The Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned for nearly 20 minutes this morning amid slogan-shouting by Congress members seeking resignation of Finance Minister Arun Jaitley over allegations of corruption in DDCA. In the Rajya Sabha, there was consensus among parties on the need to discuss the Juvenile Justice Bill.
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Parliamentary Affairs Minister Venkaiah Naidu said he hoped that the Congress and other Opposition parties would stand by their “promise” and help in passing of the pending Bills. “There are around 16 bills which are pending. 12 of them have been passed in the Lok Sabha and they are all important bills concerning the welfare of the people,” he said.
Parliament proceedings: highlights
- » Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said he would push for bankruptcy law in the remaining three days of the winter session of Parliament.
- » Sources add that it was also decided that three bills — the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Amendment Bill, the Whistle Blowers Protection Amendment Bill and the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Bill, will be discussed during the remaining period but the course of action will be decided upon later.
- » Discussions on matters of public importance like price rise, impact of flood and drought on agriculture, intolerance and a discussion on the developments in Arunachal Pradesh are expected to be taken up.
Live updates:
2:30 pm: Rajya Sabha proceedings adjourned fill 3 p.m..
2: 11 pm: Rajya Sabha decides to discuss Juvenile Justice Bill on Tuesday.
2:11 pm: Rajya Sabha unanimously passes 3 Bills within minutes including SC and ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Bill, 2015.
2:11 pm: Rajya Sabha proceedings resumes.
1:25 pm: Prime Minister flags off first prototype of diesel bus converted into electric bus.
Photo: The Hindu 1:15 pm: Probe found that Arun Jaitley has no role in DDCA irregularities: Union Minister M Venkaiah Naidu
1:10 pm: Mr. Jaitley has impeccable character, honesty and high standards in public life: Venkaiah Naidu in LS.
1:00 pm: Congress members walk out of Lok Sabha protesting Jaitley’s remarks
12:58 pm: Instead of disrupting proceedings, Congress should instead demand a time—bound, SIT—monitored probe: Kirti Azad in LS.
12:40 pm: He continues saying PSUs did the civil work and the remaining work was done through sub-contracting. "For a total sum Rs. 114 crore, we made a stadium with a capacity of taking 42,000 people. Contrary to that Congress built Jawaharlal Nehru stadium spending Rs. 900 crores. No one raised doubts on that expenditure."
12:38 pm: Jaitley says DDCA sold ad spaces on tender basis. Congress MPs disrupt his speech.
12:37 pm: Delhi didn't have a cricket stadium. It had a maidan so we raised money since BCCI just gave Rs. 4 crores for infrastructure, says Mr. Jaitley
12:35 pm: Arun Jaitley responds to Mr. Venugopal's question.
12:30 pm: Congress MP K.C. Venugopal raises the DDCA issue in Lok Sabha. The Speaker interrupts him saying he can talk about the issue but should not name Arun Jaitley.
12:16 pm: Rajya Sabhja adjourned for third time till 1230 hours over Jaitley resignation issue.
11:56 am: All parties agree to discuss Juvenile Justice Bill in Rajya Sabha.
11:42 am: The popularity of 'Modi kurta' has increased worldwide, so we should ask Khadi Bhawans to produce them for the mass market, says Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Kalraj Mishra. Even Shinzo Abe wears a 'Modi kurta', he says.
11:41 am: Congress moves a motion under Rule 267 in the Rajya Sabha to discuss allegations against Mr. Jaitley, also for suspension of Zero Hour.
11:32 am: Jaitley seeks Rs 10 crore damages from AAP leaders for making "false" statements against him over alleged irregularities in DDCA.
11:10 am: Rajya Sabha adjourned till 11.30 am after uproar over DDCA issue.
11:09 am: Derek O'Brian seeks discussion on Juvenile Justice Bill in the Rajya Sabha.
10:42 am: Congress had promised that they will ensure passage of key bills in RS today, hope they stick to their word: Venkaiah Naidu
10:10 am: Congress gives adjournment notice in the Rajya Sabha over DDCA issue.
10:00 am: Congress Parliamentary Affairs Committee Meeting scheduled to take place at 10:15 a.m.
In Parliament today:
Lok Sabha
Bill for Introduction
- Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2015
Bill for Consideration and Passing
- National Waterways Bill, 2015
Rajya Sabha
Bills for Consideration and Passing
- Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Bill, 2015
- Commercial Courts, Commercial Division and Commercial Appellate Division of High Courts Bill, 2015
- Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill, 2015
