15:47 (IST)
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Centre brings bill to replace ordinance facilitating regularisation of unauthorised colonies in Delhi
The government introduced a bill in the Rajya Sabha on Monday, which seeks to replace the National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Second (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020.
Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri introduced the National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Second (Amendment) Bill, 2021 in the Upper House of Parliament.
The ordinance was promulgated by President Ram Nath Kovind on December 30, 2020. It amended the National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Second Act, 2011.
The 2011 Act was valid till December 31, 2020. The Ordinance extended the deadline to December 31, 2023.
15:19 (IST)
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Defence expenditure rising since 2018: Centre to RS
The government on Monday informed the RajyaSabha that expenditure on Defence in proportion to the country's GDP has been increasing in the last 3 years, reports Maadhyam
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— Maadhyam (@_maadhyam_) February 8, 2021
Govt informs #RajyaSabha that expenditure on #Defence as proportion of #GDP has been increasing
-2.10% in 2017-18
-2.13% in 2018-19
-2.23% in 2019-20
It also informs that there is no lack of protective clothing for #defence personnel #sansadwatch pic.twitter.com/l3UBBzPhKY
15:09 (IST)
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Lok Sabha schedule for the day
- Motion of Thanks on the President’s Address
Highlights of the President’s Address 2021
- General Discussion on the Union Budget for 2021-2022
Bill for Consideration and Passing
- Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill, 2021
14:42 (IST)
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RS passes Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill
The Rajya Sabha on Monday cleared The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2021 that seeks to replace the ordinance to merge the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) cadre of civil services officer with the Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Mizoram Union Territory (AGMUT) cadre.
The bill was introduced in the Upper House of the Parliament last week.
Minister of State for Home Affairs G Kishan Reddy said the Constitution of India is now fully applicable on Jammu and Kashmir, and that the bill will enable availability of officers in Jammu and Kashmir who have experience of running union territory administration.
He said around 170 central laws are being implemented in Jammu and Kashmir.
He said the bill will increase the strength of officers in the union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Leh
14:27 (IST)
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Really sad, bids to make Chair dysfunctional won't succeed: Venkaiah Naidu
Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu on Monday expressed sadness when his non-partisan approach was questioned by an MP, but said he would not be cowed down by attempts to make the Chair dysfunctional, PTI reported.
When the Rajya Sabha met for the day, Vijai Sai Reddy of the YSR Congress sought to raise certain remarks made by a TDP member a few days ago and demanded action.
Without naming anyone or pointing to the remarks, Reddy raised the issue through a point of order. He said objectionable parts should be expunged from the records.
Naidu said this was not a point of order issue and the member should write to him. He promised to examine the record and expunge anything that is found objectionable.
14:22 (IST)
Cases of violence by terrorists have reduced: MoS Home
MoS Home G Kishan Reddy informed the Rajya Sabha that 157 terrorists were neutralised in 2019 and 221 were eliminated in 2020. There were 594 cases of terrorist violence in 2019, that reduced to 244 in 2020.
13:56 (IST)
Rajya Sabha adjourned till Tuesday
Rajya Sabha passed The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2021.
The House was adjourned till 9 am on Tuesday.
13:55 (IST)
Jammu and Kashmir moving ahead in right direction: G Kishan Reddy
MoS Home G Kishan Reddy informed the Rajya Sabha that 100 percent electrification has been achieved in Jammu and Kashmir, including in border villages. The region is now open defecation free and will receive piped water by 2022.
Reddy said that ceasefire violations are increasing because Jammu and Kashmir wants development and is not asking for restoration of Article 370, which is why Pakistan is getting restless. "In 2019, over 2,000 incidents of stone pelting were reported, while in 2020, only 327 such incidents were reported. Jammu and Kashmir is moving ahead in the right direction," he said.
13:47 (IST)
Train will chug into Kashmir by 2022: MoS Home G Kishan Reddy
Responding to the debate in the Rajya Sabha, MoS Home G Kishan Reddy said, "In the last two years, speedy development has happened in Jammu and Kashmir. Revolutionary, historical decisions have been taken for development of the area. Foremost is the municipal polls in rural and urban bodies. Post independence for the first time Block Development Council elections were held," he said.
"We have given Rs 1,000 crore under MNREGA for developmental work. All Gazette officers have been told to follow back to villages programmes. Programme on same lines is followed for the urban areas. A train will chug into Kashmir by 2022. He lists the rail-related projects planned for the region. Elevated Light Rail System will be completed in four years," Reddy added.
13:36 (IST)
TMC, Congress MPs give adjournment notices in LS over farmers' issues
Trinamool Congress MP Saugata Roy gave an adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha over the 'alleged repression of farmers by Police through barricading and fencing'.
Congress MPs Manish Tewari, Jasbir Gill and CPM MP AM Arif gave an adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha and demand the repealing of three farm laws in the wake of farmers’ agitation.
13:34 (IST)
PDP MP rebukes Centre's claim of normalcy in Jammu and Kashmir
PDP MP Mohammad Mir Fayaz said the government claims normalcy has returned to the region, asking, "If that is true, why not bring a Bill to restore Statehood, instead of this Bill?"
"We were told on 5 August, 2019 when our state was demoted to a UT, we were told that statehood will be restored soon. Our PM hailed the fact that municipal elections were done. If everything is normal then, I wish today instead of this bill, the govt could have brought in bill to restore the statehood."
"You speak on DDC elections, but counting has been halted in two seats even now," Fayaz said.
13:20 (IST)
Article 370 gave people of J&K freedom: BJP MP
BJP MP Dushyant Gautam said three families have ruled Jammu and Kashmir for the last many decades, made possible due to the provisions of Article 370.
"In the recent municipal elections, the Jammu and Kashmir residents felt that they finally had the freedom to chose their representatives," he said
Gautam recalled the Republic Day violence and hit out at the Congress for supporting them. "It is unfortunate that a Congress leader went to visit the family of one man, who died while doing a 'stunt' and did not visit dozens of policemen who were injured on 26 January," he said.
13:03 (IST)
Ghulam Nabi Azad demands statehood be restored to Jammu and Kashmir
Ghulam Nabi Azad said Article 370 had only two conditions — outsiders couldn't buy land or can't work there.
"It is because the state is mountainous and most of the land is forest. Even I couldn't afford to buy land there," he said, urging the government to restore statehood and conduct elections as soon as possible.
"It is a border state and our enemy is sitting on our heads from both ends - Pakistan and China. Any intelligent person can see that one can fight Pakistan and China later but one should mend the relationship with Jammu and Kashmir," Azad said.
13:00 (IST)
Congress MP moves adjournment of the business motion to discuss COVID pandemic
Congress MP Hibi Eden Monday asked for leave to move a motion for the adjournment of the business of Rajya Sabha.
"I hereby give notice of my intention to ask for leave to move a motion for the adjournment of the business of the house for the purpose of discussing a definite matter of urgent importance, namely the ongoing spread of the new coronavirus has become one of the biggest threats to the global economy and financial markets," the MP stated.
"I would like to highlight certain areas that the government must pay attention in order to comprehensively address the present reality. In the wake of the spreading of COVID-19 virus, the Kerala Tourism Sector is suffering extensive loss. The current situation affected those working in such sectors, as well as entrepreneurs, small and medium business and those that have been employed by them. For those people who are working in these sectors, the pandemic will affect not just their incomes but also their ability to address recurring costs such as monthly installments on existing loans. And it is vital that the government looks into a range of interventions such as offering a temporary aid, resource packages and postponement of GST payments for Tourism sector in Kerala. The government needs to give special packages to the tourism sectors. The survival of businesses throughout the tourism ecosystem is at risk without continued government support," he said.
12:40 (IST)
No new industries set up in J&K after conversion to UT: Ghulam Nabi Azad
MoS (Home) G Kishan Reddy moved The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2021.for consideration and passing. The Bill seeks to replace an ordinance to merge Jammu and Kashmir cadre of IAS, IPS and Indian Forest Service with Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Mizoram Union Territory cadre.
Speaking during the discussion on the Bill, Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad recalled the government's assurance that Statehood will be restored to Jammu and Kashmir. "Are you going to keep it an UT permanently? I want to ask Home Minister Amit Shah if the present cadre was working well, why is there a need for the merger?" he asked.
Stating the Centre's claim to convert the state into a Union Territory to ensure development, Azad said no one from outside puts up an industry there and even in Jammu only two districts get industry. He went on to says that no new industries have been set up in Jammu and Kashmir. "In fact, 7,107 industries have shut down in Jammu and Kashmir and new industries have not come," he said.
Azad went on to say that the roads are in terrible shape, ceasefire violations have increased and there are issues with water supply. "The responsibility of an elected representative cannot be replaced by an executive. If there was an elected government then it could have improved the situation," he said.
12:13 (IST)
Modi warns against ‘Foreign Destructive Ideology’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India's strength has been to find solutions to challenges. “There are some people that want India to be unstable, we have to recognise such people. We should not forget what happened to Punjab during partition and 1984 riots. Innocents were hacked to death in Jammu and Kashmir and the North East violence took many lives. Who are the powers behind this?” he said.
“Some people are feeding wrong things in the minds of Sikh people. This country is proud of the Sikhs. What have they not done for this country? However much we praise them is not enough,” he said.
“There are some people who make a living out of protests. There is another FDI coming to the country which has to be discouraged. It is called Foreign Destructive Ideology,” Modi warned the opposition that such people might harm their governments too.
11:53 (IST)
All government have stood for agricultural reforms: Modi
Reading out a quote by former prime minister Manmohan Singh, Narendra Modi said, “Those taking a U-Turn (farm laws) will perhaps agree with him. ‘There are other rigidities because of marketing regime set up in 1930s which prevent our farmers from selling their produce where they get highest rate of return. It is our intention to remove all those handicaps which come in the way of India realising its vast potential at one large common market’.”
Modi also said that Sharad Pawar and those from Congress have stood for agricultural reforms. “Whether they were able to do it or not, but everyone has advocated that it should be done,” he said.
Modi appealed to people protesting farm laws at the Delhi borders, adding, "We want to assure that MSP system won't be done away with.”
"We are always open for talks with farmers. I have said this in past and saying it again. We have to convince the agitators. Someone has to do this work. We are open for talks with the agitators — send the old people home," Modi said in Rajya Sabha.
11:43 (IST)
India has invited record FDI despite recession: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that at a time when the world is facing recession, we have invited record FDI. “We are marching towards double digit growth. We are the leaders in smart phones. We have record numbers of start-ups and unicorns,” he said.
“The world saw India's capability through surgical strikes and air strikes. My government is committed towards the welfare of the poor. We will eradicate poverty,” he said.
11:32 (IST)
Modi says need of the hour is to improve lives of small farmers
Speaking on the farmers’ protests, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the agitation has been talked about, but not the reason behind it. “I would like to appreciate the contribution of Shri HD Devegowda Ji on the discussions relating to agriculture in the house. His words have added great perspective to the debate. He himself has a strong association with the agriculture sector," he said.
Quoting Chowdhury Charan Singh on small farmers, Modi said 68 percent of farmers are small and marginal farmers and over 12 crore farmers have less than 2 hectares of land. "Don't we have a responsibility towards the 12 crore farmers? This question of Charan Singh still exists, shouldn't we find a solution? Loan waivers don't benefit small farmers as they don't approach banks for loans. Such farmers don't even have a bank account,” he said.
“Everybody is aware of whether farm loan waiver is for political reasons on in the interest of farmers. Nobody thought for the small farmers. After 2014, we took some steps in their interest,” Modi said.
11:23 (IST)
Our democracy is a human institution: Modi
Calling the Indian democracy a human institution and not a western institution, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in the Rajya Sabha that it is essential to warn citizens about the attacks on India's nationalism
“India's nationalism is neither narrow now selfish and not even aggressive. This is inspired by the values of 'Satyam Shivam Sundaram'. This quotation was given by Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose,” he said.
11:22 (IST)
TMC MPs stage walkout, Modi hits out at Opposition speeches
Trinamool Congress MPs walked out of the Rajya Sabha as Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speech continued. Modi referred to Derek O’Brien’s comments during the discussion on Motion of Thanks on the President’s address.
“He (O’Brien) had chosen good words - Freedom of Speech, intimidation. When I was listening to him, I was wondering if he is talking about West Bengal or the country,” he said.
In a veiled dig at Congress MP Pratap Singh Bajwa’s address, Modi said, “He was speaking in such detail that I thought he will reach Emergency (period) shortly and speak on it, he is just one step away from it. But he didn't go there. Congress disappoints this country a lot.
11:01 (IST)
Dubbed 'third world country', India helping world with COVID vaccine: Modi
Addressing the Rajya Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the country which was counted in the Third World is developing COVID vaccine for the world.
"It is a proud moment for the country that the largest inoculation drive is being conducted in this country. The credit to win this war goes to the people of India, not an individual or any government," he said.
He said that even the poorest in the country have participated in the battle against COVID, urging people to not indulge in things that weaken the country, he says.
"India emerged as pharmacy of world during pandemic, delivered medicines to 150 countries," Modi said, adding that India’s strength is its federal structure.
10:47 (IST)
World expects India to contribute to planet's betterment: Modi
Thanking over 50 MPs for expressing their views in the Rajya Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recalled the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic. "Even family members couldn't help each other. The world was worried on how India would tackle the crisis," he said, calling the virus an "unknown enemy".
"The eyes of the world are on India. There are expectations from India and there is confidence that India will contribute to the betterment of our planet," Modi said.
10:41 (IST)
Narendra Modi lauds President's address, hits out at Opposition boycott
Replying to the Motion of Thanks to President Ram Nath Kovind's address to the Parliament, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the address was an important step towards realising the Aatmanirbhar Bharat goal even as the world faces unprecedented challenges.
"It would have been nice had everyone had listened to President Kovind's address. However, the address was so powerful that those who didn't hear it also realised its importance," he said, hitting out at the Opposition for boycotting the address.
India is a land of opportunities, he said, adding that the 75th year of Independence should be celebrated as a festival of inspiration.
10:31 (IST)
National Clean Air Programme to be implemented in several cities, says Prakash Javadekar
Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Prakash Javadekar said National Clean Air Programme will be implemented in several cities across India, in response to a question on air pollution by Dr Amar Patnaik,
Javadekar further said air pollution in every city is different because of a variety of factors. "Delhi suffers from air pollution, especially in winters, while Mumbai, Chennai and Bangalore do not suffer from air pollution as severly as Delhi because of wind flow and the type of soil found in those cities," he said.
10:29 (IST)
Lok Sabha to discuss Union Budget
in the Lok Sabha, a general discussion on the Union Budget is scheduled to take place today.
Telecom and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad will move that the Bill to further amend the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, be taken into consideration and passed.
10:28 (IST)
Bills likely to be moved in Rajya Sabha
MoS G Kishan Reddy is expected to move the Bill to amend the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019. Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri will move for leave to introduce a Bill further to amend the National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws Second Act, 2011.
10:28 (IST)
MPs give suspension of business notice over Uttarakhand floods, TRP scam
CPI MP Binoy Viswam gave a suspension of business notice under rule 267 in Rajya Sabha over the flash floods in Chamoli, Uttrakhand. Meanwhile, Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi also gave a suspension of business notice under rule 267 in Rajya Sabha to discuss the investigation of TRP scam.
10:13 (IST)
Entire country is concerned about Uttarakhand floods: Venkaiah Naidu
Earlier in the day, Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu spoke in the Rajya Sabha about the Uttarakhand flash floods. The Hindu quoted him as saying, "As far as the issue of Uttarakhand is concerned, the entire country is concerned. Today morning, I spoke to the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, and he said all efforts are on."
10:02 (IST)
Modi to speak in Rajya Sabha soon
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is slated to speak in the Rajya Sabha at 10.30 am. He will deliver his response to the Motion of Thanks on the President’s Address.
Parliament LATEST News and Updates: Trinamool Congress MP Saugata Roy gave an adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha over the 'alleged repression of farmers by Police through barricading and fencing'. Congress MPs Manish Tewari, Jasbir Gill and CPM MP AM Arif gave an adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha and demand the repealing of three farm laws in the wake of farmers’ agitation.
The Rajya Sabha on Monday cleared The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2021 that seeks to replace the ordinance to merge the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) cadre of civil services officer with the Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Mizoram Union Territory (AGMUT) cadre.
MoS Home G Kishan Reddy informed the Rajya Sabha that 157 terrorists were neutralised in 2019 and 221 were eliminated in 2020.
Urging the government to restore statehood to Jammu and Kashmir and conduct elections as soon as possible, Congress' Ghulam Nabi Azad said the state has terrible roads, deficient water supply and ceasefire violations have increased.
Addressing the Rajya Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the country which was counted in the Third World is developing COVID vaccine for the world. He said that even the poorest in the country have participated in the battle against COVID, urging people to not indulge in things that weaken the country, he says.
Parliament proceedings have resumed on Monday morning, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to deliver his response to the Motion of Thanks on the President’s Address, after the Question Hour in the Upper House.
He is slated to begin speaking at 10.30 am.
Lok Sabha proceedings were a virtual washout on Friday as relentless protest by Opposition members against the Centre's three farm laws continued for the fourth consecutive day, even as signs emerged that normal functioning could resume from Monday.
On 3 February, Locket Chatterjee of the BJP had initiated the discussion on the Motion of Thanks but she could not complete her speech due to disruptions.
She has not yet resumed her speech.
While demanding repeal of the three laws, Opposition parties are also insisting on a stand alone debate on the farmers' issue. The government has maintained that Opposition can raise the farmers' issue during the debate on the Motion of Thanks.
On Friday, Lok Sabha was adjourned first till 6 pm after Opposition members disrupted the proceedings demanding repeal of the laws and shouted slogans from the Well of the House.
As soon as the House convened at 4 pm, members from the Congress, Left parties and the DMK rushed to the Well raising slogans against the new agri laws and holding placards.
Speaker Om Birla continued with the Question Hour with Health Minister Harsh Vardhan responding to supplementary questions on COVID-19 vaccination.
As Opposition members continued to raise slogans, Birla appealed to them to participate in the Question Hour as an important issue related to vaccination was being discussed.
While Congress, DMK and Left members were in the Well, members from the TMC did not participate in raising slogans. Trinamool Congress members remained seated on their benches.
Around 4.15 pm, Birla adjourned the House till 6 pm.
With no letup in the protests when the House reconvened in the evening, the Speaker adjourned its proceedings till Monday after his plea to opposition members to go back to their seats went unheeded.
With inputs from PTI
February 08, 2021 at 03:27PM
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