Parliament Monsoon Session HIGHLIGHTS: Lok Sabha Passes National Nursing, Midwifery Commission Bill & National Dental Commission Bill

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

Background

Parliament Monsoon Session HIGHLIGHTS: Hello and welcome to the live blog on the Parliament's monsoon session.The Monsoon session of Parliament began on July 20 and will continue till August 11. The session is crucial as the BJP and opposition have sharpened attacks on each other as they gear up for a host of assembly polls this year and the Lok Sabha elections next year. Meanwhile, the session witnessed a stormy start, with the Manipur situation leading to ruckus and adjournments.While the Opposition INDIA alliance has stuck to their demand for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement on the ethnic violence in Manipur, the BJP MPs sought a discussion on the alleged atrocities against women in Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and West Bengal as well. The Congress party has issued a whip for its Lok Sabha MPs to be present on Wednesday. The development comes amid reports that Opposition parties, including Congress, will move a no-confidence motion against the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party government. The Opposition parties have been stalling the proceedings of Parliament since the start of the Monsoon session on July 20. Countrywide outrage erupted after a video went viral on social media in which a mob was seen parading two tribal women naked in Manipur's Kangpokpi on May 4, a day after ethnic violence broke out between majority Meiteis and tribal Kukis over Meiteis' demand for inclusion in Scheduled Tribes (ST) list. The decision to bring the no-confidence motion against the ruling BJP was taken at a meeting of like-minded Opposition floor leaders at the chamber of Rajya Sabha LoP Mallikarjun Kharge in Parliament, sources told ABP News. Leaders of various opposition parties who are part of the INDIA alliance wore black dresses on Thursday as a mark of protest against the treasury bench for not allowing a discussion on Manipur and not starting a discussion on their no-confidence motion. Leaders of the opposition parties have urged all their MPs to wear black dress on Thursday as they meet in the chamber of the leader of the opposition in the morning.

28/07/2023 17:12:35

Lok Sabha Passes National Nursing, Midwifery Commission Bill & National Dental Commission Bill Amidst Opposition Sloganeering

The Lok Sabha successfully passed the National Nursing and Midwifery Commission Bill, 2023, and the National Dental Commission Bill, 2023, on Friday, despite facing protests and sloganeering from the Opposition benches. The National Nursing and Midwifery Commission Bill aims to establish the National Nursing and Midwifery Commission, responsible for the development and regulation of all aspects pertaining to nursing and midwifery education, institutions, and profession. Additionally, the bill proposes the formation of a Nursing and Midwifery Advisory Council to offer guidance and recommendations to the National Commission.

28/07/2023 16:15:17

1,551 Children Rescued In Year-Long Spot Field Drive, Says Govt In Lok Sabha

During a year-long spot field drive, the government revealed today in Lok Sabha that 1,551 street children were successfully rescued and provided with much-needed care and support.

28/07/2023 12:55:00

Lok Sabha Passes 3 Bills With Voice Vote

Lok Sabha passes the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023 with a voice vote.

‘The National Nursing and Midwifery Commission Bill, 2023’ and ‘The National Dental Commission Bill, 2023’ also passed in Lok Sabha.

28/07/2023 12:45:01

Lok Sabha Adjourned For Day Amid Protest Over Manipur Issue

Lok Sabha adjourned for the day amid protest by opposition members over Manipur issue.

28/07/2023 12:14:14

Parliament Monsoon Session Live: Chaos In Lok Sabha, Delhi Ordinance To Be Tabeled Next Week

Parliamentary Affairs Minister says Delhi ordinance to be tabled In Lok Sabha next week amid sloganeering by Opposition against PM Modi and Centre.

28/07/2023 12:11:10

Rajya Sabha Adjourned Till Monday

Amid heavy sloganeering by opposition, Rajya Sabha has been adjourned for the day to commence on Monday.

28/07/2023 11:10:08

Lok Sabha Adjourned Till 12 Noon Amid Sloganeering By Opposition MPs

Lok Sabha adjourned till 12 noon amid sloganeering by the Opposition MPs.

28/07/2023 10:56:49

I-N-D-I-A MPs Protest Outside Parliament Seeking PM Modi's Statement On Manipur Issue

MPs of the I.N.D.I.A alliance protest outside Parliament demanding PM Modi's statement on the Manipur in House.

28/07/2023 10:39:34

'Discussion Should Be Held, Issue Musn't Be Politicised': BSP MP

On a delegation of I.N.D.I.A bloc visiting Manipur, BSP MP Malook Nagar says, "We have always been saying that the Manipur incident is a shame for the country. Supreme Court has taken cognizance so, there is no need to politicise this issue. Discussions should be done in Parliament and strict action should be taken against the culprits"

28/07/2023 10:38:41

'Govt Doesn't Want Speaker To Question Them': Congress Over 'Delay' In No-Confidence Vote

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury says, "Under rule 198, we have the no-confidence motion...according to this rule the discussion (regarding Manipur) should happen immediately the government doesn't want the speaker of the House to ask them questions...I think they (government) will do this and then drag ED & CBI after them...They are giving excuses to avoid the issues"

28/07/2023 10:36:04

Meeting Of Like-Minded Oppn Leaders Underway At Rajya Sabha LoP Kharge's Chamber

Meeting of like-minded Opposition floor leaders underway at the Rajya Sabha LoP chamber in Parliament to discuss the strategy for the floor of the House.

28/07/2023 10:31:25

'After Pressure By INDIA Leaders': Congress MP On Centre Transferring Manipur Video Case To CBI

Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Centre transferring to CBI the case related to two women being paraded naked  in Manipur:

"After the pressure by the INDIA opposition alliance inside and outside the Parliament, the government has started to act on Manipur violence against women. We want the government to act quickly and in the correct manner. Let us not try to whitewash anything on Manipur." 

28/07/2023 10:04:01

'Since PM Is Silent, Message From Parliament Is Necessary': RJD MP On INDIA Leaders Manipur Visit

RJD MP Manoj Jha on INDIA opposition alliance leaders' visit to Manipur on July 29, "Since the PM is silent, a message from the Parliament should be conveyed that we are concerned about the people of Manipur and their pain. That message will reach the people when (opposition) MPs visit the state."

28/07/2023 10:01:34

'PM Modi Isn't Visiting Manipur, So INDIA Leaders Will Do': Congress MP

Congress leader Manickam Tagore says, "We wanted the PM to visit Manipur...which he isn't doing...the I.N.D.I.A bloc has decided at our meeting that there will be an MPs delegation to Manipur. Tomorrow MPs delegation will leave. Today evening the names of those leaders will be released...the purpose of this delegation is to understand people's pain there (Manipur)..."

28/07/2023 09:50:45

No Legislative Business Should Take Place Once A No-Confidence Motion Is Accepted: AAP MP Raghav Chadha

AAP MP Raghav Chadha, says "No bill is introduced in Parliament after a no-confidence motion is accepted by the Lok Sabha Speaker, but we are seeing that several bills are introduced and passed in Parliament. I appeal to the Speaker that no legislative business should take place in Lok Sabha now...A delegation of the I.N.D.I.A bloc will visit Manipur, with the hope of providing support & stand in solidarity with the people of Manipur. It is too little, too late to handover the Manipur viral video case to CBI after 85 days."

28/07/2023 09:05:38

Congress Only Wants To Question PM Modi, They Don't Want Discusion: BJP

On the Opposition's attack on the Central govt and PM Modi, BJP MP Jagannath Sarkar says, "I have no idea about Rahul Gandhi's political history, we often give wrong statements...Congress does not want discussions in the Parliament. They only want to question PM Modi. They should have discussions first, only then PM will answer to their questions..."