Parliament Highlights: Oppn Stages Walk Out After LS Expels Mahua Moitra As MP, Session Adjourned
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The fifth day of the winter session is all set to commence in parliament, with heightened anticipation surrounding the tabling of the ethics panel report on TMC MP Mahua Moitra in the Lok Sabha today.
Earlier on Thursday, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed the Rajya Sabha on the fourth day of the winter session, emphasising India's position as the fastest-growing major economy. Sitharaman noted the substantial contribution of all sectors to economic activities, highlighting the remarkable growth in the second quarter, which she stated was the highest globally. The Lok Sabha concurrently passed the Central Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2023. Both houses are scheduled to reconvene tomorrow at 11 am.
In a separate development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a standing ovation at the BJP Parliamentary Party meeting, acknowledging the party's significant victories in three assembly polls. BJP MPs expressed their support through slogans praising the Prime Minister's leadership.
The ongoing winter session holds crucial importance as it represents the final opportunity for the government to pass legislation before the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. The session, consisting of 15 sittings, will continue until December 22.
As of December 7, the Lok Sabha has passed the following bills:
Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2023: This bill amends the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, aiming to elevate the reservation for Scheduled Tribes in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir from 7% to 10%.
Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2023: This bill introduces further amendments to the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, facilitating the nomination of two members from the Kashmiri migrant community and one member representing displaced persons from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) to the legislative assembly of the Union Territory.
Central Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2023: The bill proposes amendments to the Central Universities Act, 2009, paving the way for the establishment of a Central Tribal University in the state of Telangana.
Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2023: Focused on altering the Advocates Act, 1961, this bill introduces changes to the procedure for the admission and enrollment of advocates. The Rajya Sabha had previously passed the bill during the Monsoon Session in August of this year.
In the Rajya Sabha, the following bill has been addressed:
Post Office Bill, 2023: This bill seeks amendments to the Indian Post Office Act, 1898, with the objective of modernizing postal services and establishing a Postal Regulatory Commission.
Parliament LIVE: Mahua Moitra's Reaction After Lok Sabha Expulsion
Parliament LIVE: Rajya Sabha proceedings adjourned for Monday
The Rajya Sabha proceedings have been adjourned for Monday.
Parliament LIVE: TMC's Mahua Moitra on her explusion from LS
"...If this Modi government thought that by shutting me up they could do away with the Adani issue, let me tell you that this kangaroo court has only shown to all of India that the haste and the abuse of due process you have used demonstrates how important Adani is to you. And to what length you will go to harass a single woman MP into shutting her into submission...": TMC's Mahua Moitra said outside the Parliament building after she was expelled from the Lok Sabha over the 'cash for query' row.
#WATCH | Mahua Moitra on her expulsion as a Member of the Lok Sabha says, "...If this Modi government thought that by shutting me up they could do away with the Adani issue, let me tell you this that this kangaroo court has only shown to all of India that the haste and the abuse… pic.twitter.com/DKBnnO4Q0d
— ANI (@ANI) December 8, 2023
Parliament LIVE - 'You Detest Nari Shakti': Mahua Moitra
'You detest nari shakti (women empowerment). You cannot handle power and authority': Mahua Moitra said outside the Parliament building after she was expelled from the Lok Sabha over the 'cash for query' row.
VIDEO | "I am 49 years old, I will fight you for the next 30 years inside Parliament, outside Parliament," says TMC leader @MahuaMoitra after Lok Sabha expelled her from the House, adopting Ethics Committee recommendation in 'cash-for-query' matter.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 8, 2023
Earlier, Opposition members… pic.twitter.com/xprZDxKIW2
Parliament LIVE: Opposition stages walk out after LS expels Mahua Moitra as MP, session adjourned
Opposition stages walk out after Lok Sabha adopts motion to expel Mahua Moitra as TMC MP.