Parliament Winter Session HIGHLIGHTS: LS Proceedings Adjourned Again Amid Opposition Ruckus Over China Border Issue

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Parliament Winter Session HIGHLIGHTS: Hello and welcome to ABP Live. Follow ABP Live's blog to get the latest developments, breaking news, and latest updates pertaining to the Winter Session of Parliament.

Lok Sabha passed the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Fifth Amendment) Bill, 2022 on Thursday. The Centre has asked state governments to release prisoners who have completed their terms but are behind bars due to non-payment of fine: Minister of State for Home Affairs Ajay Kumar Misra tells Rajya Sabha.

After a discussion in the Lok Sabha regarding the drug problem in the country and the steps taken by the government, the honourable members collectively resolved to work with a commitment to creating a drug-free India through mass awareness.

Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed a bill that seeks to include some communities from Chhattisgarh in the Scheduled Tribe category.
The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Fifth Amendment) Bill, 2022 was passed with a voice vote after a brief debate. Opposition members said the government should have come up with a comprehensive legislation. Replying to the discussion, Tribal Affairs Minister Arjun Munda said the government has taken several steps for the welfare of the tribal community.

He accused Congress of neglecting the tribals and their welfare and said the Narendra Modi-led government is working with a conviction for their betterment. "The intention is clear that there should be a solution for the problems of the Scheduled Tribes across the country. The Ministry of Tribal Affairs was formed after Atal Bihari Vajpayee became the Prime Minister," Munda said. The Bill will amend the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950, for the inclusion of various communities, in the list of Scheduled Tribes in relation to the State of Chhattisgarh.

The bill seeks to include the Dhanuhar, Dhanuwar, Kisan, Saunra, Saonra, and Binjhia communities in the list of Scheduled Tribes in Chhattisgarh.

 

 

17:22 PM (IST)  •  22 Dec 2022

Parliament Winter Session LIVE: LS Proceedings Adjourned Again Amid Opposition Ruckus Over China Border Issue

Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned for the day on Thursday as the Opposition pressed for its demand for a discussion on the border issue with China, reported news agency PTI.

14:48 PM (IST)  •  22 Dec 2022

We have never done politics on Covid: Mansukh Mandaviya over Covid norms compliance in Bharat Jodo Yatra

"We have never done politics on Covid... members got up to defend 'special persons' when I wrote about Covid norms compliance in Bharat Jodo Yatra," Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said he and PM Modi were targetted for raising the issue of Covid norms compliance in Bharat Jodo Yatra.

14:44 PM (IST)  •  22 Dec 2022

Mansukh Mandaviya on China flight ban

"We are working on this matter, not only with respect to China but other nations. We don't have a direct flight with China. I am in touch with WHO. We have started random sampling, we will make it compulsory," Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said in Rajya Sabha responding to MP Raghav Chadha on a question on China flight ban.

14:37 PM (IST)  •  22 Dec 2022

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya in Rajya Sabha

"Our enemy covid-19 is changing its nature from time to time, and we need to be steadfast in our fight against it," Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya in Rajya Sabha.

14:32 PM (IST)  •  22 Dec 2022

Centre Keeping An Eye On Global Covid Situation, Taking Steps Accordingly: Health Minister In LS - LIVE

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya in Lok Sabha:

• In the last few days, Covid cases have been rising in the world but in India, cases are depleting. We are seeing rising Covid cases & deaths due to it in China
• The health dept has been quite proactive in managing the Covid-19 pandemic. The central govt has provided financial assistance to states in fighting against the pandemic. So far, 220 cr covid vaccine shots have been given
• We are keeping an eye on the global covid situation & are taking steps accordingly. States are advised to increase genome-sequencing to timely identify the new variant of Covid-19.
• In the wake of festive & new year season, states are advised to make sure people wear masks, use sanitisers and maintain social distancing along with increasing awareness for precautionary doses.
• We have also started the random RT-PCR sampling among passengers arriving at International airports in the country. We are committed to tackling the pandemic & are taking appropriate steps.