The sixth day of the Budget session saw the Prime Minister address the Lok Sabha as he gave an extensive reply to the Motion of Thanks to the President's Address. Union Minister Amit Shah gave a statement in both the Houses on the attack on MP Asaduddin Owaisi.
Today, both the Houses will conduct a general discussion on the Union Budget 2022-23.
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"The world is praising efforts made by India...You (Oppossition) should have taken benefit of this"
Addressing the House, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, COVID is a global pandemic, in the past 100 years, humanity never witnessed such a tragedy. This danger is still changing its form, world is still struggling. People wondered what will happen to India and how it will impact the world. Today, the world is praising efforts made by India, this is India’s achievement, not of a particular party. You (Opposition) should have taken benefit of this, but even this has to be taught to you.
PM Modi starts his address in the Rajya Sabha
President’s s address gave a detailed roadmap on measures taken during COVID-19 wave.
Kharge ji raised issues, Anand Sharma despite paucity of time also raised issues, Manoj Jha gave a good advice that the address should be devoid of political connotations, Fauzia Khan mentioned that constitution should be respected, Mr. Modi says.
Today country is celebrating Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, several steps taken to give a direction to the country in past 75 years. When the country completes 100 years of Independence, the direction it will take, this is a good time to assess that, he adds. - Vijaita Singh
On Omicron variant and Vaccination
"I am happy to inform that not only India, but worldwide institutions have said that following vaccination mortality rate and hospitality rate goes down. In India 97.5% eligible people have been vaccinated with first dose, and 77% with the second doses. Only vaccination has helped in fighting the Omicron wave," Union Health Minister responds to a question on impact of vaccination.
Mansukh Mandaviya to a question on rates of RT-PCR test replies, "There are various kits available. If a person uses government facility, they will incur no charge."
PM Narendra Modi in Rajya Sabha
He will speak on Motion of Thanks to the President’s address.
On deaths of tribal women and children due to malnutrition in Chhattisgarh
Ram Vichar Netam (BJP) highlighting the issue of death rate of women, children and pregnant women in tribal areas of Chhattisgarh, asks, What is the reason behind the increasing numbers and what steps are being taken.
"States have been instructed to reduce infant mortality rate and maternal mortality ratio, through the use of various schemes," Bharati Pawar, MoS Health and Family Welfare, says in her response.
She acknowledges that though death rates are going down in the country, the situation is opposite in Chhattisgarh. "Malnutrition is not the direct cause," she says. She suggests that the State should put more efforts in implementing Central schemes.
On COVID-19 death compensation
K.C. Venugopal (INC) asks about the data pertaining to deaths due to COVID, and the number of compensation given to kin of those who died of COVID-19.
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya responds by saying No need to get irritated, health is a State subject. 5 lakh 33 thousand deaths so far as per the data fed on the portal.
We are giving Rs 2500 subsidy to farmers on per bag of urea: Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya responds to a question- Vijaita Singh
Question Hour begins
Question Hour begins in the Rajya Sabha
On Karnataka School Hijab row
L. Hanumanthaiah (INC) brings up the Karnataka School Hijab row. He says Article 14 of Constitution guarantees equality of all and constitution guarantees freedom for practice of religion. Leads to vociferous protest from the treasury benches, the Congress MP could not complete his zero hour submission.
"Let us not make allegations...there is something called uniform also. That's another problem," Chairman Venkaiah Naidu says.
Congress MP Nasir Hussain continues to protest, Chairman names him for defying the chair.- Vijaita Singh
Mahesh Poddar (BJP) raises the issue of plight of minority Christian community in Pakistan. He highlights incidents of vandalism. He urges government to take steps to protect interests of minorities there.
On companies posting Kashmir Solidarity Day messages on social media
Priyanka Chaturvedi (Shiv Sena) informs the House of social media posts on companies posting on 'Kashmir Solidarity Day' of Pakistan. "Such posts challenging sovereignty of our country," she says, calling the posts "seditious"
She demands apology from automobile companies for posting Kashmir solidarity day messages on their social media handles. -Vijaita Singh
Minister Piyush Goyal says the tweet has been taken cognisance of and the company has apologised- Vijaita Singh
On migration of Indians to other countries
Tiruchi Siva (DMK) cites a U.N. report on how there is an increasing number of Indians migrating to other countries for jobs. He says over 8 lakh Indians gave up their citizenship, they are highly skilled people, why are they leaving the country? They get better financial prospect, research fatalities, they should be given suitable opportunities here else they will be contributing to GDP of other countries- Vijaita Singh
On vacancies in government jobs
V. Vijayasai Reddy (YSRCP) speaks on vacancies in the government institutions, "amid rising unemployment in the country."
Dr. V. Sivadasan (CPIM) continues to speak on the same topic
MPs cite 8 lakh vacancies data provided by DOPT.- Vijaita Singh
Zero Hour begins
Sushil Kumar Modi (BJP) brings up the issue of profit from Virtual Digital Assets being taxed, urging the government to levy "28% GST on entire value like lottery, betting, gambling," calling it not an act of skill but an act of chance.
Papers being laid on the Table
Reports and Papers currently being laid on the Table of the House.
Rajya Sabha proceedings begin
Rajya Sabha proceedings begin.
Chairman Naidu commences the proceedings by congratulating the U-19 Indian cricket team for winning ICC U-19 World Cup.
List of Business in Rajya Sabha (10:00 am)
1. Papers to be laid on the table.
2. Question Hour
3. Motion of Thanks to the President's Address to continue.
4. General Discussion on the Union Budget 2022-23
List of Business in Lok Sabha (4:00 pm)
1. Question Hour
2. Papers to be laid on the table.
3. Motion for the election to committees.
4. General Discussion on the Union Budget 2022-23
Day 6 recap
Both the Houses were adjourned for an hour on February 7, 2022, as a mark of respect to former Member of Parliament, Lata Mangeshkar. Union Home Minister Amit Shah gave a statement in both houses on the attack on MP Asaduddin Owaisi, requesting Mr. Owaisi to accept the security cover provided by the government.
Rajya Sabha continued with its discussion on the Motion of Thanks to the President's Address.
In Lok Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave an extensive reply on the Motion of Thanks on President's Address. The Lower House also began a general discussion on the Union Budget 2022-23. However, the discussion was disrupted as opposition members protested the absence of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.