Parliament HIGHLIGHTS: NDA Open To Having Deputy Speaker In Lok Sabha, Says Report
Parliament HIGHLIGHTS: Please follow this space for all the latest updates pertaining to the joint session on Thursday.
The ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is open to the idea of having a deputy speaker in the Lok Sabha, sources said on Thursday, stressing that a call on the matter will be taken later.
They said the NDA has not rejected the opposition's claim on the post but criticised its insistence that its nominee should be given the position, saying such a precondition could not be considered during the speaker's election.
There was no deputy speaker during the previous Lok Sabha.
It may be noted the government's efforts to reach a consensus on Om Birla's choice as the speaker fell through as the opposition INDIA bloc insisted that it should be promised the position of his deputy as per "convention".
The NDA's brains trust had said that the opposition's demand can be considered when the election for the deputy speaker takes place but it should not impose any precondition.
The opposition ended up putting up seasoned Congress leader K. Suresh as its candidate, with Birla getting elected by a voice vote. (PTI Input)
Rajya Sabha adjourned after PM Modi introduced the council of ministers.
“The government claims that we are the world’s fifth largest economy and soon going to be the third largest economy. Then why are farmers facing crisis? Why are the youths unemployed on such a large scale? The country cannot grow with the growth of a few people,” questions Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav following the President's speech.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor takes oath as a member of the 18th Lok Sabha.
MPs were heard shouting 'NEET' regarding the issue when the President mentioned how the government has helped the "youth to dream big" and mentions sanctity, transparency must in government recruitment and examination.
"The 2024 Lok Sabha elections are being discussed all over the world today. The world is seeing that the people of India have formed a stable and clear majority government for the third consecutive time," says President Droupadi Murmu.
MPs shouting 'Manipur' while President speaks about peace and stability in North East.
"In the upcoming session, the government will introduce its first budget for their term. This budget will be an impressive document of the far-reaching policies and futuristic vision of the government. In this budget, along with major economic and social decisions, many historical steps are also to be seen," says President Droupadi Murmu.
"In the upcoming session, the government will introduce its first budget for their term. This budget will be an impressive document of the far-reaching policies and futuristic vision of the government. In this budget, along with major economic and social decisions, many historical steps are also to be seen," says President Droupadi Murmu.
"On behalf of crores of countrymen, I would like to express gratitude Election Commission of India. This was the biggest election in the world...Decades-long records of voting have been broken in J&K. For the past 4 decades, Kashmir witnessed low voting amid shutdowns and strikes. India's enemies propagated it as the opinion of Kashmir, on international forums. But this time, Kashmir valley gave a befitting reply to all such forces..."
President Droupadi Murmu addresses a joint session of both Houses of Parliament, and congratulates all newly-elected MPs.
"I congratulate all the newly-elected members of the 18th Lok Sabha. You all have come here by winning the trust of country's voters. Very few get this opportunity to serve the nation and the people. I have full faith that you would fulfill your duties with a feeling of nation first," says President Droupadi Murmu.
Vice-President Dhankar, PM Modi, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla welcome President Murmu to the Parliament.
President Droupadi Murmu's convoy en route from Rashtrapati Bhavan to Parliament building. She will address a joint session of both Houses shortly.
"In Parliament, Leader of Opposition is a constitutional post which holds similar powers as that of a Prime Minister in terms of opposition. Today, there is 'majboot' opposition and 'majboor' government. Opposition is being led by Rahul Gandhi and government by PM Modi," says Congress leader Surendra Rajput.
Congress leader Pramod Tiwari, on the Presidential address scheduled in the Parliament: "It is happening according to the tradition. As per the Constitution, at the start of the new year and when new Lok Sabha is constituted, there is a Presidential address. The address tells the agendas of the new government for a year or so. It is for us to see how this government comes up with the address, the President will only read it.
"We will go there (Parliament) today to protest against CBI's action. CBI's only objective is to keep Arvind Kejriwal inside the jail on directions of BJP. We will also boycott the President's address," says AAP leader Sandeep Pathak.
President Droupadi Murmu will be addressing the joint sitting of Parliament today, which will be her first presidential address after the formation of the third National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government.
Background
Parliament HIGHLIGHTS: Please follow this space and keep refreshing the page for all the latest updates pertaining to the joint session on Thursday. President Droupadi Murmu will address the joint sitting of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on Thursday, where she is expected to outline the priorities of the newly-elected government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The address will be President Murmu's first to the joint sitting of Parliament following the constitution of the 18th Lok Sabha. The initial session of the Lok Sabha commenced on Monday, and the 264th session of the Rajya Sabha will begin on June 27.
President Murmu will arrive at Parliament in a procession from the Rashtrapati Bhavan, escorted by the horse-mounted presidential bodyguards. She will be received at the Gaja Dwar of the Parliament building by Prime Minister Modi and the pressing officers of both Houses. She will then be escorted to the Lower House chamber with the traditional sceptre 'Sengol' leading the way.
According to Article 87 of the Constitution, the President must address a joint session of Parliament at the beginning of the session following each Lok Sabha election. The President also addresses a joint sitting of both Houses in the first session of Parliament every year.
Through the President's address, the government outlines its programmes and policies, highlights the steps taken in the previous year, and spells out priorities for the upcoming year.
Following the President's address, the ruling party will move a motion of thanks in both Houses of Parliament, which will be debated by members. Prime Minister Modi is expected to reply to the debate on the motion of thanks on July 2-3.
President Murmu is anticipated to provide an overview of the Modi government's policies over the past decade, covering achievements in various sectors such as the economy, defence, healthcare, education and social welfare.
A resurgent Opposition is expected to challenge the government on several issues, including NEET-UG Irregularities, cancellation of UGC-NET, terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, train accidents, and rising prices of essential commodities.
In the recent general elections, the ruling BJP-led NDA retained power for a third consecutive term by winning 293 seats, falling short of its expectations of 400 seats. The Opposition emerged stronger with I.N.D.I.A bloc winning 233 seats, including 98 seats for Congress, nearly double the 52 seats it had won in 2019.
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