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Updated August 9th, 2022 at 06:45 IST

Parliament News Updates: Both Houses adjourned sine die four days ahead of schedule

The Parliament Monsoon Session 2022, which commenced on July 18, was adjourned sine die on Monday, August 8. The Session provided 16 sittings spread over a period of 22 days. A total of 5 Bills were passed by both Houses of Parliament during the Session. On Monday, MPs cutting across party lines bade farewell to outgoing vice president M Venkaiah Naidu, lauding his role as Rajya Sabha Chairman.

Reported by: Anurag Roushan
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6: 45 IST, August 9th 2022

On August 8, the outgoing Vice President of India, Venkaiah Naidu, stated that over 47 hours of productive time had been wasted due to interruptions and protests in the monsoon session of the Rajya Sabha. 

The Vice President, who serves as the Rajya Sabha's Chairman, said that the interruptions were a sad reflection on how the Upper House of Parliament operates. However, the Rajya Sabha did hold 16 sittings and worked for more than 35 hours.

"Out of 235 starred questions admitted, only 61 could be answered orally and Question Hour could not be taken up on Seven days. Only 25 matters could be raised by Members with the Chair's permission and only 60 special mentions could be made, in the entire session," Naidu further said.

"Only five government Bills were considered and passed during the Session, said Naidu adding 27 Private Members’ Bills were also introduced and only one regarding 'Right to Health' could be partly discussed during the entire Session. No Private Members’ Resolutions could be taken up," the RS Chairman added.

6: 45 IST, August 9th 2022

During the Monsoon Session, 6 Bills were introduced in Lok Sabha, while 7 Bills were passed by the lower house and 5 Bills were passed by Rajya Sabha. One Bill was withdrawn with the leave of Lok Sabha. The total number of Bills passed by both Houses of Parliament during the Session is 5. Some of the major Bills passed by both Houses are as follows:

  1. The Family Courts (Amendment) Bill, 2022 
  2. The Weapons of Mass Destruction and their Delivery Systems (Prohibition of Unlawful Activities) Amendment Bill, 2022
  3. The Indian Antarctica Bill, 2022 
  4. The National Anti-Doping Bill, 2021
  5. The Central Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2022
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6: 39 IST, August 9th 2022

Members cutting across party lines Monday bade farewell to vice president M Venkaiah Naidu, lauding his role as Rajya Sabha chairman and recollecting how he inspired and allowed them to speak in their native languages.

While some Opposition members urged him to pen an autobiography, Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge appreciated how Naidu functioned despite being "under pressure".

Naidu turned emotional when Derek O'Brien (TMC) narrated an incident from Naidu's early life when he lost his mother as a one-year-old. "I am sure it will make a good story for your autobiography...which you must write," he said.

6: 39 IST, August 9th 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday addressed an event bidding farewell and paying tribute to Venkaiah Naidu, whose tenure as Vice President of India and Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, will end on August 10. 

PM Modi remembered that Venkaiah Naidu and he used to have a lot of interactions when the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government existed. "Venkaiah Ji used to say that he would like to work in the Rural Development department. He had a passion for it."

The Prime Minister stated that the outgoing Vice President had a vast knowledge of everything that was happening in Rajya Sabha behind the curtain. He said that Naidu's experience used to become a concern for Opposition friends.

"He has always had knowledge of everything that happened in the House, behind the curtains. Thus, as the Chairman, he always knew what was to come from both sides. This experience used to become a point of concern for Opposition friends," PM Modi said.

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6: 39 IST, August 9th 2022

Outgoing VP Naidu earlier, addressing his farewell speech in the Rajya Sabha, stated he tried his best for the Rajya Sabha to function in an orderly manner and give opportunities to all sides, 'be it South, North, East, West, North-East'.  

"We, the Upper House, have a greater responsibility. The entire world is watching India; India is on the move. I appeal to RS MPs to maintain decency, dignity & decorum so that the image & respect of the House is maintained," the outgoing Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman said.

6: 00 IST, August 8th 2022

Both the Houses of the Parliament adjourned sine die four days ahead of its schedule. Originally, the Monsoon Session was scheduled to run till August 12. 

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5: 38 IST, August 8th 2022

The Rajya Sabha passed the Central Universities Amendment Bill, 2022. The bill sought to convert the National Rail and Transportation Institute (NRTI), Deemed to be a university, into a Central University. 

5: 19 IST, August 8th 2022

The Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill, 2022 passed in the Lok Sabha. The bill calls for amending the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 which promotes energy efficiency and conservation. "I am proud of, in fact, every Indian is proud of the country's progress in the field of renewable energy," renewable Energy Minister RK Singh stated. 

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4: 53 IST, August 8th 2022

The Central Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2022 was Introduced in the Upper House. The bill seeks to convert the National Rail and Transportation Institute (NRTI), a Deemed to be University into Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV) - a Central University. On August 3, the bill was passed by the Lok Sabha.

4: 49 IST, August 8th 2022

Union Power Minister RK Singh hit out at the Opposition for protesting against the Electricity (Amendment) Bill. He stated that there is no provision related to farmers in the bill and they will continue to get subsidies as they have been getting. The opposition didn't read the bill. "State govt can increase the subsidies. No provision in the bill to reduce subsidies," he added. 

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4: 40 IST, August 8th 2022

Speaking for the last time in the House, the outgoing chairman of Rajya Sabha, Naidu expressed his gratitude to his colleagues and all members of Parliament for heaping praise on him as his tenure comes to an end. "We are not enemies, we are rivals. We must work hard to outshine others in competition but not run down others. My wish is that Parliament functions well... I'm thankful & moved by your love and affection," he remarked. 

4: 34 IST, August 8th 2022

While speaking in the House, the outgoing Rajya Sabha chairman Naidu recalled the day when he was nominated by the party as the Vice Presidential candidate of the country. "The day Prime Minister told me that I was being selected to become the Vice President of India, I was in tears, I didn't ask for it. Party had given the mandate, I obliged & resigned from the party. Tears were because I had to leave the party," he added. 

 

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4: 19 IST, August 8th 2022

During his farewell speech, Venkaiah Naidu added that he tried his best to maintain the decorum of the house, accommodate all sides and give each section its due time.

 

4: 12 IST, August 8th 2022

Outgoing Rajya Sabha Chairman and Vice President of India, Venkaiah Naidu in his farewell remarks urged the Rajya Sabha MPs to maintain "decency, dignity and respect" of the House. He also added that the House had a '"greater responsibility" as "India is on the move" and the "world is watching".

 

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3: 40 IST, August 8th 2022

A bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha seeking to amend the Electricity Act to allow non-discriminatory open access to distribution networks of power suppliers. The bill was presented amid wide protest by the Opposition, who stated that the amendment would curtail certain rights of state governments.

3: 24 IST, August 8th 2022

Members across the political parties praised the leadership of outgoing Rajya Sabha chairman Venkaiah Naidu and reminisced how he encouraged them to speak in their native tongues. The leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, was impressed with how Naidu managed to carry out the proceedings of the House despite being "under pressure." Meanwhile, some Opposition leaders urged Naidu to write an autobiography. 

 "We are bidding you farewell only because it is customary, but we can never do so. On behalf of my party DMK and my fellow colleagues, my special regards to you. You were like a "lion" in the House who could keep everyone disciplined," DMK leader Tiruchi Siva remarked.

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2: 46 IST, August 8th 2022

After PM Modi as well as other MPs' farewell message to the outgoing Rajya Sabha Chairman and VP Venkaiah Naidu, proceedings of the Rajya Sabha were adjourned till 2:05 PM. Proceedings of the Lok Sabha were also adjourned till 2:15 PM. Proceedings in both houses have resumed now.

1: 43 IST, August 8th 2022

 

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1: 42 IST, August 8th 2022

The proceedings in Lok Sabha have been adjourned till 2.15 PM. 

1: 09 IST, August 8th 2022

The proceedings in Rajya Sabha have been adjourned till 2.05 PM. 

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12: 45 IST, August 8th 2022

Vice-President and Chairman Venkaiah Naidu on Monday teared up during his farewell after TMC MP Derek O’ Brien recounted how he lost his mother at an early age. 

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11: 41 IST, August 8th 2022

Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge thanks outgoing Vice President Venkaiah Naidu for his service. 

 

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11: 35 IST, August 8th 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the Parliament on Venkaiah Naidu's farewell. Naidu demits office on Wednesday and his successor Jagdeep Dhankhar will take the oath of office on August 11.

 

11: 35 IST, August 8th 2022

"We are celebrating such an Independence Day this time, when the country's President, Vice President, Speaker, and PM are all those people who were born in independent India, & all of them hail from very ordinary backgrounds. I think it has symbolic importance," says PM Modi.

 

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11: 25 IST, August 8th 2022

"Naidu Ji has always worked for the youth, has encouraged young MPs. Naidu Ji put all the effort into his work. His hard work and dedication are visible. Your every word is heard, preferred, revered, and never countered," PM Modi thanks outgoing Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Venkaiah Naidu on farewell.

 

10: 06 IST, August 8th 2022

AAP MP Sanjay Singh gives Suspension of Business Notice under Rule 267 to discuss giving equal facilities and martyr status to jawans in paramilitary forces.

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9: 30 IST, August 8th 2022

"As already stated, LoP isn't an accused in National Herald case. LoP also assured that he would extend fullest cooperation & would meet when the Parliament is not in session. The summons were issued by the ED for the sole purpose of conducting a search of the office premises of YIL in the National Herald building and recording of a statement to that effect," said Jairam Ramesh, MP & Chief Whip of Congress in Rajya Sabha.

 

9: 24 IST, August 8th 2022

Congress MP Manickam Tagore gives Adjournment Motion Notice in Lok Sabha to discuss unemployment. 

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8: 51 IST, August 8th 2022

Vice President-elect Jagdeep Dhankhar who will also take over as the Rajya Sabha Chairman on August 11 met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the national capital. 

 

8: 26 IST, August 8th 2022

The Competition (Amendment) Bill, which seeks structural changes in the governing structure of the Competition Commission of India (CCI), was introduced in the Lok Sabha on August 5. Minister of State for Corporate Affairs Rao Inderjit Singh introduced the Bill seeking substantive provisions to allow the CCI to address the needs of new-age markets. The CCI has in recent times ordered probes as well as passed various orders with respect to alleged unfair business practices in the growing digital market.

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8: 04 IST, August 8th 2022

On August 5, AAP MP Raghav Chadha moved a private member's bill in Rajya Sabha to strengthen the anti-defection law in a bid to curb the horse-trading of lawmakers. To begin with, the bill mandates that an MLA or MP jumping ship to another party will be disqualified from contesting elections for the next 6 years. The tenth schedule shall be amended to mandate that members must present themselves before the Chairman/Speaker within 7 days on a party whip failing which their membership of the House shall automatically cease. 

Moreover, the merger threshold will be increased. Thus, MLAs or MPs will be able to escape disqualification only if 3/4th members of a political party merge with another party Whenever a petition for disqualification of a member is filed before the Speaker, he has to announce a decision within 30 days. Furthermore, the party whip will be binding on MLAs and MPs only during a no-confidence motion thereby allowing them the freedom to vote as per their conscience on bills.

7: 47 IST, August 8th 2022

When the Lok Sabha proceedings resume at 11 am today, questions will be answered by the Ministers. Later, 10 Ministers will lay papers on the table. This will be followed by the presentation of several Standing Committee reports. Subsequently, Union Minister RK Singh will introduce The Electricity (Amendment) Bill. He will also seek the passage of The Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill. Meanwhile, Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju shall seek the passage of The New Delhi International Arbitration Centre (Amendment) Bill. There will also be a discussion on the need to promote sports in India and steps taken by the Centre.

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7: 24 IST, August 8th 2022

Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu will be accorded a farewell in the House on Monday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other top leaders in attendance. Naidu demits office on Wednesday and his successor Jagdeep Dhankhar will take the oath of office on August 11. There will be no sitting of the House on Tuesday and Thursday on account of Muharram and Raksha Bandhan, sources said. They added that there will be another farewell function for Naidu at the GMC Balayogi Auditorium on Monday evening on behalf of all the members of the House.

The prime minister will present a memento to Naidu while the deputy chairman of Rajya Sabha will deliver the farewell address, they said. A publication chronicling the tenure of Naidu as the vice president and chairman of Rajya Sabha will be released by the prime minister. This will be followed by dinner.

6: 57 IST, August 8th 2022

The first three weeks of the Monsoon session of Parliament were marred by disruption from the opposition MPs. Despite the Delhi Police denying them permission, Congress leaders staged a massive protest in Delhi on August 5 over price rise, unemployment and GST. Mentioning that Section 144 of CrPC is in force in the entire New Delhi district except for Jantar Mantar, the police had warned Congress general secretary (organisation) KC Venugopal that strict legal action will be taken if the protests went ahead.

When the MPs and other leaders dressed in black clothes tried to march from the Parliament to the Rashtrapati Bhavan, they were stopped at Vijay Chowk. A total of 335 protesters including 65 Congress MPs were detained under the Delhi Police Act to maintain law and order in the area. Moreover, the relevant authorities were intimated about the detention of the parliamentarians as per the procedure. After spending almost 6 hours at the police station, top leaders of the Sonia Gandhi-led party including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury and Jairam Ramesh were released.

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6: 57 IST, August 8th 2022

A day after detaining top Congress leaders in the national capital, the Delhi Police filed an FIR in connection with their protest. The police accused the protesters of obstructing their officers from performing their duties, manhandling and injuring them. In pursuance of this, an FIR was registered under IPC Sections 186 (voluntarily obstructing any public servant in discharge of his public function), 188 (disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant), 332 (voluntarily causing hurt to deter public servant from his duty) and 34 (acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention).

6: 57 IST, August 8th 2022

BJP leaders attended a special screening of the critically-acclaimed biographical drama film Rocketry: The Nambi Effect on August 5. As per a report by ANI, the screening took place at the Parliament. Union Minister of Sports, Youth Affairs and Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Anurag Thakur lauded the R Madhavan-starrer film and compared it to Godfather as he said, "Godfather was the movie that had a 9.2 rating, Rocketry too has achieved the same feat". 

 

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6: 57 IST, August 8th 2022

Ninety-one private member bills, including one by RSP MP N K Premachandran seeking to provide a framework for the Agnipath scheme for recruitment of soldiers in the armed forces, were introduced in Lok Sabha on August 5. AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi introduced a Constitution amendment bill to amend Article 84 that lays down the qualifications for membership of Parliament. BJP member Nihal Chand introduced a bill to constitute a National Population Control Commission to compile population statistics and suggest population control measures to the central and state governments.

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey introduced a bill to provide for compulsory periodical desiltation of dams, reservoirs, rivers and other water bodies. It also seeks to set up a national authority to ensure timely and periodical desiltation of such water bodies in the country to increase their water holding capacity and ensure smooth flow of water which will reduce the incidence of floods. NCP member Supriya Sule introduced a bill to provide compulsory sensitivity training to students and teachers pertaining to social issues such as caste, gender and overall inclusion in all educational institutions.

BJP member C P Joshi introduced a bill to prohibit marketing, slaughtering, trading, cooking, serving and consumption of meat and other non-vegetarian food within 100 square meter area from the places of Hindu religious worship. Rebel Shiv Sena member Shrikant Shinde introduced a bill to establish and incorporate a teaching university for the promotion and development of Marathi language and literature through teaching and research. It aims to enable Marathi to achieve greater functional efficiency and recognition as a major international language.

Published August 8th, 2022 at 06:57 IST

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