The Parliament winter session 2021 commenced for the fifth day today amid protests and debates by the Opposition on the issue of suspension of 12 Rajya Sabha MPs.
Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya is expected to reply on the discussion on COVID-19 pandemic, that happened on Thursday in the Lok Sabha. During yesterday's marathon debate, that also saw political attacks from both the opposition and treasury benches, members expressed concern about Omicron variant and raised queries about "booster dose" and providing vaccination to the entire population of the country.
The Lok Sabha sat beyond midnight to conclude the discussion on "COVID-19 pandemic and various aspects related to it".
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare is expected to submit its Report on Action Taken by Government on the Recommendations contained in its 123rd Report on "Outbreak of Pandemic Covid-19 and its Management" in the Rajya Sabha today.
Meanwhile, the Rajya Sabha on Thursday passed a bill that seeks to set up an institutional mechanism for the safety of specified dams in the country. The Dam Safety Bill, 2019 was passed by the Lok Sabha on August 2, 2019. The Rajya Sabha passed the bill with two official amendments through a voice vote.
The winter session of Parliament commenced on Monday and is likely to conclude on December 23.
