Budget Session LIVE: PM Modi Alleges Indira Gandhi 'Misused' Article 356 Fifty Times

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Parliament Session LIVE: Hello and welcome to this ABP Live blog to find all the latest news on the Parliament's Budget Session 2023.PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday delivered his reply to the Motion of Thanks on President's address in Lok Sabha. He walked onto the floor amid chants of Jai Shri Ram when BJP's Mangaldoi (Assam) Dilip Saikia was attacking Rahul Gandhi and the Congress, accusing them of having abandoned the region, "just like former PM Jawahar Lal Nehru".PM Modi began his speech at 3.53 pm and ended it at 5.18 pm. The speech which lasted over an hour was dotted with chants of "Modi, Modi" from the BJP MPs and "Adani, Adani" slogans by the Opposition.During his speech, the PM touched upon several points, including India's phenomenal growth in multiple sectors, the Congress's alleged scams during the UPA governments, and detailed the government's efforts for the development of the country.PM Modi hit out at the Opposition, saying that they weren't being able to accept India's development. "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 ranked 4th in the renewable energy sector," PM Modi said in Lok Sabha.9. Responding to the Opposition's attacks on him over various issues, PM Modi said: "Those who are drunk in arrogance and think that only they have the knowledge, feel that only by abusing Modi a way will come out... that only through false, nonsensical mudslinging on Modi a path will be paved." It has been 22 years, they still have a misapprehension. Trust of crores of people is my suraksha kavach (protective shield). It can't be breached by your abuses and allegations. People's trust in Modi is not due to newspaper headlines or TV visuals, but due to my years of dedication. Our priority is to work for the welfare of the deprived, poor, and tribals. That is our mission," PM Modi said.Before his closing statement, PM Modi took a dig at Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra. He 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 a bulletproof jacket. Today, times have changed and people can walk freely there."Earlier in the day, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led central government and raised questions on his relationship with billionare Gautam Adani. While speaking in the Lok Sabha Gandhi said that the relationship between PM Modi and Gautam Adani began many years ago when the former was chief minister of Gujarat. He also said that real magic began when PM Modi reached Delhi in 2014."Relationships begins many years ago when Narendra Modi was Gujarat CM...one man stood shoulder to shoulder with PM Modi, he was loyal to PM and helped Mr Modi to construct idea of a Resurgent Gujarat. Real magic began when PM Modi reached Delhi in 2014," Rahul Gandhi said.Continuing his attack, Rahul Gandhi said, there's a rule that who does not have prior experience in airports cannot be involved in the development of airports. This rule was changed by the Government of India. This rule was changed and Adani was given six airports, he added. 

09/02/2023 20:31:26

Congress Leader Writes To Lok Sabha Speaker Over Rahul Gandhi's Expunged Speech

Leader of Congress Party in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury writes a letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla pertaining to a matter where a portion of Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's speech in the lower house was expunged "making the whole speech unintelligible".

09/02/2023 18:25:50

Finance Minister Sitharaman To Address Lok Sabha Tomorrow

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is likely to present her reply in Lok Sabha around 6 pm tomorrow on Union Budget 2023. 

09/02/2023 21:09:33

Both Houses Of Parliament Adjourned Till Tomorrow

Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha have been adjourned till 11 am tomorrow.

09/02/2023 16:44:33

Rajya Sabha Adjourned Till 5.15 PM

Rajya Sabha adjourned till 5.15 PM amid sloganeering by MPs from both Opposition and treasury bench.

09/02/2023 16:09:40

Opposition Trying To Wiggle Out: PM Modi

PM Modi says Opposition is playing politics as it doesn't have the courage to face him. "Now, it is finding ways to wriggle out. Nation is watching how an individual is strongly facing many. They (Opposition parties) don't have enough slogans and have to change their slogans. I am living for the country," he says.

09/02/2023 15:59:36

Some States Are Ruining Economy With Anarthniti: PM Modi

Some states are converting 'arthaniti' (economic policy) into 'anarthniti' (disaster) for political gains: PM in apparent reference to freebies.

09/02/2023 15:53:27

Indira Gandhi Misused Article 356 Fifty Times: PM Modi

Indira Gandhi 'misused' Article 356 of Constitution 50 times to dismiss elected state governments: PM Modi

09/02/2023 15:51:51

Congress Dismissed Tamil Nadu Governments, Too: PM Modi

"In Tamil Nadu too, governments of veterans like MGR and Karunanidhi were dismissed by Congress. Sharad Pawar's government was toppled, too. We have seen what happened with NTR when he was in US for treatment and attempts were made to topple his government: PM Modi

09/02/2023 15:46:52

Budget Session LIVE: PM Modi urges state govts to exercise disciple to ensure country's economic health

PM Modi urged the Opposition MPs to advise their respective state governments on ensuring economic health. Citing the example of neighbouring countries, he said, "don't commit the sin of spoiling our children's future."

09/02/2023 15:46:45

'Congress Dismissed 90 State Govts': PM Modi On Article 356

PM Modi says Congress government at Centre dismissed 90 state governments by 'misusing' Article 356 of the Constitution. "Which party and  people in power misused Article 356? Elected governments were toppled 90 times, who were those who did that? A Prime minister used Article 356 50 times & that name is Indira Gandhi. In Kerala, a Communist government was elected which wasn't liked by Pandit Nehru and was toppled," says PM Modi.

09/02/2023 15:45:10

'Why Embarrassed To Use Nehru Name': PM Modi's Dig At Gandhi Family

If Nehru was such a great person, why does the family shies away from using 'Nehru' surname. Some had problems with names of schemes of govt & Sanskrit words in the names. I read in a report that 600 govt schemes were in the Gandhi-Nehru family's name...I don't understand why people from their generation don't keep Nehru as their surname, what's the fear & shame: PM Modi in apparent dig at Gandhis.

09/02/2023 15:33:43

Budget Session LIVE - Which party misused article 356, PM Modi asks

"Which party misused article 356, dismissed elected govts 90 times," PM Modi says. Indira Gandhi used it 50 times, he added.

The Prime Minister mentioned the times Congress-led dispensation dismissed various govts.

09/02/2023 15:27:32

Budget Session LIVE - Around 600 schemes named after Nehru-Gandhi family: PM Modi

Citing reports, PM Modi said around 600 schemes are named after the Nehru-Gandhi family. Upping the ante, PM Modi hit out at the Gandhi family saying, "Why are they ashamed of keeping the Nehru surname."

This country is not owned by one family, he added.

09/02/2023 15:23:48

Budget Session LIVE: Youth has rejected those who brought anti-youth schemes, PM Modi remarks

"Youth has rejected those who brought anti-youth schemes," PM Modi remarks.

09/02/2023 15:21:50

Budget Session LIVE: PM Modi highlights govt's achievements in various sectors

"Today over 1300 companies have ventured into defence sector and exports of nearly 1 lakh crore have been achieved. From Retail to tourism, every sector has grown," PM Modi said.

"The Khadi Gram Udyog, associated with Mahatama Gandhi, was also not developed after the independence. Record-breaking growth is witnessed in our tenure," he added.

09/02/2023 15:14:34

Budget Session LIVE - There were attempts till to insult our scientists: PM Modi

There was pressure from people around the world to sell their vaccine in our market, articles were written, and TV interviews were given. There were attempts till yesterday to insult our scientists but my country's scientists made vaccines that were approved & benefitted 150 countries: PM Modi said.

09/02/2023 15:16:11

Budget Session LIVE: PM Narendra Modi Tears Up As He Talks About Healthcare Access To Women

The Prime Minister teared up as he talks about Ayushman Card given to women for their health treatment.

He also said that the contribution of women should increase in decision-making and his government is working on their empowerment.

09/02/2023 15:03:03

Budget Session LIVE - We have opened the doors of the army for our daughters: PM Modi

We have opened the doors of the army for our daughters, we are proud to see that they can serve in the Siachin to protect the country, PM Modi said.

09/02/2023 15:01:11

Budget Session LIVE: PM Modi highlights government's emphasis on welfare of women

"I am proud that I gave respect to our mothers and sisters by making 11 crore toilets," PM Modi said highlighting the government's emphasis on welfare of women.

We built separate toilets for our daughters in school so that they can continue their education, he added.

Women among major beneficiaries of Mudra Yojana.

09/02/2023 15:13:08

Nation rejecting Congress, but party and its allies not relenting from their tactics, PM Modi remarked

"The nation is rejecting Congress but the party and its allies are not relenting from their tactics. People are seeing this and punishing them for the same," PM Modi said.

According to the Prime Minister, the previous government's economic, social, and political policies were based on "vote bank politics".

09/02/2023 14:49:48

Budget Session LIVE: BJP-NDA government has vowed to reach 100% beneficiaries, PM Modi says

"We did not think of political gains and loss, we chose the path of hard work and the country is seeing the outcome," PM Modi said.

BJP-NDA government has vowed to reach 100% beneficiaries, he added, saying that the govt aims to reach saturation point with its schemes to end discrimination.

"True secularism is making sure that the benefits of different government schemes reach all eligible beneficiaries," PM Modi said.

09/02/2023 14:35:49

Budget Session LIVE: 'We will not hurt citizens' aspirations,' PM Modi says govt working hard for the country

We will not hurt citizens' aspirations, PM Modi said stressing that the government focuses on working hard for the country's development.

He mentioned how the Union government worked towards making LPG connections accessible to people, "we worked hard with pride and satisfaction."

"They (Congress) used to say ‘Gareebi Hatao’ but did nothing for over 4 decades. While we work hard to meet the expectations and aspirations of the people of the country," he remarked earlier.

09/02/2023 14:30:21

Budget Session LIVE: Atkaana, latkaana, bhatkaana was their way of working, PM Modi says

Atkaana, latkaana, bhatkaana was their way of working, PM Modi said in reference to the previous UPA government.

09/02/2023 14:31:35

Budget Session LIVE: PM Modi taunts Congress party's election loss in Karnataka

"I can understand their pain," PM Modi said mocking Congress party's election loss in Karnataka.

"Kharge Ji complains that I visit Kalaburagi. He should see the work done there. 1.70 cr Jan Dhan bank a/c have opened in Karnataka incl over 8 lakh accounts in Kalaburagi. So many people getting empowered, while someone's account getting closed, I can understand the pain," he said.

09/02/2023 14:28:21

Budget Session LIVE: Banks were nationalised claiming that the poor will be empowered, says PM Modi

Banks were nationalised claiming that the poor will be empowered, we found a permanent solution and began the Jan Dhan initiative, PM Modi says in Rajya Sabha.

In the last 3-4 years, around 11 crore houses have got tap water connections. We started the Jan Dhan account movement. In the last 9 years, 48 crore Jan Dhan accounts were opened across the country, he highlighted.

09/02/2023 14:23:16

Budget Session LIVE: PM Modi's swipe at Congress in Rajya Sabha

Taking a swipe at Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge and the Congress party, PM Modi remarked that the previous UPA government intended to develop the country but they left "potholes (gadhe)" behind.

"I want to tell these MPs (Oppostion MPs)...the more you throw 'keechad', the better the lotus will bloom," he said.

09/02/2023 14:16:46

Conduct of certain MPs is disappointing the nation: PM Modi

"Unfortunate that the conduct of certain MPs is disappointing the nation as well as the session," PM Modi said as Opposition MPs raise slogans of "Modi-Adani bhai-bhai" in Rajya Sabha.

09/02/2023 14:12:58

Budget Session LIVE: PM Modi Replies To President's Address In RS Amid Oppn Sloganeering

Prime Minister Narendra Modi replies to President's address in Rajya Sabha amid sloganeering with Opposition. MPs raise slogans of "Modi Adani bhai bhai" demanding a JPC probe into the Adani issue.

09/02/2023 13:58:36

Budget Session LIVE: PM Modi To Deliver His Reply To Motion Of Thanks On President's Address In RS Shortly

PM Narendra Modi to deliver his reply to the Motion of Thanks on President's address in Rajya Sabha shortly.

09/02/2023 12:47:25

PM Modi doesn’t have any answer to refute every charge by Rahul Gandhi, Adhir alleges

"The PM never faces the media because he doesn’t want to listen to uncomfortable questions. Rahul Gandhi’s questions were uncomfortable. PM doesn’t have any answer at his disposal to refute every charge by Rahul Gandhi," Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Adani issue, as per ANI.

09/02/2023 12:24:22

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Rajya Sabha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is present in Rajya Sabha

09/02/2023 12:04:34

Kharge on expunging of Rahul Gandhi's remarks in Lok Sabha

"Expunging of words should be done after considering all rules. We've also studied the rules as to what words they can't expunge. I've given them a 3-page reply & maybe they will be satisfied after that": Cong President Mallikarjun Kharge on expunging of some remarks made by Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha.

09/02/2023 12:00:25

AAP, BRS MPs protest in front of Gandhi statue to demand JPC probe into Adani issue

 AAP and BRS MPs protest in front of Gandhi statue to demand a JPC probe pertaining to Adani row.

09/02/2023 11:25:33

Expecting Answer From PM Modi On Adani Issue In RS Today, Says KC Venugopal

"Yesterday the country was expecting an answer from the PM on the Adani issue. Why are they afraid of the truth. If govt don't want to hide anything then why they are running away from JPC... We are expecting an answer from PM in Rajya Sabha today," Congress MP KC Venugopal said, as per ANI.

"We are writing to Speaker in Lok Sabha. How can it be removed? There is not even a single word that is unparliamentary. Rahul Gandhi asked a question that how many times did the PM travel with Adani during his foreign trips? What is the use of removing it?" he added.

09/02/2023 11:01:36

PM didn't answer our question on Adani issue: Kharge

"PM didn't answer our question on Adani issue yesterday. Modi ji always speaks diverting from the real issue. We raised questions on how Adani become a millionaire and how such lefty loans were given to him, but non were answered": Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge said.

09/02/2023 10:52:38

BJP issues whip to its MPs in Lok Sabha to be present in the House on Feb 13

Delhi: BJP has issued a 3-line whip to all its MPs in the Lok Sabha to be present in the House on Monday (February 13).

09/02/2023 10:46:56

PM Modi reaches parliament to chair meeting with senior ministers

PM Modi reaches parliament to chair meeting with senior ministers.

09/02/2023 10:27:04

PM Modi to address Rajya Sabha

PM Modi will reply to the Motion of Thanks to the President's Address at 2 pm in Rajya Sabha, ANI reported.

09/02/2023 08:51:33

Congress MP demands discussion on 'details of PM's foreign travels with Gautam Adani'

Congress MP Manickam Tagore gives Adjournment Motion notice in Lok Sabha to discuss "the details of PM's foreign travels with Gautam Adani and the consequent benefits received by the Adani Groups in respect of getting foreign tenders", ANI reported.

09/02/2023 08:49:26

Congress MP Manish Tewari gives Adjournment Motion notice in LS to discuss border situation with China

Congress MP Manish Tewari gives Adjournment Motion notice in Lok Sabha, to discuss the border situation with China, ANI reported.

09/02/2023 08:48:17

Parliament Session LIVE: Parliamentary Affairs Minister Demands Action Against Rahul For His Remarks In LS

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on Wednesday demanded that action be taken against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his certain “objectionable” comments made in Lok Sabha, and that they be expunged from the records.

Certain remarks of Gandhi made in the House on Tuesday have already been expunged from the records.

As soon as the House met for the day, Joshi raised the issue saying that under Parliamentary rules one should serve a notice beforehand if he or she wants to make allegations against anyone.

“The Congress leader has made some remarks yesterday. Those were very objectionable and baseless allegations. Those should be expunged and action should be taken against him,” he told Speaker Om Birla.

The minister said a privilege motion will be moved against Gandhi for his comments.

He said a privilege notice has already been served but it was not even authenticated.

However, the speaker did not take any decision immediately but said he would examine the matter and accordingly decide.