Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE: Rajya Sabha to resume proceedings at 1 PM

Following several disruptions in Rajya Sabha, sources have informed that the House will resume normal functioning at 1 pm. In addition, Rajya Sabha Chairman Venkaiah Naidu has also stressed for normalcy in the House so that important issues can be discussed smoothly. Moreover, Leader of House Piyush Goyal had an informal discussion with Opposition leaders seeking their cooperation for resumption of functioning of the House.

As the Monsoon session began, both houses of the Parliament have been adjourned as Opposition resorted to ruckus and sloganeering. The Lok Sabha has been adjourned till 2 PM while the Rajya Sabha has been adjourned till 12 PM. 

As the second day of Parliament's Monsoon Session is set to begin, PM Modi is expected to brief on the COVID-19 situation in India. However, the opposition is set to hold a meeting at 2 PM to to decide on attending his brief. 

Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday has stated that if PM Modi wants to give a presentation on COVID-19, he should do so in the Central hall separately to MPs and Rajya Sabha members. In addition, Kharge has also demanded the parliamentarians should be allowed to discuss COVID-related issues in their constituencies.

The second day of Parliament's Monsoon Session is set to begin on Tuesday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived at the Parliament. 

Lok Sabha reconvenes, sloganeering continues from opposition parties. 

We can't fault those who haven't read the news story in detail & I request all members of House to examine issues on facts & logic. The basis of this report is that there is a consortium that has got access to a leaked database of 50,000 phone numbers," the IT Minister added, highlighting that there is 'no logic behind the sensationalism' in the present scenario as well. 

Both houses of the Parliament continue to remain adjourned amid Opposition uproar. The Lok Sabha has been adjourned till 3.30 PM, while the Rajya Sabha has been adjourned till 3 PM. 

Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday condemned the Opposition's uproar and sloganeering as Prime Minister Modi was introducing the new Council of Ministers. 

"Today, the way opposition leaders behaved is unfortunate. We condemn this. The tradition that has been going on for years, was broken for the first time and it is a democratic tradition that whenever new ministers join the cabinet, they're introduced by the PM," said Piyush Goyal 

"Opposition could not see that the people from Deprived classes are inducted. For the first time, women in such numbers have been inducted. This is extremely unfortunate that introduction of OBC, Dalits, NE, women leaders was stopped," Goyal added 

The Rajya Sabha proceedings have been adjourned for a second time as the Monsoon Session of the Parliament began on Monday. This comes after the Opposition's repeated sloganeering and uproar as Prime Minister Narendra Modi was introducing the new Council of Ministers. 

The Rajya Sabha has resumed its proceedings and Prime Minister Modi is introducing the new Council of Ministers even as the Opposition's ruckus and sloganeering continues. 

The Lok Sabha has been till 2 pm amid uproar by Opposition MPs. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh raised an objection against the uproar while Prime Minister Narendra Modi was introducing his Council of Ministers in the House. Earlier, Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 12:24 PM. 

Amid sloganeering and ruckus in Lok Sabha, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hit out at the Opposition. Singh asserted the need for a healthy discussion in the Parliament. He added slammed the Opposition for 'breaking the tradition' as ruckus continued in Lok Sabha.

"We need a healthy tradition in Parliament. The Prime Minister is introducing new ministers. This is what a healthy tradition means. However, this has broken by the opposition. I totally condemn this," said Rajnath Singh 

As the Monsoon Session of Parliament began on Monday, Members of Parliament in Rajya Sabha paid tribute to MPs and personalities who lost their lives this year. The proceedings in the Rajya Sabha have been adjourned till 12:24 PM. 

As the Monsoon Session of Parliament began on Monday, PM Modi introduced the new Ministers in Lok Sabha. As ruckus continued in the house during the introduction of the Council of Ministers, PM Modi hit out at the opposition.

As the Monsoon Session in Parliament begins, a ruckus ensued in the Lok Sabha. Following this, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has urged members to maintain decorum in the house. 

Lok Sabha

(i) Demanding to repeal three farm laws - Congress and SAD

(ii) Regarding to discuss rise in petroleum products - Congress, CPM and KCM 

(iii) Demanding to restore Christian church demolished by DDA - Congress 

(iv) Regarding Pegasus spyware - Congress, AITC and RSP

(v) Reg. reservation to Maratha community - SS

(vi) Regarding rules imposed in the people of Lakshadweep by its administration- Congress and NCP

(vii) Demanding discussion on farm Bills - Congress, BSP, IUML, and AAP

(viii) Demanding to accord the investment clearance for a revised estimate for completion of Kharif crops - YSRCP

(ix) Regarding the construction of Mekedatu Dam issue - CPI

Rajya Sabha

(i) Regarding price rise in fuel items and essential commodities- Congress, AITC and BSP

(ii) Demanding to discuss alleged hardship being faced by the farmers’ and need to repeal the farm laws - BSP and AITC

(iii) Regarding a discussion of Pegasus phone tapping issue - AAP

(iv) Demanding Special status to Andhra Pradesh - YSRCP

(v) Regarding the construction of Meghda Dam - DMK

(vi) Regarding the alleged issue of obfuscation of data related to deaths on account of the second wave of COVID-19 - RJD

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

Addressing the media ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, PM Modi urged people to get vaccinated. In addition, PM Modi stated that the government is speeding up the vaccination process. He further expressed that the government is seeking a structured debate on COVID-19 in parliament. 

"All suggestions are welcome so that we can fight the COVID-19 pandemic. We can fight this together and we want this discussion inside the parliament as well as outside it," said PM Modi 

The Prime Minister had also said that the government will welcome tough questions from the opposition and answer them. However, he stated that the same should be done in a disciplined manner in the house where issues of all sides can be heard and addressed. 

"This will boost the democracy," said PM Modi 

As several opposition parties move adjournment motion ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi has responded and stated that the government is ready for any debate. In addition, he had also remarked that the opposition parties should give notices for a structured debate, which will then be decided in Business Advisory Committee. 

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) Rajya Sabha MP Tiruchi Siva has given a suspension of business notice under rule 267 over demand to discuss Mekedatu Dam issue in the House. The DMK is engaged in a tussle with Karnataka over the issue of Mekedatu Dam issue. Karnataka has maintained that the project is essential for the state in view of its water woes, while the Tamil Nadu government has constantly opposed it citing issues. 

Several opposition parties have given notice for the Adjournment of business of the house to discuss issues like fuel price hike, inflation, and farm laws. The parties that have moved adjournment motion include Congress, Aam Aadmi Party and CPI(M). 

The government has readied a big legislative agenda for the Monsoon Session of Parliament even as the opposition is raring to corner the ruling dispensation over a host of issues, including handling of the second wave of COVID-19, rise in fuel prices and farmers' stir. Upping the ante, several opposition parties were planning to move adjournment notices in both Houses on Monday over farmers' issues. Opposition parties held a separate meeting after the all-party meet which was attended by 33 parties.

Many opposition parties will give adjournment notices on the farmers' issue in both Houses, RSP leader N K Premachandran said after the meeting that was attended by leaders of Congress, TMC, NCP, CPI(M), CPI, IUML, RSP, Shiv Sena and AAP. During the all-party meet, opposition parties objected to the government's offer for a joint address to all MPs by the PM on COVID-19 at the Parliament annexe, saying this will be "highly irregular" at a time when Parliament will be in session and it aims to "bypass" norms. 

Ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, RJD MP Manoj Jha gives suspension of business notice under Rule 267 to discuss "obfuscation of data related to deaths on account of the second wave of COVID-19. 

Several Trinamool Congress MPs will cycle to Parliament on Monday to protest against the rise in prices of fuel and other commodities, the party said.  The party MPs from the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha will hold the protest at 10:15 am. They will also hold a dharna at Vijay Chowk. The All India Trinamool Congress has given multiple notices under various Rules in both house of Parliament on the opening day of the Monsoon session, the party said.  The issues on which notices have been given include price hike of diesel, petrol, LPG and other commodities, demand to repeal farm laws, decline in economic growth, restoration of MPLAD funds and the alleged weakening of the federal structure by the government. 

Ahead of the commencement of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be addressing media at 10:15 AM as a customary proceeding. The monsoon session is set to begin with 19 sittings with both houses--the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha—meet daily from 11 am to 6 pm with a one-hour lunch break, as informed by the office of Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla said. According to a bulletin posted on the Lok Sabha website, a total of 23 bills are slated to be tabled in the lower house during the session. Of these, six bills have already been introduced while 17 will be new.

Yesterday, an all-party meeting was also chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi where he asserted that the government will hold discussions on any subject if raised according to parliamentary rules and procedures. More than 40 leaders from 33 different parties attended the Sunday meeting. The prominent leaders who attended the meeting with PM Modi were Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Commerce and Industries Minister Piyush Goyal, Congress leader in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, TMC MP Derek O’Brien, and DMK’s Tiruchi Siva.

Presiding speaker of Lok Sabha, Om Birla had also chaired an all-party meeting at the Parliament Library Building on Sunday. to reiterate that the House represents, the collective will, aspirations of the country, and all members would be given adequate opportunities to express their views within decorum and rules.