48 February 11
'PSUs sold out'
Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, MP from West Bengal (AITC) said that there are 400 Public Service Undertakings in India and the Government has come up the suggestion of four key strategic sectors. Bengal based pharmaceutical company which earns Rs 600 crores profit annually is being sold, he added.
13:03 February 11
'Budget for the rich, of the rich, by the rich'
P Chidambaram, MP from Maharastra (INC) pointed out that Abhijit Banerjee, Nobel prize winner had stated that India's economy was in perilous condition. Former CEA Aravind Subramaniumin stated that during the pre-Covid period India's economy was in ICU, he said.
"Mark my words," he said and added that the revenue expectations proposed by the Centre is ambitious and the revenue expenditure would increase. He also added that projected nominal GDP growth is 14.8 % but it will be 11%. There will be inflation of at least 5 or 6%. Growth will increase from this year's -10 to 8 or 9 per cent and it is mechanical growth. Please do not take credit for it. It will take two years to reach the pre-covid level, he said.
In a glance, the Budget has blown a hole. A bluff will only have a short life, he said and stated that fuel price would rise again.
In addition, he said that the text of the Budget speech is prosaic, bureaucratic and the pretext is that we are facing a pandemic, the answer is supply measures.
While, the context is a deep recession, thanks to incompetent governance and economic management.The subtext is that the Budget is prepared for the rich, of the rich, by the rich.
Unemployed people, MSMEs, migrant workers received no allocations. I record my strongest protest and dissent against the Budget. Those who dissent would be called 'Andolan jeevi,' he said.
He also appealed FM to provide relief to people, transfer cash directly. The poor in the country would wake up and in a non-violent, peaceful manner, they will show what has been done till now, he added. He also asked the Government not to take credit in pandemic deterioration.
12:46 February 11
P Chidambaram said that Budget is of the rich, for the rich, by the rich.
12:17 February 11
First part of Budget Session to end on Friday
Discussion and reply on Budget would be completed by Friday. The first part of the Budget Session would end on Friday, two days ahead of the schedule. House would not convene on Saturday.
12:13 February 11
'Revisit MGNERGA allocations'
Prof Manoj Kumar Jha, MP from Bihar (RJD) asked the Finance Minister to analyse Article 38, 39 and evaluate the Budget in the view of equality. He also cited Oxfam report.
Digital divide in the country came to the light as the country witnessed a high rate of dropouts.
MGNREGA was regarded as a monumental failure, but, it turned out to be a boon during pandemic and he asked FM to revisit allocation for MGNREGA. The number of days and minimum wages are very less when compared to other countries, he added.
11:51 February 11
'No relief to people'
Elamaram Kareem, MP from Kerala (CPI(M)) said that the Budget does not address the problems of common people. Allocation for Integrated Child Development Services scheme, employment was cut by 35%. He also noted that Budget allocations for poll-bound states were already in place.
He pointed out that Rs 65,000 crores given for National Highway were proposed earlier. The ongoing issues in Kerala are not reflected in the Budget. There is no direct relief to people, he stated and raised his objection to the Budget.
11:26 February 11
Opposition creates ruckus
When MPs asked for clarification from Rajnath Singh, RS Chairman said that it is a matter of national security and integrity.
The opposition created a ruckus.
Naidu said that he had spoken to Rajnath Singh and he was informed that discussions are ongoing with China.
11:06 February 11
China will keep its troops to the east of the Finger 8 at the north bank of Pangong Lake. India will keep its troops at its permanent base near Finger 3: Rajanth Singh.
11:06 February 11
First, both parties must agree on LAC & respect it. Secondly, there shouldn't be an attempt to change the status unilaterally, by any party. Thirdly, all the compromises should be completely agreed upon by both parties: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
11:05 February 11
No matter which party you belong to, the country stands united when it comes to national security: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
11:05 February 11
We've begun talks over North-South bank of Pangong Lake Some issues over deployment at LAC are yet to be resolved, Both sides agreed that complete disengagement to be done at the earliest: Rajnath Singh in Rajya Sabha.
11:05 February 11
Many fraction areas are built near LAC in Eastern Ladakh. China has collected heavy force & arms and ammunition near LAC & in the nearby area on their side. Our forces have also adequate & effectively done counter deployment: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
09:58 February 11
Army Chief General MM Naravane arrives in the Parliament.
09:57 February 11
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrives in the Parliament.
09:56 February 11
'Twitter's stance on Capitol riots and R-Day chaos contradictory'
When asked about the measures to curb fake news and misinformation, Ravi Shankar Prasad, Minister of Electronics and Information Technology said that stringent action would be taken against such crimes.
As Sushil Kumar Gupta, AAP , Delhi pointed out Oxford University report stating misinformation during last election in India, RS Chairman asked him not to bring reports from other countries. He also added that those countries which are commenting about India should look inwards.
Gupta later asked about comments on neighbouring countries internal affairs. Minister said that Twitter's stance on chaos in Capitol in US and chaos on R-Day in Red Fort is contradictory. The Government believes in the right to freedom of expression but Article 19 comes with a clause of reasonable restrictions. Narendra Modi massacre of Kisan hashtag spreads misinformation and affects national integrity. Strict action will be taken against fake news, misinformation, he added.
Question hour ongoing.
09:33 February 11
BJP MP Sampatiya Uikey has given zero hour notice in Rajya Sabha demanding, inclusion of 'Gondi' language in Eighth Schedule.
09:00 February 11
Live: Rajya Sabha
New Delhi: Rajya Sabha would witness discussion on Union Budget. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh would make a statement in Rajya Sabha at 10:30 am today regarding ‘present situation in Eastern Ladakh’.
Major Ports Authorities Bill, 2020 was passed in the House yesterday. 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.
With the ongoing farmers' protest, Parliament proceedings are keenly watched over. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had termed 'Andolan Jeevi', the people seen in every movement against Government, to be spearheading misinformation in the country.
Last Updated : Feb 11, 2021, 3:11 PM IST
