Parliament Winter Session: Triple Talaq bill may be discussed in Rajya Sabha today.
The triple
talaq bill is listed for consideration in the Rajya Sabha on the last day of the winter session of parliament today. Both BJP and the Congress had earlier in the day, issued a whip asking all of its MPs to remain present in both the houses of parliament today. Congress urged to refer the bill to a standing committee for review, but the government stands firm on opposing the demands made by the opposition. The Lok Sabha had passed the triple
talaq bill last week and was then forwarded to the Rajya Sabha where the government lacks majority. The upper house had been adjourned multiple times this week over the bill that was briefly discussed in Rajya Sabha.
The Muslim Women Protection of Rights in Marriage Bill 2017 seeks to make the instant "triple talaq" a criminal offence and proposes up to three years in jail as punishment for a Muslim man who divorces his wife by saying "talaq" thrice.
Here are the live updates of the Winter Session of the parliament:
Rajya Sabha adjourned sine-die
The triple talaq bill is listed in the Rajya Sabha's agenda today, but, with a deadlock between the government and opposition continuing, may not come up, thus allowing it to be deferred to the budget session.
Lok Sabha adjourned, sine-die.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends Lok Sabha proceedings on the last day of winter session.
