Parliament highlights: Nehru blamed for everything, why don't you talk about present, asks Priyanka

Parliament winter session 2024 LIVE updates: BJP would have begun changing Constitution, if not for the Lok Sabha election results, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi stated

4:51 PM

Governors biased, BJP topples governments: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Arvind Sawant

The Shiv Sena (UBT) MP accused the BJP of toppling several governments. He highlighted cases of judges pronouncing judgements, retiring and then joining political parties.   He also accused governors of political bias.

4:17 PM

Punjab had highest contribution in Independence, says Congress MP Randhawa

Congress MP Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa condemns members for not mentioning Punjab’s contribution to the independence struggle. “Of the 100+ leaders hung to death, 90 were from Punjab. We are proud that we are able to freely breathe in Independent India because of their struggle,” he says. 

3:43 PM

Socialism, secularism embody essence of India's democratic mission: DMK leader TR Baalu

The Constitution is not just a book listing laws, rights and duties, it is a vision of the first generation leaders of Independent India that guides the country,  DMK leader TR Baalu said. Socialism and secularism are not merely terms in Preamble, but they embody the essence of India’s democratic, inclusive and egalitarain mission, Baalu added. He referred to incidents of mob violence during his speech. 

3:23 PM

Has the Constitution failed or have we failed the Constitution: TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee

Secularism is a part of the Preamble and accepted by all Prime Ministers have come before, Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee said. The secular fabric of the country is under threat over the last 10 years. The necessary question today is whether the Constitution failed or whether we have failed the Constitution, he said. 

2:54 PM

Parliament LIVE updates: Let the Constitution framed by BR Ambedkar remain intact, says Akhilesh Yadav

Ruling party could not fulfil its dream of changing the Constitution after the Lok Sabha poll verdict, says Akhilesh Yadav. As the SP chief concludes his speech, he says with the end of this debate, let the Constitution framed by BR Ambedkar remain intact.

2:38 PM

Caste census will bridge gap among castes: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav

Whenever we get opportunity, we will conduct caste census, says Akhilesh Yadav in Lok Sabha.

2:28 PM

Govt should give figures on per capita income of those below poverty line, says Akhilesh Yadav

2:26 PM

Parliament LIVE: Our borders are shrinking, says SP chief Akhilesh Yadav in Lok Sabha

Whenever we get opportunity, we will conduct caste census, says Akhilesh Yadav in Lok Sabha.

2:24 PM

Palpable fear in society; BJP afraid to debate, give reply, says Priyanka Gandhi

"There is palpable fear in the society. Journalists, professors, farmers, activists... they are being attacked… Sometimes, its I-T, ED who attacks them. A teacher in Uttar Pradesh was named anti-national. Those who instill fear are also afraid. They are afraid to even debate, give reply,” says Priyanka Gandhi. 

2:00 PM

All wealth, ports, roads, mines being given to one person, says Priyanka Gandhi

Country is watching 1.4 billion people being ignored to save one person; all wealth, ports, roads, mines being given to him, Priyanka Gandhi stated in Lok Sabha.

1:46 PM

People used to believe that Constitution will protect them, but now they have lost trust: Priyanka Gandhi

“All responsibility rests upon Jawaharlal Nehru, why don’t you talk about the present? Agriculture laws are framed for powerful people. Government is favouring Adani….People used to believe that Constitution will protect them, but now they have lost trust,” says Priyanka Gandhi. 

1:37 PM

BJP remained silent when asked about caste census, says Priyanka Gandhi

"Our independence struggle was a unique one in the world as it was based on truth, non-violence," Priyanka Gandhi Vadra stated. Recalling the Lok Sabha campaign, Priyanka Gandhi hit out at the BJP saying that they were silent when the demand for caste census was raised.

1:30 PM

Parliament LIVE update: Our Constitution is a shield of protection, a shield of justice, says Priyanka Gandhi

"Constitution gave people strength to recognise they have right to justice and are capable of raising voice against government, says Priyanka Gandhi.

1:27 PM

Parliament Live Updates: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi starts speaking on Constitution in Lok Sabha

1:20 PM

BJP bows before the Constitution and has never played with autonomy of institutions: Rajnath Singh

Opposition leaders have seen generations of their families keeping Constitution copies in their pockets, Rajnath Singh stated today

1:08 PM

Have broken colonial shackles and brought new penal laws: Rajnath Singh

"Mahabharat instructs the king to follow Raj Dharma. His powers are for the good of the people. Our Constitution is also committed to the good of the people. In Part IV, the Directive Principles of State Policy, this thing becomes clear,” Rajnath Singh said. “Our Constitution enables a person from a poor family to become PM or President. This was ignored after independence but our government is committed to it. We have broken colonial shackles and brought new penal laws."

12:48 PM

Constitution does not belong to any one party: Minister of Defence Rajnath Singh

I want to clarify that our Constitution is not the gift of any one party, it is created by India’s people, in accordance with India’s thoughts and values- an unparalled, transformative document, Rajnath Singh said. "Members of one party have hijacked and appropriated those who worked to create the Constitution.  All the details about Constitution-making have been hidden from the public," he added.

 

12:44 PM

Constitution carries the legacy of our freedom struggle: Rajnath Singh

“Some people consider our Constitution as colonial and some other say it is borrowed. Some claim that one party gave it. The fact is that our Constitution is an expression of our civilisational values. It carries the legacy of our freedom struggle," Rajnath Singh said during the debate. 

12:42 PM

Bhagat Singh, Veer Savarkar contributed to ethos of Constitution, says Rajnath Singh

"There were also people who were not members of the constituent assembly whose legacy is part of the constitution. We should remember that Pandit Malaviya, Sardar Patel, Bhagat Singh and Veer Savarkar have also contributed to its ethos,” Rajnath Singh said during the debate. 

12:33 PM

The Constitution offers moral trajectory, enshrines co-operative federalism: Defence Minister Singh

In one line, the Constitution touches all aspects of social, economic, political and cultural life and offers the path to nation-building, he says. It also offers a moral trajectory, Minister of Defence Rajnath Singh stated. It enshrines co-operative federalism as well, and allows the judiciary and executive to function together for the benefit of citizens, he added. 

12:18 PM

Fortunate to witness Amrut Mahotsav (75th anniversary) of our Constitution: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

12:14 PM

Parliament LIVE updates: Constitution debate begins

The debate on Constitution has begun in the Lok Sabha. Union Minister for Defence Rajnath Singh says, “Constitution was an expression of general will of people.”

12:11 PM

Parliament update: Rajya Sabha adjourned after India Bloc-BJP skirmish

11:59 AM

Rajya Sabha LIVE: Verbal Spat between Dhankar and Kharge

“We are not here to listen to your praises: Congress Kharge. 

“I know whose praise you want to her,” says Dhankhar. 

11:48 AM

"Derek O'Brien, who are you? I will not fall weak today": Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar today stated that he has tolerated a lot.

11:30 AM

Oppn parties submit notice in RS for Allahabad HC judge Justice Shekhar Yadav's impeachment

Around 55 Opposition MPs have signed the notice in Rajya Sabha for impeachment of Allahabad HC judge Justice Shekhar Yadav. 

11:26 AM

Parliament LIVE updates: Proceedings begin in both houses

The proceedings of the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha have begun. Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha MPs congratulated Indian Grandmaster Gukesh Dommaraju for defeating reigning champion Ding Liren in the World Chess Championship in Singapore.

11:22 AM

Constitution debate in Parliament: What is at stake?

An agreement was reached earlier this month between the government and the Opposition, setting the stage for debates in both Houses. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will begin the debate in the Lok Sabha today. Read here for more details. 

11:19 AM

Why is Congress rattled when 32 political parties have agreed to ‘One Nation, One Election’: BJP

"Simultaneous polls will increase voter turnout, bring political stability, ensure good governance, eliminate the role of black money in elections, reduce the burden on our security forces, and ensure that taxpayers' money Is used in a more productive way… Why is Congress rattled when the high-level committee headed by Ram Nath Kovind spoke to all stakeholders, 32 political parties agreed to ‘One Nation One Election.’ Till 1967, simultaneous elections to the state assembly and parliament was the norm until the Congress party ruthlessly broke it from 1966 to 1977,” BJP Spokesperson CR Kesavan said.

 

10:56 AM

Constitution debate to begin in Parliament today

The debate in the Lok Sabha marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing Winter Session of the Parliament, where the Constitution has emerged as major bone of contention between the government and the Opposition. The ongoing political controversy has been intensified by accusations surrounding Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s alleged links to the Adani controversy, and counterclaims about Congress leader Sonia Gandhi’s alleged connection with billionaire George Soros.