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5:08 PM

Rahul meets LS Speaker, says reference to Emergency could have been avoided

Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi met Speaker Om Birla as a courtesy call and voiced his disagreement over the reference to Emergency made by the speaker, saying it was "clearly political" and could have been avoided.

 

4:37 PM

'We can't simply forget what happened in the past': BJP MP Arun Govil on President's remarks on Emergency

 "We can't simply forget what happened in the past. Congress never mentions what they did with the Constitution but only talks about saving the Constitution now," BJP MP Arun Govil said on the President's remarks on the Emergency.

4:30 PM

Political reference from Speaker is unprecedented: Cong leader writes to Om Birla

Congress General Secretary in-charge of Organisation and MP KC Venugopal today wrote a letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, highlighting that his reference to the Emergency in his acceptance speech on Wednesday was “deeply shocking”.

 

In the letter, Venugopal wrote,"..reference from the Chair after your acceptance speech, in regard to declaration of Emergency half a century ago, is deeply shocking. Making of such a political reference from the Chair is unprecedented in the annals of history of Parliament. This coming from the Chair as one of the ‘first duties’ from a newly elected Speaker assumes even graver proportions."

4:06 PM

Address was comprehensive; a roadmap of progress and good governance: PM Modi on President Murmu's address

"Rashtrapati Ji's address to both Houses of Parliament was comprehensive and presented a roadmap of progress and good governance. It covered the strides India has been making and also the potential that lies ahead. Her address also mentioned some of the major challenges we have to collectively overcome to ensure a qualitative change in the lives of our citizens," Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on X.

3:45 PM

President's address 'seemed one-sided':Congress MP

Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat stated that President Droupadi Murmu's address "seemed one-sided", and that  the party was "unhappy" with the mention of the Emergency. "I was very excited for the President's address today but it was very disappointing. We were unhappy to see mention of Emergency. In the address, every sector of the country should have been mentioned but it seemed very one-sided," Bhagat said.

3:35 PM

PM Modi featured 73 times, Rahul Gandhi only 6: Jairam Ramesh slams Sansad TV

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh underscored the stark disparities in of Sansad TV's coverage. PM Modi appeared on screen 73 times, while Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition, was shown merely 6 times. The government received camera attention 108 times, in contrast to the opposition's 18 times.

3:19 PM

President's address had no mention of minorities or unemployment, says Asaduddin Owaisi

"In the entire address, there was no mention of minorities or unemployment. US State Secretary Antony Blinken said yesterday that there has been an increase in hate speech in India and religious places of minorities are getting demolished. There was nothing new in the address, it was like an old wine in a new bottle...Re-NEET should have been done. There are paper leaks everywhere. They are playing with the lives of 25 lakh youth and their families," AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi stated today.

2:12 PM

President's address is actually the speech of the government, says SP chief Akhilesh Yadav

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday reacted to the President's Address to the joint session of both Houses of Parliament and said that it is a tradition and the speech in reality represents the government's views.

 

"This is the tradition and it happens every time. We listen to the President. That is actually the speech of the Government," said Akhilesh Yadav.

2:09 PM

Govt is yet to understand that it has come down to 240 seats from 303, says TMC MP Mahua Moitra

"As per the rules, the President reads the speech written by the government. So, the problem of the government is that it is yet understand that it has come down to 240 (seats) from 303 (seats). The speech that they prepared for the President was based on 303 (seats). This is a minority government, but she said that the government has clear majority," Trinamool Lok Sabha MP Mahua Moitra said today.

1:11 PM

News update: Six new MPs take oath as members of Rajya Sabha

Six new MPs took the oath as members of the  Rajya Sabha today.

1:05 PM

News update: PM Modi introduces Cabinet in Rajya Sabha

1:04 PM

News update: BJP chief and Health Minister JP Nadda appointed as Leader of Rajya Sabha

12:59 PM

News update: Lok Sabha adjourned for the day

12:58 PM

Opposing policies and obstructing Parliament are two different things: President Murmu

"Opposition of policies and obstruction of parliamentary functioning are two different things. When Parliament conducts its business smoothly, healthy deliberations take place here, and far-reaching decisions are taken, then the people repose confidence not only in the Government but also in the entire system," President Droupadi Murmu stated as she addressed the first joint sitting of the 18th Lok Sabha.

12:42 PM

People of Jammu and Kashmir gave fitting reply to India's enemies, says President on voter turnout in J-K

President Draupadi Murmu  congratulated the people of Jammu and Kashmir for the high voter turnout recorded in the union territory. "A very good outcome has emerged from Jammu and Kashmir in this election. Voting records of decades have been broken," Murmu said.

 

"In the last four decades, we only saw low voter turnout in Kashmir amid strikes and shutdowns. Enemies of India used to project it as the opinion of Jammu and Kashmir on the global stage. This time, the people of Jammu and Kashmir gave a befitting reply to such forces," Murmu added.

 

12:19 PM

Need to rise above partisan politics to arrive at solution: President Murmu on NEET 'paper leak' issue

At a joint sitting of both Houses, President Droupadi Murmu stated that there was a need to rise above partisan politics to arrive at a solution and that the government has made a strict law against unfair means employed during examinations.

12:11 PM

Emergency biggest attack on Constitution, country plunged into chaos: President Murmu

The entire country plunged into chaos during Emergency, but nation was victorious against such unconstitutional powers, President Murmu said today. The Emergency was the biggest and darkest chapter of the direct attack on the Constitution, she added.

12:05 PM

Any attempt to tarnish our democracy should be condemned by all: President Draupadi Murmu

Any attempt to tarnish our democracy should be condemned by all, President Draupadi Murmu said in the Parliament today.

12:02 PM

CAA will allow many to live life of dignity as citizens: President Draupadi Murmu

"With CAA, the government has started giving citizenship to asylum-seekers. This has allowed many to live a life of dignity. I wish for a better future for those who have secured citizenship under this law," President Murmu said.

11:59 AM

Justice will be prioritised over punishment, says President Murmu on new criminal laws

"From July 1, the Bharatiya Nyay Samhita will be effective in the country. Now, justice will be prioritised over punishment which is also a sentiment in Constitution. With the new laws, there will be efficiency in the judicial process," President Draupadi Murmu said. 

11:55 AM

Reform process in Armed Forces should continue to keep it combat ready, says President Murmu in Parliament

"For a strong India, modernity is required in Defence forces. Continued reforms are needed in Armed Forces to ensure that the country is at its best in case of conflict. My government has made several steps to make the Armed Forces self-reliant," President Murmu said. The Opposition raised slogans of "Agniveer" in the House.

11:50 AM

Investigation will fix accountability, says President Draupadi Murmu on NEET-UG paper leak

Referring to the NEET-UG paper leak, President Draupadi Murmu in her address in joint session of Parliament, stated that an investigation will fix the accountability for the fracas.

11:44 AM

Parliament LIVE news: Govt working to ensure peace, stability in Northeast, says President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday asserted that the central government is working towards ensuring peace and stability in the Northeast. “In the last 10 years, many old conflicts have been resolved, many agreements have been made. The government is working to repeal AFSPA in a phased manner in disturbed areas through development,” she added.

11:42 AM

India has taken initiative to solve many global problems, says President Droupadi Murmu

"As a 'Vishwa Bandhu', India has taken initiative to solve many global problems," President Murmu said in her address to the Parliament today. "Today, India is known not for increasing the world's challenges but for providing solutions," she asserted.

11:37 AM

CM Kejriwal harassed by central agencies, will boycott President's address, says AAP RS MP Sanjay Singh

"You all know what is happening to us, how the elected CM has been kept in jail and how he was arrested by CBI yesterday...We will definitely boycott the President's address because this is not the President's own statement, rather she reads the government's statement. She reads the written speeches of the government. So that is why we will boycott the President's address," AAP's Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh stated today.

11:32 AM

Government is working towards making India 3rd largest economy, says President Droupadi Murmu

"The pledge of reform, perform and transform has made India the fastest-growing economy in the world. In 10 years, India rose from the 11th position to become the 5th largest economy...Despite a pandemic and conflicts in different parts of the world, India has been able to achieve this growth rate. This became possible due to the reforms and decisions taken in national interest in the last 10 years. Today, India contributes to 15% of the global growth. My Government is working towards making India the 3rd largest economy in the world," President Droupadi Murmu said.

11:25 AM

Many historic decisions will be taken in this budget, says President on Modi 3.0's first Budget

"In the upcoming sessions, this government is going to present the first budget of this term. This budget will be an effective document of the government's far-reaching policies and futuristic vision. Along with big economic and social decisions, many historic steps will also be seen in this budget," President Murmu said.

11:22 AM

People are aware that only this govt can fulfil their aspirations, says President Droupadi Murmu

"A stable government with a complete majority has been formed in the country after six decades. People have shown trust in this Govt for the third time. People are aware that only this Govt can fulfil their aspirations...The 18th Lok Sabha is a historic Lok Sabha in many ways. This Lok Sabha was formed in the early years of the Amrit Kaal. This Lok Sabha will also be a witness to the 56th year of adoption of the Constitution of the country," says President Droupadi Murmu.

11:19 AM

President Murmu congratulates Election Commission for successful conducting of Lok Sabha polls

"On behalf of crores of countrymen, I would like to express gratitude Election Commission of India. This was the biggest election in the world. Decades-long records of voting have been broken in J&K. For the past 4 decades, Kashmir witnessed low voting amid shutdowns and strikes. India's enemies propagated it as the opinion of Kashmir, on international forums. But this time, Kashmir valley gave a befitting reply to all such forces," President Murmu said today.

11:15 AM

Have full faith that MPs would fulfill their duties with a sentiment of 'Nation First': President Murmu

"I congratulate all the newly-elected members of the 18th Lok Sabha. You all have come here by winning the trust of country's voters. Very few get this opportunity to serve the nation and the people. I have full faith that you would fulfill your duties with a feeling of nation first," President Droupadi Murmu  said today while addressing the joint session of Parliament.