Here are all the updates from the sixth day of the Parliament’s Monsoon Session
Here are all the updates from the sixth day of the Parliament’s Monsoon Session
Proceedings on the sixth day of the ongoing Monsoon Session resumed at 2 p.m, instead of 11 a.m., following the swearing-in ceremony of Droupadi Murmu as the 15th President of India on Monday at the Parliament House.
On the listed business for today, the Lok Sabha is set to take up the Family Courts (Amendment) Bill, 2022 for consideration and passing, while the External Affairs Minister will attempt to move the Weapons of Mass Destruction and their Delivery Systems (Prohibition of Unlawful Activities) Amendment Bill, 2022 in Rajya Sabha.
So far, both the Houses have failed to transact any significant business since the session began on July 18 with the Opposition protesting and demanding a discussion over GST on essential food commodities, high inflation and price rise. According to officials, only 27 per cent of business was done during the first week of the ongoing session in the Rajya Sabha and 16 per cent in the Lok Sabha due to continuous disruptions.
The ongoing session will conclude on August 12.
Here are all the live updates:
Lok Sabha | 2.10 p.m.
Protests continue, Opposition raises slogans against Centre
As Lok Sabha resumes business, Opposition parties are staging a protest against inflation and the hike in the Goods and Services Tax on certain commodities of daily use. Some protesting MPs are seen holding placards and banners against the Government. The Speaker warns, asks protesting MPs not to violate rules of the House.
Rajya Sabha | 2.03 p.m.
Rajya Sabha commences proceedings
Deputy chairman presiding, Rajya Sabha commences by congratulating Neeraj Chopra for his silver medal in the javelin throw event at the World Athletics Championship
Lok Sabha | 2.02 p.m.
Lok Sabha resumes proceedings, Speaker congratulates President Droupadi Murmu
Lok Sabha reconvened with Speaker Om Prakash Birla extending wishes to Ms. Droupadi Murmu who took oath of office of the highest constitutional post of the country on Monday. Meanwhile, Opposition continues protests.
Lok Sabha | 1.55 p.m.
Discussion under Rule 193 to be held in Lok Sabha
The Lok Sabha is scheduled to discuss the need to promote sports in India and steps taken by the Government in this regard.
Parliament | 1.50 p.m.
Notices in Parliament by MPs
AAP MP Sanjay Singh has given Suspension of Business Notice under Rule 267 in the Rajya Sabha over the alleged misuse of CBI and ED against the Delhi Government. TMC Rajya Sabha MPs Derek O’Brien and Santanu Sen have given Suspension of Business Notice on the ‘urgent need to check price rise in essential commodities.’
Meanwhile, in Lok Sabha, Congress MP Manickam Tagore has given adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha, to discuss 5 per cent GST on pre-packed and pre-labelled food grains, curd, buttermilk etc.
Parliament | 1.50 p.m.
Calling attention motion on rising cases of post-COVID complications
MP Fauzia Khan has called the attention of the Minister of Health and Family Welfare to the situation arising out of rising cases of post-COVID complications in the country.
Parliament | 1.45 pm
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