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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
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.
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
The Lok Sabha, Lower House of the Parliament, is scheduled to meet today for a special two-day debate on the Constitution, marking 75 years since the adoption of the Indian Constitution. The debate will reflect on the significance and evolution of the Constitution since its adoption on November 26, 1949. It has been a longstanding demand of the Opposition, which has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government of sidelining discussions on constitutional matters. BJP leaders, however, said the party had already called for such a debate, reaffirming their commitment to constitutional values.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, several Union ministers and MPs on Friday paid floral tributes to those who laid down their lives in the 2001 terror attack on Parliament 23 years ago. CISF personnel offered salute or 'salami' at the venue after a which a moment of silence was observed to mark the anniversary. The attack was carried out by five armed terrorists but personnel from Parliament Security Service, CRPF and Delhi Police foiled the attack as no terrorist was able to enter the building. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh on Friday gave a suspension of business notice to discuss the Manipur situation in Rajya Sabha. Singh in his notice highlighted the 19-month-long "ethnic violence" in Manipur which resulted in the burning of hundreds of houses, the killing of innocent people and the displacement of thousands of families. The AAP MP expressed concern that despite the Supreme Court order, the state government has failed to take concrete steps to submit a report on properties affected by violence and rehabilitation plans.
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