Parliament highlights: LS adjourned amid uproar over suspension of Cong MPs

The Rajya Sabha will reassemble on March 11 after Holi

12:15 PM

We only want a discussion on the issue of Delhi violence: Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury in Lok Sabha: 7 of our MPs were suspended for the entire Budget session, yesterday. We don't know on what basis was this done? This is not a minor thing; We only want a discussion on the issue of Delhi violence.

 

12:15 PM

On behalf of DMK, I request that the suspension of the MPs: DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran

DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran in Lok Sabha: On behalf of DMK, I request that the suspension of the MPs (7 Congress MPs) be recalled.

12:14 PM

Rahul Gandhi leads protest against suspension of Congress MPs from Lok Sabha

Rahul Gandhi led a protest of senior Congress leaders on the Parliament premises on Friday against the suspension of seven party MPs from the Lok Sabha.

 

The Lok Sabha suspended seven Congress members on Thursday for the remaining period of the Budget Session for "gross misconduct" and "utter disregard" for House rules after they snatched papers from the speaker's table.

 

Wearing black bands, Congress leaders including Gogoi and former Union minister Shashi Tharoor staged a protest in front of the Gandhi statue and alleged that the members were suspended from the House to scare the grand old party.

 

"But we will not be scared. We will not be scared to demand a discussion on the violence in Delhi, we will raise the issue continuously," Gogoi said as the Congress leaders raised slogans demanding the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

11:26 AM

Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day amid sloganeering by Opposition members over Delhi violence

11:20 AM

Rajya Sabha adjourned till March 11

11:05 AM

LS adjourned till 2 pm, uproar over suspension of Cong MPs

11:04 AM

Pralhad Joshi to move Mineral Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2020 in Lok Sabha

Union Minister of Coal and Mines Pralhad Joshi will move the Mineral Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2020 for consideration and passing in the Lok Sabha on Friday.

 

The Union Cabinet in January approved promulgation of Mineral Laws (Amendment) Ordinance 2020 to amend the Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, 2015, as well as the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957.

 

The amendment to the latter was required to begin auctions of iron ore mining leases before they expire in March this year.

10:48 AM

Congress gives notice in RS over need to provide relief to Delhi violence affected families

2:33 PM

Hanuman Beniwal after controversial remark on Gandhi family

1:59 PM

Uproar in LS over Rajasthan MP's remark on Gandhi family

Lok Sabha witnessed uproar over a controversial remark by a RLP MP, a BJP ally, against the Gandhi family during a discussion on coronavirus, leading to adjournment of proceedings for over an hour.

 

Congress members stormed the well of the house as soon as Hanuman Beniwal said there should be a probe on whether coronavirus is being spread from the "home" of Congress President Sonia Gandhi as a large number of people who were found to be affected by the virus are from Italy

 

1:49 PM

Protests continue in Lok Sabha

The Lok Sabha witnessed vociferous protests from opposition members over their demand for an immediate discussion on Delhi violence as BJD's Bhartruhari Mahtab, who was in the chair, disapproved their conduct and said no one benefits by disruption.

 

He also cited media reports and said Speaker Om Birla was saddened by the behavior of some members and was not coming to the House.

1:42 PM

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury gives adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Thursday submitted adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha over the recent Delhi violence

1:07 PM

Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 p.m.

Lok Sabha proceedings adjourned till 2 pm following controversial remarks by Rajasthan MP Hanuman Beniwal on Gandhis

12:49 PM

Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day following opposition protests

12:37 PM

DMK MP Kanimozhi on coronavirus

There is only one virology institute in Pune. It is not enough. We should have this institute in different zones of the country.

12:37 PM

Ladakh BJP MP Jamyang Tsering seen wearing a mask

12:17 PM

Rajya Sabha MP Sushil Kumar wants thermal scanner inside Parliament

Gupta writes to Rajya Sabha Chairman, urges to put in place preventive measures including provision of a thermal scanner within Parliament House complex.

12:15 PM

Parliament not a bazaar, says Vice President

Opposition MPs in Rajya Sabha continue to protest against Delhi violence. Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu says, "No slogans to be raised because this is Parliament, not a bazaar"

12:03 PM

Lok Sabha adjourned till noon

Lok Sabha was adjourned till noon as vociferous protests and sloganeering by Opposition parties over the Delhi violence disrupted proceedings for the fourth straight day.

 

Amid din, three questions were taken up during the Question Hour.

 

For the second day, Speaker Om Birla was not present in the House and the proceedings were presided over by BJD leader B Mahtab.

11:32 AM

Till 4th March, there have been 29 positive cases of Coronavirus in India

 

 

11:31 AM

Coronavirus: 28,529 being monitored

As on 4th March, a total of 28,529 persons were brought under community surveillance and are being monitored: Health Minister

11:28 AM

Concerted efforts are being taken by all departments of the govt: Harsh Vardhan

11:24 AM

Group of Ministers constituted to monitor situation: Health Minister

11:23 AM

Schools advised to avoid large gatherings, says Health Minister

11:21 AM

Lok Sabha adjourned till 12 p.m.

11:18 AM

Kapil Sibal gives notice in Rajya Sabha for discussion over the 'outcome of recent visit of the US President

11:17 AM

Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad in Rajya Sabha

Since the govt has decided to hold a discussion on Delhi Violence on March 11, we request that if govt puts a statement on the floor of the house.

11:14 AM

Union Health Minister makes a statement on Coronavirus

India initiated required preparedness and action since 17th January, much before advice of the WHO: Health Minister

11:11 AM

Uproar by Opposition in Lok Sabha over the issue of Delhi violence

10:29 AM

Trinamool Congress gives Suspension of Business Notice in Rajya Sabha