On May 2, the Congress forced five adjournments in the pre-lunch session of the Rajya Sabha, demanding a response from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the CAG pointing out anomalies in Gujarat’s KG Basin gas project.
Congress and Trinamool Congress also raised the issue of the AgustaWestland chopper deal. TMC's Sukhendu Sekhar Roy asked Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar to expose the names of the 'bribe-takers.'
Today, the focus is expected to be on the Italian marines case and the VVIP chopper scam.
Here are the live updates of Parliament proceedings today:
2:05 pm: Something seriously wrong with the country’s counter— terror security establishment: Parliamentary Standing Committee
2:00 pm: Pathankot airbase’s security cover was not robust and had a poorly guarded perimeter wall: Parliamentary panel.
1:10 pm: Four airlines got flying permission since this government came into power: Aviation Minister
1:00 pm: Aviation Minister: We propose to partner with States, plan to revive 10 of the 25 air strips of Airports Authority of India. Sector registers growth of modest 6 per cent, government endeavors to put in place schemes for less air ticket prices. Biometric system to be installed at major airports. Kochi airport operations first one to run on solar energy
12:55 pm: Air India makes operational profit of 8 crores, by cutting on 11 per cent operational cost. 28 more air crafts to be added by 2018. Last year, it's loss was over Rs.2,000 crore: Aviation Minister
12:50 pm: BJP MP Kher presses for need for Good Samaritan Law to encourage and protect people who come forward to those in need
12:40 pm: Trinamool Congress walked out of the House questioning why no action was taken against 33 Congress members who were named for “gross disorderly conduct” for protesting in Well.
12:20 pm: Sloganeering not allowed, Speaker said nothing to go on record, but electronic media covering it. Parliamentary Affairs Minister: the issue is being given political colour : says Parliamentary Affairs Minister:
12:15 pm: Parliamentary Affairs Minister says there is no such rule, Opposition MPs lodge protest.
12:12 pm: Tribunal order consistent with India's position, government reasserts India's jurisdiction to prosecute the Italian accused persons. Opposition raises questions on Finance Minister's statement on Italian issue, LS speaker disallows saying there is no such rule.
12:10 pm: India contested Italy's contention before International Arbiter Tribunal. Authority of SC affirmed. Issue of jurisdiction is yet to be established at the International Tribunal, says Finance Minister. Tribunal confirmed Italy's obligations to send the Italian accused back to India.
12:00 pm: Government giving Statement on Italian marine case
11:59 am : LS Speaker disallows adjournment motions. Question Hour ends.
11:58 am BJP MP from Sikar: Bumper crop of Onion in three States, farmers getting pittance, urges government to purchase onion from farmers
11:54 am Government: The scheme for marketing of agro products launched in eight States this April. Other States and more agro products to be included in due course.
11:52 am APMC markets infested with middlemen, hurting farmers' interest. Online agricultural marketing system installed in only 21 centresm Shiv Sena MP
11:50 am Government has presently made arrangements for marketing of agro products in 25 Mandis. More products to be added.
11:48 am: Government promises to enhance funds for modernization of police administration.
11:47 am: Police modernization not given for housing. For para military forces, sanction given for construction of houses: Home Minister
11:45 am: Government has allocated very low budget for police modernization, says Congress MP Mallikarjun Kharge.
11: 42 am: Central Government keen to address housing satisfaction level. This is primarily the job of State governments : Rajnath Singh
11:40 am: 5.6 lakh vacancies (24 per cent) vacancies in State police. We issue advisories to fill these posts, says govt.
11:38 am: BJP MP Satya Pal Singh said that only 30 to 50 per cent police personnel get houses and their shift goes beyond 12-14 hours.
11:35 am: There is a need to improve working conditions of police personnel. Personal counseling system needs to be developed. In suicide cases, it is not only police personnel commit suicide, in other department also trend is almost the same, says Home Minister Rajnath Singh.
11:32 am: National Plan for Conservation of Aquatic Systems - West Bengal given over Rs.16 crore released last year, this year Rs.20 crore provided to the state, says Government
11:30 am: PJ Kurien said ruling of chair can not be questioned. I'm unable to give a ruling. Following this TMC members walked out of Rajya Sabha
11:27 am: Over exploitation detected in survey of over 100 wetlands in North Kerala, says government. Of 115 wetlands, nine are bird sanctuaries, due to erosion of rivers, Kaziranga sanctuary affected causing decline in number of birds Congress MP.
11:25 am: LS members raise issue of restoring and protecting wetlands
11:22 am: At Rajya Sabha, TMC MP Derek O'Brien raises issue of Sukhendu Sekhar Roy who was asked to leave the Rajya Sabha yesterday. He requested the chair for a ruling, asking if that violated article 14 of the constitution on India.
11:20 am: On 4 to 5 per cent interest, they are given loans, plan is to provide training to 5 lakh candidates in next three years. Sugamya Bharat Yojana launched to provide facilities to the differently abled at travel points
11:17 am: 17,738 differently abled given training, 10,000 more trained in coordination with States: government
11:15 am: Training to differently abled Persons should be given priority: BJD MP Baijayant Panda
11:10 am: The Bill on reservation to Differently abled Persons under consideration: government
11:00 am: Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a Parliamentary Board meeting.
