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BREAKING: Rajya Sabha adjourned till tomorrow

The Upper House of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, has been adjourned until tomorrow.

Om Birla says won’t come back to Lok Sabha until…

As uproarious scenes in Lok Sabha continue in the lower House of Parliament ever since the Monsoon session began, Speaker Om Birla has decided to refrain from chairing the Lower House until the MPs behave. Om Birla told both sides that he will not come to Lok Sabha until MPs behave according to the dignity of the House.

‘BJP won’t miss a chance..,’ says AAP’s Saurabh Bharadwaj warns BJD, YSRCP as they support Centre on Delhi Services Bill

Warning the Biju Janata Dal (JDU) and YSRCP, which have declared their support to the Centre on the Bill replacing the Ordinance for the control of Services in the national capital, AAP leader and Delhi minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Wednesday said the BJP wouldn’t miss out on a chance to topple governments in states they rule currently. (ANI)

PM Modi holds meeting with senior Union ministers to discuss Centre’s strategy in Parliament

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired a meeting with top ministers to discuss the government’s strategy in Parliament in the ongoing Monsoon session.

Union Ministers including Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, Pralhad Joshi, Piyush Goyal, Anurag Singh Thakur, Nitin Gadkari, Nirmala Sitharaman and Arjun Ram Meghwal were present in the meeting. (PTI)

Delhi services bill will not survive in Rajya Sabha: AAP MP Sanjay Singh

AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh on Wednesday said the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, which seeks to replace the Delhi services ordinance, will not survive in the Rajya Sabha.

All members of the opposition bloc INDIA will oppose the proposed legislation in the Upper House, he told PTI video. (PTI)

‘No attack on federal structure acceptable,’ says RJD MP Manoj Jha 

While referring to the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and MP, Manoj Jha, on Tuesday, said that ‘no attack on the federal structure in the country is acceptable’, ANI reported.

He also said that today it is happening with Delhi and tomorrow it can happen with any other state.

“We have repeated it time and time again. We are not going to accept any attack on the federal structure in the country. Today it is happening in Delhi, tomorrow it can happen with any other state,” Jha said while speaking to ANI.

Delhi services bill will not survive in Rajya Sabha: AAP MP Sanjay Singh

AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh on Wednesday said the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, which seeks to replace the Delhi services ordinance, will not survive in the Rajya Sabha.

All members of the opposition bloc INDIA will oppose the proposed legislation in the Upper House, he told PTI video.

“When this bill comes in Rajya Sabha, all members of the INDIA bloc will oppose it. The battle is also underway in the Supreme Court. This bill will definitely not survive and will have to go away,” the AAP MP said.

Parliament session: Lok Sabha adjourned till tomorrow, 3rd August

Parliament session: Lok Sabha adjourned till tomorrow, 3rd August amid ruckus

Parliament session: ‘will not come to Lok Sabha until MPs behave according to the dignity of the House,’ Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has expressed deep displeasure with both the ruling party and the opposition over the functioning of the House.

 Birla told both sides that he will not come to Lok Sabha until MPs behave according to the dignity of the House. 

Even today, when the proceedings of the House started, Birla did not come to the Speaker’s seat.

Parliament session: Opposition MPs of INDA bloc stage walkout from Rajya Sabha on Manipur issue

Opposition members of the I.N.D.I.A bloc on Wednesday staged a walkout from Rajya Sabha over their demands for discussion on Manipur violence under Rule 267 and a statement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Soon after the House met for the day, Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar said that the debate on Manipur violence under Rule 176 will not be restricted to 2.5 hours.

“There is no time limit for discussion on Manipur situation under Rule 176,” he said, adding that the parties “will have full say”.

He said 60 notices were submitted under Rule 267 for discussion on Manipur violence but he has already conveyed his decision.

Over the opposition’s demand for the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the House during the debate on Manipur, the Chairman said he cannot issue a directive.

“Directive from the chair cannot be issued. I can’t give that directive. I shall not,” he said.

Parliament session: Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm

Parliament session: Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm

Parliament session: I.N.D.I.A. MPs meets President Murmu

I.N.D.I.A. Floor Leaders along with 21 MPs’ delegation that visited Manipur met President Droupadi Murmu today to seek her intervention in the matter

31 members of the INDIA alliance met President Murmu and 21 MPs’ delegation that visited Manipur briefed her on the situation there. We submitted a memorandum to the President. We briefed the President, especially on atrocities against women, rehabilitation and other conditions in Manipur,…Our main demand is that PM should visit Manipur and take steps towards restoring peace in the state…:LoP Rajya Sabha & Congress President, Mallikarjun Kharge.

Delhi Ordinance bill: ‘BJP won’t hesitate…,’ AAP minister warns BJD

Warning the Biju Janata Dal (JDU) and YSRCP, which have declared their support to the Centre on the Bill replacing the Ordinance for the control of Services in the national capital, AAP leader and Delhi minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Wednesday said the BJP wouldn’t miss out on a chance to topple governments in states they rule currently.

The BJD, under Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, is the ruling party in Odisha while Jaganmohan Raddy-led YSRCP holds the reins of power in Andhra Pradesh.

Speaking to ANI on Wednesday, Bharadwaj said, “Some parties in the Opposition, including the BJD and YSRCP, among others, are helping the BJP in Parliament. These parties may have their own political considerations. However, whenever the BJP senses a chance to topple their governments in states, they won’t hesitate to do so.”

Manipur:  ‘Want to bring to the notice of the President situation in Manipur and our experiences’

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi speaks on meeting President Droupadi Murmu today, says, “We want to bring to the notice of the President the situation in Manipur and our experiences from the visit to the state. We will brief her about this and we hope that the President will take cognizance of it.”

Parliament session: Opposition parties stage walkout from the Rajya Sabha

Opposition parties stage walkout from the Rajya Sabha as the 60 notices submitted under Rule 267 to hold a discussion on Manipur violence were declined by the Chair.

Parliament session: PM Modi meets with Amit Shah, other ministers to stratigise move

As the Manipur row continues to disrupt Parliament session proceedings, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met with top ministers to discuss the government’s strategy in both the houses.

As per the sources close to ANI, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Pralhad Joshi, Piyush Goyal, Anurag Singh Thakur, Nitin Gadkari, Nirmala Sitharaman and Arjun Ram Meghwal were present at the meeting. (Read here)

Lok Sabha adjourned till 2pm amid sloganeering by Opposition MPs

Lok Sabha adjourned till 2pm amid sloganeering by Opposition MPs

Parliament session: Opposition parties meet to decide today’s strategy

Meeting of like-minded Opposition floor leaders underway at the Rajya Sabha LoP chamber in Parliament to discuss the strategy for the floor of the House. Sharad Pawar and Farooq Abdullah also present in the meeting.

Parliament session: Mallikarjun Kharge to meet President Murmu

LoP in Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge will be meeting President Droupadi Murmu today o discuss Manipur violence. He said, “Today we will meet madam President (Droupadi Murmu) at 11.30 am and will bring to the notice of the President the situation in Manipur and our experiences from the visit to the state.”

Delhi ordinance bill: INDIA bloc MPs slam BJD, YSRCP for supporting bill, says ‘decision out of compulsion as…’

Taking a jibe at Naveen Patnaik-led Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and YSR Congress Party of Jagan Reddy (YSRCP) for showing support for the Delhi Ordinance bill, AAP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha said that those who support the bill will be remembered as ‘anti-national’ and also cited that these regional parties are supporting the bill out of compulsion. Meanwhile, Congress leader P Chidambaram cited that he fails to understand why these parties are supporting the government on this. (Read here)

Delhi Services Bill:  ‘Decision due to some compulsions, ’ Raghav Chadha on BJD and YSRCP supporting bill

AAP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha on BJD and YSRCP to support Delhi Services Bill in Parliament

“They (BJD & YSRCP) must have taken this decision due to some compulsions…Those who will support this bill will be remembered as anti-national…We will fight to save the Constitution of India,” he says.

Delhi Ordinance bill: Those who believe in democracy will vote against bill

AAP MP Sushil Gupta says, “All those parties that believe in democracy will vote against this bill (Ordinance bill) and this bill will not pass in the Lok Sabha.”

‘Delhi Ordinance bill should bring clarity…,’ what government officials want from the bill

When asked about what they expect from the bill, former Delhi chief secretary P K Tripathi said “there should be clarity in matters of governance which will suffer if there is a confusion among the bureaucracy over the official chain of command. Any lack of clarity hampers governance.”

He further stated that chief minister should have more control over the bureaucracy so that he can execute governance and development-related works properly. “However, the fact is that Delhi chief minister never had power over the bureaucracy. It’s because…Delhi still remains a Union Territory,” Tripathi said. (Read full story here)

Delhi Services Bill: It is our right to oppose, Shashi Tharoor says

Lok Sabha MP and Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday opposed the introduction of the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023 and said that it is our right to oppose the bill.

Speaking to reporters, the Lok Sabha MP said, “A brief introduction on the Delhi (NCT) Ordinance Bill took place in the Parliament today. However, only an introduction was held and not a debate on it. It is our right to oppose the introduction and five to six members of the opposition tried to oppose it”.

“Although, one of the parties from the opposition supported the government. Others said that it is illegal and that the government is taking unconstitutional actions”, added Tharoor.

Notably, the bill to replace the ordinance for control of services in Delhi was introduced in Lok Sabha today. The controversial bill aims to replace an ordinance that granted the Centre control over Delhi’s bureaucrats, thereby overriding a Supreme Court ruling favouring the elected government’s authority in transfers and appointments.

Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai introduced the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023.

Opposition members including Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, NK Premachandran and Shashi Tharoor opposed the introduction of the bill.

“I rise to oppose the introduction of the bill as the bill vindicates the outrageous infringement of this govt upon the territory of the state. It is designed of digging up a graveyard for cooperative federalism. The state has rights over the subject centre is overriding powers,” Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said.

Delhi services bill likely to bring in clarity, streamline governance: Bureaucrats

A section of retired and serving bureaucrats expressed hope that the bill tabled in Parliament on Tuesday to replace an ordinance on the control of administrative services in Delhi would bring in clarity in the chain of command and eliminate any confusion that might hamper governance.

The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, which gives the lieutenant governor the final say on the transfer and posting of officials of the city government, was tabled in Lok Sabha on Tuesday amid vociferous protests by the opposition.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which is in power in Delhi, termed the bill the most “undemocratic” piece of paper ever tabled in Parliament and asserted that it will replace democracy with “babucracy”.

Can Delhi ordinance bill win the number test for PM Modi govt?

The Delhi ordinance bill is expected to comfortably pass the half-way mark in Parliament after Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik-led Biju Janata Dal assured the Centre that they will support the bill.

While the BJP-led NDA lacks a full majority in the Rajya Sabha, the backing of which has nine MPs in Rajya Sabha, and YSR Congress Party of Jagan Reddy, which has nine members in Rajya Sabha and 22 in Lok Sabha, ensures the bill can now easily attain the required support. (Read here)

Delhi Services ordinance: Fail to understand why BJD and YSRCP supporting it? 

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Tuesday took a swipe at the BJD and the YSRCP for pledging support for the bill to replace the Delhi services ordinance and said he fails to understand what merit they have found in the legislation.

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Tuesday extended its support to the bill replacing the Delhi services ordinance in a boost to the treasury benches, especially in Rajya Sabha, and also backed the government against the no-confidence motion brought by opposition parties.

Last week, Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) functionaries had said that the party will vote in favour of the government in Rajya Sabha when it takes up the bill to replace the Delhi Services ordinance next week.

Delhi services bill: INDIA bloc to oppose bill today

Calling the Delhi services bill the “most undemocratic” piece of legislation, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) said on Tuesday the INDIA bloc parties will oppose it and express hope that many MPs of the ruling BJP will also vote against it to protect the Constitution.

AAP Rajya Sabha MP and national spokesperson Raghav Chadha termed the introduction of the bill in Lok Sabha a “desperate attempt” of the Narendra Modi government to wrest power from the Arvind Kejriwal-led party and render the Delhi government “ineffective”.

The party’s reaction came after the Union government tabled the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023 in Lok Sabha amid vociferous protests by opposition MPs.

Insult to people of Delhi: Harish Rawat

“This Bill is an insult to the people of Delhi. So, I.N.D.I.A. and Congres have decided to oppose and defeat this. A few people might disagree over a few things but ultimately whatever the party leadership decides is the final decision. This decision has been taken after a lot of thinking. This step by the Centre weakens the federal structure…You are taking this step to nullify the judgement. This makes it clear that you don’t believe in the judiciary,” senior Congress leader Harish Rawat told ANI.  

“Bill should be passed; nothing wrong… ”: Congress leader Sandeep Dixit

“They have a majority in the Lok Sabha so the BJP should have no problem in getting this bill through the lower house. This bill should be passed, according to the constitutional status of Delhi, there is nothing wrong with this bill,” Congress leader and former MP from Delhi Sandeep Dikshit told ANI

BJP issues whip to its members 

Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill will be discussed and voted on tomorrow. The BJP issued a three-line whip to its Lok Sabha MPs to remain present throughout the day on 2nd August.

“No attack on federal structure acceptable”: RJD MP Manoj Jha

“We have repeated it time and time again. We are not going to accept any attack on the federal structure in the country. Today it is happening in Delhi, tomorrow it can happen with any other state,” Jha said while speaking to ANI.

YS Jagan Mohan Reddy have taken a decision to support Delhi Ordinance: YSRCP MP

“YSR Congress Party and our leader YS Jagan Mohan Reddy have taken a decision to support it and we will be supporting the Bill and ensure that the Bill is passed in the Parliament,” YSRCP MP Vijayasai Reddy said. 

“Delhi Ordinance bill is unconstitutional, immoral and undemocratic”: Priyanka Chaturvedi

” This is not about numbers. It is an attack on federal democracy. Is centre above the elected government in Delhi and the Supreme Court. Even silent allies of the BJP should protest against it. Today it has happened in Delhi, tomorrow it can happen in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana or Odisha,” Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi said. 

SC ruled that Parliament can form law for clarification: Manoj Tiwari

“Supreme Court has itself mentioned in Para 95 of their order that for some clarification, Parliament can form a law and it is doing the same…The answer given by the non-BJP member, Pinaki Misra ((BJD MP) is a tight slap on the opposition,” said BJP MP Manoj Tiwari.

‘Arguments of opposition are baseless’: Meenakshi Lekhi

“…Arguments of opposition are baseless…they’re misleading the people…Delhi is a union territory…so centre has the primacy…opposition actually has nothing left to say so they’re trying to mislead the people..,” Union Minister Meenakshi Lekhi on Delhi Services Bill told ANI

No bill should be passed when govt is challenged: Digvijay Singh

“When the Government itself has been challenged, no bill should be passed, in such situation substantive motion shouldn’t be passed. This is not only unconventional but also illegal,” Congress MP Digvijay Singh said. 

Biju Janata Dal to support Delhi ordinance in Lok Sabha 

“Biju Janata Dal has decided to support the passing of the Delhi bill (Delhi Services Bill) and we will be opposing the no-confidence motion brought by the opposition. In this regard, a three-line whip has been issued by the party, both through the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha MPs to be present in the house and do the needful…” Biju Janata Dal MP Dr. Sasmit Patra said. 

Delhi Ordinance bill is unconstitutional, says Gaurav Gogoi

Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi called this bill is unconstitutional. No substantive motion can be brought till the no-confidence motion is taken up.

Delhi Ordinance bill undermines Delhi assembly and SC judgment, says Shashi Tharoor

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor said Delhi Ordinance bill undermines Delhi assembly and SC judgment. If Delhi govt is able to control or hold officers accountable, govt can’t function

Delhi Ordinance bill: This House has power to bring any law, says Amit Shah

Amit Shah says, under Article 249, this House has been given power to bring any law on Delhi. 

“Constitution has given the House, power to pass any law regarding the state of Delhi. Supreme Court judgement has clarified that Parliament can bring any law regarding the state of Delhi. All objection is political. Please permit me to bring this bill,” he said

Delhi Ordinance bill brought to override the SC judgement: Saugata Ray

Saugata Ray of Trinamool said, this bill is well outside the legislative competence of the government. This bill is brought to override the SC judgement

Delhi Ordinance bill takes away the power to make laws in service, says Congress 

Speaking on the Delhi Ordinance bill, Congress floor leader Adhir Chowdhury said, I rise to oppose this bill. Under rule 72. The bill vindicates the outrageous infringement of the powers of the delhi govt. Govt is making graveyard of cooperative federalism. This bill takes away the power to make laws in service. The Delhi govt should have power to make laws in services. It raises serious concern about Centre’s intention.

This bill aims to offset the SC verdict. This bill expands the power of the LG.

Delhi Ordinance: Amit Shah introduces bill 

Amit Shah to introduces Delhi Ordinance bill in Lok Sabha. Opposition is protesting the bill 

Delhi Ordinance: Pralhad Joshi assures bill will follow constitutional framework

The Delhi Ordinance bill, which is to be tabled by Union Home Minister Amit Shah during Parliament session on today, will follow the framework of the Constitution, said Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi

Speaking to ANI, Joshi said, “We will take decisions following the framework of the Constitution. Home Ministry has properly constituted this bill (Delhi Ordinance). The entire country has supported PM Modi and BJP and the govt of India is also democratically elected.” (Read here)

Parliament session: No confidence motion to be discussed next week

Lok Sabha speaker will take up no confidence motion for discussion on August 8,9 and 10.

Last week, Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on behalf of opposition parties of I.N.D.I.A alliance filed the no confidence motion against PM Narenkdra Modi’s government. After assessing the support it has, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla acknowledged the motion and said he would schedule the same for discussion. (Read here)

Delhi services bill today: ‘Appreciate Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit,’ senior BJP leader

Responding to Sandeep Dixit’s tweet that Delhi ordinance will not cause any harm, BJP leader Dr Harsh Vardhan said, “I appreciate Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit’s statement. I tweeted and congratulated him.”

Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 pm today amid ruckus

Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 pm today amid ruckus

Delhi Ordinance Bill in Parliament: Arvind Kejriwal and his team should understand, says Pralhad Joshi

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi says, “We will take decisions following the framework of the Constitution. Home Ministry has properly constituted this bill (Delhi Ordinance). The entire country has supported PM Modi and BJP and the govt of India is also democratically elected. Arvind Kejriwal and his team should understand that this is also an elected government”