Parliament highlights: RS chairman's conduct has been contrary to post's dignity, says Kharge

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7:30 PM

Meeting of Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs concluded

5:10 PM

Lok Sabha adjourned again till 5 pm after uproar over TMC member's remarks against Scindia

Soon after the Lok Sabha met at 4.40 pm on Wednesday, the House was adjourned briefly again following uproar over TMC member Kalyan Banerjee's remarks against Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia.

 

Trouble arose when Banerjee was speaking during a discussion on the amendments to the Disaster Management Act.

 

The All India Trinamool Congress member alleged non-cooperation by the central government during the COVID-19 pandemic, but Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai countered it, saying it was Prime Minister Narendra Modi who helped all the states and successfully handled the crisis by taking everyone along.

 

Rai also alleged that the West Bengal government tried to put hurdles in the transportation of Covid vaccines through its territory.

 

Scindia stood up and supported Rai, saying that India had emerged as a "Vishwa Bandhu" during the pandemic and helped all the needy countries across the world.

4:52 PM

Lok Sabha adjourned briefly after verbal spat between opposition, treasury benches

The Lok Sabha was on Wednesday adjourned briefly following uproar over TMC member Kalyan Banerjee's remarks against Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. Trouble arose when Banerjee was speaking during a discussion on the amendments to the Disaster Management Act.

4:49 PM

Agree with leader of opposition, we are not allowed to express ourselves in RS, says TMC's Nadimul Haque

There is blatant attack on country's democracy in Parliament by ruling party, DMK leader Tiruchi Siva added.

 

3:59 PM

News update: Notice for RS chairman's removal not about personal grievances or political battles, says Kharge

3:45 PM

Biggest reason for disruptions in Rajya Sabha is chairman himself. He's working as govt spokesperson: Kharge

"We have nothing against RS chairman, but he left us with no option but to go ahead with notice for his removal," says Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge.

3:32 PM

RS chairman's conduct has been contrary to post's dignity: Congress chief Kharge

Politics has taken precedence over rules in RS; chairman has indulged in partisan behaviour, says Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge. 

2:54 PM

Nehru-Gandhi family ties with Soros 'run deep', claims BJP

The BJP alleged that the connection between US-based billionaire George Soros and the Nehru-Gandhi family runs deep, extending beyond Sonia Gandhi's 'role' as co-president of the Forum of Democratic Leaders - Asia Pacific (FDL-AP).

2:24 PM

Opposition MPs have legal right to approach court, says Karti Chidambaram on EVM issue

“If people have a cause for concern, they will obviously seek remedy. If they have reasonable ground to approach the court, it is their legal right to approach the court,” says  Congress MP Karti Chidambaram stated today.

12:53 PM

Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day amid ruckus over no-trust against VP, George Soros issue

Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned for the day Wednesday afternoon without transacting any business amid uproar by treasury and opposition benches over the no-trust notice against the House Chairman and the George Soros issue.

12:52 PM

Lok Sabha proceedings adjourned till 2 pm

Lok Sabha proceedings adjourned till 2 pm amid uproar over issue of alleged links between Congress and George Soros-backed organisations.

11:55 AM

Oppn, treasury benches trade charges over impeachment motion against RS chairman

"Opposition does not believe in democracy. It does not obey the Chair," Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju said. "You level baseless allegations (against the chair). You have no right to be a member of Rajya Sabha if you cannot honour and obey the Chair."

11:41 AM

Modi govt believes in democratising technology, says IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in Lok Sabha

Responding to a supplementary in the Lok Sabha, Union IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw also said that fake narratives is a major challenge faced by societies across the world today. He said the government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi believes in "democratising technology" which was not the case during the Congress rule.

11:39 AM

Parliament LIVE update: Rajya Sabha adjourned till 12 noon

11:29 AM

Govt should come to the floor of the House, discuss plight of minorities in Bangladesh: TMC leader

"The govt should come to the floor of the House. Let us debate it wholeheartedly. We have assured the govt that we stand by it on international issues. After the visit of the Foreign Secretary to Bangladesh it is expected that the situation will improve,"  TMC MP Sudeep Bandopadhyay stated.

11:22 AM

Congress MPs present rose flower, Tricolor to NDA MPs

Opposition stages a protest outside the Parliament against the government. Congress leader and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi is also present.

10:58 AM

Cong MP files adjournment motion to discuss tourism infra of Tamil Nadu

Congress Lok Sabha MP Vijay Vasanth on Wednesday gave a notice to move an adjournment motion to discuss the urgent need for improving tourism infrastructure in Kanniyakumari in Tamil Nadu.