Parliament LIVE: RS adjourned amid arguments over Women Reservation Bill

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3:44 PM

Opposition and govt engage in argument over 'Women Reservation Bill'

On Mallikarjun Kharge's statement, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says, "We respect the leader of the opposition but to make a sweeping statement that all parties choose women who are not effective is absolutely unacceptable. We all have been empowered by our party, President Droupadi Murmu is an empowered woman..."

 

Rajya Sabha LoP Mallikarjun Kharge says, "Women from backward, ST don't get such opportunities which they are getting, this is what we are saying..."

2:34 PM

Lok Sabha adjourned

Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla adjourned the house for the day. Lok Sabha will resume on Wednesday 11 am.

2:21 PM

Once Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam in passed, number of seats for women in LS will increase to 181: Meghwal

Arjun Ram Meghwal says that once the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam in passed, the number of seats for women in Lok Sabha will increase to 181.

2:11 PM

'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam' will ensure more women become lawmakers: PM

The 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam' will ensure more women become members of Parliament, assemblies, says PM Modi on women's reservation bill

2:09 PM

Our government is bringing a new Bill today on Women's participation in both Houses: PM

1:59 PM

Sengol connects us to a very important past: PM Modi

1:56 PM

Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam to be introduced today

Women Reservation Bill to be known as Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam. It will be introduced today in Lok Sabha. PM has urged both the houses to unanimously pass the bill.

1:34 PM

New Parliament building reflects aspirations of 1.4 billion Indians, says PM

New Parliament building reflects aspirations of 1.4 billion Indians, says PM Narendra Modi in Lok Sabha

1:33 PM

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla addressed the MPs

1:19 PM

Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla commences proceedings from new Lok Sabha house

12:37 PM

Corridor for entry into the new Parliament from the old

12:11 PM

India must move to bigger canvas now to reach its rightful place, says PM

India must move to bigger canvas now to reach its rightful place, there is no time for focusing on smaller issues. Indian aspirations must be priority for all reforms we undertake: PM Modi. 

12:06 PM

Yahi samay hai, sahi samay hai, says PM Modi

PM says, "I had said from Red Fort - Yahi samay hai, sahi samay hai. If we look at the events one after the other, each one of them bears witness that today, India has reawakened with a new consciousness. India is filled with a new energy. This consciousness and energy can change the dreams of crores of people into resolutions and make those resolutions into a reality..."

12:04 PM

Reforms must be focused on development only: PM

No matter what reforms we Parliamentarians bring, the idea of development of the nation must be the central: PM

11:59 AM

We are working hard to get into the top three economies of the world: PM

We are the fifth-largest economy, but we are working hard to get into the top three: PM

11:57 AM

J&K on track of development due to the hard work on Parliamentarians: PM

This Parliament has abborgated Article 370. And this has happened due to the hard work of the members of both the house. It was key for fighting terrorism, separatism. This has put Jammu and Kashmir on the track of development: PM

11:55 AM

Parliament has corrected historical wrongs and ensured social justice for all: PM

More than 4,000 laws have been passed by Parliament in last seven decades. The Parliament has not only corrected historical wrong by quashing Triple talaq, but also have made laws to ensure social justice for transgenders: PM

11:51 AM

Transfer of power, adoption of Tricolour, and national anthem happened here in this Central Hall: PM

11:43 AM

We recall the contributions of Rajendra Prasad, Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Patel and BR Ambedkar: Kharge

We recall the contributions of first president Rajendra Prasad, first PM Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Patel and BR Ambedkar. We are thankful to PM Modi for mentioning Nehru's 'tryst with destiny' speech while speaking in Parliament on Monday. It is time to redeem our pledge mentioned in Nehru's 'tryst with destiny' speech: LoP RS Mallikarjun Kharge

11:34 AM

India a heterogenous society, we need to maintain harmonious society: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury.

Separation of powers must be maintained; India a heterogenous society, we need to maintain harmonious society: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury.

11:29 AM

Our ability to achieve developed nation status by 2047 hinges on active involvement of citizens: Adhir Ranjan

11:23 AM

WATCH: Proud to be a part of historic moment, says Maneka Gandhi

11:18 AM

Proud to be part of historic occasion when Modi is giving equal share to women: Maneka Gandhi

Proud to be part of historic occasion when Modi govt repairing deep-rooted asymmetry, giving equal share to women: BJP MP Maneka Gandhi

11:15 AM

Never give up, says Maneka Gandhi

Never give up, have faith in yourself, use the pain in your heart to see the pain in the heart of others. Serve your fellowmen: Maneka Gandhi 

11:12 AM

I have seen 7 PMs in my tenure as an MP: Maneka Gandhi

I ahve seen seven prime ministers in my 34 years in the Parliament and witnessed the shaping of the parliament and the nation: Maneka Gandhi

11:08 AM

Maneka Gandhi address the joint session of Parliament

Maneka Gandhi address the joint session of Parliament. She has been invited to address the session as the most senior member on the basis of term.

11:00 AM

This is Congress's Bill. This was brought by Congress: Congress MP Ranjeet Ranjan

10:40 AM

If they will bring the Women's Reservation Bill, we will support it...Better late than never: TMC's Dola Sen

On the Women's Reservation Bill, TMC MP Dola Sen says, "It is a compulsion of the election, nothing else. Elections are approaching, they have done nothing in the last 9.5 years...If they will bring the Women's Reservation Bill, we will support it...Better late than never...

10:13 AM

New building of Parliament designated as the Parliament House of India

10:10 AM

BJP MP Narhari Amin fainted during the group photo session of Parliamentarians