Parliament Winter Session LIVE: Congress Seeks Discussion On Adani, Delhi Pollution

Parliament Winter Session LIVE: New sessions of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha will begin today with the possibility of storms blowing over the possible introduction of the Waqf Bill.

Background

Parliament Winter Session LIVE Updates: The Winter Session of Parliament is set to begin on today, promising to be a stormy affair as the opposition, led by the Congress, prepares to raise several contentious issues, including bribery allegations against the Adani Group, ethnic violence in Manipur, and severe pollution in northern India.

As Congress Pushes For Early Debate On Adani Issue, Govt Stares At Disruptions

The Opposition on Sunday urged the Centre to allow Parliament to discuss the bribery allegations against the Adani Group, brought forward by US prosecutors. However, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju emphasised that the agenda for both Houses would be determined by their respective business advisory committees, with approval from the presiding officers.

According to a report by PTI, speaking after an all-party meeting held ahead of the Winter Session starting Monday, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Rijiju appealed to all parties to ensure the smooth functioning of both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. The meeting, chaired by Defence Minister and senior BJP leader Rajnath Singh, saw the participation of 42 leaders from 30 parties.

Addressing the Congress' insistence on prioritising a discussion on the Adani issue alongside other matters like the unrest in Manipur, Rijiju reiterated that the decision on parliamentary business rests with the committees, in consultation with the Speaker of the Lok Sabha and the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.

Congress Deputy Leader in the Lok Sabha, Gaurav Gogoi, labelled the Adani issue a "scam" and argued that the government must not sideline the matter on procedural grounds, as it impacts national institutions and investors.

Gogoi also raised concerns about the Manipur violence, criticising the government for taking actions against leaders in Jharkhand and Jammu and Kashmir while continuing to support Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh despite allegations of involvement in the unrest.

During the meeting, two BJP allies from Andhra Pradesh — Telugu Desam Party and Jana Sena Party — raised the issue of pending promises that were made during the division of the state in 2014 under the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, saying the Parliament must know their present status.

Stay tuned for all the latest updates pertaining to the ongoing Winter session of Parliament.

10:22 AM (IST)  •  25 Nov 2024

Parliament Winter Session LIVE: Congress MP Moves Adjournment Motion On Adani Charges

Congress MP Hibi Eden moves adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha to discuss the issue of the indictment of Gautam Adani "The government must clarify its stance and ensure unbiased investigations to uphold India's democratic and economic integrity," the notice reads.

10:10 AM (IST)  •  25 Nov 2024

Parliament Winter Session: Priyanka Gandhi Likely To Take Oath On November 28.

Priyanka Gandhi is likely to take oath as the Wayanad MP on November 28.

09:58 AM (IST)  •  25 Nov 2024

Parliament Winter Session LIVE: Om Birla Says No Party Can Tamper With Constitution

On the Opposition's allegation that the government will change the Constitution, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla says that a government of any party ideology can never tamper with the basic spirit of the Constitution.

#WATCH | Delhi: On the opposition's allegation that the government will change the Constitution, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla says, "...Changes have been made in the Constitution from time to time for the rights of the people and transparency, but no political party, no government… pic.twitter.com/qgN1dBBfeh

— ANI (@ANI) November 25, 2024

09:51 AM (IST)  •  25 Nov 2024

Parliament Winter Session LIVE: Om Birla Hopes For Constitution Day To Become Mass Movement

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has said, "We adopted our Constitution on November 26 and it is a day to remember the sacrifice and dedication of Babasaheb Ambedkar and the people who made our Constitution. In the 75-year journey of democracy, India's democracy has also strengthened and that democracy has come to us from the basic spirit of the Constitution... Constitution Day is being celebrated on 26 November under the leadership of the President and the President will recite the Preamble of the Constitution so that we can express our gratitude towards the Constitution and the basic spirit and power of the Constitution can reach the people. I hope that this Constitution Day will become a mass movement and we will all express our gratitude towards the Constitution and the people who contributed to it. By carrying forward the basic duties and responsibilities of the Constitution, we will also realise our dream of 'Viksit Bharat'..."

#WATCH | Delhi: On Constitution Day, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla says, "We adopted our Constitution on 26 November and it is a day to remember the sacrifice and dedication of Babasaheb Ambedkar and the people who made our Constitution. In the 75-year journey of democracy, India's… pic.twitter.com/7RA8sqvaCm

— ANI (@ANI) November 25, 2024

08:48 AM (IST)  •  25 Nov 2024

Parliament Session LIVE | Congress To Decide Lok Sabha Strategy At 10:30 AM Meet

Delhi: Congress Lok Sabha MPs to hold a meeting at the Congress Parliamentary Party office at 10.30 AM today to chalk out the strategy for the Floor of the House