Parliament updates: Opposition should apologise to nation for their behaviour, says Ministers

By Anuj Cariappa

Updated: Thursday, August 12, 2021, 16:07 [IST]

New Delhi, Aug 11: A day after Parliament's Monsoon session ended on a stormy note, some Union ministers Thursday called on Rajya Sabha chairperson M Venkaiah Naidu.

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi, Leader of House in Rajya Sabha Piyush Goyal and Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi were among the ministers who met Naidu at his official residence.

Parliament LIVE: Monsoon Session to begin today; oppn to corner govt over rising fuel prices, farm laws

Aug 12, 2021, 4:04 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi said that it was "murder of democracy". Nation can see what they did in Parliament. If they have sense of responsibility, they should apologise to the country. We also demand from Chairman that there should be strict action & this shouldn't be repeated: Pralhad Joshi

Aug 12, 2021, 4:04 PM IST

The day before yesterday, some MPs climbed on top of the tables (in Parliament). They were feeling proud of themselves. They thought they've done something great. They tweeted after shooting its video. Video shooting is not allowed: Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi

Aug 12, 2021, 4:04 PM IST

PM had told new ministers to go to Rajya Sabha & listen to quality debates. But we got feedback from them that what are the tables for - to dance on or is there some other purpose of the tables? Were Ministers asked to come to this RS where democracy was insuted?: Anurag Thaku

Aug 12, 2021, 4:04 PM IST

People wait for their issues to be raised in Parliament. Whereas anarchy remained the Opposition's agenda. They didn't care about people, taxpayers' money. What happened was condemnable. Instead of shedding crocodile tears, they must apologise to nation: Union Min Anurag Thakur

Aug 12, 2021, 4:03 PM IST

Who is responsible for this incident? Running Parliament proceedings is govt's responsibility. We're just putting people's voices in Parliament. This will happen if their voices will not be heard: New Congress Whip in Rajya Sabha who was allegedly seen jostling a woman marshal

Aug 12, 2021, 4:03 PM IST

Our one MP got injured during yesterday's incident in the Upper House. They were manhandled. Ask Piyush Goyal that what's the point of deploying so many marshals in the House. Why would I apologize?: Congress MP Chhaya Verma

Aug 12, 2021, 4:03 PM IST

CCTV footage shows Opposition MPs jostling with marshals in Parliament yesterday

#WATCH CCTV footage shows Opposition MPs jostling with marshals in Parliament yesterday pic.twitter.com/y7ufJOQGvT
— ANI (@ANI) August 12, 2021

Aug 12, 2021, 4:03 PM IST

Union ministers Pralhad Joshi, MA Naqvi, Piyush Goyal to meet Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu today over yesterday's incident in Rajya Sabha

Aug 12, 2021, 4:02 PM IST

The Parliament session is over. As far as 60% of the country is concerned there has been no Parliament session. The voice of 60% of the country has been crushed, humiliated and yesterday in the Rajya Sabha physically beaten: Rahul Gandhi, Congress

Aug 12, 2021, 4:02 PM IST

Today, we had to come out here to speak to you (media) as we (Opposition) are not allowed to speak in the Parliament. This is murder of democracy: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, with Opposition leaders, at Vijay Chowk in Delhi

Aug 12, 2021, 4:00 PM IST

Addressing a joint press conference here, they also accused the opposition leaders of manhandling marshals, while Union Minister Piyush Goyal said that the Opposition's approach of "my way or highway is highly condemnable" and the country also condemns such attitude.

Aug 12, 2021, 4:00 PM IST

Putting the blame on the Opposition for unruly scenes witnessed during the monsoon session of Parliament, a group of union ministers on Thursday said Rajya Sabha Chairman must take the strongest possible action against those who broke the rules.

Aug 12, 2021, 1:55 PM IST

Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Thursday termed as unfortunate the deadlock in Parliament between the government and the opposition over the Pegasus snooping row and other issues. "Whatever happened in the country''s Parliament and its upper house Rajya Sabha due to the deadlock between the government and the opposition in the last few days is very unfortunate,” she said.

Aug 12, 2021, 1:55 PM IST

On Wednesday, Naidu broke down over the huge ruckus in the House and equated the act of some opposition MPs to "sacrilege in temple of democracy".

Aug 12, 2021, 1:55 PM IST

A day after Parliament's Monsoon session ended on a stormy note, some Union ministers Thursday called on Rajya Sabha chairperson M Venkaiah Naidu. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi, Leader of House in Rajya Sabha Piyush Goyal and Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi were among the ministers who met Naidu at his official residence here.

Aug 12, 2021, 12:40 PM IST

The protest comes a day after the passage of bills in Rajya Sabha amid charges of manhandling of opposition leaders.

Aug 12, 2021, 12:40 PM IST

Those who attended the meeting included Gandhi, Sharad Pawar, Kharge, Sanjay Raut, Manoj Jha and other opposition leaders.

Aug 12, 2021, 12:40 PM IST

Top leaders of several opposition parties met in the chamber of Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge and then walked in protest from Parliament House to Vijay Chowk.

Aug 12, 2021, 12:40 PM IST

Leaders of several opposition parties on Thursday took out a protest march here against the government on several issues, including Pegasus and alleged manhandling of their MPs in Rajya Sabha, with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi saying the voice of people was "crushed" in the House.

Aug 12, 2021, 12:38 PM IST

Opposition leaders march towards Vijay Chowk from Parliament demanding repeal of Centre's three farm laws

Aug 11, 2021, 8:19 PM IST

We demand that a special committee be set up to look into the incidents of gross indiscipline by Opposition members and strict action be taken: Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha, Piyush Goyal

Aug 11, 2021, 8:19 PM IST

Opposition members even tried to stop me & the parliamentary affairs minister from coming out of our chambers. This is unfortunate. Such behaviour should never be tolerated by the House & the country: Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha, Piyush Goyal

Aug 11, 2021, 8:19 PM IST

Opposition's intentions were on full display today. The way attempts were made to attack panel chairman, table staff & the secretary-general. In a condemnable incident, attempts were made to strangulate a woman security staff: Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha, Piyush Goyal

Aug 11, 2021, 8:17 PM IST

Rajya Sabha recorded a productivity of 28% during the Monsoon Session. A total of 17 sittings were held in the House that functioned for 28 hours and 21 minutes. 76 hours and 26 minutes were lost due to disruptions. 19 Bills were passed in the Rajya Sabha.

Aug 11, 2021, 7:50 PM IST

Rajya Sabha adjourned sine die.

Aug 11, 2021, 7:48 PM IST

Opposition MPs staged a walkout from the Rajya Sabha following ruckus in the House.

Aug 11, 2021, 7:31 PM IST

Rajya Sabha passes The National Commission for Homoeopathy (Amendment) Bill, 2021.

Aug 11, 2021, 6:52 PM IST

Congress party has called a meeting of its Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha MPs at Congress Parliamentary Party office in Parliament tomorrow

Aug 11, 2021, 6:35 PM IST

The General Insurance Business (Nationalisation ) Amendment Bill, 2021 passed in Rajya Sabha

Aug 11, 2021, 6:31 PM IST

Opposition MPs gather at the Well of Rajya Sabha in protest over various issues, raise slogans, tear pieces of paper and throw it up in the air.

Jul 19, 2021, 9:00 am IST

The Monsoon Session of Parliament is scheduled to be held between July 19, 2021, and August 13, 2021.

Jul 19, 2021, 9:00 am IST

PM Modi will introduce his cabinet at 11 am in Lok Sabha and 12pm in Rajya Sabha.

Jul 19, 2021, 9:00 am IST

There will be a total of 19 sittings. Currently, 38 Bills are pending in Parliament. Of these, nine Bills are listed for consideration and passing. 17 Bills are listed for introduction, consideration, and passing.

Jul 19, 2021, 9:00 am IST

Of the 17 bills, The Essential Defence Service Bill, 2021, The Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Bill, 2021 and Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2021 seek to replace ordinances issued recently. Once a session starts, an ordinance has to be passed as a bill within 42 days or six weeks, else it lapses. The Essential Defence Service Bill, 2021 has been listed to replace the ordinance, according to a Lok Sabha bulletin issued on 12 July.

Jul 19, 2021, 9:18 am IST

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs to cycle to Parliament today, in protest against the rise in prices of petrol, diesel and LPG.

Jul 19, 2021, 9:18 am IST

CPI Rajya Sabha MP Binoy Viswam has given suspension of business notice under rule 267 over revelations of the scale of Pegasus spyware

Jul 19, 2021, 9:24 am IST

Congress Lok Sabha MP Manish Tewari gives adjournment motion notice in the House over Central Government's Farm Laws.

Jul 19, 2021, 9:26 am IST

Congress MP Manickam Tagore gives notice for the Adjournment of business of the house to discuss issues of fuel price hike and inflation

Jul 19, 2021, 9:26 am IST

Congress MP Jasbir Singh Gill has moved adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha over Centre's farm laws

Jul 19, 2021, 9:53 am IST

We have given notice on inflation, others have given on farmers' issues. We will see what is approved by the Business Advisory Committee. We will be raising the same issues: Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge

Jul 19, 2021, 9:53 am IST

Congress MP KC Venugopal has given a notice under rule 267 in Rajya Sabha to suspend the business & discuss the rise in price of fuel & essential commodities & demand immediate remedial measures to be taken by the Government

Jul 19, 2021, 9:54 am IST

DMK Rajya Sabha MP Tiruchi Siva has given suspension of business notice under rule 267 over demand to discuss Mekedatu Dam issue in the House.

Jul 19, 2021, 9:55 am IST

CPI(M) MPs Elamaram Kareem & Dr V Sivadasan have given suspension of Business notice under rule 267 and demand to discuss the farmers' protest in Rajya Sabha

Jul 19, 2021, 9:55 am IST

DMK Rajya Sabha MP Tiruchi Siva has given suspension of business notice under rule 267 over demand to discuss Mekedatu Dam issue in the House.

Jul 19, 2021, 10:34 am IST

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to move The Factoring Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2020 in Lok Sabha today.

Jul 19, 2021, 10:34 am IST

Union Food Processing Industries Minister Pashupati Kumar Paras to move The National Institutes of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management Bill, 2021 in Lok Sabha today.

Jul 19, 2021, 10:34 am IST

Our national security is under threat. I will definitely raise this issue (in the House): Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on 'Pegasus Project' media report

Jul 19, 2021, 10:34 am IST

Business Advisory Committee meeting of Rajya Sabha to be held 4 pm today

Jul 19, 2021, 10:34 am IST

Business Advisory Committee meeting of Lok Sabha to be held at 2 pm today

Jul 19, 2021, 10:35 am IST

Let them give notice for structured debate, it'll be decided in Business Advisory Committee. Govt isn't running away from debate. PM said y'day that there should be meaningful discussion. Govt firmly believes in that: Parliamentary Affairs Min on Oppn MPs' Adjournment Motions

Jul 19, 2021, 10:35 am IST

We're hopeful that complete business will be carried out. People are seeing what are we discussing after 2nd wave of COVID. We're meeting after 3-4 months, we've pending Bills. People have hopes with Opposition & Govt. There should be debate, we're ready to reply: Pralhad Joshi

Jul 19, 2021, 10:35 am IST

Vaccine is given in 'baahu' (arms), those who take it become 'Baahubali'. Over 40 cr people have become 'Baahubali' in the fight against COVID. It's being taken forward. The pandemic has gripped the entire world. So we want meaningful discussions in the Parliament over it: PM

Jul 19, 2021, 10:38 am IST

PM Modi: I request the parties to ask strict questions but also allow the government to reply in a peaceful manner

Jul 19, 2021, 10:39 am IST

We want that the pandemic be discussed on priority & we get constructive suggestions from all MPs so that there comes a fresh approach in fight against COVID & shortcomings be corrected so that everyone moves forward together in the fight: PM Narendra Modi

Jul 19, 2021, 10:53 am IST

I have urged all Floor Leaders that if they can take out some time tomorrow evening then I would like to give them all detailed information regarding the pandemic. We want discussion inside the Parliament as well with the Floor Leaders outside the Parliament: PM Modi

Jul 19, 2021, 10:58 am IST

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla arrives at the Parliament as the #MonsoonSession commences today. He tweets, 'People want that their expectations and hopes reach the govt through the Parliament. I hope all political parties will play a positive role in this direction.'

Jul 19, 2021, 10:59 am IST

An informal meeting of opposition leaders underway at Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge's office in Parliamen, on strategy for monsoon session

Jul 19, 2021, 10:59 am IST

Delhi: Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs cycled to the Parliament today in protest against the rise in prices of petrol, diesel and LPG.

Jul 19, 2021, 10:59 am IST

Congress Rajya Sabha MP Anand Sharma gives notice for suspension of Business to discuss issues of of increasing prices of essential commodities.

Jul 19, 2021, 10:59 am IST

Farmers' issue is most important. We will be moving motion on Samyukta Kisan Morcha's call & rise in the price of fuel & essential commodities: Congress MP Partap Singh Bajwa

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