New Delhi, Dec 31: Rajya Sabha has been adjourned till January 2, 2019 after uproar over Triple Talaq Bill on Monday. The government is confident that the triple talaq bill, which criminalises the practice of instant divorce by Muslim men, will find support in the Rajya Sabha, whose approval is necessary for the bill to become law.
The contentious triple talaq bill was passed by the Lok Sabha for the second time in less than a year after a heated debate Thursday.
"I appreciate the maturity of the Rajya Sabha and also the sensitivity of the issue. We believe that we will get support in the Rajya Sabha," Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad told reporters during a Cabinet briefing.
The bill should not be about "political opposition" as it talks about justice for woman victims of triple talaq, he said.
The passage of the bill in the Upper House is likely to be a difficult task for the government as it lacks a majority there unlike in the Lok Sabha.
Opposition parties, including the Congress, and some regional parties such as the AIADMK, which has often supported the government in Parliament, have already expressed their reservations against the bill.
Dec 31, 2018, 4:59 PM IST
A united Opposition on Monday thwarted the government’s attempt to push the instant Triple Talaq Bill in the Rajya Sabha as it insisted on referring it to the select committee of Parliament. Amid uproar over the bill, Rajya Sabha deputy chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh adjourned the House for the day. The bill will now be tabled in the upper House of the Parliament on January 2, 2019.
Dec 31, 2018, 2:34 PM IST
The Triple Talaq Bill is about humanity. Congress is against gender justice, says Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad
Dec 31, 2018, 2:21 PM IST
Derek O Brien, TMC in Rajya Sabha: All Opposition parties unanimously have decided that this bill must be sent to the select committee
Dec 31, 2018, 2:21 PM IST
Ghulam Nabi Azad in Rajya Sabha, says, "This is such an important bill which can positively or negatively affect the lives of crores of people can't be passed just like this without going to a select committee."
Dec 31, 2018, 12:48 PM IST
"Whatever judgement SC has given, we agree with that. The bill should be passed, but there are certain defects in the bill which should be removed. We want that the Bill should be passed as early as possible, but after corrections," says BJD's Prasanna Acharya.
Dec 31, 2018, 12:47 PM IST
"I have gone through a broken marriage&I feel that women face biggest challenge economically after her marriage is broken. When we talk about reservations for Muslims, BJP rejects it on religious lines. But when it comes to this kind of law, then they run to Parliament," says Mehbooba Mufti.
Dec 31, 2018, 12:46 PM IST
"By bringing Triple Talaq Bill, they (BJP) are entering our houses. This will disturb our family life and also, there'll be more problems for women and men economically," says J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti.
Dec 31, 2018, 11:33 AM IST
According to reports, Opposition parties to move the resolution demanding that the Triple Talaq Bill be sent to the Select Committee. Also, to demand vote on the resolution before the Bill is taken up.
Dec 31, 2018, 11:20 AM IST
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm after uproar by opposition over different issues.
Dec 31, 2018, 11:11 AM IST
Meeting underway in Parliament, chaired by PM Narendra Modi. Party President Amit Shah, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley & Home Minister Rajnath Singh present in the meeting
Dec 31, 2018, 10:22 AM IST
Meeting of opposition parties begins in Rajya Sabha LoP Ghulam Nabi Azad's chamber in Parliament
Dec 31, 2018, 9:48 AM IST
TMC moves a motion for reference of The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill 2018 (Triple Talaq Bill), as passed by Lok Sabha, to a Select Committee of Rajya Sabha.
Dec 31, 2018, 9:31 AM IST
The Congress and the BJP have issued whips to their members to be present in the House on Monday and other parties have also asked their MPs to be present in full strength when the bill is taken up.
Dec 31, 2018, 9:30 AM IST
Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad will table the bill in the Rajya Sabha. The bill was cleared by the Lok Sabha -- 245 voting in favour and 11 opposing it -- on Thursday amid a walkout by the Opposition.
Dec 31, 2018, 9:30 am IST
Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad will table the bill in the Rajya Sabha. The bill was cleared by the Lok Sabha -- 245 voting in favour and 11 opposing it -- on Thursday amid a walkout by the Opposition.
Dec 31, 2018, 9:31 am IST
The Congress and the BJP have issued whips to their members to be present in the House on Monday and other parties have also asked their MPs to be present in full strength when the bill is taken up.
Dec 31, 2018, 9:48 am IST
TMC moves a motion for reference of The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill 2018 (Triple Talaq Bill), as passed by Lok Sabha, to a Select Committee of Rajya Sabha.
Dec 31, 2018, 10:22 am IST
Meeting of opposition parties begins in Rajya Sabha LoP Ghulam Nabi Azad's chamber in Parliament
Dec 31, 2018, 11:11 am IST
Meeting underway in Parliament, chaired by PM Narendra Modi. Party President Amit Shah, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley & Home Minister Rajnath Singh present in the meeting
Dec 31, 2018, 11:20 am IST
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm after uproar by opposition over different issues.
Dec 31, 2018, 11:33 am IST
According to reports, Opposition parties to move the resolution demanding that the Triple Talaq Bill be sent to the Select Committee. Also, to demand vote on the resolution before the Bill is taken up.
Dec 31, 2018, 12:46 pm IST
"By bringing Triple Talaq Bill, they (BJP) are entering our houses. This will disturb our family life and also, there'll be more problems for women and men economically," says J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti.
Dec 31, 2018, 12:47 pm IST
"I have gone through a broken marriage&I feel that women face biggest challenge economically after her marriage is broken. When we talk about reservations for Muslims, BJP rejects it on religious lines. But when it comes to this kind of law, then they run to Parliament," says Mehbooba Mufti.
Dec 31, 2018, 12:48 pm IST
"Whatever judgement SC has given, we agree with that. The bill should be passed, but there are certain defects in the bill which should be removed. We want that the Bill should be passed as early as possible, but after corrections," says BJD's Prasanna Acharya.
Dec 31, 2018, 2:21 pm IST
Ghulam Nabi Azad in Rajya Sabha, says, "This is such an important bill which can positively or negatively affect the lives of crores of people can't be passed just like this without going to a select committee."
Dec 31, 2018, 2:21 pm IST
Derek O Brien, TMC in Rajya Sabha: All Opposition parties unanimously have decided that this bill must be sent to the select committee
Dec 31, 2018, 2:34 pm IST
The Triple Talaq Bill is about humanity. Congress is against gender justice, says Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad
Dec 31, 2018, 4:59 pm IST
A united Opposition on Monday thwarted the government’s attempt to push the instant Triple Talaq Bill in the Rajya Sabha as it insisted on referring it to the select committee of Parliament. Amid uproar over the bill, Rajya Sabha deputy chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh adjourned the House for the day. The bill will now be tabled in the upper House of the Parliament on January 2, 2019.
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