Parliament Monsoon Session HIGHLIGHTS: Rahul Gandhi's Comment Alleging Phone Tapping 'Irresponsible,' Says Rajyavardhan Rathore

Kisan Sansad, Parliament Monsoon Session HIGHLIGHTS: Rahul Gandhi attacked Union government over Pegasus Project Row, accused PM Modi of committing "treason".

Background

Kisan Sansad, Parliament Monsoon Session HIGHLIGHTS: Leader of House in Rajya Sabha Piyush Goyal, Dy Leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi and MoS Parliamentary Affairs V Muraleedharan to meet Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu over yesterday's incident where TMC MP Shantanu Sen snatched a paper from hands of IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and tore it, Sources said.Ram, Ravi Kishan, Sushil Kumar Singh, and JD(U) MP Alok Kumar Suman have listed broad measures needed to control the population growth, under Private Member's Bill.Ahead of the Monsoon session, Congress, DMK, and Shiv Sena MPs protest against the 'Pegasus Project' media report in front of Mahatma Gandhi statue inside Parliament premises.Congress MP Manickam Tagore has given Adjournment Motion notice in Lok Sabha over the issue of 'Pegasus Project' media report.Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda has given suspension of Business notice in Rajya Sabha over farmers' agitation over three farm laws.CPI(M) MP Elamaram Kareem has given notice under Rule 267 in Rajya Sabha to suspend the business and discuss 'Pegasus Project' media report.Congress' AR Chowdhury, TN Prathapan, RSP's NK Premchandran, CPM's AM Ariff, IUML's ET Mohammed Basheer have given adjournment motion notice in LS over 'Pegasus'. Congress' Benny Behanan, AAP's Bhagwant Mann and SAD's Harsimarat Kaur Badal gives adjournment motion notices over Farm Laws

23/07/2021 13:55:13

Rahul Gandhi's comment alleging phone tapping 'irresponsible', says Rajyavardhan Rathore

"Rahul Gandhi's comment that his phone is tapped is irresponsible. His strategy has been that the Parliament should not work. He does not believe in the progress of the nation. If he feels his phone is tapped then he can ask for an investigation," BJP leader Rajyavardhan Rathore said.

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23/07/2021 13:48:54

Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2.30 pm

The meeting of Leader of House in Rajya Sabha Piyush Goyal with Opposition party leaders could not take place today due to some other engagements of Minister Goyal. The House had resumed again at 12.30 PM, however, it was later adjourned till 2.30 PM.

23/07/2021 12:48:02

Expert Group Of Indian Govt In Talks With Pfizer Over COVID Vaccine Supply, Reveals Health Minister

An expert group of the Indian govt is still in talks with Pfizer over COVID vaccine supply: Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya in Lok Sabha.

There has been no delay in entering into purchase agreements with the domestic vaccine manufacturers. Advance payments have also been made to manufacturers for the supply orders placed with them: Dr Bharati Pravin Pawar, MoS (Health) in Lok Sabha.

23/07/2021 12:42:32

Rs 9725.15 crore spent so far on the COVID19 vaccination programme

A total of Rs 9725.15 crore has been spent so far on the COVID19 vaccination programme including procurement of vaccines & operational cost for vaccination: Dr Bharati Pravin Pawar, MoS (Health) in Lok Sabha.

A total of 135 crore doses of COVID-19 vaccine are expected to be available between August 2021 to December 2021: Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar, MoS (Health) in Lok Sabha.

23/07/2021 12:39:45

Lok Sabha adjourned till Monday amid uproar

Lok Sabha adjourned till Monday, 26th July amid uproar and protests in the House over 'Pegasus Project' media report and other issues.

23/07/2021 12:34:15

Piyush Goyal calls an opposition party meet over TMC MP Santanu Sen's conduct

Leader of House in Rajya Sabha Piyush Goyal calls an opposition party meet at 12:15 pm over the incident where TMC MP Santanu Sen snatched papers from hands of IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw & tore them in the House yesterday.

 

23/07/2021 12:32:27

Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu On Disruptions

"In the meeting of leaders chaired by me on 17th of this month, all sections of this House expressed a keen desire to have a productive session and even sought each other’s cooperation in this regard," Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu said.

"Happy over such noble intentions, I have urged the leaders to ‘walk their talk’ by enabling smooth functioning of the House. But the course of events over the last few days brought out the gap between noble intentions and real actions. It is despairing," he added.

The only business that could be transacted so far was a 4-hour discussion on COVID-19 issues and the hour-long reply of the concerned Minister, Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu stated.

"Since that discussion could take place, leaders and members could place on record their views and concerns over management of pandemic besides highlighting shortcomings and suggesting a way forward. Therein lies the beauty of such discussions. Why not have more of them in House?" he asked.

23/07/2021 12:29:15

'Don't Politicise COVID Vaccine Drive': Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya

PM Modi has said many times not to politicise vaccination programme. It's our aim to vaccinate every 18+ citizen in the country. This is not the time to do politics: Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya in Lok Sabha.

23/07/2021 12:30:17

TMC MP Santanu Sen suspended from Rajya Sabha for entire session over snatching papers from IT Minister

TMC MP Santanu Sen has been suspended from Rajya Sabha for this entire session, a day after he snatched papers from IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and tore them in the House.

"Santanu Sen, please withdraw from House. Allow the House to function," said RS Chairman adjourning House till 12 PM following an uproar that started during TMC MP Derek O'Brien's statement over yesterday's incident.

TMC's Santanu Sen yesterday snatched the paper from the hands of IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and tore it.

"I'm deeply distressed by the course of events in House. Unfortunately, proceedings of the House hit a new low with papers being snatched from the Minister and torn into pieces. Such actions are a clear assault on our Parliamentary democracy," Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu.

23/07/2021 11:03:56

Rahul Gandhi Demands HM Amit Shah's Resignation, SC Probe Against PM Modi Over Pegasus Row

Directly hitting at Centre over Pegasus Row, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi demanded the resignation of Home Minister Amit Shah and asked for a Supreme Court-led judicial probe against Prime Minister Modi.

Asserting the Pegasus spyware is used as a weapon by the Israeli government, he said what the Modi government has done (alleged snooping) amounts to "treason".