Parliament News Today LIVE: After RS Sloganeering, Lok Sabha Resumes to Loud Slogans By Oppn

After Rajya Sabha witnessed loud sloganeering by Opposition and BJP MPs on Thursday, Lok Sabha also resumed at 2 pm to “India-India” slogans by the opposition bloc.

BJP MPs also chanted “Modi Modi” slogans in Lok Sabha in response.

AAP leader and Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha hit out at the BJP for its failure in curbing the ongoing violence in Manipur. In a press release, Chadha said that the state is facing turmoil while the Modi government is consistently failing to fulfil its constitutional obligations to restore peace.

On Thursday, MPs belonging to the INDIA alliance wore black clothes in parliament to condemn the Manipur violence. “Raghav Chadha emphasised that the gesture was a symbolic protest to show solidarity with the people of Manipur during this distressing time,” the press release said.

National Conference leader and former J&K CM Farooq Abdullah extended support to ‘INDIA’ alliance’s protest in Parliament against government over Manipur issue today, tweeted AAP leader Sanjay Singh who has been suspended from Rajya Sabha for the remaining Monsoon Session.

Here’s what Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Harbhajan Singh said on the sloganeering by Opposition leaders in Rajya Sabha today.

Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said PM Modi giving political speeches and campaigning in Rajasthan but cannot come to the House for half an hour and make a statement.

“The House is functioning. We are demanding that the PM come there and make a statement. But he is giving political speeches and campaigning in Rajasthan. When he can go there, can’t he come to the House for half an hour and make a statement? It means that has no interest, no faith in democracy. He doesn’t want to protect democracy and the constitution. He is disrespecting the Parliament…,” Kharge said.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s Rajya Sabha speech on India’s foreign policy was interrupted by loud sloganeering by the Opposition which has been seeking PM Modi’s response on Manipur crisis.

Speaking to media after his speech, Jaishankar said Opposition’s conduct today should be looked into, adding that politics should be when it comes to national interest, politics should be set aside and it should be appreciated.

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Following EAM Jaishankar’s statement on the latest developments in India’s Foreign Policy, Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha, Piyush Goyal, addressed the black clothes worn by Opposition MPs.

Goyal expressed his disappointment, saying, “It is unfortunate that politics is being played even on such a serious matter. This is a question of India’s honor, an issue concerning India’s emerging image on the global stage. Those wearing black clothes fail to grasp the growing strength of our country. Their past, present, and future may appear dark, but we remain hopeful that light will shine upon their lives as well.”

Lok Sabha has been adjourned till 2 pm amid sloganeering in the House by Opposition MPs. They are demanding discussion on Manipur issue in the presence of PM Modi.

Opposition’s ‘INDIA’ alliance MPs chanted “INDIA-INDIA” and “Manipur-Manipur” slogans among others as EAM Jaishankar made a statement on the latest developments in India’s Foreign Policy. NDA MPs also shouted “Modi-Modi” slogans in response.

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As Opposition shouted ‘Manipur-Manipur’ and ‘India-India’ slogans, BJP’s MPs responded with ‘Modi-Modi’ slogans as EAMJaishankar addressed Rajya Sabha over India’s foreign policy.

Opposition leaders are raising ‘Manipur-Manipur’ slogans between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s speech in Rajya Sabha.

Jaishankar is addressing Rajya Sabha on the latest developments in India’s foreign policy.

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi said the black clothes of the Opposition leaders were against the “arrogance of the PM”, adding that Prime Minister is rubbing salt to the wounds of the people of Manipur.

“PM is rubbing salt to the wounds of the people of Manipur. At a time when we are saying that he should go to Manipur and work in the interest of national security, he is giving speeches here. For the first time in India’s history, we have a PM who is busy giving speeches when a corner of the country is burning…Our black clothes are against the arrogance of the PM. When the country is burning and Manipur is divided, he is bothered only about his own image…,” Gogoi said.

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Thursday that there first should be confidence among Opposition parties, among each other. After that, they can talk about people’s confidence in PM Modi, he said.

“PM Modi had said that they (Opposition) can bring No Confidence Motion in 2023 once again. They have come prepared. But there is a little divide there. Congress party, as per its usual attitude, did not consult the other Opposition parties. First, there should be confidence among Opposition parties, among each other. After that, they can talk about people’s confidence in PM Modi. People showed this in 2014, 2019 and even in 2024, they will show the credibility of PM Modi. Moving No Confidence Motion and wearing black clothes will serve no purpose…” Joshi said.

Opposition MPs were dressed in black in protest against the government over the Manipur issue. Opposition held a meeting on Thursday morning.

AAP MP Raghav Chadha has filed suspension of business notice in Parliament to discuss the breakdown of law and order in the state of Manipur due to the failure of central and state government.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s Suo Motto Statement on the Latest Developments in India’s Foreign Policy Today

During a speech at Rajya Sabha, Union Minister Smriti Irani accused the Opposition of lacking the courage to address the issues of atrocities against women in Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, and Bihar. Attacking the Opposition, she, however, accused Rahul Gandhi of being responsible for “putting Manipur on fire.”