Budget Session Live: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has been disqualified as a Member of Parliament following his conviction and sentencing in a defamation case. “Consequent upon his conviction by the court of Chief Judicical Magistrate, Surat…. Shri Rahul Gandhi, Member of Lok Sabha representing the Wayanad Parliamentary Constituency of Kerala, stands disqualified from the membership of Lok Sabha from the date of his conviction, i.e., 23 March, 2023 in terms of the provisions of Article 102(1)(e) of the Constitution of India read with Section 8 of the Representation of People Act, 1951,” a notification issued by Utpal Kumar Singh, Secretary General of the Lok Sabha, dated March 24 read.
Earlier today, the Finance Bill 2023 was cleared by the Lok Sabha on Friday amid continuous sloganeering by members of the Opposition demanding a Joint Parliamentary Committee probe into the Adnai-Hindenburg row. The Finance Bill was cleared with 45 amendments moved by the government through a voice vote. On Thursday, the Lok Sabha cleared the Demands for Grants and Appropriation Bill moved by the Finance Minister. The passage of the Demand for Grants authorises the expenditure of about Rs 45 lakh crore for FY 2023-24. All members of the government, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi were present in the House at the time.
Parliament Budget Session Live: Proceedings at Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha to begin at 11 AM.
The Lok Sabha on Friday cleared the Finance Bill 2023 with 45 amendments. The Bill was cleared amid continuous sloganeering by the Opposition members who rushed to the well of the House raising their demand for the constitution of a JPC into the Adani issue.
Union minister Piyush Goyal demanded an apology from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, as Opposition members came down heavily at the ruling BJP, demanding a JPC probe in the Adani-Hindenburg row.
The Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 2 PM today by Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar.
Lok Sabha was adjourned till 2 PM amid ruckus in the House.
Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi gives Adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha and urges “Govt to take immediate steps to stop Mehul Choksi from trying to evade the process of law in India.”
Congress MP Manish Tewari gives adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha to discuss “border situation with China”. (ANI)
Congress Rajya Sabha MP Pramod Tiwari gives suspension of business notice under rule 267 to discuss the “government's failure in constituting a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) to investigate Adani Group issue.”
Congress MP Ranjeet Ranjan has given Suspension of Business Notice in Rajya Sabha under rule 267 to demand discussion on the “Government's questionable role in promoting business interests of the Adani Group.”
DMK MP Tiruchi Siva gives Suspension of Business Notice in Rajya Sabha under rule 267 and demands “JPC to investigate Adani Group issue”
Congress MP Ranjeet Ranjan has given Suspension of Business Notice in Rajya Sabha under rule 267 to demand discussion on the “Government's questionable role in promoting business interests of the Adani Group.” (ANI)
BJP has issued a three-line whip to all its Lok Sabha MPs to be present in the House today for passage of important Bills.
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The parliament has seen continuous disruptions since the start of the second part of the budget session on March 13 with the BJP demanding an apology from Rahul Gandhi and opposition parties insisting on a joint parliamentary committee probe on the Adani issue. The Budget Session will go on till April 3.
