Parliament highlights: Cong never worked for welfare of backward classes,we uplift them, says Shah

Parliament Winter Session updates: Following its introduction in the Lok Sabha, the "One Nation One Election" Bill is expected to be referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee

10:06 PM

BJP government will bring Uniform Civil Code in every state: Amit Shah in Rajya Sabha

9:49 PM

BJP is likely to issue notices to around 20 MPs who were absent during voting on the ONOE Bill in Lok Sabha

BJP is likely to issue notices to around 20 MPs who were absent during voting on the 'One Nation, One Election' Bill in Lok Sabha today even after a whip was issued for all BJP MPs to be present in the House.

7:23 PM

Congress never worked for welfare of backward classes, Modi govt helping uplift them: Amit Shah in RS

"Congress never worked for welfare of backward classes, Modi govt helping uplift them," said Home Minister Amit Shah in Rajya Sabha.

7:18 PM

Cong increased tenure of Lok Sabha, assemblies out of fear of losing polls: Amit Shah in RS

7:15 PM

Our democracy is deep-rooted: Shah

"In the last 75 years, there have been many nations nation that became independent and had new beginnings but democracy did not succeed there. But our democracy is deep-rooted. We made numerous changes without shedding a drop of blood. The people of this country have shattered the arrogance of multiple dictators and that too democratically," said Amit Shah in th Parliament.

7:11 PM

Congress curtailed freedom of expression, people's rights: Amit Shah

"Congress curtailed freedom of expression, people's rights," Amit Shah targets Nehru, Indira Gandhi over Constitution.

7:09 PM

Rahul Gandhi to chair meeting of Lok Sabha MPs of Congress Parliamentary Party on December 19

LoP Rahul Gandhi to chair meeting of Lok Sabha MPs of Congress Parliamentary Party on December 19 in Parliament House Annexe.

7:06 PM

The debates that happened in both Houses of the Parliament will be educational for youth of the country: Shah

"The debates that happened in both Houses of the Parliament will be educational for the youth of the country... It will also help the people of the country to understand which party has honoured the Constitution and which has not... I thank Sardar Patel as it is because of his struggle that the nation is standing strong in front of the world," said Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

5:05 PM

Centre tables 'One Nation, One Election' Bill after 269-198 division vote

The One Nation, One Election Bill was tabled in the Lok Sabha following a division vote, where 269 members supported the move and 198 opposed it. Read here for more details.

4:50 PM

Country will run according to Babasaheb Ambedkar’s Constitution: RS MP Sanjay Singh

AAP leader Sanjay Singh claimed that  the BJP does not respect the rights of the Dalit and backward classes, underlining that Droupadi Murmu was not invited to the sanctification ceremony of the Ayodhya temple. He has also accused Modi of stealing and selling electricity to Bangladesh. 

4:33 PM

Parliament update: Lok Sabha approves the Supplementary Demands for Grants

4:06 PM

Govt wants to end entire federal structure of India to save 0.2% of annual budget, says Gaurav Gogoi

"The government is arguing that crores of rupees are being spent in organizing elections and it is trying to save money. To conduct a Lok Sabha election, Rs 3700 crores is spent, this figure was given by ECI during the 2024 LS elections. ₹3,700 crores is 0.02% of the annual budget," Congress leader  Gaurav Gogoi said. "To save the 0.02% expenditure of the annual budget, they want to end the entire federal structure of India and give more power to the ECI."

4:02 PM

Voting showed BJP does not have 2/3 majority for constitutional amendment: Tharoor

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor stated that voting at the introduction stage of two bills on simultaneous elections in the Lok Sabha showed the BJP did not have the two-third majority required to pass a constitutional amendment. Two bills that lay down the mechanism to hold simultaneous elections were introduced in the Lok Sabha after a fiery debate on Tuesday.

4:00 PM

Unemployment rate comes down from 6 per cent in 2017-18 to 3.2 per cent now: FM Sitharaman

Retail inflation in April-October 2024-25 at 4.8 per cent, lowest since Covid pandemic, the finance minister said in the Lok Sabha today.

3:48 PM

'One Nation, One Election' bills sent to Joint Parliament Committee for discussion

The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024 and 'The Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 has been sent to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for detailed discussion, after being introduced in the Parliament. 

3:21 PM

Second quarter growth dip only temporary blip: FM Sitharaman

India's GDP growth rate averaged 8.3 per cent in last three years, there has been a steady, sustained growth, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in the Lok Sabha.

3:18 PM

India has seen 'steady, sustained growth': FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Out of the 12 quarters in the previous 3 yrs, GDP growth rate was lower than 5.4% in only 2 quarters. So it's important to understand that it happened only twice in 3 yearrs. Let's not pick on that, the Finance Minister said in the Lok Sabha. 

3:15 PM

News update: FM Sitharaman replies to the discussion on supplementary demand for grants in Lok Sabha

3:08 PM

Parliament LIVE update: Lok Sabha resumes session at 3 pm

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is responding to the discussion after the Supplementary Demands for Grants.

2:56 PM

'One Election' bill: Anti-Constitutional bill, it is against federalism of our nation, says Priyanka Gandhi

2:16 PM

Congress calls 'One Nation One Election' Bill unconstitutional

Congress MP Manish Tewari criticised the bill, arguing that it undermines the fundamental principles of the Constitution. Read here for more details.

1:57 PM

Parliament update: Lok Sabha adjourned, to convene again at 3:00 pm

1:48 PM

PM Modi said bills should be referred to Joint Committee of Parliament, says Home Minister Shah

269 members favored the introduction and 198 opposed the Bills on implementing “One Nation, One Election. ”Home Minister Amit Shah stated that when ONOE bills came up in Cabinet, PM Modi suggested this should be referred to Joint Committee of Parliament.

1:27 PM

Opposition seeks division of votes on 'One Election' bills

Opposition seeks division of votes as law minister moves motion to introduce ONOE bills in Lok Sabha

1:26 PM

News update: Opposition has allergy towards reforms, says Shiv Sena member Shrikant Shinde.

1:06 PM

News update: TDP declares 'unwavering' support to 'One Election' bills, says minister Pemmasani

12:56 PM

News update: 'One Election' Bill a fulfilment of one gentleman's desire and dream, says TMC leader

12:47 PM

LIVE news: SP opposes Bills, terms them as an attempt by BJP to bring in 'dictatorship' in country.

SP member Dharmendra Yadav opposes bills, terms them as an attempt by BJP to bring in 'dictatorship' in country. 

12:34 PM

Parliament LIVE update: Congress demands immediate withdrawal of 'One Election' Bill

One Nation, One Election Bills are an assault on basic structure doctrine of Constitution, Congress MP Manish Tewari stated today.

12:31 PM

LIVE news update: Government trying to alter basic structure of Constitution, says SP