Parliament Monsoon Session 2023: The Rajya Sabha has passed 12 bills during the session so far.
The politically contentious Delhi Services Bill has cleared the parliament after it was passed in Rajya Sabha today. The Bill will become a law after the President's assent.
The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, was passed by Lok Sabha on Thursday amid a walkout by the opposition parties.
In the Lok Sabha, the government has listed the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023; the Anusandhan National Research Foundation Bill, 2023; The Pharmacy (Amendment) Bill, 2023; and the Mediation Bill, 2023 for consideration and passage on Monday.
The Lok Sabha has passed 15 bills so far during the Monsoon session, of which 13 were passed after the no-trust motion was admitted on July 26.
The Rajya Sabha has passed 12 bills during the session so far, while nine bills have been passed by both Houses.
Here are the Highlights on Parliament Monsoon Session:
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BJP Won't Get Any Vote From Delhi In Lok Sabha: Arvind Kejriwal
"I am Delhi's son, while you want to be Delhi's neta. We Delhiwale love Delhi, while the BJP hates Delhi. This time, the BJP will get no seat in the Lok Sabha from Delhi," Arvind Kejriwal said.
"Because They Cannot Work Like Me": Arvind Kejriwal Slams BJP Over Delhi Services Bill"The PM will now decide what a clerk does in Delhi," Arvind Kejriwal said, slamming the BJP after the contentious Delhi Services Bill was passed in parliament.
"Now the PM will make a transfer policy for a clerk in Delhi. They are doing this because they couldn't do in Gujarat in 30 years what we did in seven-eight years without any power. They have a government in Manipur and they have burnt down Manipur. This is why they are trying to stop me from working. Because they can't work like Kejriwal," he added.
BJP Opted For Back-Door Entry Because...: Arvind Kejriwal On Delhi Services Bill Passing Parliament"They are so egoistic they are going against the Supreme Court's order. They have realised it's impossible to defeat the AAP in Delhi. The BJP couldn't form a government in Delhi for 25 years. The people of Delhi has given 25 years of vanvaas to the BJP. Therefore, they tried backdoor entry," said Arvind Kejriwal.
No Value Left In Vote Of People Of Delhi: Arvind KejriwalArvind Kejriwal, reacting to the Delhi Services Bill passing the Rajya Sabha, said that there is no value left in the vote of the people of Delhi.
Delhi Services Bill Passes Parliament, To Be Law With President's Assent
Delhi Services Bill passes the Rajya Sabha with 131 members voting for it against the 102 opposing the contentious Bill.
Voting On Delhi Services Bill To Be Done By Paper Slips
Rajya Sabha MPs to vote on Delhi Services Bill on paper slips after tech glitch.
Rajya Sabha Rejects Opposition's Motion To Send Delhi Services Bill To Select CommitteeRajya Sabha rejects Opposition's motion to send Delhi Services Bill to select committee of House by voice vote
Defeat The Delhi Services Bill If You Can: Amit Shah Dares Opposition
"I have said earlier that we are ready for discussion on Manipur. I have nothing to hide. You have things to hide so you don't want to let the discussion happen. Even on August 11, you won't be able to hear anything like today. They want discussion under Section 267, which has the provision of a vote. Defeat this bill..." Amit Shah dares Opposition in Rajya Sabha, launching a sharp attack on them.
Amit Shah Slams AAP In Rajya Sabha
"The AAP government doesn't convene Delhi cabinet meetings regularly. They held only six meetings in 2022, including three on budget. Only two have been held in 2023 so far," said Amit Shah.
Amit Shah Predicts AAP U-Turn Once Delhi Bill Clears Parliament In Attack On Congress
"The AAP was born by dissing Congress. Congress is supporting the AAP for the gathbandhan. Once the Bill passes today, AAP will make a U-Turn and go back to opposing the Congress
AAP Targetting Vigilance Officers Over Liquor Scam Files: Amit Shah"Why was the vigilance department only targetted and not the transport department, Jal board, the road and building department, or the social welfare department? This is because the vigilance department has the files of the excise policy cases and liquor scam," Amit Shah said.
"The AAP government in Delhi has transferred officers of the vigilance department since files of the liquor scam are with it," Amit Shah added.
Bill Brought To Stop Encroachment On Centre's Right By Delhi Government: Amit Shah
"Delhi Services Bill brought not to usurp powers of the Delhi government, but to stop encroachment on Centre's right by it," Amit Shah said.
Delhi Services Bill Not Brought To Impose Emergency: Amit Shah's Dig At CongressCongress amended the Constitution and gave parliament powers to frame laws for Delhi on all subjects, including services, said Amit Shah. "The Delhi Services Bill has not been brought to impose emergency or take away rights of people," Amit Shah added.
Congress In AAP's Lap For Political Needs: Amit Shah
"Today Congress is sitting in the lap of the Aam Aadmi Party for its political needs and opposing the Delhi Services Bill to appease the AAP," Amit Shah said.
Congress Has No Right To Speak On Democracy: Amit Shah
Congress has no right to speak on democracy, Amit Shah said as Congress's Mallikarjun Kharge interrupted his speech in Rajya Sabha.
"We Don't Need To Snatch Power From States Because...": Amit Shah In Rajya Sabha
"We don't need to take power from any state. We have been elected by 130 crore people," Amit Shah said in Rajya Sabha, responding to Opposition's charge that the Centre is trying to take away powers from elected non-BJP governments.
Delhi Services Bill Aimed At Corruption-Free Governance In National Capital: Amit Shah
Delhi Services Bill aimed at effective, corruption-free governance in the national capital, Amit Shah said in Rajya Sabha.
Delhi Services Bill Doesn't Violate Supreme Court Judgment: Amit Shah
The Delhi Services Bill does not violate the Supreme Court judgment in any way, Amit Shah said, adding that the Supreme Court has said that the parliament has the right to make laws on all subjects concerning the Delhi Capital Territory.
"Delhi Different From Other States": Amit Shah Replying On Services Bill
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is responding to the discussion on the contentious Delhi Services Bill. "Delhi is different from other states because here we have the Sansad Bhavan. Those holding constitutional posts live here. It has the Supreme Court and Embassies. Foreign dignitaries come here. That is why Delhi was made a Union Territory. State governments have restricted rights despite having assemblies. Whoever wants to fight elections here must understand this character of Delhi," he said.
Lok Sabha Passes Bill To Provide Legal Framework To Reduce Burden On CourtsThe Lok Sabha on Monday passed a bill that seeks to provide a legal framework for mediation and reduce the burden on courts.
Introducing the Mediation Bill, 2021, in the Lower House, Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said it provides a "legal backbone" to mediation.
The Rajya Sabha has already passed the bill on August 1.
The bill will also promote ease of doing business as many petty disputes would be cleared through this alternative dispute resolution mechanism, Meghwal said, adding that this will be a "cost-effective means" of dispute resolution.
During the debate on the bill, the minister said the legislation has a provision for penal action if the parties fail to comply with the agreed mediation.
Raghav Chadha Opposes Delhi Services Bill In Rajya Sabha"They call AAP a small "supari-jaisi" party. This is a party that has defeated BJP three times in Delhi," Raghav Chadha said, opposing the Delhi Services Bill in the Rajya Sabha.
"Officers Won't Listen To Chief Minister Or His Deputy": Raghav Chadha Opposes Delhi Services Bill"The Bill demolishes the triple chain of accountability. The Bill means officers won't listen to the Chief Minister or the Deputy Chief Minister. They'll go to the Lieutenant Governor," Raghav Chadha said.
"Delhi Srvices Bill Violates Principle Of Collective Responsibility": Raghav Chadha
"The concept of federalism is applicable to Delhi. Without Constitutional amendment, you are trying to change the Constitution. The Bill violates the principle of collective responsibility," Raghav Chadha said.
"BJP Gave Message It Doesn't Abide By Supreme Court": Raghav Chadha On Delhi Services Bill"What was the crisis that you had to go against the Supreme Court order? This is an insult to the Supreme Court. The BJP gave a message that it doesn't abide by the Supreme Court. They have challenged the Supreme Court," Raghav Chadha said.
"Because BJP Could Not Win Delhi In 25 Years": Raghav Chadha On Services BillRaghav Chadha opposed the Delhi Services Bill in the Rajya Sabha today. "I want to tell Amit Shah ji, don't be Nehruwadi, but be Advaniwadi. In 25 years, the BJP has lost six state elections in Delhi, including the ones in 2015 and 2020. They know they cannot win any elections in the 25 next years. I appeal to the BJP to fulfil LK Advani's wishes," he said.
The Anusandhan National Research Foundation Bill, 2023 taken up for consideration and passing in Lok Sabha.
The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023 has been passed in Lok Sabha
Data protection bill being voted upon in Lok Sabha
BJP's approach is to control by hook or crook...this bill is completely unconstitutional, it is fundamentally anti-democratic, and it is a front-term assault on the regional voice and aspirations of the people of Delhi. It violates all principles of federalism, all norms of civil service accountability and all models of assembly-based democracy: Congress MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi on Delhi Service Bill, in Rajya Sabha
Congress' Adhir Ranjan writes to Lok Sabha Speaker to expunge BJP MP Nishikant Dubey's remarks
Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhary on Monday wrote to the Lok Sabha speaker on behalf of the party demanding the "libellous" and "defamatory" remarks of BJP MP Nishikant Dubey in Lok Sabha be expunged from records.
"We demand under Rule 380 that his remarks be expunged in full and that an inquiry be conducted into how such an allegation was permitted to be raised on the record", the Congress leader wrote.
Lok Sabha was adjourned till 2 pm on Monday amid protests by opposition members over remarks of BJP MP Nishikant Dubey pertaining to Rahul Gandhi whose membership of the House was restored today and who was present in the House.
Mr Dubey referred to report in a US-based newspaper about links between "Chinese propaganda" and a US tech mogul and said the article also mentions an Indian news site which is being probed by the Enforcement Directorate.
Mr Dubey also made allegations against the Congress in relation to China and sought a probe by the Election Commssion
Abhishek Manu Singhvi on Delhi Services Bill- As I oppose this retrogressive bill, I wonder why no government since 1992 has tried to undo a two-bench constitutional bench
- Why did no government empower 2 bureaucrats to overpower the Delhi chief minister
- This government, this bill has done it all. This is the "fitrat" of this control-freak sarkaar
- Their approach is to "control, control and control", by hook or by crook
Union Home Minister Amit Shah moves the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, in Rajya Sabha
Rajya Sabha Chairman revokes suspension of Congress MP Rajani Patil from House
Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday revoked suspension of Congress MP Rajani Ashokrao Patil after a motion was moved and adopted in the House.
The MP was suspended from the House in February this year for videographing proceedings and violating rules.
Ms Patil was initially suspended for budget session of Parliament but her suspension was extended on the last day of session.
Invoking Rule 266 read with Rule 256, the Chairman then had said that the February 10, 2023 suspension order of Rajani Ashokrao Patil may continue to be in force beyond the current session and till the House has the benefit of the recommendations by the Privileges Committee.
The opposition parties have been seeking revocation of her suspension.
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi pays tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at the Parliament House.
Lok Sabha Secretariat restored Rahul Gandhi's Lok Sabha membership today after Supreme Court stayed his conviction in the 'Modi' surname remark case.
INDIA alliance leaders raise 'Rahul Gandhi Zindabad' slogans as they welcome him to the Parliament
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi arrives at the Parliament.
Lok Sabha adjourned to meet again at 2 pm today
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi leaves from 10 Janpath in Delhi.
Lok Sabha Secretariat today restored his Lok Sabha membership after Supreme Court stayed his conviction in the 'Modi' surname remark case.
Rahul Gandhi's Lok Sabha membership restored
Rajya Sabha proceedings adjourned till 2 pm amid uproar; House revokes suspension of Congress MP Rajani Patil
Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned till 2 pm on Monday amid uproar as opposition parties demanded a discussion on Manipur violence while members from the treasury benches sought to raise matters related to the law and order situation in Rajasthan.
Soon after the House revoked the suspension of Congress MP Rajani Patil with a voice vote, BJP members rose to seek a discussion on the law and order situation in Rajasthan in view of atrocities reported against women in the state.
However, Congress and other opposition party members pressed for a discussion on the prevailing situation in Manipur.
The proceedings in the Hose have been disrupted since the start of the Monsoon session on the Manipur issue.
Lok Sabha proceedings adjourned till 12 noon amid opposition protests
Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned till 12 noon today, within minutes of resuming business after the weekend break, due to opposition protests over the Manipur issue.
As soon as the House met, the opposition members were on their feet and came to the well of the House protesting over the continuing violence in Manipur and demanding a statement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on it.
A visibly disturbed Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla asked the opposition MPs whether they were interested in taking part in the Question Hour which was the scheduled business.
"Don't you want Question Hour to function? This House is not for sloganeering. Do you come to the House only for sloganeering?" Mr Birla said.
As the opposition members continued their protests and sloganeering, the speaker adjourned the proceedings.
Rajya Sabha proceeding adjourned till 2 pm amid ruckus over Manipur, Rajasthan issues
Opposition MPs protest inside Rajya Sabha demanding discussion on Manipur issue.
Manipur is burning, says Congress MP KC Venugopal
Governement is ready but the opposition is running away from the discussion, we condemn it. I request you (Chairman) to have a discussion on the Rajasthan issue as well, Union Minister Piyush Goyal.
Rajya Sabha passes motion to revoke suspension of Congress MP Rajani Patil
Lok Sabha adjourned to meet again at 12:00 Noon today.
On Delhi Services Bill, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi, says, "We are very clear that we will oppose it as it is anti-federalism, anti-constitutional and anti-democracy. Whoever will be supporting it should know that today it is happening in Delhi which is a Union Territory, tomorrow it will happen in your state. The BJP is centralising power so much that it will find some other loophole in the constitution tomorrow and do it in the states...I expect everybody to oppose this bill."
Monsoon session of Parliament | AAP MP Raghav Chadha, Congress MPs Jebi Mather and Syed Naseer Hussain give Suspension of Business notice under Rule 267 in Rajya Sabha to discuss the situation in Manipur in the House.
On Delhi Services Bill, AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak says, "This bill is being brought to stop Arvind Kejriwal from moving forward in politics. Congress party and other parties are supporting us. They (Central govt) are bringing this bill for their political interest. We will go among the public and expose the BJP..."
Delhi services bill in Rajya Sabha on Monday; Congress, AAP issue whip to MPs
With the Delhi services bill set to be taken up in Rajya Sabha on Monday, the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party have issued whips to their MPs asking them to be present in the Upper House till its adjournment.
The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, has already been passed by Lok Sabha.
Jairam Ramesh, the Congress' chief whip in the Upper House, issued a three-line whip on August 4, saying that "very important issues will be taken up for discussion in Rajya Sabha on Monday i.e. August 7, 2023".
"All members of Congress Party in Rajya Sabha are requested to kindly remain present in the House from 11 am onwards till the adjournment of the House on Monday, August 7, 2023, without fail and support the party stand," the chief whip said.
Congress MP Manish Tewari gives Adjournment Motion Notice in Lok Sabha, demanding to discuss the border situation with China.
Congress MP Manickam Tagore gives Adjournment Motion Notice in Lok Sabha to discuss the "misuse of probe agencies by the Govt and to direct the Govt to stop such attitude immediately."
RJD MP Manoj Kumar Jha gives suspension of business notice in Rajya Sabha to discuss the Manipur situation.
AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak gives notice under Rule 66 and Rule 67 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Council of States, to oppose taking up for consideration and passage 'The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill 2023'.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw is to move 'The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023' for consideration and passing in Lok Sabha today.
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh to move 'The Anusandhan National Research Foundation Bill, 2023' in Lok Sabha today.
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya to move 'The Pharmacy (Amendment) Bill, 2023' in Lok Sabha today.
Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal to move 'The Mediation Bill, 2023' in Lok Sabha today.
Bills for consideration and passing in Rajya Sabha
1.The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023
Amit Shah to move that the Bill further to amend the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991, as passed by Lok Sabha, be taken into consideration. ALSO to move that the Bill be passed.
2. The Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2023
Amit Shah to move that the Bill further to amend the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969, as passed by Lok Sabha, be taken into consideration. ALSO to move that the Bill be passed.
- The Delhi Services Bill, which will replace the Ordinance on control of services in the national capital, will be tabled in Rajya Sabha today.
- The bill is listed for final consideration after the Question Hour.
- The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, was passed by Lok Sabha on Thursday amid a walkout by the opposition parties.