Special Session Highlights: Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha Adjourned Sine Die

Updated: Friday, September 22, 2023, 8:42 [IST]

The women's reservation bill, named Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023, was passed in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.

During the voting process, MPs cast their votes manually, resulting in 454 votes in favor of the bill and two votes against it. The bill was presented by Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal during the inaugural session of the new Parliament on Tuesday and needed a two-thirds majority to pass.

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It will be introduced in the Rajya Sabha today.

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Sep 22, 2023, 8:41 AM IST

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Sep 22, 2023, 8:40 AM IST

Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die after proceedings completed on Thursday.

Sep 22, 2023, 8:40 AM IST

The Rajya Sabha has been adjourned after passing of women's reservation bill on Thursday.

Sep 21, 2023, 11:19 PM IST

As the Rajya Sabha passes the Women's Reservation bill, Union Minister Amit Shah expressed his gratitude to PM Modi and said, "Where there is a will there is a way...A historic milestone was achieved today on the path of equitable governance as the Rajya Sabha has passed the women's reservation bill. By fulfilling a long-pending demand, PM @narendramodiJi has sent a powerful message of gender equality and inclusive governance across the world. My heartfelt gratitude to Modi Ji and congratulations to every citizen."

Sep 21, 2023, 11:14 PM IST

After the Rajya Sabha passed the Women's Reservation Bill, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "With the passage of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam in Parliament, we usher in an era of stronger representation and empowerment for the women of India. This is not merely legislation; it is a tribute to the countless women who have made our nation. India has been enriched by their resilience and contributions.

Sep 21, 2023, 10:20 PM IST

Rajya Sabha passes Women's Reservation Bill; 215 MPs vote in favour and 0 MPs vote against

Sep 21, 2023, 10:04 PM IST

Voting on the Women's Reservation Bill is underway in Rajya Sabha

Sep 21, 2023, 9:59 PM IST

On the Women's Reservation Bill, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "This bill will lead to a new confidence in the people of the country. All members and political parties have played a significant role in empowering women and enhancing 'Nari Shakti'. Let us give the country a strong message."

Sep 21, 2023, 9:26 PM IST

Speaking on the Women's Reservation Bill, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, "As far as the implementation of the proposed reservation for women... After the Bill is enacted and after the Bill comes into operation...Whenever the first census takes place and the relevant figures for that census are published, a fresh delimitation exercise shall be undertaken..."

Sep 21, 2023, 8:35 PM IST

"In women-related matters, BJP do not play any politics. It is an article of faith for the PM and therefore we do everything that we have done whether it is Article 370, triple talaq, or women's reservation bill," says Union Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Rajya Sabha.

Sep 21, 2023, 7:49 PM IST

On the Women's Reservation Bill, Union Minister G.Kishan Reddy says, "...After the inauguration of the new Parliament building, we wanted to dedicate this building to women...This will be a historical building...To introduce this bill on Ganesh Chaturthi was the government's decision...This is not from the point of view of elections... This is for giving respect to women... What the Congress government was not able to do in 60 years is happening under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi... I would like to congratulate everyone on this..."

Sep 21, 2023, 7:35 PM IST

On the India-Canada row, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor says, "...We are now seeing a new phenomenon where immigrants to Canada have become Canadian citizens but are not doing anything Canadian politics. They're focusing on how to actually do damage to their country of origin. To my mind, that is a very dangerous development. And, Canada really has to examine its own approach to these people. It's all very well to claim outrage that a citizen has been killed in Canada. In any case, there is, as far as I'm aware, no evidence that any Indian government body had anything to do with it because we know that, unfortunately, this fringe terrorist group has a number of factions... So, my own view is that could have been any other explanation for what happened. In any case, whatever's happening, why their own citizens are allowed with impunity to behave in this manner, threatening the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and good, interests of a friendly country. There's something only the Canadians can answer."

Sep 21, 2023, 7:17 PM IST

On Women's Reservation Bill, BJP MP Tejasvi Surya says, "The Congress Party thinks that every other political party and every other political leader behaves like the Congress Party's leaders do, with fake intent and duplicity of approach. Women empowerment for the PM Modi government is not an electoral agenda, it is an article of faith. If the Congress Party and its leaders cannot understand the text of the women's reservation bill that was passed yesterday in the Parliament, the Bharti Janta Yuva Morcha would not mind organising programs to make them understand what the bill means, and when it will be implemented."

Sep 21, 2023, 7:00 PM IST

On the Women's Reservation Bill, DMK MP Kanimozhi says, We all thought it would be a golden moment because we thought it would be implemented as soon as possible but now we don't know. The implementation can take 10, 15 or 20 years because it has a lot of conditions..."

Sep 21, 2023, 6:45 PM IST

On Women's Reservation Bill, BJP MP Hema Malini says, "Whatever PM Modi has done, he has done it with a good motive. No other PM has done such things...It's their (Opposition's) job to do it (oppose the bill), we don't bother about it..."

Sep 21, 2023, 6:21 PM IST

Former Miss Universe Harnaaz Sandhu speaks on the Women's Reservation Bill, says, "I think women belong to all those places where decisions are being made...It's a great decision. It's a testimony to India's commitment to women-led development. I'm happy that I got to experience being here in the new Parliament building."

Sep 21, 2023, 5:20 PM IST

On the Women's Reservation Bill, BJP MP and West Bengal BJP President Dr Sukanta Majumdar says, "...This time period will be known for its historic works... Women will get rights, and their participation will increase in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha..."

Sep 21, 2023, 4:20 PM IST

On Women's Reservation Bill, actor Hrishitaa Bhatt says, "This (Women's Reservation Bill) is a big initiative. It feels really good..."

Sep 21, 2023, 4:19 PM IST

On the Women's Reservation Bill, Congress Rajya Sabha MP Deepender Singh Hooda says, "...The BJP's intent in this is not clear... If the intent was women's empowerment, then it should have been implemented immediately... Earlier too, when the Bill was introduced in 2010 or 1979, the BJP opposed it... Today we are trying to pass this in Rajya Sabha with common consensus..."

Sep 21, 2023, 3:02 PM IST

National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah says, "As far as I know, to remove any word from the Constitution, there has been no vote in the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha. The BJP has said in justification that because this was a historic function, they gave a historic Constitution to everyone. If this is true then we don't have any issue but if this is a manipulation of the Constitution then it is not right for the nation..."

Sep 21, 2023, 2:31 PM IST

"...Reservation should be ensured for backward women and minority women. No one knows when it will be implemented because it will be implemented after the census and delimitation. We want women to get the benefit of this as soon as possible. Our demand is that a caste census should also be conducted. PM Modi has come up with a new 'Jumla' through this but there is no reservation for backward classes and minorities and it will be implemented in 2029. OBC people are seeing all this and they know how to get their rights," Bihar Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav.

Sep 21, 2023, 2:07 PM IST

There is no one cabinet minister in the house for such an important issue: Supriya Sule.

Sep 21, 2023, 2:03 PM IST

On Women's Reservation Bill, actor Tamannaah Bhatia says, "...This bill will inspire common people to join politics".

#WATCH | On Women's Reservation Bill, actor Tamannaah Bhatia says, "...This bill will inspire common people to join politics". pic.twitter.com/nbjAq4Aqqd
— ANI (@ANI) September 21, 2023

Sep 21, 2023, 1:50 PM IST

On the India-Canada row, Akali Dal President & MP Sukhbir Singh Badal says, " This is a having a huge effect on (India-Canada relations)...Sikhs are being associated with terrorism, a wrong impression is being created, and this needs to stop. The governments of India and Canada should find a solution soon. The relationship between the two countries (India & Canada) needs to be settled at the top level. People of the nation should not suffer because of this. I am writing a letter to the PM because this needs to be settled early. If it goes out of hand, it will affect a lot of Indians especially Sikhs and people of Punjab..."

Sep 21, 2023, 1:49 PM IST

Union Minister Anupriya Patel says, "I think yesterday was a very historic day. All the parties passed unanimously passed it in Lok Sabha yesterday...There will be positive discussions in Rajya Sabha today and the Bill will be passed there also. Ultimately, this will become a law...When a law is formed, it is natural for questions to rise keeping in mind the diversity of society. The questions on OBC reservation are not wrong or baseless. It is correct..."

Sep 21, 2023, 1:14 PM IST

On the Women's Reservation Bill, BJP MP Ravi Kishan says, "It was passed with all consensus, yesterday...I am expecting the opposition not to do any mischief there(Rajya Sabha). But yesterday everybody I must say agreed to it peacefully...They (the opposition) believed in the thought of PM Narendra Modi. They all know that what (Narendra)Modi ji says he does...'

Sep 21, 2023, 1:07 PM IST

On the Women’s Reservation Bill, AAP MP Sushil Kumar Rinku, "We raised our voices on this matter in the Parliament, that the bill has been passed already...so remove the condition of the census and do delimitation quickly and give benefit to women in 2024,"

Sep 21, 2023, 12:45 PM IST

"Poori Himmat hai…China pe bhi..Mein charcha karne ke liye taiyaar hun aur seena chauda karke charcha karne ke liye taiyaar hun...," says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury who asks him if he has the courage to discuss China issue in Lok Sabha.

Sep 21, 2023, 12:41 PM IST

On the women's Reservation Bill Congress MP Karti P Chidambaram says, "It's a symbolic gesture. We have supported it wholeheartedly but that's not going to come into effect immediately. There are two conditions in precedence which need to be fulfilled before it becomes operational. One is the Census...the next Census has to be time-consuming but when the Census happens there will also be demands from anybody for the caste census. So that has to be sorted out... The next is delimitation which is even more complicated because if you start allocating seats according to population the southern states which have implemented population control will be penalised...That will be unacceptable...While it is a good gesture we still have a long way to go before it becomes operational"

Sep 21, 2023, 12:31 PM IST

Women's Reservation Bill | In Rajya Sabha, BJP president and MP JP Nadda says, "...If we speak of ISRO and look at the scientists - be it Mars Mission or Chandrayaan or Aditya L-1, women scientists have a significant contribution in all of them..."

Sep 17, 2023, 10:50 pm IST

A new session of Parliament is set to begin from Monday amid an intense buzz on whether the government will have some surprise item up its sleeve during the five-day sitting that will see a discussion on Parliament's 75-year journey and take up for consideration four bills, including one on appointment of election commissioners.

Sep 17, 2023, 10:50 pm IST

With Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar hoisting the national flag at the new Parliament building on Sunday morning, the development is being seen as a precursor to Parliament shifting to its new home during the session.

Sep 17, 2023, 10:51 pm IST

The unusual timing of the session has left everyone wondering, even though the main standout feature on the listed agenda is a special discussion on Parliament's journey of 75 years starting from the "Samvidhan Sabha" (Constituent Assembly).

Sep 18, 2023, 8:03 am IST

Special session of Parliament | On day one of the Session, Lok Sabha has listed business to hold discussion on "Parliamentary journey of 75 years starting from Samvidhan Sabha - achievements, experiences, memories and learnings".

Sep 18, 2023, 8:04 am IST

On the special session of Parliament, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor says, "Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi had written a letter stating nine points but there has been no response..." On Sanatana Dharma, he says, "Our party believes in 'Sarva Dharma Sama Bhava'. We respect every religion..."

#WATCH | On the special session of Parliament, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor says, "Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi had written a letter stating nine points but there has been no response..."

On Sanatana Dharma, he says, "Our party believes in 'Sarva Dharma… pic.twitter.com/TsO2ghcAf4
— ANI (@ANI) September 18, 2023

Sep 18, 2023, 8:10 am IST

Though there is no official word on any probable new legislation, there has been a view, including in the BJP circles, that a bill to ensure quota for women in elected legislatures like Lok Sabha and state assemblies.

Sep 18, 2023, 8:13 am IST

That Prime Minister Narendra Modi has often highlighted, including in the recent G20 Summit, the growing role of women in different fields in the country has added to the buzz about such a bill.

Sep 18, 2023, 8:15 am IST

Various departments of parliamentary staff are all set to don new uniforms in a signal from the government that the shift to the new building is likely to be marked with a fresh start in more ways than one.

Sep 18, 2023, 8:22 am IST

Besides the discussion on 'Parliamentary Journey of 75 years starting from Samvidhan Sabha - Achievements, Experiences, Memories and Learnings' scheduled for September 18, the other listed business for Lok Sabha includes 'The Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2023' and 'The Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023', already passed by Rajya Sabha on 3 August 2023.

Sep 18, 2023, 8:29 am IST

Besides, 'The Post Office Bill, 2023' has also been listed in the Lok Sabha business, according to an official bulletin. The bill was earlier introduced in Rajya Sabha on 10 August 2023. The list of business is tentative and more items can be added.

Sep 18, 2023, 8:36 am IST

After announcing six poll guarantees for the people of Telangana at a mammoth rally ahead of the Assembly elections, Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi and party MP Rahul Gandhi returned to the national capital on Sunday evening. The two had also attended the inaugural meeting of the reconstituted Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting in Hyderabad.

Sep 18, 2023, 9:14 am IST

Sources have informed the news agency IANS that the special session, commencing on September 18th, will not include Question Hour, Zero Hour, or private member business.

Sep 18, 2023, 9:17 am IST

Although the government has maintained secrecy regarding the session's agenda, it has sparked a flurry of speculation and rumors. Some believe that the government may bring forward discussions on renaming India as Bharat during this special session. Others hold different theories. Many speculate that the special session has been convened with the intention of advancing Lok Sabha elections to December, aligning them with upcoming assembly elections.

Sep 18, 2023, 9:24 am IST

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader Ram Mohan Naidu on Sunday said he put forward the demand for a 'special category' status for Andhra Pradesh at the all-party meeting ahead of the Special Session of Parliament starting Monday. The all-party meeting was held in the national capital on Sunday.

Sep 18, 2023, 9:31 am IST

The TDP MP also offered his party's support and assistance to the tabling and passage of a Women's Reservation Bill. Speaking to ANI after the all-party meeting on Sunday, the TDP MP said, "We have put forth the demand, citing the AP (Andhra Pradesh) Reorganisation Act, that after the bifurcation of (undivided Andhra Pradesh), the Centre has to deliver on all its promises at the earliest. These include a 'special category' status for Andhra Pradesh."

Sep 18, 2023, 9:37 am IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will speak in Lok Sabha today at 11 AM, on the first day of the Special Session of the Parliament.

Sep 18, 2023, 9:59 am IST

On the All Party Meeting held yesterday ahead of the special session of Parliament, Congress MP Manickam Tagore says, "Till now it is all just in the air. They have just listed 8 bills in the agenda and in the All Party Meeting yesterday also they talked about these 8 subjects only. This government runs the Parliament in secrecy...The new Parliament which they have made with star facilities... I hope that our PM answers at least one question in the new Parliament."

Sep 18, 2023, 9:59 am IST

MoS Parliamentary Affairs Arjun Ram Meghwal says, "...Today, Parliament's journey of 75 years will be discussed. It will be discussed throughout the day. It is a historic day. I think this will be the last discussion in the (Old) Parliament building..."

Sep 18, 2023, 10:00 am IST

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi says "Their (Opposition) request for clarification (of agenda) has been made clear in the all-party meeting yesterday. We have already announced our agenda... I request them to attend the Parliament's journey of 75 years that will be discussed today as PM Modi has taken the oath to make India a developed country before 2047..."

Sep 18, 2023, 10:02 am IST

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge leaves for Parliament.

#WATCH | Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge leaves for Parliament. pic.twitter.com/IV32xdaIok
— ANI (@ANI) September 18, 2023

Sep 18, 2023, 10:14 am IST

Aam Aadmi Party issues whip for all its MPs in the Rajya Sabha

Aam Aadmi Party issues whip for all its MPs in the Rajya Sabha

“All members of the Aam Aadmi Party in the Rajya Sabha are hereby, informed that some very important issues will be taken up in the Rajya Sabha in the upcoming special session. In view of this, all members of the Aam… pic.twitter.com/VlGJub54b3
— ANI (@ANI) September 18, 2023

Sep 18, 2023, 10:21 am IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi says, "The special session has been called in haste, without an agenda. Central Government is not giving an agenda...If you look at the eight Bills, only the Bill related to the Chief Election Commissioner is important - we will vehemently oppose this. The other Bills could have waited till Winter Session. Hartalika Teej is celebrated today across North India and Maharashtar & other states will celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi tomorrow. You have called the session in the middle of that. It creates suspicion that what lies in the mind of the Centre."

Sep 18, 2023, 10:31 am IST

After the all-party meeting, JMM MP Mahua Maji says, "Definitely, the government wants to hide something. Yesterday, I was also in the meeting many people raised the question is this a special session? We didn't get the answer... No one answered whether this is a special session or a normal session...The second thing, the topics given are also not very clear, what type of agenda will be there?..."

Sep 18, 2023, 10:32 am IST

PM Modi's remarks at the start of the Special Session of Parliament.

My remarks at the start of Special Session of Parliament. https://t.co/z6ZGoxOqCW
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 18, 2023

Sep 18, 2023, 10:32 am IST

Before the commencement of the Special Session of Parliament PM Narendra Modi says, "Success of Moon Mission --- Chandrayaan-3 has hoisted our Tiranga, Shiv Shakti Point has become a new centre of inspiration, Tiranga Point is filling us with pride. Across the world, when such an achievement is made, it is viewed by linking it to modernity, science and technology. When this capability comes before the world, several opportunities and possibilities knock at the doors of India."

Sep 18, 2023, 10:33 am IST

A meeting of Floor leaders of the INDIA alliance's parties is underway at LoP in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge's office in Parliament House to chalk out the strategy for the Floor of the House.

#WATCH | A meeting of Floor leaders of the INDIA alliance's parties is underway at LoP in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge's office in Parliament House to chalk out the strategy for the Floor of the House.

(Source: AICC) pic.twitter.com/LkWL1VNzlp
— ANI (@ANI) September 18, 2023

Sep 18, 2023, 10:34 am IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi says "...India will always be proud that we became the voice of the Global South during the G20 Summit and that the African Union became a permanent member of the G20. All this is a signal of India's bright future. 'YashoBhoomi' an international convention centre was also dedicated to the country yesterday..."

Sep 18, 2023, 10:39 am IST

PM Narendra Modi says, "...This session of the Parliament is short but going by the time, it is huge. This is a session of historic decisions. A speciality of this session is that the journey of 75 years is starting from a new destination...Now, while taking forward the journey from a new place...we have to make the country a developed country by 2047. For this, all the decisions of the time to come will be taken in the new Parliament building..."

Sep 18, 2023, 10:46 am IST

INDIA bloc parties decide to participate in the special session of Parliament and will raise important issues: Sources tell ANI.

Sep 18, 2023, 10:47 am IST

"Tomorrow, on Ganesh Chaturthi, we will move to the new Parliament. Lord Ganesha is also known as ‘Vighnaharta’, now there will be no obstacles in the development of the country... 'Nirvighna roop se saare sapne saare sankalp Bharat paripoorn karega'...This session of Parliament may be short, but it is historic in scope"

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