Parliament Session HIGHLIGHTS: BJP Parliamentary Party Meet To Be Held On December 19

Parliament Winter Session HIGHLIGHTS: Please follow this space for all the latest updates on the Winter Session of the Parliament.

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Parliament Winter Session HIGHLIGHTS: Hello and welcome to the Parliament Winter Session Live blog, please follow this space for all the latest updates and news on the Winter Session of the Parliament which began on December 4.The winter session began just a day after the Bharatiya Janata Party swept the Assembly polls in three out of four states — Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh.On the twelfth day of Parliament's Winter Session, a total of 14 MPs were suspended from the Parliament for the remainder of the winter session for their 'unruly behavior' during the proceedings.Out of the 14 suspended MPs, nine are from Congress, two from Communist Party of India (Marxist) or CPM, one each from Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), Communist Party of India (CPI) and Trinamool Congress (TMC).Among the Lok Sabha MPs suspended were TN Prathapan, Hibi Eden, Jothimani, Ramya Haridas, Dean Kuriakose, VK Sreekandan, Benny Behanan, Mohammad Jawed, PR Natarajan, Kanimozhi, K Subbarayan, S Venkatesan and Manickam Tagore. Trinamool Congress (TMC) Rajya Sabha MP Derek O’Brien was also suspended.Lok Sabha proceedings were interrupted on Thursday as the Opposition, led by Congress, created a ruckus and protested over the security lapse in which two persons -- Sagar Sharma and Manoranjan D -- jumped into the Lok Sabha chamber from the visitors' gallery and released gas from canisters on Wednesday.The duo were overpowered by the MPs and handed over to security personnel. On the other hand, two other persons -- Amol Shinde and Neelam Devi -- were caught while protesting and releasing coloured smoke on a road outside Parliament.A motion for the suspension of the MPs was moved by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi amid vociferous protests and sloganeering by the Opposition members.Opposition members demanded a statement from Home Minister Amit Shah on the security breach that coincided with the 22nd anniversary of the 2001 Parliament terror attack.

15/12/2023 18:57:11

It Is Ideal To Address National Security Issues In Parliament: RJD MP

“If they cannot say anything about the security breach in the Parliament, how can we expect them to say anything on the Galwan Valley issue… Our democracy has had a history of political declarations being made in the House when a session is in progress. Issues of a party or region can be addressed anywhere, but in cases of national security such as this, it is ideal to address the Parliament," RJD leader Manoj Jha told ANI. 

15/12/2023 15:04:46

Parliament Session Live: BJP Parliamentary Party Meet To Be Held On December 19

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and other BJP MPs will attend the meeting.

15/12/2023 14:41:57

Parliament Session Live: Both Houses Adjourned Till Monday 11 AM

Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha adjourned to meet again on Monday, December 18 at 11 am.

15/12/2023 13:37:56

Union Minister Anurag Thakur On Opposition's Protest Over LS Security Breach

Delhi: On Opposition protest over Parliament security breach incident, Union Minister Anurag Thakur says, " I only want to say that if the Lok Sabha speaker has invited suggestions from leaders from all political parties...then I think they should give suggestions for improvement...They will not achieve anything by creating obstacles..."

15/12/2023 13:11:20

Security Heightened In Parliament Premises Following LS Security Breach Incident

15/12/2023 12:19:36

Crisis Is Escalating Only Because Of Stubbornness Of Those Involved: Shashi Tharoor On LS Breach Incident

On security breach incident, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor says, "(Union) Home Minister gave the statement to the media, not to the House of which he's a member. This is supposed to be a parliamentary system and parliament is in session. The first place to which any government, minister is accountable is parliament. He should have come here and spoken that could have diffused the entire crisis... He should come here and tell the people, if he had spoken to the MPs, given his point of view, I'm sure this whole crisis could have been diffused. This is escalating only because of the stubbornness of those involved. And I must say, it's an unnecessary thing. We have important issues to discuss in parliament..."

15/12/2023 12:16:41

Karnataka BJP Holds Protest Against State Govt Over Assault On Woman In Belagavi

Delhi: Karnataka BJP MPs hold a protest in front of Gandhi Statue against the Karnataka Govt after a woman in Belagavi was allegedly assaulted.

15/12/2023 12:13:43

If Parliament Is Not Safe, Is The Country Safe?: Raghav Chaddha On LS Security Breach

 On the Parliamentary security breach incident, AAP MP Raghav Chadha says, "Are opposition MPs demanding something illegitimate? Are they saying something wrong? They are just saying that a discussion should be done on the security breach of the most secured building in the country...I think the government should accept the demand. It's not a matter of some particular party or party politics but of the most secure building, the Indian Parliament. If the Parliament is not safe, is the country safe?

15/12/2023 11:24:26

Lok Sabha Adjourned Till 2 PM Over LS Security Breach

15/12/2023 11:23:11

Parliament Session Live: Rajya Sabha Adjourned Till 2 PM

Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm. The chairman asked the leader of the House, LoP and Floor leaders to meet him in his chamber.

15/12/2023 11:18:26

Parliament Session Live: Suspended MPs Stage Protest In Front Of Gandhi Statue On Parliament Premises

Suspended MPs stage a protest in front of the Gandhi statue on Parliament premises, in Delhi. A total of 14 MPs - 13 from Lok Sabha and 1 from Rajya Sabha - were suspended yesterday for the remainder of the winter session.

15/12/2023 09:45:01

Congress MP Shaktisinh Gohil Gives Notice In RS To Discuss Increase In Deaths Due To Heart Attack

Congress MP Shaktisinh Gohil gives zero-hour notice in Rajya Sabha to discuss the alleged "increase in number of deaths from heart attacks after Covid vaccination..."

15/12/2023 09:42:43

Congress RS MP Hussain Gives Notice Demanding Statement From Amit Shah Over Parliament Security Breach

Congress Rajya Sabha MP Dr Syed Naseer Hussain gives Suspension of Business notice under rule 267 demanding a statement from the Union Home Minister over Parliament security breach incident.

15/12/2023 09:40:24

Parliament Session Live: Congress MP Manish Tewari Gives Notice In Lok Sabha To Discuss Security Breach

Winter Session of Parliament | Congress MP Manish Tewari gives Adjournment Motion notice in Lok Sabha to discuss the unfortunate security breach that occurred in the Parliament on December 13, 2023.

15/12/2023 07:49:44

Union Minister V Murleedharan To Make Statement Regarding Govt Business For Remaining Part Of the 262nd Session

Winter Session of Parliament | Union Minister V Murleedharan to make a statement regarding government business for the remaining part of the 262nd Session.

15/12/2023 07:47:43

Delhi Police Special Cell To Recreate Scene Of LS Security Breach

The Special Cell of the Delhi Police will be recreating the scene of Wednesday's Parliament security breach by taking the accused to the Parliament complex on Saturday or Sunday, sources said.

The accused will be taken to the Parliament to recreate the scene of the crime. This will help the police to find out how the accused entered the Parliament building with colour spray and how they executed their plan, sources from the Special Cell said, news agency ANI reported, citing sources.