Parliament News Today: LS, RS Adjourned Till Friday; I.ND.I.A. Parties' Parl Floor Leaders to Hold Meet

Both Houses of the Parliament were adjourned for today amid sloganeering by the opposition MPs over the Manipur issue. The session will resume in both houses at 11:00 am on July 28.

I.N.D.I.A. alliance parties’ parliament floor leaders are set to meet in the chamber of LoP Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge to chalk out the strategy for the Floor of the House on July 28.

“How will they even see the black colour of protest when their (BJP) hearts are black? Dr Manmohan Singh during his tenure as PM used to answer questions every week. Today, they (BJP) think of Manipur which is an integral part of India as if it is Pakistan,” said Congress MP Randeep Surjewala.

Amidst ruckus in the parliament over the Manipur violence, Congress leader Randeep Surjewala slammed the ruling BJP and said,”Why is it that the word Manipur is inimical to the BJP and the Modi government? Is Manipur not part of India?”

Lok Sabha was adjourned today amid sloganeering by opposition MPs on the Manipur issue.

Rajya Sabha on Thursday passed the Cinematograph (Amendment ) Bill 2023 aimed to curb the menace of film piracy, revamp age-based certification given by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) as well as maintain uniformity in the categorisation of films and content across platforms.

Lok Sabha was adjourned today amid sloganeering by opposition MPs to meet again on July 28 at 11:00 am.

Lok Sabha was adjourned today to meet again on July 28 at 11:00 am.

“The way Rahul Gandhi has tweeted, it has exposed the Congress in front of people of the country. The government is ready to discuss in detail Manipur issue in the Parliament. However, Congress and other opposition parties are not letting the House function and running away from discussion (on Manipur),” said BJP leader Jagdambika Pal.

NDA MPs raised an objection over opposition MPs’ uproar during EAM Dr S Jaishankar’s statement in the House.

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said, “They have moved a No Confidence Motion which is under the cognisance of the Speaker. There is a 10-day window. Whenever the Speaker decides, Govt is ready. We have the numbers. People trust us & PM Modi not them.”

“Black clothes are worn only in mourning. With the birth of this newly formed party, someone must have gone to heaven, that’s why they have come wearing black clothes. People of all religions are equal for the government, there is a need to make a law for this. Some people are born to oppose. Does anyone have any objection to the government treating everyone equally?” said Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij on Thursday.

The chair permits Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury to speak, but Piyush Goyal objects, stating that they will not allow them to speak as the focus should be on listening to Jai Shankar.

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.