Parliament Winter Session 2023 Highlights: Lok Sabha clears bills to provide reservation in legislative assembly, education, jobs in Jammu and Kashmir

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The Central Universities Bill, 2023 has been moved in Lok Sabha for consideration and passing in Lok Sabha.

“…The first theatre was made in multiplex in 2021 after the abrogation of Article 370. Over 100 films are being shot in the valley…and the bank loan proposals for over 100 movie theatres are under process…,” said Amit Shah in Lok Sabha.

“Amit Shah has rightly said, we lost PoK because of Jawaharlal Nehru,” says Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Amit Shah’s ‘two blunders by PM Nehru’ remark in the Lok Sabha.

The Jammu & Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2023 and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2023 passed in Lok Sabha while took the Central Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2023 for consideration and passage.

Opposition MPs walked out after Home Minister Amit Shah blamed former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru for the “PoK issue.” (ANI)

“Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill will hopefully be passed (in the Lok Sabha) today. Under this, two seats have been reserved (in J&K Assembly) for the displaced Kashmiri community, particularly the Kashmiri Pandits,” says J&K BJP spokesperson Rajeev Pandita. (PTI)

Plan to have zero terror incident in Jammu and Kashmir in force for 3 years, will be successful by 2026: Amit Shah in Lok Sabha (PTI)

JK has suffered due to 2 blunders committed by PM Nehru – first announcing ceasefire and then taking Kashmir issue to UN: Amit Shah (PTI)

Speaking in Lok Sabha, Amit Shah asserted, “Our focus is to end terror ecosystem in Jammu and Kashmir…I believe Modi govt will return to power in 2024 and by 2026 I hope there will be no terror incident in J-K.”

He further stated that 45,000 people have lost their lives due to terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir so far. (PTI)

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that one seat in Jammu and Kashmir assembly will be reserved for people displaced from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. (PTI)

Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused the Congress of doing “greatest harm to Other Backward Classes.” In contrast, Shah highlighted the relentless efforts done by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for welfare of backward classes.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah stressed on the plight of Kashmiri Pandits in the Lok Sabha, stating, “They were forced to live as refugees in their own country when displaced. Approximately 46,631 families faced displacement within their homeland. This Bill aims to secure their rights and representation.”

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is speaking in Lok Sabha on key Jammu and Kashmir bills.

“There is a huge difference between giving rights and giving rights respectfully. So, instead of weak and deprived category renaming it to Other Backward Class is important,” said Amit Shah in Parliament. (ANI)

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury addresses the Lok Sabha, challenging the establishment to set a date for a discussion on Jawaharlal Nehru’s role in Kashmir. He accuses several BJP leaders of making unfounded allegations against Nehru for mishandling the Kashmir issue. Responding to Chowdhury, Union Home Minister Amit Shah asserts the government’s readiness to accept the challenge, expressing willingness to engage in a debate immediately.

The number of voluntary retirement cases in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Assam Rifle (AR) vary from year to year and no trend in this regard has been observed. Reasons for voluntary retirement as indicated by forces are personal and domestic reasons including children/family issues, health issues of self or family members, social/family obligations and commitments, better career opportunities are some of the major reasons for voluntary retirement. The steps taken by the Government to reduce the number of personnel seeking voluntary retirement: MoS Home Nityanand Rai. (ANI)

“Post Abrogation of Article 370, the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh have witnessed profound affirmative and progressive changes encompassing their entire governance including developmental activities and security,” said Minister of State Nityanand Rai to Rajya Sabha in a written reply.

 It was decided after the meeting with JP Nadda and Prime Minister.  These MPs are Narendra Singh Tomar, Prahlad Singh Patel, Rakesh Singh, Uday Pratap and Riti Pathak – from Madhya Pradesh; Arun Sao and Gomati Sai – from Chhattisgarh & Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, Diya Kumari and Kirodi Lal Meena – from Rajasthan, ANI reported.

Visuals of TMC MP Mahua Moitra at Parliament.

Union minister Kiren Rijiju responds to DMK MP N V Senthilkumar ‘Gaumutra states’ remark.

The Lok Sabha initiates discussions on the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2023, for its consideration and passing.

Rajya Sabha has been adjourned till 2 PM.

In Lok Sabha, DMK MP TR Baalu urged the Central government to send a team to Tamil Nadu at the earliest to evaluate the extent of flood damage and consider declaring it a national calamity.

Congress’ Anumula Revanth Reddy arrives at Parliament.