Budget Session HIGHLIGHTS: If Adani's Not A Friend, Why Did PM Modi Not Order A Probe, Asks Rahul Gandhi

Budget Session LIVE: Follow this space to get all the latest news on Parliament's Budget Session 2023 which is witnessing Opposition protests over demands to probe the Adani row.

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Budget Session 2023 LIVE Updates: Hello and welcome to this ABP Live blog to find all the latest news on the Parliament's Budget Session 2023. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will reply to the debate on the Motion of Thanks to the President's address, later today at 3 pm in the Lok Sabha. Parliamentary discussions on the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address were held on Tuesday, following three days of disruptions related to the Adani Group. The opposition parties have been demanding a Joint Parliamentary Committee investigation into the matter, leading to stalled proceedings in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. Since the presentation of the Union Budget on February 1, the minimal legislative business has been conducted due to the opposition's protests.Members of the BJP argue that private entities' affairs should not be discussed within Parliament, and the opposition parties should raise the Adani issue during the customary debate on the President's Address. While some opposition leaders believe it would be more appropriate to bring up the Adani issue during the discussion on the Motion of Thanks, others are advocating for the disruptions to persist.The Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Pralhad Joshi, and the Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs, Arjun Ram Meghwal, held meetings with the floor leaders of opposition parties on Monday in an effort to end the deadlock in Parliament. They met with leaders from various political parties, including the Congress' Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, the TMC's Sudeep Bandopadhyay, and the DMK's TR Baalu.The discussions centred on the belief among the leaders that Parliament should proceed with the discussion on the Motion of Thanks on the President's address. This came after both Houses were adjourned for the day on Monday due to the ongoing disruptions related to the Adani Group.Meanwhile, on Monday, opposition parties faced division over their strategy for addressing the Adani-Hindenburg controversy that has caused disruptions in Parliament.While the Trinamool Congress (TMC) advocated for a discussion in both Houses to publicly reveal the Modi government's actions, the party skipped a morning meeting with other opposition leaders. However, the TMC joined a protest led by the opposition outside the Parliament complex, calling for either a Joint Parliamentary Committee investigation or a Supreme Court-monitored probe into the Adani matter.

08/02/2023 20:30:13

Rajya Sabha Adjourned Till 11AM Tomorrow

The Rajya Sabha proceedings have been adjourned till 11 am on Thursday.

08/02/2023 19:20:28

Lok Sabha Adjourned Till 11AM Tomorrow

The Lok Sabha proceeding's have been adjourned till 11 am on Thursday.

08/02/2023 17:39:48

If Adani's Not A Friend, Why Did PM Modi Not Order A Probe: Rahul Gandhi

I'm not satisfied with (PM's speech). No talk about inquiry happened. If he (Gautam Adani) is not a friend then he (PM) should have said that inquiry should be conducted. It's clear that the PM is protecting him (Gautam Adani): Congress MP Rahul Gandhi

08/02/2023 17:24:06

PM Modi Ends His Rreply To Motion Of Thanks on President's Address

 PM Modi ends his reply to Motion of Thanks on President's address in Lok Sabha.

08/02/2023 17:20:20

PM Takes Dig At Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra

Taking a dig at Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra, PM Modi said: "A leader just came from J&K. There was a time when terrorists put up posters against me, threatening to kill me if I hoisted the Tricolour at Lal Chowk. That didn't deter me. I went there without security or bulletproof jacket. Today, times have changed and people can walk freely there."

08/02/2023 17:08:49

Trust In Modi Can't Be Breached By Opposition's Abuses: PM Modi

Those who are drunk in arrogance and think that only they have the knowledge, feel that only by abusing Modi will a way come out, that only through false, nonsensical mudslinging on Modi will a path be paved. It has been 22 years, they still have a misapprehension. Trust of crores of people is my protective shield, it can't be breached by your abuses, allegations. People's trust in Modi not due to newspaper headlines or TV visuals but due to my years of dedication. Our priority is to work for welfare of deprived, poor, tribals; that is our mission: PM Modi in Lok Sabha.

08/02/2023 16:47:18

Why Were My Words Expunged, Asks Rahul Gandhi

"Why my words were expunged?," says Congress MP Rahul Gandhi as he arrives in Parliament in the middle of PM's speech during motion of thanks to President's address, in Lok Sabha.

 

08/02/2023 16:45:13

A Few Opposition Leaders Stage Walk Out

Some Opposition leaders walk out from LS amid PM's remarks, raise slogans demanding JPC on Adani issue

08/02/2023 16:50:42

Harvard Conducted A Study On Congress's Decline: PM Modi's Dig At Opposition

PM Modi takes another swipe at Congress's electoral defeats, referring to a Harvard study titled 'The Rise and Decline of India's Congress Party' "Not just Harvard, all big universities of world will conduct studies on Congress' downfall," the PM says.

08/02/2023 16:40:14

ED Brought The Opposition Together, When Electoral Defeats Failed: PM Modi

They should have come together on the electoral platform. But it was the Enforcement Directorate that brought them together: PM Modi

08/02/2023 17:02:31

2010 Was A Lost Decade. But 2030s Would Be India's Decade: PM Modi

UPA's trademark was to let every opportunity turn into crisis from 2004-2014. They showed just a law in the name of removing unemployment. 2004-2014 was a decade of scams and violence. 2004-2010 would be known as the Lost Decade. But the 2030s would be India's decade: PM Modi

08/02/2023 16:31:50

G20 Presidency Matter Of Pride For India: PM Modi

Today, there is positivity, hope, trust for India across the world. It is a matter of joy that today India has received the opportunity of G20 Presidency. It is a matter of pride for the country, for the 140 crore Indians. But I think this too is hurting some people: PM Modi

08/02/2023 16:30:45

Budget Session LIVE: PM Modi Takes Dig At Congress Over 2G, CWG Scams

When the world was progressing, they were stuck in 2G and CWG scams, PM Modi says in Lok Sabha.

08/02/2023 16:28:37

For 10 Years, India's Economy Was In Doldrums: PM Modi

From 2004-2014, India's economy was in doldrums. India's inflation was in double-digits. Now, that India is doing something good, some people are frustrated: PM Modi.

08/02/2023 16:28:36

For 10 Years, India's Economy Was In Doldrums: PM Modi

From 2004-2014, India's economy was in doldrums. India's inflation was in double-digits. Now, that India is doing something good, some people are frustrated: PM Modi.

08/02/2023 16:21:45

India Has Emerged From Decades Of Political Instability: PM Modi

There were two-three decades of instability; now there is political stability in country, a decisive government is in place: PM Modi

08/02/2023 16:51:51

Some People Are Oblivious To The Success Of Crores Of Indians: PM Modi

Some people have become hopeless, they aren't being able to accept India's progress. They are oblivious to the success of crores of Indians... We are among the top three startup ecosystems in the world... Even during the Covid period, we gave the world 108 unicorns. Today India is the second largest manufacturer of mobiles. We are the third ranked nation in domestic air travel. India is the ranked 4th in the renewable energy sector: PM Modi in Lok Sabha.

08/02/2023 16:14:43

I Am Happy No One Opposed President's Address: PM Modi

I am happy no one criticised President's address, they accepted what was said. Arguments take place in House but we should not forget this is moment of pride for India.: PM Modi in Lok Sabha

08/02/2023 16:13:22

This Govt Believes In Reform Out Of Conviction, Not Compulsion: PM Modi

This government believes in reforms out of conviction, not compulsion, says PM Modi.

08/02/2023 16:08:44

Some People Were Very Happy After Speeches By a Few: PM Modi

I was watching yesterday. After the speeches of a few people, some people were happily saying, "Ye hui na baat". Maybe they slept well and couldn't wake up (on time). For them, it is being said, "Ye keh keh ke hum dil ko behla rahe hain, wo ab chal chuke hain, wo ab aa rahe hain": PM Modi in Lok Sabha

08/02/2023 16:12:13

A Big Leader Insulted President And Tribal Community, Says PM Modi

PM Modi alleges that a big leader from the Opposition had insulted President Droupadi Murmu and the tribal community on TV. He was referring to Adhir Ranjan Choudhury referring to the President by a word that is considered an insult. "Later that leader tried to mitigate the crisis by writing a letter," PM Modi said.

08/02/2023 16:01:06

President Strengthened Pride Of Tribal Community: PM Modi

The President has enhanced the pride of the tribal community. Today, after several years of independence, there is a sense of pride in the tribal community and increase in their self-confidence. This nation and House is grateful to her for this: PM Modi in Lok Sabha

08/02/2023 16:06:43

President Guided Crores Of Indians: PM Modi

In her visionary Address, the President guided us and crores of Indians. Her presence as the Head of the Republic is historic as well as inspiring for the daughters and sisters of the country: PM Narendra Modi in Lok Sabha.

08/02/2023 15:55:41

BRS Walks Out Ahead Of PM Modi's Speech

BRS walks out ahead of PM's reply to Motion of Thanks on President's address in Lok Sabha.

08/02/2023 15:53:54

PM Modi Addresses Lok Sabha. WATCH

PM Modi addresses Lok Sabha

08/02/2023 15:52:36

Rahul Gandhi's Forefather's Abandoned Northeast. So Has He: BJP MP Dilip Saikia

Rahul Gandhi's tweets mention Bengal and Bihar. But never Northeast. During the Indo-Sino war, Jawaharlal Nehru said 'My heart goes out to the people of northeast India'. He had left all hopes And had forsaken the land. Today, Rahul Gandhi is doing the same: BJP MP Dilip Saikia.

08/02/2023 15:48:25

PM Modi Walks Into Lok Sabha Amid Chants Of 'Jai Shri Ram'

PM Narendra Modi arrives in Lok Sabha amid chants of "Jai Shri Ram". He will address the Lok Sabha shortly.

08/02/2023 15:47:02

No Muslim CM In BJP Govt: AR Choudhury

Jawaharlal Nehru laid the foundation stone for the establishment of modern India. As many as 14% Muslims are there in the country but during your (BJP) govt, there is no Muslim MP or CM. And on the other hand, you say 'One Earth, One Family, One Future: Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

08/02/2023 15:43:22

We Want More Industrialists, But...: Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Choudhury On Adani Row

"We have no personal enmity with Adaniji or Ambaniji. We want more industrialists to grow In India. We are questioning the system," says Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Choudhury in Lok Sabha.

08/02/2023 15:38:34

Don't Make Allegations Without Proof: Lok Sabha Speaker

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla warns members against making allegations without evidence after Congress MP N Uttam Kumar Reddy accuses government of favouring industrialist Gautam Adani.

08/02/2023 15:37:33

For The First Time, Ruling Party Is Shielding An Industrialist: Adhir Ranjan Choudhury

Rahul Gandhi has hit the right spot and due to this, there is a commotion in BJP. For the first time, a ruling party is advocating an industrialist. We're not saying this. It has come in the Hindenburg report. We are merely raising the issue. What's wrong with that?: AR Chowdhury

08/02/2023 15:36:13

'Democracy Was Cremated,' Says Congress As Rahul Gandhi's Remark Expunged

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has hit out at the government after Rahul Gandhi's speech was expunged. He said, "With the expunging of @RahulGandhi's remarks on PM linked Adani MahaMegaScam, deMOcracy was cremated in the Lok Sabha. OM Shanti."

 

 

 

08/02/2023 15:35:39

Congress Raises Doklam Issue In Lok Sabha

"Satellite images in 2022 showed that there was Chinese incursion in Doklam. But the Modi Government has no answer for it," says Congress's Adhir Ranjan Choudhury.

08/02/2023 12:29:10

Chaos In Parliament Over Cong Chief Kharge's Speech, BJP Hits Back

Chaos has broken out in Parliament over the speech of Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge. He said, "Wealth of one of the closest friends of PM Modi increased by 13 times in 2.5 years. In 2014 it was Rs 50,000 cr while in 2019 it became Rs 1 lakh crore. What magic happened that suddenly in two years assets worth Rs 12 lakh crores came, is it due to favour of friendship?". Meanwhile, BJP, hitting back at Congress, dared the party to declare the assets of party leaders.

08/02/2023 11:58:13

Oppn United On Adani Row, Probe Of JPC Probe Remains, Says Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut said on Adani Shares row, "Opposition united on this issue. Our demand for a JPC probe pertaining to this will remain. Taking part in a discussion (in Parliament) on this means raising the value of Adani shares."

08/02/2023 11:58:06

Oppn United On Adani Row, Probe Of JPC Probe Remains, Says Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut said on Adani Shares row, "Opposition united on this issue. Our demand for a JPC probe pertaining to this will remain. Taking part in a discussion (in Parliament) on this means raising the value of Adani shares."

08/02/2023 11:37:52

'Notice Against Rahul Gandhi Is Baseless': Congress Leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhary

Commenting on the breach of privilege notice against Rahul Gandhi, Congress Leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhary said, "This notice is baseless. We don't care about it. Why is BJP in a panic?"

On the removal of parts of Rahul Gandhi's speech, Chowdhary said, "It is the wish of the speaker but Rahul Gandhi's words have been printed in the hearts of the people."

"Hope PM will answer all the questions of Rahul Gandhi," Chowdhary added.

08/02/2023 11:31:44

Rajya Sabha Begins Discussion On Motion Of Thanks On President’s Address

 Rajya Sabha today took up discussion on the Motion of Thanks to President Droupadi Murmu’s address to the joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament.

08/02/2023 11:27:54

‘Should Control Their Tongue’: BJP MP Hema Malini On TMC MP Mahua Moitra's Alleged Use Of Offensive Language In Lok Sabha

“They should control their tongue. They should not get over-excited and emotional. Each and every member of Parliament is a respectable person,” BJP MP Hema Malini told news agency ANI on TMC leader Mahua Moitra allegedly using offensive language in Lok Sabha yesterday.

08/02/2023 10:13:30

Congress MP Manish Tewari Gives Adjournment Notice In Lok Sabha

Congress MP Manish Tewari gave adjournment notice in the Lok Sabha to have a detailed discussion on the India-China border issue.

08/02/2023 10:03:01

BRS MP K Keshava Rao Gives Suspension Of Business Notice In Rajya Sabha

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MP K Keshav Rao gave suspension of business notice in the Rajya Sabha under rule 267 demanding a discussion on the Hindenburg report against Adani Enterprises, ANI tweeted.

08/02/2023 10:06:13

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey Moves Privilege Motion Against Rahul Gandhi

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Nishikant Dubey on Wednesday wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker to call for action against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi a day after his speech in parliament where he made allegations about Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his association with billionaire Gautam Adani, ANI reported.

08/02/2023 09:19:20

PM Modi To Reply On Motion Of Thanks In Lok Sabha Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will reply to the debate on the Motion of Thanks to the President's address, later today at 3 pm in the Lok Sabha, news agency ANI tweeted.