Parliament highlights: Immigration and Foreigner Bill introduced in Lok Sabha

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Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned for about 40 minutes in the pre-noon session on Tuesday as opposition MPs trooped into the Well of the House over southern states getting a raw deal in the redrawing of constituencies on the basis of population.

Opposition MPs gave notices under rule 267 seeking that listed business of the day be set aside to take up a discussion on the concerns of southern states over the ensuing delimitation exercise. They also gave notices over alleged lapses on part of the Election Commission in issuing multiple duplicate voter ID cards. 

The notices were rejected by the chair as not adhering to rules. However, DMK's R Girirajan managed to raise the issue of delimitation through a zero hour mention.

  Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP and Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology Chairman Nishikant Dubey and BJP MP Anil Baluni will on Tuesday table the sixth Report on action taken by the government on the observations/Recommendations of the Committee contained in their Fifty-sixth Report (Seventeenth Lok Sabha) on 'Regulation of Cable Television in India' relating to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

 

Additionally, they will present the seventh Report on action taken by the Government on the Observations/Recommendations of the Committee contained in their Fifty-fourth Report (Seventeenth Lok Sabha) on 'Digital Payment and Online Security Measures for Data Protection' relating to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.

   

4:57 PM

Why did BJP not impose President’s rule when the state was burning?: TMC MP Sayani Ghosh

“If President’s rule was the answer, why did you not impose it when the state was burning? Why did PM not comfort the crying people of Manipur,” says Trinamool MP Sayani Ghosh. 

4:37 PM

Education system in India should be strengthened: NCP MP Praful Patel

NCP MP Praful Patel asserted that the education system in India should be augmented to make sure that students can stay back in the country. 

3:32 PM

Govt has reduced Budget for Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan: AAP MP Sanjay Singh

“For 2024-25, Rs 490 crore were reduced in the revised Budget for the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan, which is around 10% reduction,” AAP MP Sanjay Singh stated.

 

2:40 PM

Centre is using GST as tool of harassment: Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi stated that the government is using GST as a tool for harassment, with GST being applied on even inside Hindu temples.

2:29 PM

Language used by BJP ministers despicable: TMC leader Kalyan Banerjee

"The language used by Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan was despicable. It is unexpected that a central minister would use this language for the people of Tamil Nadu. I demand that either he apologises or he is removed as a minister from the cabinet. The PM should hear what your ministers are saying. Their words and body language are highly despicable. TMC stands for the people of Tamil Nadu and the DMK party itself," Kalyan Banerjee said.

2:23 PM

Centre has not been able to bring peace in Manipur with guns: Gaurav Gogoi

“What is the state of Vidhan Sabha in the state – is it dissolved or in suspension? The Home Minister must tell us and take accountability,” Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi stated, inquiring about the imposition of President rule.

1:02 PM

Immigration and Foreigner Bill introduced in Lok Sabha

Congress MP Manish Tewari argued that the bill failed to provide an appeal mechanism against decisions taken by immigration officers. He asserted that the bill must adhere to constitutional provisions.

12:35 PM

Parliament update: Report of Standing Committee on Communication and Technology tabled in Lok Sabha

12:18 PM

Shivraj Chouhan addresses MPs’ concern about DISHA committee

Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan asked MPs to provide their feedback on the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna.

12:10 PM

Parliament budget session live: Rajya Sabha reconvenes for question hour

The Upper House reconvened for question hour after earlier being adjourned till noon amid Opposition protests.

11:51 AM

Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan refuses to admit notices under Rule 267

Opposition members protest inside Rajya Sabha.

11:50 AM

Opposition protests in Rajya Sabha, demand discussion of issues

LoP Mallikarjun Kharge attempts to speak in the House.

11:27 AM

Parliament LIVE update: Proceedings begin in Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha

10:57 AM

Parliament update: Odisha Cong MP submits adjournment motion in Lok Sabha to discuss issue of women safety

The adjournment motion was filed by  Congress leader Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka.