Parliament Live: Opposition Parties Likely To Boycott Winter Session

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Parliament Winter Session Live: Hello and welcome to the Parliament Winter Session Live blog, please follow this space for all the latest news and updates on the Winter Session of the Parliament which began on December 4. Last week, the Parliament was rocked after two men broke into the Lok Sabha chamber from the public gallery during Zero Hour in a security breach and released yellow smoke from canisters and shouted slogans, before being overpowered by the MPs. Following the incident, six people were arrested by the Delhi Police namely, Sagar Sharma, Manoranjan D, Amol Shinde, Neelam Devi, Lalit Jha and Mahesh Kumawat for their alleged involvement in the security breach. Among the arrested, Sagar Sharma and Manoranjan D had jumped into the Lok Sabha chamber and released the yellow smoke while around the same time, two others, Amol Shinde and Neelam Devi released coloured smoke from cannisters as they shouted "tanashahi nahi chalegi" outside the Parliament premises.On Sunday, the Delhi Police ramped up its probe into the matter as its teams recorded the statements of family members of the accused and claimed have recovered fragments of some broken and burnt mobile phones from Rajasthan's Nagaur, according to a PTI report. The police teams searched the houses of the accused and recorded the statements of their family members, reported PTI quoting its sources as saying. The accused have been booked under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act while more sections of the Indian Penal Code were added by the Delhi Police against the accused in its FIR registered on December 13. During the probe, the police found that the accused Sagar and Manoranjan, had come early in the morning to get the front row in the visitors' gallery of Parliament on December 13.The Winter Session of the Parliament began on December 4 and will run till December 22 with 15 scheduled sittings spread over 19 days.  

18/12/2023 22:36:08

Opposition Parties Likely To Completely Boycott Winter Session

INDIA (opposition bloc) parties are likely to completely boycott the winter session of Parliament. The final decision will be taken in a meeting to be held tomorrow at the office of Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha: Sources

18/12/2023 22:33:35

'The Remaining MPs Have Now Breathed In Relief': BJP MP Manoj Tiwari On Suspension Of MPs

On the suspension of Opposition MPs from the Parliament, BJP MP Manoj Tiwari says, "...I think that the remaining MPs - more than 450 in number - have now breathed in relief. It is our right to ask questions. But you raise an unnecessary issue and kill everyone else's rights. This is not justice...You also bring placards which is prohibited..."

18/12/2023 17:03:10

Rajya Sabha Adjourned Till Tomorrow

Rajya Sabha adjourned till tomorrow, 19th December.

18/12/2023 16:40:23

Nothing Like This Has Happened In History Of...: DMK MP TR Baalu On Suspension Of MPs

DMK MP TR Baalu says, "Today 33 Lok Sabha MPs have been suspended...The House has to be run peacefully but it depends on the behaviour of the ruling party. Nothing like this has happened in the history of the Indian Parliament. The government's response is very poor."

18/12/2023 16:16:20

Rajya Sabha Adjourned Till 4:30 Pm Amid Uproar Over Security Breach

Rajya Sabha adjourned till 4:30 pm amid uproar by opposition over Parliament security breach issue.

18/12/2023 15:27:41

Lok Sabha Adjourned For The Day Amid Ruckus Over Parliament Security Breach

Lok Sabha adjourned for the day amid continuous protests by the opposition on Parliament security breach.

18/12/2023 15:18:44

Parliament Live: Lok Sabha Adjourned Amid Ruckus By Oppn MPs Over Security Breach Issue

Lok Sabha has been adjourned for the day after Opposition MPs created a ruckus in the House demanding discussion over the Parliament security breach issue.  

18/12/2023 15:13:25

Parliament Live: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, 30 Other Oppn MPs Suspended From Lok Sabha

31 Opposition MPs including Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury have been suspended from the Lower House of the Parliament for the remaineder of Winter Session.  

18/12/2023 15:03:14

Parliament Live: Delhi Police Opposes Security Breach Accused Neelam's Bail Plea

The Delhi Police has opposed accused Neelam's plea seeking copy of FIR. Delhi Police said before Patiala House Court that the FIR is sealed as it is very sensitive in nature and her meeting with any persons can influence the investigation.

18/12/2023 13:23:12

Parliament Live: People Of Country Are Watching, Says SAD MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal On Security Breach

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal says: "It was a big security lapse and intelligence failure...People want to know how it happened...The people of the country are watching. Those who asked questions were suspended. This is not a good sign for democracy."

18/12/2023 12:39:03

Parliament Live — 'Showed No Remorse': Security Breach Accused Sagar Sharma's Mother

One of the Parliament security breach accused Sagar Sharma’s mother Rani Sharma says her son's facial expression showed no remorse after she met him. “I was made to talk to him for only two minutes. His facial expressions showed no remorse… Yes, he modified the shoes (used to carry smoke canisters inside the Parliament) at home, but I was unaware… He did not have four bank accounts, I was aware of only two," she says. 

18/12/2023 12:31:29

Winter Session Live — The Way Govt Is Running From Parliament Security Breach Issue...: AAP MP Raghav Chadha

After the adjournment of Parliament due to ruckus created by Opposition MPs on the issue of security breach, AAP MP Raghav Chadha says: "The opposition parties are just asking that the investigation report be presented in the Parliament. And a discussion should be held...The MPs want a statement from Union Home Minister Amit Shah and then a discussion can be held. The way the government is running from this issue, raises a lot of questions as to what they are hiding."

18/12/2023 12:21:37

Winter Session Live: Parliament Security Breach Issue Being Deliberately Politicised, Says BJP MP Jagdambika Pal

On the issue of the Parliament security breach, BJP MP Jagdambika Pal says: "It is a question about the security of Parliament, the Speaker is the custodian...The Lok Sabha speaker had expressed his concerns earlier and today also said that a high power committee of the Home Ministry has been formed...But deliberately the issue is being politicised..."

18/12/2023 11:57:18

Parliament Live: RS Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar Warns MPs Jebi Mather And Binoy Viswam

Before adjourning the proceedings of the House, Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar warned MPs Jebi Mather and Binoy Viswam for disrupting House proceedings.

18/12/2023 11:38:34

Parliament Live: Rajya Sabha Adjourned Till 2PM

Rajya Sabha has been adjourned till 2 pm amid ruckus in the House. 

18/12/2023 11:24:02

Parliament Live: Chaos In Lok Sabha Over Security Breach, Speaker Says Politics Being Done On Issue

Lok Sabha has been adjourned till noon as Opposition MPs create a ruckus over the issue of Parliament security breach. Speaker Om Birla says, "It is sad that politics is being done on this issue...To enter the Well of the House and sloganeering is against the dignity of the House. I request your (opposition) cooperation to hold discussions on important issues."

18/12/2023 11:11:45

Parliament Winter Session Live: LS Speaker On Birla Welcomes Sri Lankan Delegation

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla welcomed Sri Lankan delegation led by Parliament Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana.

18/12/2023 10:46:04

Winter Session Live: Oppn Floor Leaders Meet In Kharge's Chamber Ahead of Parliament Proceeding

Floor leaders of Opposition's I.N.D.I.A bloc meet at Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge in Parliament.

18/12/2023 10:35:03

Parliament Live: DMK Demands Govt's Statement On Security Breach Incident

DMK MP Tiruchi Siva says: "Our intention is not to disturb the proceedings of the House but we want the government to make a statement on security breach in the House as the Executive is accountable to the Parliament. Merely addressing the press does not fulfill the government's responsibility."

18/12/2023 09:41:40

Parliament Live: Congress MP Ranjeet Ranjan Demands Discussion On Security Breach Matter In Rajya Sabha

Congress MP Ranjeet Ranjan has given a Suspension of Business Notice in Rajya Sabha under rule 267 and demands discussion on the security breach of Parliament on December 13.

18/12/2023 08:50:57

Parliament Live: Delhi Police Reaches Suspect Neelam's Residence In Security Breach Case

A team of Delhi Police on Sunday reached the residence of suspect Neelam in the Parliament security breach case in Haryana's Jind. 

18/12/2023 08:37:39

Parliament Winter Session Live: DMK MP T Siva Gives Suspension Of Business Notice In Rajya Sabha

DMK MP T Siva gives Suspension of Business notice in Rajya Sabha to discuss Dec 13 Parliament security breach incident.

18/12/2023 08:36:38

Parliament Winter Session Live: MP Gaurav Gogoi Gives Adjournment Motion Notice To Discuss Manipur Issue

Lok Sabha MP Gaurav Gogoi gives Adjournment Motion notice to discuss "efforts to restore normalcy and safeguard the life of all citizens of Manipur".

18/12/2023 08:34:45

Parliament Winter Session Live: Congress MP Manish Tewari Gives Adjournment Motion Notice

Congress Lok Sabha MP Manish Tewari has given an Adjournment Motion notice to discuss the Parliament security breach incident.