Parliament Monsoon Session Live Updates: The Opposition parties have been disrupting both houses of Parliament for two weeks, demanding a structured discussion on the Pegasus snooping issue.
Parliament Monsoon Session Live Updates: Amid consistent sloganeering in the house, the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021 was passed in Lok Sabha on Friday. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman laid on the floor the Bill to further amend the Income-Tax Act, 1961, and the Finance Act, 2012.
Amid repeated adjournments and protests by the Opposition, five bills — 2 in Lok Sabha and 3 in Rajya Sabha — were passed in the Parliament on Thursday, making it the most productive day in terms of legislative business since the Monsoon Session began.
Yesterday, Sitharaman rose to introduce the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021, when the House met at 5 pm. The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2021, which seeks to amend the constitutional list of Scheduled Tribes was passed as well. The Lower House also approved a bill that seeks to set up a commission for air quality management in the National Capital Region and its adjoining areas.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has criticized the Opposition parties for stalling Parliament and asserted that they cannot stop the country from marching forward. Modi accused them of shooting “self-goals” for political gains.
Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha to resume sessions at 10 am Friday; Nirmala Sitharaman, Asaduddin Owasi to move bills in LS today. Follow this space for the latest updates.
After conducting some legislative business on Friday, Lok Sabha was adjourned till 11 am on Monday. Consistent protests by the opposition MPs who came at the well of the house contributed to this.
Amid consistent sloganeering in the house, the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021 was passed in Lok Sabha on Friday.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday moved a Bill to further amend the Income-Tax Act, 1961, and the Finance Act, 2012.
Rajya Sabha managed to be in session for a short while, with a few speeches from floor members. However, as the sloganeering became profound, it was adjourned till 12 noon.
Shortly after it came in session, Lok Sabha was adjourned till 12 noon, as opposition members came to the well of the house to protest against Pegsus snooping issue, farm bills among other things.
Lok Sabha resumed its session on Friday even as Opposition continued to raise slogans and protest on various issues.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and other Opposition leaders on Friday met to discuss strategy for the remaining period of Parliament.
The Government will bring a Bill to Parliament next week to clarify “some provisions in the 102nd Constitutional amendment Bill” to restore the power of the states to identify backward classes — a demand made by a number of regional parties and even the ruling party’s own OBC leaders.
The Constitutional 127th Amendment Bill will amend Articles 342 A — clauses 1 and 2 — and will introduce clause 342 A (3) specifically authorising states to maintain their State List. There will be a consequential amendment in Articles 366(26C) and 338B (9). States will then be able to directly notify OBC and SEBCs without having to refer to the NCBC.
“There has been some confusion about what comprises a state and Central list, and this clause will clarify that,” said ministry sources.
Parliament on Thursday approved a Bill that seeks to set up a commission for air quality management in the National Capital Region and its adjoining areas.
The Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Bill, 2021 — introduced by Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav — was passed in Rajya Sabha with a voice vote as Opposition continued to protest. The Bill was passed by Lok Sabha on Wednesday.
Several MPs raised concerns over the clause on collection of environmental compensation, including those who have supported the Bill. Others pointed out that the commission should look at air pollution in other parts of the country as well.
A view of the Rajya Sabha during the Monsoon Session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Wednesday, August 4, 2021. (RSTV/PTI Photo)
Pegasus is a tool to silence people: Rahul Gandhi
Targetting Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the Pegasus snooping row, senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said the Israeli spyware is a tool to silence people.
Addressing a ‘Sansad Gherao’ protest organised by the Indian Youth Congress, he said, “Your mobile phone is your voice. Narendra Modi has put the idea of Pegasus in the mobile phone of every youth, not just mine. This idea is that if you speak the truth, Narendra Modi and Pegasus are there in your phones,” he said. “Pegasus is a way to silence the voice of people.” He said the day the youth start speaking the truth, the BJP government will crumble.
Rajya Sabha passes Bill for commission for air quality management in NCR
Parliament on Thursday approved a Bill that seeks to set up a commission for air quality management in the National Capital Region and its adjoining areas.
The Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Bill, 2021 — introduced by Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav — was passed in Rajya Sabha with a voice vote as Opposition continued to protest. The Bill was passed by Lok Sabha on Wednesday.
Several MPs raised concerns over the clause on collection of environmental compensation, including those who have supported the Bill. Others pointed out that the commission should look at air pollution in other parts of the country as well.
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