With the Monsoon Session of the Parliament kick-starting today, the Centre and Opposition would be looking forward to debates over a long pending list of bills and a slew of relevant issues.
The monsoon session, which concludes on August 10, will have 18 sittings amid much-expected drama in both the houses – Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha.
An all-party meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last night for smoothing functioning of the Monsoon session received a “positive” outcome, according to Union Minister Ananth Kumar.
However, the Opposition parties, led by Congress, will hopefully eye to target the in-power Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over various amendments.
Government has listed a substantive legislative business for the session. This includes 48 items including 46 Bills and two financial matters. On priority, are The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill or the anti-instant triple talaq bill and The Constitution (123rd Amendment) Bill, that gives Constitutional status to the National Commission for Backward Classes.
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Discussion on No confidence motion to take place on Friday in Lok Sabha and Monday in Rajya Sabha.
Congress had shown similar kind of arrogance during Atal Ji’s tenure & they had to face the consequences. Indians have elected PM Modi as their leader & he has their confidence. We are ready to face them: D Pradhan on Sonia Gandhi’s statement ‘who says we don’t have the numbers’ pic.twitter.com/LTn7G4Dt8m
— ANI (@ANI) July 18, 2018
I think such over confidence will serve no purpose. We will show clear majority on July 20. We will win comfortably and show our strength to the opposition: Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on Sonia Gandhi’s statement “Who says we don’t have the numbers?” over #NoConfidence motion pic.twitter.com/3tEmewBQzT
— ANI (@ANI) July 18, 2018
“Who says we don’t have the numbers?,” asks Sonia Gandhi when asked about No Confidence motion #MonsoonSession (File pic) pic.twitter.com/oZWzppWTKO
— ANI (@ANI) July 18, 2018
#CORRECTION: Discussion on No Confidence Motion to take place on Friday in Lok Sabha. #MonsoonSession (Original tweet will be deleted) https://t.co/TkQ6aGWAZm
— ANI (@ANI) July 18, 2018
#WATCH: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor says ‘I will not withdraw any of my statements, instead those who attacked my office should tender an apology.’ pic.twitter.com/HJ3bzEgsUF
— ANI (@ANI) July 18, 2018
Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan accepts the No Confidence Motion moved by opposition parties.
Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan accepts the No Confidence Motion moved by opposition parties, including Congress and TDP. #MonsoonSession pic.twitter.com/PNfO41QFOY
— ANI (@ANI) July 18, 2018
Nominated Rajya Sabha MP, boxer MC Mary Kom arrived at Parliament earlier today for #MonsoonSession. pic.twitter.com/klyR0gF5tH
— ANI (@ANI) July 18, 2018
Samajwadi Party and Telugu Desam Party MPs protest in the well of the House in Lok Sabha over different issues (mob lynching cases and demand for special status for Andhra Pradesh) #MonsoonSession
— ANI (@ANI) July 18, 2018
Congress MP Jyotiraditya Scindia says in Lok Sabha ‘The govt which led farmers to commit suicide, under whose regime women are being raped everyday…we move no confidence motion against you’ #MonsoonSession
— ANI (@ANI) July 18, 2018
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 12 pm after protest by TDP MPs over special status demand for Andhra Pradesh.
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 12 pm after protest by TDP MPs over special status demand for Andhra Pradesh #MonsoonSession
— ANI (@ANI) July 18, 2018
Monsoon Session of Parliament is underway in Lok Sabha amidst sloganeering by members of opposition over recent cases of mob lynching.
#MonsoonSession of Parliament is underway in Lok Sabha amidst sloganeering by members of opposition over recent cases of mob lynching.
— ANI (@ANI) July 18, 2018
Classical Dancer Sonal Mansingh, Author Rakesh Sinha and Sculptor Raghunath Mohapatra take oath as nominated members of Rajya Sabha.
Classical Dancer Sonal Mansingh, Author Rakesh Sinha and Sculptor Raghunath Mohapatra take oath as nominated members of Rajya Sabha. #MonsoonSession2018 pic.twitter.com/umbj8OiSfx
— ANI (@ANI) July 18, 2018
Many important decisions in nation’s interest will be taken up in Monsoon Session of Parliament : PM Modi
Many important decisions in nation’s interest will be taken up in #MonsoonSession2018 of Parliament. We hope for good suggestions and discussions from all experienced members: PM Modi pic.twitter.com/br2B9OJfaW
— ANI (@ANI) July 18, 2018
We hope that Monsoon Session of Parliament functions smoothly, whatever issues any party has, it can raise on the floor of the house. Govt is ready for discussion on all issues: PM Modi
YSR Congress MPs protest at Gandhi statue in Parliament, demanding special status for Andhra Pradesh. #MonsoonSession pic.twitter.com/oxKAIPgop8
— ANI (@ANI) July 18, 2018
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Home Minister Rajnath Singh arrive in Parliament. #MonsoonSession pic.twitter.com/1CS586pC31
— ANI (@ANI) July 18, 2018
Meeting of Telugu Desam Party(TDP) MPs underway at YS Choudhary’s residence in Delhi. #MonsoonSession of Parliament begins shortly pic.twitter.com/lWLqCRUbsE
— ANI (@ANI) July 18, 2018
CPI MP D Raja has given adjournment motion notice in Rajya Sabha over cases of mob lynching and attack on Swami Agnivesh. The #MonsoonSession of the Parliament begins today. (file pic) pic.twitter.com/W0ogbaqWc8
— ANI (@ANI) July 18, 2018
After TMC in Rajya Sabha, now RJD MP JP Yadav has also given an adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha over cases of mob lynching.The #MonsoonSession of Parliament begins today. (file pic) pic.twitter.com/AFaGUbLJXX
— ANI (@ANI) July 18, 2018
Trinamool Congress gives Zero hour notice in Rajya Sabha over #MobLynching issue. The #MonsoonSession of the Parliament will begin today.
(With Agency Inputs)