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Nine MPs took the oath as members of the Rajya Sabha today, in a ceremony presided by Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar

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Monsoon Session comes to an end amid Opposition protest

Monsoon Session ends with Modi government defeating no-confidence motion; Lok Sabha achieved 45% productivity; 20 Government Bills passed; Rajya Sabha lost 50 hours due to disruptions

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AAP MP Raghav Chadha suspended from Rajya Sabha over ‘breach of privilege’

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha was suspended on Friday from the Rajya Sabha for “breach of privilege” after complaints of ‘fraud’. Read further on Dynamite News.

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Opposition, government continue to battle over rules in Rajya Sabha

The Rajya Sabha functioned for 36 minutes on Thursday morning, spending a significant time debating the rule under which a discussion on Manipur should be held but adjourned without any consensus.

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Complaint against Raghav Chadha now with RS Privileges Committee

In the latest case, MPs Sasmit Patra, S Phangnon Konyak, M. Thambidurai and Narhari Amin alleged breach of privilege by AAP MP Raghav Chadha for including their names without “for inter-alia including their names without their consent, in violation of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business, in a…

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On Sansad TV camera, Rahul Gandhi gets around 40% screen time, Smriti Irani over 90%

The Sansad TV camera focussed on the Lok Sabha speaker for nearly half the time Congress MP Rahul Gandhi spoke in Parliament on Wednesday. But Union minister Smriti Irani remained in focus for most of her speech.

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With the Delhi Services Bill out of the way, Opposition and government in no-holds barred battle in the Rajya Sabha

The Opposition also submitted a notice to move a privilege motion against the Leader of the House, Piyush Goyal, for calling them (the Opposition) “traitors”.

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TMC’s Derek O’ Brien suspended from Rajya Sabha for remainder of monsoon session

Trinamool Congress member Derek O’ Brien was on Tuesday suspended from Rajya Sabha for the remainder of the monsoon session for “unruly behaviour and disregarding the directions of the Chair”. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Rajya Sabha disrupted, Derek O’Brien escapes suspension

Piyush Goyal moved a motion for Derek O’Brien’s suspension “for continuously disturbing the proceedings of the House, disobeying the Chair and continuously creating disturbance in the House.”

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Congress Rajya Sabha MP Rajani Patil’s suspension revoked

Rajya Sabha Privilege Committee proposed reinstatement of Congress MP Rajani Ashokrao Patil, suspended for four months for reportedly circulating video shot inside House. Committee found her guilty of breach of privilege, but ruled her suspension so far should be deemed as punishment. Congress members had protested decision.

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"INDIA parties have offered middle path solution to govt": Jairam Ramesh on impasse in RS over Manipur debate

With the Rajya Sabha witnessing an impasse over the Opposition MPs' demand on Manipur debate, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said on Thursday that I.N.D.I.A. parties have offered a “middle path solution” to the government for uninterrupted discussion. Read further on Dynamite news

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Can’t direct PM to be present in the House, says Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar tells Opposition that he would be violating his oath if he directed the Prime Minister to be present in the House; Opposition walks out

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House panel report on data protection Bill tabled in Rajya Sabha

Opposing the introduction of a parliamentary standing committee report on ‘Citizens’ Data Security and Privacy’ that deals with the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, CPI(M) member John Brittas pointed out that the Bill was never referred to the parliamentary panel and thus it is a breach of rules.

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Parliament proceedings | Constitutionally ill-premised to demand that the Prime Minister alone must respond, says Rajya Sabha Chairman

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar said that the demand that only the Prime Minister should respond on Manipur is “constitutionally ill-premised”

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Parliament fails to function for the eighth consecutive sitting

Parliament remained paralysed for the eighth consecutive sitting on July 31, with Rajya Sabha witnessing an aggressive push from the government to hold a short-duration discussion on Manipur. In Lok Sabha, where the Opposition is awaiting a debate on a no-confidence motion that has been admitted, disruptions continued as well.

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Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day after spat between Dhankhar, Derek O’Brien

The Rajya Sabha functioned for less than 30 minutes on July 28 and was abruptly adjourned for the day after an altercation between Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and Trinamool Congress leader Derek O’Brien.

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Monsoon Session: Rajya Sabha Chairman Dhankhar holds meeting with Opposition leaders to end deadlock in House

Amid the disruptions in the Rajya Sabha over the Manipur issue and the Opposition's demand for the statement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Parliament, Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday held a meeting with leaders of all Opposition parties to discuss the proceedings of the House to…

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Rajya Sabha witnesses sloganeering by both treasury and Opposition; deadlock continues

Rajya Sabha proceedings marked by sloganeering by both Treasury and Opposition. Opposition dressed in black to protest and demand PM Modi's statement on Manipur. Chairman ignored Opposition's notices and called External Affairs Minister to make statement.

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Monsoon Session: PM Modi should speak about Manipur, says Sanjay Raut

The monsoon session of Parliament has seen disruptions since its beginning on July 20 with opposition members pressing their demand for a detailed discussion on Manipur and a statement from the Prime Minister. Read further on Dynamite News

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Logjam in Parliament as Shah urges Opposition to allow truth to come out on Manipur issue; AAP MP Sanjay Singh suspended

As the logjam in Parliament persisted for the third day, Home Minister Amit Shah on July 24, 2023 asked the Opposition to allow a debate on the Manipur issue to begin. AAP MP Sanjay Sanjay Singh was suspended during uproar in the Upper House for the rest of the Monsoon…

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Gridlock over Manipur issue continues on Day 3 of Monsoon Session

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Private Member’s Bill to repeal Wakf boards | IUML MP writes to Dhankhar

Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) MP Abdul Wahab has written to Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar urging him not to allow the introduction of the Wakf Repeal Bill, a Private Member’s Bill moved by BJP MP Harnath Singh Yadav.

The Hindu

PM Modi’s absence in both Houses spurs Opposition protests

Opposition. protests PM Narendra Modi's absence in both Houses of Parliament; demands structured debate on Manipur issue. Speaker urges members to find solution through discussions; Defence Minister reiterates government's readiness for discussion; Rajya Sabha Chairman cites Constitution, adjourns House.

The Hindu

First day of Monsoon Session a washout

The Parliament failed to function on the first day of the monsoon session, with the Opposition remaining adamant that the first order of business should be a debate on the violence in Manipur with a statement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day; govt assures discussion on Manipur

Opposition protests over Manipur violence rocked both Houses of Parliament on July 20, with Lok Sabha adjourning for the day and Rajya Sabha adjourning twice.

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