The Winter Session of the Parliament resumed today as parliamentarians brace for stormy opposition protests. The BJP has accused Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and the Congress of being part of a plan to “derail” the economy and “disrupt” the democracy as the parliament plunged into chaos again last afternoon.
Foreign Minister S Jaishankar clarified India’s position on the Israel-Palestine conflict in the Rajya Sabha yesterday, stating that “we condemn terrorism, hostage-taking” but also that countries have the right to respond but should be mindful of civilian casualties.
The Winter Session began on November 25 and will continue till December 20.
Here are the Live Updates from the Winter Session:
During routine anti-sabotage check yesterday after adjournment of the Rajya Sabha, a wad of currency notes was recovered by security officials from seat number 222 – presently alloted to Abhishek Manu Singhvi. An investigation is underway
#WATCH | Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Former President Ram Nath Kovind, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla at the Parliament House Lawns as they pay tribute to Dr BR Ambedkar on the occasion of 69th… pic.twitter.com/TUrefyCY1m
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, former President Ram Nath Kovind, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla pay tribute to Dr BR Ambedkar on his 69th death anniversary at the Parliament House Lawns.
Winter Session Live Updates: 2 Bills Listed For Passing In Lok Sabha
Two bills – The Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024 and The Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024 – are listed for final consideration and passing in the Lok Sabha. The Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024 proposes to set up a separate Urban Disaster Management Authority (UDMA) in state capitals and cities with a Municipal Corporation and SDRF.
Dr Ambedkar Foundation will today observe Mahaparinirvan Diwas of BR Ambedkar on behalf of the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment at Prerna Sthal in the Parliament House Complex. The 69th death anniversary of the architect of the Indian Constitution will be commemorated with floral tributes by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, and other parliamentarians.
Winter Session Live: SC/ST Welfare Panel To Present Reports In Parliament Today
The Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes will present reports in both Houses today about the implementation of reservation policy in the Ministries/Departments with specific reference to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). As per the Business List of the Lok Sabha, members Faggan Singh Kulaste and Anil Firojiya will present the reports of the Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (2024-25).
