Parliament Winter Session 2023 LIVE: Rajya Sabha takes up Question Hour; Lok Sabha resumes business

12:09 (IST)

Parliament Winter Session 2023 LIVE

Lok Sabha resumes business, lays papers on the table

The Lok Sabha resumes proceedings at 12 p.m. The Chair announces that the Speaker has not admitted any notices to suspend the business of the House to hold discussions. The House proceeds with the laying of papers and reports on the table, as is usual practice. 

12:09 (IST)

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Rajya Sabha takes up Question Hour

The House has also been informed that yesterday’s short-duration discussion on the country’s economic situation will continue today, and the members who wish to participate should put their names down through their party leaders by 1 p.m.

12:07 (IST)

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BJP MP Kirodi Lal Meena speaks on Gogamedi's murder

Speaking to reporters outside the Parliament, BJP MP Kirodi Lal Meena commented on the murder of Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi, and said, "Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi had requested the state government for security several times, he was being threatened by hardcore criminals, still the government did not provide security to him and this is the result of that.”

12:03 (IST)

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Sonia Gandhi responds to questions on her going to Hyderabad

"Probably yes," says Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi when asked if she plans to travel to Hyderabad, Telangana, tomorrow.

State Congress head Revanth Reddy will be sworn in as Telangana head Minister tomorrow in Hyderabad.

#WATCH | Delhi | "Probably yes," says Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi when asked if she will go to Hyderabad, Telangana tomorrow.

State Congress chief Revanth Reddy will be sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Telangana in Hyderabad tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/4hcb6kPbmK— ANI (@ANI) December 6, 2023

11:50 (IST)

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Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal speaks on I.N.D.I. Alliance

On differences amongst leaders over the INDIA alliance meeting, Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal says, "When Kamal Nath had remarked Akhilesh Yadav, it had become clear that this alliance is just for photos but not in reality..."

#WATCH | On PM face of INDIA bloc, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut says," There will be a discussion on this. There should indeed be a face...Uddhav Thackeray is a Hindutvawadi, nationalist face. A person who gets the approval of the INDIA alliance members can be the (PM) face. I… pic.twitter.com/NXVwOHUC4V— ANI (@ANI) December 6, 2023

11:48 (IST)

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‘Should indeed be a face’: Sanjay Raut speaks about PM face to reporters

On PM face of INDIA bloc, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut says," There will be a discussion on this. There should indeed be a face... Uddhav Thackeray is a Hindutvawadi, nationalist face. A person who gets the approval of the INDIA alliance members can be the (PM) face. I don't want to say anything outside which might create any rift in the alliance."

#WATCH | On PM face of INDIA bloc, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut says," There will be a discussion on this. There should indeed be a face...Uddhav Thackeray is a Hindutvawadi, nationalist face. A person who gets the approval of the INDIA alliance members can be the (PM) face. I… pic.twitter.com/NXVwOHUC4V— ANI (@ANI) December 6, 2023

11:46 (IST)

Parliament Winter Session 2023 LIVE

Lok Sabha adjourned till 12 pm

Lok Sabha adjourned till 12 pm amidst ruckus against DMK MP's 'cow urine' remark.

11:45 (IST)

Parliament Winter Session 2023 LIVE

Karti Chidambaram says his confidence in EVMs is 'absolute'

"...My confidence in the EVM is absolute," says Congress MP Karti Chidambaram.

"I have no doubts about the efficacy of the EVM. I know that many party colleagues might have a differing opinion. But I have been involved in the election since 1996, either as a candidate or as an agent for other candidates. My confidence in the EVM remains unchanged," he said. 

11:45 (IST)

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DMK MP speaks on Cyclone Michaung

DMK MP T Siva speaks to the media about the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister seeking interim relief as Cyclone Michaung wreaks havoc.

"The Chief Minister has written to the PM seeking early relief for the state. The damage is high and the situation has not come back to normal," he said. 

11:41 (IST)

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Robust food distribution scheme, says Union Minister Piyush Goyal in Lok Sabha

Even one person does not die in this nation as a result of hunger, says Union Minister Piyush Goyal, speaking about the distribution of foodgrains to the underprivileged and responding to a question from MP Manickram Tagore.

Leader of the Opposition Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury queries his views, to which Goyal responds by asking whether it bothers him that impoverished people are getting foodgrains for free, and that his party is only delivering 5 kg of rice out of a promised 10 kg in Karnataka.

We have guaranteed that rations are available wherever people go; we have united the country via technology; do not separate the country, adds Goyal.

11:31 (IST)

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Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi calls railway’s ‘dynamic pricing’ a way of looting travellers

In light of the recent series of railway mishaps, the MP also raises additional concerns about the industry, including passenger safety and security.

He also mentioned the August incident in which RPF constable Chetan Singh reportedly killed his superior, an Assistant Sub-Inspector, and three passengers near Palghar station on Mumbai's outskirts.

11:30 (IST)

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What is the pendency of complaints in consumer fora versus civil lawsuits: INC MP Manish Tewari

Congress MP Manish Tewari asked about pendency of complaints in the consumer courts. He questioned if any study had considered the difference in the pendency of complaints in consumer fora versus civil suits.

Union Minister Piyush Goyal said that this area had been neglected before 2014.

We have inherited a broken system, he said.

Now consumers can file complaints in 17 languages through a simple number (1915) and there is a 12-hour helpline in place, he outlines. We have a variety way to encourage consumers. We are making it certain that consumer’s voices are heard, Goyal concluded.

11:28 (IST)

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BJP MP Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti speaks on 'Gaumutra' remark

On the 'Gaumutra' statement, which has hence been expunged, made by DMK MP DNV Senthilkumar in Parliament yesterday, BJP MP Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti remarks, "They have forgotten that there was BJP govt in Karnataka. Most number of MPs in Karnataka are from BJP. We have 3 MPs from Telangana, 8 MLAs have been elected. They should not try to divide India. I hope Sonia Gandhi will give a clarification on this matter."

11:25 (IST)

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Union minister Kailash Choudhary speaks on Gogamedi's murder

Outside the Parliament, Union Minister Kailash Choudhary speaks about the assassination of Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi, the national chief of Rajasthan's Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena.

"There is no place for goons in Rajasthan. Punishment should be given to those who indulge in criminal activities," he says.

11:24 (IST)

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Ruckus in Lok Sabha over 'cow urine' remark

The DMK Lok Sabha member DNV Senthil's statement on 'gaumutra' caused a commotion in the Lok Sabha.

On Tuesday, Kumar sparked outrage by referring to the Hindi heartland as "gaumutra states," prompting immediate condemnation from the BJP and its ally Congress, whose leaders demanded an apology from him.

11:12 (IST)

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BJP leader Anurag Thakur slams opposition alliance for disrespecting the country, culture

While PM Modi is attempting to spread the message of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' around the world and running the government with the motto of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas,' the opposition has begun using foul language and blaming the EVMs for their losses in the Assembly elections in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh, said Union minister Anurag Thakur at a press conference.

11:08 (IST)

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Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi arrives at the Parliament

#WATCH | Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi arrives at the Parliament for its winter session proceedings. pic.twitter.com/boMXxmOJWF— ANI (@ANI) December 6, 2023

10:50 (IST)

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Discussions in Rajya Sabha today

Today in Rajya Sabha, Bharatiya Janata Party MP Sumer Solanki and Biju Janata Dal MP Niranjan Bishi are expected to start a dicussion on the Study Visit Report of the Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes to Havelock Island, Port Blair, Mahabalipuram, and Mumbai from 24 August 2023, to 29 August 2023.

10:47 (IST)

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Finance Minister to table statement on Supplementary Demands for Grants

According to ANI, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to make a statement outlining the Supplementary Demands for Grants for 2023-24.

10:45 (IST)

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AAP MP Sushil Gupta gives notice in Rajya Sabha

AAP MP Sushil Gupta gives notice in Rajya Sabha on the issue of “political vendetta against opposition parties”.

Sushil Gupta demands the House to debate this issue at length and direct the Government to stop this political vendetta.

10:45 (IST)

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Manish Tewari gives Adjournment Motion Notice in Lok Sabha

Congress MP Manish Tewari gives Adjournment Motion Notice in Lok Sabha and demands discussion on the death penalty to eight ex-Indian Navy personnel in Qatar.

10:43 (IST)

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Congress MP Manickam Tagore gives adjournment motion notice

Congress MP Manickam Tagore gives adjournment motion notice to discuss the "critical issue affecting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Tamil Nadu, particularly concerning the aggressive actions taken by private banks against these businesses in the matter of loan repayments."

10:39 (IST)

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President Murmu, PM Modi, parliamentarians pays tribute to BR Ambedkar on his death anniversary

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid floral tribute to Dr BR Ambedkar on his 67th death anniversary which is observed as "Mahaparinirvan Diwas".

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and other parliamentarians paid tribute to the architect of the Constitution at his statue in the Parliament premises today.

10:38 (IST)

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BJP MP to move Motion for election of two members to National Jute Board

Union Minister and BJP MP Darshana Jardosh to move the Motion for election of two members to the National Jute Board.

10:25 (IST)

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Gaurav Gogoi gives adjournment notice in Lok Sabha demanding discussion on Manipur ethnic violence

On Tuesday, Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi filed an Adjournment Motion Notice in the Lok Sabha for Wednesday, demanding a discussion on the ethnic violence in Manipur, despite statements from the state and national leadership that the state is moving towards peace and normality.

"There is an urgent need to review the current situation and discuss the roadmap for bringing back peace and normalcy in the region," Gogoi said in his notice.

10:02 (IST)

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Lok Sabha to discuss J-K Reservation and Reorganisation amendment Bills

On the third day of the present Winter session of Parliament, the Lok Sabha will debate the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2023 and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2023.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah introduced both Bills for discussion and passage in the Lower House on Tuesday.

10:01 (IST)

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Lok Sabha to discuss J-K Reservation and Reorganisation amendment Bills

On the third day of the present Winter session of Parliament, the Lok Sabha will debate the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2023 and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2023.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah introduced both Bills for discussion and passage in the Lower House on Tuesday.