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Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE Updates: The Monsoon Session saw another stormy day on Thursday, 27 July, as both Houses saw by the over Manipur violence with sloganeering from both sides.
While the BJP MPs chanted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's name in the House, the Opposition MPs chanted the name of the newly formed INDIA alliance.
Opposition MPs continued to demand a statement from PM Modi in Parliament over the Manipur issue followed by a discussion on the same.
Members of the Opposition came to Parliament dressed in black on Thursday as a mark of protest over the unrest in Manipur.
Addressing the Rajya Sabha, Union Minister Piyush Goyal said: "Their past, present and future is black. We are sure that their future is dark. The country will not tolerate the black deeds, clothes, and money of the Opposition."
AAP MP Sanjay Singh with Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and party MP Raghav Chadha during a protest over his suspension from Rajya Sabha, at Parliament House complex amid the Monsoon session, in New Delhi, Thursday, July 27, 2023.
AAP MP Sanjay Singh with Samajwadi Party MP Ram Gopal Yadav during a protest over his suspension from Rajya Sabha, at Parliament House complex amid the Monsoon session, in New Delhi, Thursday, July 27, 2023. MPs belonging to the Oppositions INDIA bloc are dressed in black as a mark of protest against the government over the Manipur issue.
AP MP Sanjay Singh with Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge and other opposition MPs during a protest over his suspension from Rajya Sabha, at Parliament House complex amid the Monsoon session, in New Delhi, Thursday, July 27, 2023. MPs belonging to the Oppositions INDIA bloc are dressed in black as a mark of protest against the government over the Manipur issue.
Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge speaks in the House during the Monsoon session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Thursday, July 27, 2023.
Members in the Lok Sabha during the Monsoon session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Thursday, July 27, 2023.
Union Minister Piyush Goyal speaks in the Rajya Sabha during the Monsoon session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Thursday, July 27, 2023.
Parliamentarians welcome Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar (unseen) in the House during the Monsoon session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Thursday, July 27, 2023.
AAP MP Sanjay Singh with other opposition MPs during a protest over his suspension from Rajya Sabha, at Parliament House complex in the ongoing Monsoon session, in New Delhi, Thursday, July 27, 2023.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla conducts proceedings in the House during the Monsoon session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Thursday, July 27, 2023
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari speaks in the Lok Sabha during the Monsoon session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Thursday, July 27, 2023.
Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar conducts proceedings in the House during the Monsoon session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Thursday, July 27, 2023.
Union Minister Piyush Goyal speaks in the Rajya Sabha during the Monsoon session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Thursday, July 27, 2023.
Union Minister Anurag Thakur speaks in the Rajya Sabha during the Monsoon session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Thursday, July 27, 2023.
Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav meets AAP MP Sanjay Singh during the latters protest over his suspension from Rajya Sabha, at Parliament House complex during the Monsoon session, in New Delhi, Thursday, July 27, 2023.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrives at Parliament House complex during the Monsoon session, in New Delhi, Thursday, July 27, 2023.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari arrives at Parliament House complex during the Monsoon session, in New Delhi, Thursday, July 27, 2023.
AP MP Raghav Chadha in black attire as a mark of protest over Manipur issue arrives at Parliament House complex during the Monsoon session, in New Delhi, Thursday, July 27, 2023
Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Thursday demanded a discussion on the no-confidence motion moved by the Opposition in the Lok Sabha.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is "disrespecting" Parliament by not coming to the House and making a statement on Manipur.
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar addressed both Houses to list out the foreign diplomatic achievements of the NDA government.
In view of the no-confidence motion, the Congress had issued a whip to its Lok Sabha MPs to be present in the House.
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Opposition MPs To Wear Black in Protest Against Manipur Unrest
Members of the Opposition 'INDIA' (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance) grouping will reportedly come to Parliament dressed in black on Thursday, 27 July, as a mark of protest over the unrest in Manipur.
'Manipur is Burning, PM Modi Should Show Some Sensitivity': Sanjay Singh
"Today is the 4th day of team INDIA's protest & we have been demanding that PM Modi should come to the Parliament and speak on the Manipur issue. Manipur is burning and people are residing in relief camps. But PM Modi is comparing INDIA with terrorist groups & saying that he would come to power in 2024. He should at least show some sensitivity," suspended AAP MP Sanjay Singh said, as per news agency ANI.
JD(U) Issues Whip Over Delhi Services Bill
The JD(U) has issued a whip to its Rajya Sabha MPs to support the party's stand in Parliament against the Centre's Bill on the control of services in Delhi.
'INDIA MPs Will Wear Black To Oppose Atrocities in Manipur': Raghav Chadha
Speaking on Opposition MPs wearing black in Parliament on Thursday, AAP MP MP Raghav Chadha said, "Today the MPs of INDIA alliance have decided that to oppose the atrocities on the people of Manipur and the barbarism going on there, we will wear black clothes and go to the Parliament today."
"This will be a symbolic protest to give a message that we stand with the people of Manipur in this hour of grief. We will try to make the Govt realise that an integral part of this country, Manipur is burning. We urge the Govt to save Manipur and shoulder their Constitutional duty. The State Govt of the day should be dissolved and the CM should be unceremoniously sacked," he added, as per news agency ANI.
MPs Move Motions Over Manipur, China Border Issue
While Congress MP Manish Tewari issued an adjournment motion in the Lok Sabha to discuss the border situation with China, Congress MP Manickam Tagore issued one in the Lok Sabha to discuss the situation in Manipur.
RJD MP Manoj Jha, DMK MP Tiruchi Siva, Congress MPs Imran Pratapgarhi & Syed Naseer Hussain, and AAP MP Raghav Chadha issued suspension of business notices in the Rajya Sabha to discuss the unrest in Manipur.
'Moving No-Confidence Motion Won't Serve Any Purpose': BJP
Speaking on the no-confidence motion against the BJP government and the Opposition's decision to wear black clothes in Parliament as a mark of protest over Manipur, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said, "PM Modi had said that they (Opposition) can bring No Confidence Motion in 2023 once again. They have come prepared. But there is a little divide there. Congress party, as per its usual attitude, did not consult the other Opposition parties. First, there should be confidence among Opposition parties, among each other."
"After that, they can talk about people's confidence in PM Modi. People showed this in 2014, 2019 and even in 2024, they will show the credibility of PM Modi. Moving No Confidence Motion and wearing black clothes will serve no purpose," he added while addressing the press on Thursday.
Lok Sabha Adjourned Till 2:00 PM
The Parliament session resumed to ruckus by the Opposition in the Lok Sabha over Manipur violence, following which the Lok Sabha was adjourned till 2:00 pm.
Speaker Om Birla said that the behaviour of the Opposition MPs was not in line with the ethics of the House.
EAM Dr S jaishankar Addresses Rajya Sabha
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar addressed the Rajya Sabha to list out the foreign diplomatic achievements of the NDA government amid sloganeering by Opposition MPs over Manipur violence.
'Oppn Cannot Digest Country's Progress': Meghwal
Speaking to news agency ANI, Union Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Arjun Ram Meghwal said that the country is progressing at a rapid pace and the Opposition is either not liking it or not understanding it.
"Nothing is going to change no matter what they do, because PM Modi thinks of the development of the country. Do they want to stop the country's progress by protesting in black clothes?" he said.
'If PM Speaks in the House, We Will Listen to Him': Sanjay Raut
Speaking to ANI, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut said that parties in the Parliament are trying to garner the attention of PM Modi on the Manipur issue.
"PM Modi should speak about it. It is not a state's issue but entire country's. Manipur is burning, people are dying and Manipur's fire is spreading to other states as well. We are requesting PM Modi to come and speak. We will listen to him and not counter him," he said.
'Black Clothes, Black Deeds': Piyush Goyal
Addressing the Rajya Sabha, Union Minister Piyush Goyal said: "It is unfortunate that such an important issue is being politicised. This is a question of India's image and dignity on international forums. These people with black clothes and black hearts don't understand the rising strength of the country. What is hidden in their black hearts? Are they hiding black money in the garb of black clothes? Even crows are getting attracted to them off late. Their past, present and future is black. We are sure that their future is dark. The country will not tolerate the black deeds, clothes, and money of the Opposition," he said.
Rajya Sabha Adjourned
The Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 2:00 pm after ruckus by the NDA MPs amid LoP Mallikarjun Kharge's address.
"I have not seen a ruling government obstructing an Opposition leader," Kharge said amid sloganeering.
"India will not tolerate black clothes and black deeds," the NDA MPs chanted.
'Opposition is Evading Discussion': Anupriya Patel
MoS Anupriya Patel said that the government and the Home Minister have appealed to the Opposition to come to the front and talk since the incidents happening against women in the countries need to be discussed collectively.
"We are ready for the discussion but the opposition is trying to evade it, not the government," she told ANI.
'PM is Disrespecting Parliament': Kharge
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is "disrespecting" Parliament by not coming to the House and making a statement on Manipur.
"The House is functioning. We are demanding that the PM come there and make a statement. But he is giving political speeches and campaigning in Rajasthan. When he can go there, can't he come to the House for half an hour and make a statement?: he told ANI.
"It means that has no interest, no faith in democracy. He doesn't want to protect democracy and the constitution. He is disrespecting the Parliament," Kharge added.
Proceedings of Both Houses Resume to Rucks
Both Houses of the Parliament have resumed proceedings amid sloganeering by Opposition MPs to demand presence of PM Narendra Modi to discuss Manipur violence.
Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury Demands Discussion on No-Confidence Motion
Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury demanded a discussion on the no-confidence motion moved by the Opposition in the Lok Sabha.
NDA MPs Interrupt Mallikarjun Kharge's Address
Addressing the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge said: "I want to say what's in the heart and what's in the Bill."
His address was interrupted by NDA MPs.
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'The Opposition's Future is Black': Piyush Goyal
Union Minister addressed the Lok Sabha to slam the Opposition's protest.
"Their heart and words, both are black. They are wearing black to hide their black deeds. They are hiding black money in the garb of black clothes. Their past, present, and future are dark," he said.
The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2023 Bill Introduced
The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2023, as reported by Joint Committee was introduced in Lok Sabha on Thursday, 27 July, after the House resumed at 3 pm.
The bill was presented amid sloganeering from the Opposition over the Manipur issue.
The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2023 Passed in Lok Sabha
Amid sloganeering by the Opposition over the Manipur issue, The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2023 was passed in Lok Sabha.
The bill seeks decriminalisation of minor offences under 42 Acts to reduce compliance burden and promote ease of living and doing business in the country.
'Modi Sarkar Shame Shame!': Opposition
The Opposition raises slogans of 'Modi Sarkar Shame Shame' in Lok Sabha.
The Repealing and Amending Bill, 2022 Passed in Lok Sabha
Amid sloganeering by the Opposition, The Repealing and Amending Bill, 2022 was passed in Lok Sabha.
The bill seeks to repeal 65 laws that are obsolete or that have been made redundant by other laws.
Lok Sabha Adjourned
After passing The Repealing and Amending Bill, 2022 and The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2023, the Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day.
Cinematography Bill Passed in Rajya Sabha
Rajya Sabha passes The Cinematography (Amendment) Bill, 2023.
Rajya Sabha Adjourned for the Day
The Rajya Sabha has been adjourned till Friday.
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Published: 27 Jul 2023,09:06 AM IST