Parliament Monsoon Session Updates: The monsoon session of the Parliament began on September 14.
Attacking the government over the coronavirus crisis during a discussion in parliament, Trinamool Congress leader Derek O'Brien today mocked the PM-CARES fund as "PM's Couldn't-Care-Less fund" and said the centre "needs humility" to work with states.
"This government needs humility to work with states to fight Covid-19," the Trinamool member said in the Rajya Sabha, during a four-hour discussion. Mr O'Brien said the government had announced a 21-day lockdown with just four-hour notice and "no preparation". He also alleged that the centre did not take state governments into confidence while making decisions on the pandemic.
On the third day of the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament, Congress Rajya Sabha MP Anand Sharma has given a short duration discussion notice in Rajya Sabha over ''the incursion of the Chinese army across the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and military standoff between the armies of the two countries on the LAC''.
The monsoon session of the Parliament began on September 14, under the shadow of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Here are the highlights from the Parliament session:
Congress Raises Issue Of Alleged Surveillance By Chinese Company In Lok Sabha
Congress members on Wednesday raised in both Houses of Parliament the alleged tracking of over 10,000 prominent Indian individuals and organisations by a Chinese technology company and asked the government to build an "impregnable firewall" to deal with the "digital aggression" by the neighbouring country, reported news agency PTI. Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu asked the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs to inform the minister concerned to "see what can be done and find out the veracity also", after Congress members, KC Venugopal and Rajiv Satav, expressed concern over a media report in this regard during the Zero Hour. Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said China has been behind the spread of coronavirus, physical aggression in Ladakh and now "digital aggression". "We are in the clutches of China. Is the government not aware of it?... Our national security is being shattered," Mr Chowdhury said while raising the issue during the question hour in Lok Sabha. He requested IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad to build an "impregnable firewall to resist the new menace". His party colleague Suresh Kodikunnil too raised the issue.
Over 18.6 Lakh Public Grievances Received In 2019: Government In Lok Sabha
Over 18.6 lakh public grievances were received during the last year and more than 16 lakh of them were redressed, the Lok Sabha was informed on Wednesday, reported news agency PTI. 15,86,415 such grievances were received in 2018 as against 18,66,124 in 2017, according to the data shared by Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Jitendra Singh in a written reply. Of these, 14,98,519 and 17,73,020 grievances were redressed in 2018 and 2017 respectively, he said. In 2019, a total of 18,67,758 public grievances were received and 16,39,120 were redressed, the minister said.
Lok sabha proceedings begin.
Rajya Sabha Adjourned Till 9 AM Tomorrow
Attacking the government over the coronavirus crisis during a discussion in parliament, Trinamool Congress leader Derek O'Brien today mocked the PM-CARES fund as "PM's Couldn't-Care-Less fund" and said the centre "needs humility" to work with states. "This government needs humility to work with states to fight Covid-19," the Trinamool member said in the Rajya Sabha, during a four-hour discussion.
Rajya Sabha holds discussion on the statement made by Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan, on September 15, regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and the steps taken by the Government.
AIADMK MP M Thambidurai in Rajya Sabha said the Siddha is also a very important medicine system and requested the Centre to consider giving the status of national importance to National Institute of Siddha in Tamil Nadu.
On the third day of the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament, Congress Rajya Sabha MP Anand Sharma has given a short duration discussion notice in Rajya Sabha over ''the incursion of the Chinese army across the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and military standoff between the armies of the two countries on the LAC''.
Congress MP KC Venugopal has given Zero Hour notice in Rajya Sabha on the issue of 'Chinese surveillance on political leaders and key officials.'
Peoples Democratic Party MP gives Zero hour notice in Rajya Sabha
Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) MP Nazeer Ahmad Laway today gave a Zero Hour notice in the Rajya Sabha over the issue of MPLADS funds and the poor condition of the national highway from Jammu to Srinagar.
BSP MP Veer Singh has given Zero Hour notice in Rajya Sabha over 'increase in unemployment due to lockdown and COVID-19 pandemic.'
Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut has given Zero Hour notice in Rajya Sabha over 'proposed privatisation of Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust ports and concern over national security.'