Parliament HIGHLIGHTS: Delhi Services Bill 'Against India's Basic Structure', Owaisi Says

Parliament Monsoon Session HIGHLIGHTS: Follow this live blog for the latest updates on the proceedings of Parliament's Monsoon Session.

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Parliament Monsoon Session HIGHLIGHTS: Hello and welcome to the live blog on the Parliament's monsoon session.The uproar over the violence in Manipur continues in Parliament as new Bills are introduced and passed. While the Opposition is standing fast on its demand that Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks on the Manipur violence on the floor of the House, the BJP says that the Opposition is "running away" from a debate on the issue.The Opposition earlier moved a no-confidence motion in Lok Sabha against the government over the Manipur issue. Based on this, the AAP and the Congress have voiced their concerns regarding the legislative proceedings in the Lok Sabha after the acceptance of a no-confidence motion. AAP leader Raghav Chadha urged the Speaker not to discuss any bills until the trust vote is taken up, given the ongoing uproar over the Manipur issue and the passage of bills in the lower house.Congress MP Manish Tewari, too, said that all bills passed subsequent to the acceptance of the no-confidence motion are "constitutionally suspect". He claimed the very legality of all the legislations which have been passed in the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha after the no-confidence motion was admitted would have to be examined by a court of law as to whether they were legally passed or not.However, Bills continue to be introduced and passed despite the Opposition's objections.Amid massive uproar and multiple adjournments, the Bill to replace the Delhi services ordinance was introduced in Lok Sabha by a voice vote. Union Minister Nityanad Rai on Tuesday tabled the controversial Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, on Tuesday. Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that Constitution has given the House power to pass any law regarding the state of Delhi. "Supreme Court has clarified that Parliament can bring any law regarding the state of Delhi. All objection is political. Please permit me to bring this bill," he said. 

03/08/2023 20:49:07

Parliament Live Updates: Delhi services bill 'against India's basic structure', Owaisi says

 AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi says, "They have a brute majority. We had beforehand that this is an unconstitutional Bill. This Bill is against India's basic structure. Supreme Court had ruled against it earlier. I believe that when this goes to the Supreme Court, the Court will see this...Every party has their own strategy. We sat there and opposed the Bill." (ANI)

03/08/2023 19:26:50

Parliament Live Updates: AAP MP Sushil Kumar Rinku suspended from Lok Sabha for remainder of session

AAP MP Sushil Kumar Rinku suspended from Lok Sabha for the remainder of the monsoon session for throwing papers at the Chair.

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi moved the resolution. Speaker Om Birla sought approval of the House before announcing the decision.

03/08/2023 19:25:12

Parliament Live Updates: Delhi Services bill passed in Lok Sabha

Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023 passed in Lok Sabha.

Lok Sabha adjourned till tomorrow, 4th August

03/08/2023 18:33:26

Parliament Live Updates: INDIA alliance will emerge victorious, says Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi

"They remembered their NDA allies only after the INDIA alliance was formed. This shows that the prime minister and home minister know that the INDIA alliance will emerge victorious," says Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi. (PTI)

03/08/2023 18:31:38

Parliament Live Updates: AAP leader Raghav Chadha on Amit Shah's speech in Lok Sabha

"Rather than mentioning about statements of Pandit Nehru, Sardar Patel and BR Ambedkar, he (Amit Shah) should see statements of his own party leaders made during 1980s-90s. Lal Krishna Advani had brought Delhi Statehood Bill in 2003 aiming to give Delhi the status of a full-fledged state," says AAP leader Raghav Chadha on Union Home minister Amit Shah's speech in Lok Sabha during debate over Delhi services bill. (PTI)

03/08/2023 18:30:29

Parliament Live Updates: Rajya Sabha adjourned till tomorrow

Rajya Sabha adjourned till tomorrow, 4th August.

03/08/2023 17:28:54

Parliament Live Updates: Amit Shah's fear was clearly showcased in his statement, Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi says

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Union Home Minister Amit Shah's statement in Lok Sabha, "Since the formation of the I.N.D.I.A. alliance, the BJP leaders have become sleepless. PM Modi is criticising the I.N.D.I.A. alliance, instead of focusing on the Manipur issue...Union Home Minister Amit Shah's fear was clearly showcased in his statement today. This only shows that in the 2024 elections, the country & I.N.D.I.A. will win...After the formation of I.N.D.I.A., the ruling party remembered about their NDA alliance..." (ANI)

03/08/2023 15:56:52

Parliament Live Updates: AAP MP Sanjay Singh on Delhi Ordinance Bill

 "This bill is unconstitutional and against the Supreme Court's verdict," says AAP MP Sanjay Singh on National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023 tabled in Lok Sabha today. (PTI)

03/08/2023 14:56:53

'If You Had Actually Taken The Help Of Nehru, Then...': Adhir Chowdhury Slams BJP On Manipur

In Lok Sabha, replying to Amit Shah's response, Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury says, "When you need, you take the help of former PM Jawaharlal Nehru. If you had actually taken the help of Nehru then the country would not have witnessed Manipur and Haryana."

03/08/2023 14:50:53

Oppn MPs Should Think About Delhi, Not Their Alliance: Amit Shah In Lok Sabha

In a swipe at the Opposition parties on supporting AAP on the Services Bill, Amit Shah said, "I appeal to the opposition MPs to think about Delhi not their alliance." 

03/08/2023 14:47:51

Nehru, Sardar Patel, Ambedkar Were Against Idea Of Delhi Being Given Full Statehood: Amit Shah

Speaking in the Lok Sabha, Amit Shah said, "Pandit Nehru, Sardar Patel, Rajaji (C Rajagopalachari), Rajendra Prasad and BR Ambedkar were against against the idea of Delhi being given the status of full statehood." Taking a jibe at the Opposition's INDIA alliance, Shah said, "Even after (the opposition) forming alliance, Narendra Modi will become PM again with full majority."

03/08/2023 14:42:14

Delhi Services Bill: Amit Shah Takes A Swipe At AAP Over Corruption In Lok Sabha

Speaking on the Delhi Services Bill, Amit Shah said, "In the year 2015, a party came to power in Delhi whose only motive was to fight, not serve...The problem is not getting right to do transfer postings, but getting control of the vigilance department to hide their corruption like building their bungalows."

03/08/2023 14:34:41

Constitutional Provisions Allow Centre To Make Laws For Delhi: Amit Shah

There are provisions in the Constitution that allow the Centre to make laws for Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Lok Sabha

03/08/2023 14:33:32

The Pharmacy (Amendment) Bill Introduced In Lok Sabha

The Pharmacy (Amendment) Bill, 2023, was also introduced in Lok Sabha a while ago.

03/08/2023 14:32:07

Parliament Live: House Has Right To Make Laws On Any Issue Related To Delhi, Says Amit Shah

This ordinance refers to the order of the Supreme Court which says that the Parliament has the right to make laws on any issue related to the National Capital Territory of Delhi, Says Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Lok Sabha As House takes up Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, for discussion.

03/08/2023 14:22:26

The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill Tabled Amid Opposition In Lok Sabha

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has tabled The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023 for introduction in Lok Sabha. AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi, TMC MP Saugata Roy and Congress MP Manish Tewari have opposed the introduction of the Bill.

03/08/2023 14:17:15

Offshore Areas Mineral Amendment Bill Taken Up For Discussion In Rajya Sabha

The Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023, has been taken up for consideration and passing in Rajya Sabha.

03/08/2023 14:00:46

Both Houses Resume Proceedings

Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha have resumed proceedings.

03/08/2023 13:11:29

Rajya Sabha Adjourned Till 2 PM

Rajya Sabha has also been adjourned till 2 PM.

03/08/2023 13:10:33

Opposition To Skip Rajya Sabha Chairman's Meet To End Logjam In House, Say Sources

The Opposition has decided not to attend a meeting convened by Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar to end the statement in Parliament. The Opposition is steadfast on its demand for PM Modi's statement on the floor of the House. 

03/08/2023 13:05:58

INDIA Bloc Miffed With TMC's Rajya Sabha Leader Derek O'Brien: Sources

The Opposition bloc is upset with TMC's Rajya Sabha leader Derek O'Brien as he expressed in the House that the Opposition just wanted a discussion. However, he said this without consulting the others in the alliance, which wants the PM to make a statement on the floor of the House.

03/08/2023 11:21:33

Lok Sabha Adjourned As Disruptions Over Manipur Issue Rock House For 10th Day

Disruptions over the Manipur issue rocked the Lok Sabha for the tenth consecutive day on Thursday. Speaker Om Birla skipped the proceedings to express his displeasure over the conduct of the opposition and treasury benches alike.

03/08/2023 11:15:11

Adhir Chowdhury Urges Chair To Request Speaker To Resume Lok Sabha Duties

Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury urges the Chair to request Speaker Om Birla to resume presiding over the proceedings of Lok Sabha. "He is our custodian," Chowdhury said. Rajendra Agrawal, who is in the Chair, said that he would convey Chowdhury's message to the Speaker.

03/08/2023 11:05:44

No-Trust Motion Should Have Been Discussed Before Delhi Services Bill: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said the no-confidence motion should have been discussed first but the government brought the Delhi Services Bill in between. "This has been done deliberately so that the Opposition gets divided. We have made our stance. We opposed the bill the day it was introduced," Chowdhury said.

03/08/2023 10:45:04

Hopeful Of Blocking Delhi Services Bill In Rajya Sabha: Congress MP Pramod Tiwari

Congress leader Pramod Tiwari said the Opposition was hopeful of blocking the Delhi Services Bill in Rajya Sabha. "They (government) have a majority in Lok Sabha, however, it's a different situation in Rajya Sabha. Therefore, we will discuss over it (Delhi services bill) and demand voting too. We are hopeful to stop the bill in Rajya Sabha," Tiwari said.

Speaking on the bill, Congress general secretary KC Venugopal said, "Yesterday BJP only made ruckus in Lok Sabha. They don't believe in democracy and are making a mockery of Parliament...Everywhere divisive politics is being sponsored by BJP."

03/08/2023 10:33:17

Will Oppose Delhi Services Bill Tooth And Nail, Says CPI Leader Binoy Viswam

CPI leader Binoy Viswam said the Delhi Services Bill was against the federal structure of India. "That bill shows how regardless the BJP is of our Constitution. We will oppose the bill tooth and nail," Viswam told PTI.

03/08/2023 09:40:02

Parliament Live: AAP To Raise Nuh Violence Issue In Rajya Sabha Today

The AamAadmi Party will raise the issue of Haryana violence in Rajya Sabha today. AAP state president and Rajya Sabha MP Sushil Gupta gave notice in the Upper House. Sushil Gupta has demanded a discussion on the violence in Haryana's Nuh.

03/08/2023 09:05:13

Ashwini Vaishnaw To Move 'Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023' In Lok Sabha Today

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw is to move the 'Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023' in Lok Sabha today, as reported by ANI.

03/08/2023 09:04:33

Mansukh Mandaviya To Move 'Pharmacy (Amendment) Bill, 2023' In Lok Sabha Today

Mansukh Mandaviya is to move the 'Pharmacy (Amendment) Bill, 2023' in Lok Sabha today, as reported by ANI.

03/08/2023 09:03:48

Dharmendra Pradhan To Move 'Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2023 In Lok Sabha Today

Dharmendra Pradhan is to move the 'Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2023 in Lok Sabha today, as reported by ANI.

03/08/2023 09:02:51

Rajnath Singh To Move 'Inter-Services Organisations Bill, 2023' iIn Lok Sabha Today

Rajnath Singh is to move the 'Inter-Services Organisations (Command, Control, and Discipline) Bill, 2023' in Lok Sabha today, as reported by ANI.

03/08/2023 09:01:24

Anurag Thakur To Move The Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023 In RS Today

Legislative business to be taken up in Rajya Sabha today includes moving The Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023 by Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, The Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2023 bill by Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, and The Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023 by Union minister Anurag Thakur for consideration and passing, as reported by ANI.

03/08/2023 09:01:44

Parliament Live: INDIA Bloc Leaders To Meet At 10 AM, Chalk Out Floor Strategy

INDIA parties floor leaders will meet at 10 am in the office of the Leader of Opposition Rajya Sabha in Parliament to chalk out the strategy for the floor of the house, as reported by ANI.

03/08/2023 07:55:02

Parliament Live: Discussion Over Delhi Services Bill Likely In Lok Sabha Today

The Lok Sabha is likely to discuss the bill to replace the ordinance for control of services in Delhi today. 

02/08/2023 19:21:32

Rajya Sabha Adjourned Till Thursday

Rajya Sabha has been adjourned till 11 AM on Thursday.

02/08/2023 18:54:01

136 Arrests, 2 Convictions In 3 Years Under Official Secrets Act: Govt To Rajya Sabha

As many as 136 people have been arrested under the Official Secrets Act during the three-year period between 2019 and 2021 and two persons have been convicted: MoS Home Nityanand Rai to Rajya Sabha

02/08/2023 15:41:05

Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill Gets Rajya Sabha Nod

The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023, to amend the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957. Earlier, the Bill was also passed by the Lok Sabha on July 28.

02/08/2023 14:13:51

Lok Sabha Adjourned Till August 3, No Debate On Delhi Services Bill Today

Lok Sabha has been adjourned till August 3 amid bedlam over the Manipur issue. There will be no debate on the Delhi Services Bill today as well.

Meanwhile, Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023, has been moved in the Rajya Sabha for its consideration and passage to amend the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957.

02/08/2023 13:58:10

'Won't Come To House Until...': Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla Upset Over Ruckus

Amid continued ruckus in Lok Sabha, Speaker Om Birla has expressed displeasure with both the ruling party and the opposition over the functioning of the House, ANI reported. Birla told both sides that he will not come to Lok Sabha until MPs behave according to the dignity of the House. On Wednesday too, when the proceedings of the House started, Birla did not come to the Speaker's seat.

02/08/2023 13:03:54

Rajya Sabha Proceedings Adjourned Till 2 PM

Rajya Sabha proceedings have also bee adjourned till 2 pm. Earlier in the day, Opposition leaders walked out from the Rajya Sabha after the Chair did not admit their notices for suspension of the listed business and take up discussion on the Manipur issue.

02/08/2023 12:56:17

NSA Ajit Doval Arrives At Parliament

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval has arrived at Parliament. The Lok Sabha will resume proceedings at 2 pm.

02/08/2023 11:59:44

Parliamentary Affairs Ministry Allots 17 Hours For Debate On No-Trust Motion

The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs has fixed 17 hours for the discussion on the motion of no-confidence that has been brought by the Opposition parties against the PM Modi-led government. On August 10, PM Modi will reply to the motion at 11 am.

02/08/2023 11:23:46

Lok Sabha Adjourned Till 2 PM Amid Sloganeering By Oppn MPs

The Lok Sabha has been adjourned till 2 pm amid sloganeering by Opposition MPs as the impasse over Manipur issue continues. 

02/08/2023 11:16:44

PM Modi Holds Meeting With Top Ministers Over Govt Strategy In Parliament

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is holding a meeting with top ministers to discuss the government's strategy in Parliament. Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, Pralhad Joshi, Piyush Goyal, Anurag Singh Thakur, Nitin Gadkari, Nirmala Sitharaman and Arjun Ram Meghwal are in this meeting.

02/08/2023 10:44:41

Meeting Of Oppn Floor Leaders Underway At Kharge's Chamber In Parliament

A meeting of like-minded Opposition floor leaders is underway at the Rajya Sabha LoP chamber in Parliament to discuss the strategy for the floor of the House. Sharad Pawar and Farooq Abdullah are also present in the meeting.

02/08/2023 10:21:35

Must Be Due To Compulsions: Raghav Chadha On BJD, YSRCP Backing Delhi Services Bill

AAP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha, speaking on decision of BJD and YSRCP to support Delhi Services Bill in Parliament, said, "They must have taken this decision due to some compulsions...Those who will support this bill will be remembered as anti-national...We will fight to save the Constitution of India."

02/08/2023 10:15:16

20 MPs Of INDIA Alliance TO Meet President At 11.30 AM Over Manipur Issue

LoP in Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge said 20 MPs of INDIA alliance parties would meet President Droupadi Murmu today and inform her over the violence in Manipur. "We will meet the President at 11.30 am. We want to bring to the notice of the President the situation in Manipur and our experiences from the visit to the state," Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said.

02/08/2023 09:20:16

Parliament Live: Raghav Chadha, Manoj Jha Give Notice In Rajya Sabha To Discuss Law And Order Situation In Manipur

Rajya Sabha MPs Raghav Chadha and Manoj Jha, Naseer Hussain give suspension of business notice in Rajya Sabha to discuss the breakdown of law and order in the state of Manipur, as reported by news agency ANI.

02/08/2023 08:44:13

All Those Parties That Believe In Democracy Will Vote Against Ordinance Bill, Says AAP MP Sushil Gupta

AAP MP Sushil Gupta said, "All those parties that believe in democracy will vote against this bill (Ordinance bill) and this bill will not pass in the Lok Sabha," as quoted by ANI.

02/08/2023 08:35:36

Whenever BJP Will Get Chance To Break Party And Make Its Govt, It Will Not Miss The Chance, Says Delhi Min Saurabh Bharadwaj

AAP leader and Delhi minister Saurabh Bharadwaj said, "There are several parties which have been helping BJP in the Parliament. These parties are BJD, YSRCP and many others, all these parties have their own politics. But whenever BJP will get the chance to break their (BJD, YSRCP) party and make its govt, BJP will not miss the chance to do so," as quoted by ANI.

02/08/2023 07:48:47

Pralhad Joshi To Move Mines And Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023 In Rajya Sabha Today

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi is to move the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023 in the Rajya Sabha today for its consideration and passage to amend the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957. The Bill was earlier passed by the Lok Sabha, as reported by news agency ANI.

02/08/2023 07:38:02

INDIA MPs To Oppose Delhi Services Bill, AAP Hopes Many BJP MPs Will Vote Against It Too

Calling the Delhi services bill the "most undemocratic" piece of legislation, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) said on Tuesday the INDIA bloc parties will oppose it and express hope that many MPs of the ruling BJP will also vote against it to protect the Constitution, as reported by news agency PTI.

AAP Rajya Sabha MP and national spokesperson Raghav Chadha termed the introduction of the bill in Lok Sabha a "desperate attempt" of the Narendra Modi government to wrest power from the Arvind Kejriwal-led party and render the Delhi government “ineffective”.