Parliament Winter Session Highlights: On Day 3 of the Winter Session of Parliament, the Jammu & Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2023 and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2023 have been passed by Lok Sabha while the Central Universaties (Amendment) Bill 2023 have been taken up for consideration and passing.
Day 2 of the Lok Sabha proceedings featured a debate on the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2023, and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2023. The inaugural day of the Winter Session on Monday witnessed the introduction and passage of two bills, accompanied by the Rajya Sabha’s decision to revoke the suspension of AAP MP Raghav Chadha. Furthermore, the Standing Committee reports on ‘The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023,’ ‘The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023,’ and ‘The Bharatiya Sakshya Bill, 2023,’ were presented in both Houses.
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Parliament Session Day 3 Highlights: The Jammu & Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2023 and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2023 have been passed by Lok Sabha. Follow Financial Express for all the Parliament-related latest updates.
“The statement made by me yesterday inadvertently, if it had hurt the sentiments of the Members and sections of the people, I would like to withdraw it. I request the words to be expunged…I regret it,” said DMK’s Senthilkumar on Day 3 of the Parliament winter session.
#WATCH | Winter Session of Parliament | DMK MP DNV Senthilkumar S expresses regret over his 'Gaumutra' remark and withdraws it.
— ANI (@ANI) December 6, 2023
"The statement made by me yesterday inadvertently, if it had hurt the sentiments of the Members and sections of the people, I would like to withdraw… pic.twitter.com/S0cjyfb7HU
DMK MP N V Senthilkumar has apologised for his remark on ‘gaumutra states’ in a post on X.
Commenting on the results of the five recent state assembly elections, I have used a word in a inappropriate way.
— Dr.Senthilkumar.S (@DrSenthil_MDRD) December 5, 2023
Not using that term with any intent,
I apologize for sending the wrong meaning across.
The Lok Sabha witnesses uproar as DMK’s Dharmapuri MP N V Senthilkumar sparks controversy with ‘divisive’ remarks. BJP minister Arjun Meghwal demands an apology from DMK’s T R Balu and questions, ‘Does Rahul Gandhi endorse the division between North and South?’
#WATCH | On the 'Gaumutra' remark (now expunged) by DMK MP DNV Senthilkumar in the Parliament yesterday, Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal says, " He didn't apologise for the remark made in the House. All INDIA bloc parties stood with him. Are these parties trying to divide the… pic.twitter.com/N0gRwhDMrA
— ANI (@ANI) December 6, 2023
Congress MP Sonia Gandhi responds to a media inquiry about her attendance at Telangana CM-designate Revanth Reddy’s oath-taking ceremony on December 7 in Hyderabad, stating, “Possibly.”
VIDEO | "Probably," says Congress MP Sonia Gandhi in response to a media query on whether she will attend Telangana CM-designate Revanth Reddy's oath-taking ceremony on December 7 in Hyderabad. pic.twitter.com/GHuCWtc5if
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 6, 2023
Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra said, “When they have not presented the report, then what can I say? Let them table the report first,” regarding the tabling of the Ethics Committee report in the ‘cash-for-query’ case.
VIDEO | Parliament Winter Session: "When they have not tabled the report, then what can I say? Let them table the report first," says TMC MP Mahua Moitra on tabling of Ethics Committee report in 'cash-for-query' case.#ParliamentWinterSession pic.twitter.com/qsHq6PREnV
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 6, 2023
Following protests by BJP MPs regarding ‘divisive’ remarks made by the Opposition, the Lok Sabha has been adjourned until 12 PM.
The Lok Sabha will discuss and pass judgment on the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2023, Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2023 and the Central Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2023.
Additionally, the House will address Demands for Grants, including the Supplementary Demands for Grants — First Batch for 2023-24 and the Demands for excess grants 2020-2021
Question hour is underway in Lok Sabha
“There is no place for goons in Rajasthan. Punishment should be given to those who indulge in criminal activities,” says Kailash Choudhary on the murder of Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi.
#WATCH | On the murder of Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi, the national president of Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena in Rajasthan, Union minister Kailash Choudhary says, "There is no place for goons in Rajasthan. Punishment should be given to those who indulge in criminal activities." pic.twitter.com/PayX03nd1b
— ANI (@ANI) December 6, 2023
Proceedings have commenced in both the Houses. The Lok Sabha is currently engaged in the Question Hour, while in the Rajya Sabha, committee reports are being presented and laid on the table.
Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi arrives at the Parliament for its winter session proceedings.
#WATCH | Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi arrives at the Parliament for its winter session proceedings. pic.twitter.com/boMXxmOJWF
— ANI (@ANI) December 6, 2023
Congress Leader Kharge announces opposition floor meeting at Parliament today to discuss about INDIA alliance.
VIDEO | "We will organise a floor meeting (of opposition) leader here (at Parliament) today. We will discuss about the INDIA alliance during that meeting," says Congress leader @kharge in response to a media query on INDIA alliance's next meeting. pic.twitter.com/ntp4N0ZSsW
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 6, 2023
BJP MP Giriraj Singh said that the Congress has attempted to create divisions between North and South India, with Udhayanidhi Stalin (son of MK Stalin) and followers of Rahul Gandhi allegedly attacking ‘Sanatana Dharma.’ Singh emphasizes that ‘Sanatan’ is the essence of India and warns that those seeking to eradicate it will face eradication themselves.”
VIDEO | "The Congress has tried to divide India into north and south, and the son of MK Stalin (Udhayanidhi Stalin) and Rahul Gandhi's followers are attacking 'Sanatana Dharma'. 'Sanatan' is the identity of India. Those who want to eradicate 'Sanatan' will themselves be… pic.twitter.com/KoxH5oTp4D
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 6, 2023
Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal expressed concerns about the internal discord within the INDIA alliance stating, “When Kamal Nath had made the remark for Akhilesh Yadav, it had become clear that this alliance is just for photos but not in reality…”
#WATCH | On differences among leaders over INDIA alliance meeting, Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal says, "When Kamal Nath had made the remark for Akhilesh Yadav, it had become clear that this alliance is just for photos but not in reality…" pic.twitter.com/VHsK3br5e0
— ANI (@ANI) December 6, 2023
#WATCH | Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrive in Parliament, on the third day of the winter session pic.twitter.com/N8g8V3jxl5
— ANI (@ANI) December 6, 2023
#WATCH | Delhi | Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays tribute to Dr BR Ambedkar on his death anniversary, at the Parliament premises. pic.twitter.com/cqFIiHTUeK
— ANI (@ANI) December 6, 2023
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The winter session of the parliament commenced on December 4 and is scheduled to conclude on December 22. It will have 15 sittings spread over 19 days. The agenda includes the consideration of 21 bills, addressing contentious issues such as the proposed legislation for election commissioner appointments, the trilogy of bills aimed at replacing criminal laws, and the impending expulsion of Trinamool Congress (TMC) member Mahua Moitra from the Lok Sabha.