Parliament Convenes Day After Uproar In Both Houses Over Farm Laws
Various opposition parties like the Shiv Sena, SAD, NCP, Samajwadi Party and Left parties on Friday demanded in Rajya Sabha that the three new farm laws be repealed and fresh ones brought after wider consultations.
Participating in the debate on the Motion of Thanks on the President's address, the members of opposition parties attacked the government for dubbing the farmers protesting against the farm laws as "anti-nationals" and for "defaming" their agitation.
Meanwhile, Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar, countering the opposition's allegation that farmers across the country are agitated over the three new laws, said protests over farm laws are limited to only "one state" and farmers are being "instigated".
The Parliament convened today a day after Lok Sabha proceedings were disrupted for the third consecutive day on Thursday due to protests by opposition members over the three new farms laws. However, amid repeated adjournments the government managed to introduce a bill and the House took up the Zero Hour where various members raised issues related to their states and constituencies.
During the Question Hour, which takes place soon after the House convenes, Union minister Nitin Gadkari replied to a few questions related to the ministry of roads and highways.
But as opposition members continued with their protest by trooping into the Well of the House, the proceedings were adjourned.
Here are the live updates on Parliament proceedings:
"Awaiting Farmers' Proposal": Union Agriculture Minister To NDTV
Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Friday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government are committed to farmers, and the Centre is waiting for a counter-proposal from the protesting farmers to break the deadlock.
Marathon 15 hour discussion in Rajya Sabha on Motion of Thanks to President's Address that lasted over 3 days concluded as scheduled today. 50 speakers from as many as 25 parties participated in the debate.
PM Modi Holds Meeting With Amit Shah, Other Ministers In Parliament
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held a meeting with Home Minister Amit Shah, Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi at the parliament complex, amid opposition attacks on the government in both houses over the farmers' protest against the three central agriculture laws.
Opposition Parties In Rajya Sabha Demand Repeal Of Farm Laws
Various opposition parties like the Shiv Sena, SAD, NCP, Samajwadi Party and Left parties on Friday demanded in Rajya Sabha that the three new farm laws be repealed and fresh ones brought after wider consultations.
Participating in the debate on the Motion of Thanks on the President's address, the members of opposition parties attacked the government for dubbi
Farmer unions, opposition parties have failed to point out a single flaw in three new farm laws: Agriculture Minister Tomar in Rajya Sabha.
Discussion on motion of thanks to President's address in Rajya Sabha
Proceedings of Rajya Sabha began on Friday morning as the House continues the discussion on motion of thanks on the President's address.
"Some of the members exceeded their time yesterday so that time will be reduced from their party's quota. This has to be understood by all," said Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu.
Meanwhile, BJP MP Mahesh Poddar has given a short duration discussion notice in Rajya Sabha over ''efficient handling of COVID-19 situation in the country''.
BJP has issued a three-line whip to its Rajya Sabha MPs to be present in the House from Feb 8 to Feb 12 to support government's stand.