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Parliament LIVE: Lok Sabha proceedings extend till midnight

The budget session of Parliament started from January 29 and is being held in two parts amid strict coronavirus disease (Covid-19) protocols.Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday replied to the Motion of Thanks on the President's address in the Lok Sabha. Modi spoke about the ongoing coronavirus (Covid-19) disease pandemic, the agitation against the Centre’s farm laws- the two issues which have been dominating this session- apart from other topics. The Prime Minister lauded the country’s fight against the Covid-19 crisis and said that India had to emerge as a strong player in the post coronavirus world. Shifting focus towards the farmers’ movement, Modi said that the Centre respected the sentiments of all the protesters adding that senior ministers had held talks with farmer leaders even when the protest was limited to Punjab. Hitting back at Congress party which has criticised the farm laws, he said that the party only made noise about the laws but never discussed its content.Leaders of opposition parties such as the Congress and the Trinamool Congress were seen leaving the lower house during the PM’s address. Congress leader Adhir Chowdhury said that he and other leaders of the party walked out as Modi didn’t address concerns over the farmers’ death. “He (Modi) agreed that amendments are required in #FarmLaws, some states will be benefitted & some' won't. Why do you have to bring laws that won't be benefitting everyone?” Chowdhury added.Follow all the updates here:Lok Sabha proceedings extend till midnightThe Lower House proceedings extended till mid-night to accommodate members' participation in the Budget discussion. Defence minister to issue statement on situation in Eastern Ladakh in Rajya Sabha tomorrowRaksha Mantri Shri @rajnathsingh will make a statement in Rajya Sabha tomorrow regarding ‘Present Situation in Eastern Ladakh’.Union defence minister Rajnath Singh would issue a statement regarding the present situation in Eastern Ladakh in Rajya Sabha tomorrow, according to the defence minister's office.Govt didn't impose lockdown at appropriate time, says TMC MP Saugata RoyTrinamool Congress (TMC) MP Saugata Roy said on Wednesday that the Centre had not imposed the lockdown to control the spread of Covid-19 at an appropriate time.Unfortunate that PM Modi said nothing about the protesting farmers who died: Harsimrat Kaur BadalShiromani Akali Dal (SAD) MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal hit out at PM Modi's address in the Rajya Sabha regarding the farmers' movement by saying that he spoke nothing about the protesters who lost their lives. "Where would the ministers have gone in Punjab when they couldn't go to the borders of Delhi in the last 75 days?," Badal added. Govt failed to constructively engage with the farmers: Shashi TharoorAmid the ongoing farmers agitation against the Centre's three new farm laws, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said on Wednesday that the government failed to constructively engage with the farmers. Prime Minister Modi had earlier said that the Centre respected the sentiments of the agitating farmers and talks were being held with them when the movement was limited to Punjab. Cong MP Shashi Tharoor slams Centre over Union BudgetCongress MP Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday targeted the Central government over this year's Union budget in the areas of health, agriculture, defence and fiscal stimulus. TMC MPs walk out of Lok Sabha during PM Modi's addressTrinamool Congress MPs were seen going out of the Lok Sabha during Prime Minister Modi's address. This comes after leaders of the Congress party had walked out of the lower house. Need to work towards making farmers self-reliant, says PM Modi in Lok SabhaPrime Minister Narendra Modi said that work had to be done towards making the country's farmers' self reliant, giving them freedom to sell their produce . Congress is confused, divided party, says PM Modi as its leaders walk out in Lok SabhaAs leaders of the Congress party started walking out of the Lower House during PM Modi's address, the Prime Minister said that such a divided and confused party could neither help itself nor think about the country's welfare. "The Congress, which ruled this country for nearly six decades, is in such a state that its leaders in the Rajya Sabha go in one direction, and those in Lok Sabha go in a different direction," he added. India is a democracy which empowers its citizens, says PM in Lok Sabhaमांगने के लिए मजबूर करने वाली सोच लोकतंत्र की सोच नहीं हो सकती है: PM @narendramodiLaw against triple talaq made keeping in mind India's progress: PM ModiSpeaking about the laws passed by the Centre against triple talaq and dowry, Prime Minister Modi said no one in the country had asked for these laws but they were introduced keeping in mind the country's progress. Uproar in parl, noise over farm laws part of well-thought-out strategy: PM ModiThose who are disrupting the House are doing so as per a well-planned strategy. They are unable to digest that people are seeing through the truth. Through their games, the trust of the people can never be won: PM @narendramodi #PMInLokSabhaFurther sharpening his attack on opposition parties regarding the Centre's three new farm laws, PM Modi said that the current uproar in the House and the noise over these laws is a part of a well-though strategy. Our ministers have been speaking to farmers with utmost respect: PM Modi"This House and this government respects the sentiments of the agitating farmers. This is why senior ministers have been holding talks with the farm leaders even when it was still limited to Punjab. We agree that if there is a flaw in the law, then it will be fixed. We are still waiting if they cite a specific point, and it is convincing, we will not hesitate to make changes," PM Modi said.Cong made noise about farm laws, but never discussed its content: PM ModiHitting back at Congress party which has criticised the farm laws, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the party only made noise about the laws but never discussed its content. The Prime Minister added that if there were any flaws in the laws, there is nothing wrong in amending them but the farmers would have to come up with convincing points.Today we can hear 'Vocal for Local' in every corner of the country: PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi said that the Centre's call of 'Vocal for Local' was being heard in every corner of the country. "People look for local. This sense of self-respect is working a lot for Aatmanirbhar Bharat," Modi added. India can be a global leader in post Covid-19 world; being self-reliant can help, says PM ModiThe post-COVID world is turning out to be very different. In such times, remaining isolated from global trends will be counter-productive. We'll have to emerge as a strong player. That is why, India is working towards building an Aatmanirbhar Bharat: PM Narendra Modi in Lok Sabha pic.twitter.com/fb04wwhL1ODuring his address in Lok Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that the post Covid-19 world was turning out to be very different adding that India would have to emerge as a strong player.The way India handled, helped itself during Covid was a turning point: PM Modi in Lok SabhaPrime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that the way India handled and helped itself and the world during the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) crisis was a turning point.Prez's speech showcased India's 'Sankalp Shakti: PM Modi in Lok SabhaThe speech by President showcased India's 'Sankalp Shakti.' His words have boosted the spirit of confidence among the people of India: PM Narendra Modi replies in Lok Sabha to the Motion of Thanks on the President’s Address pic.twitter.com/OWLxV70ec9Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that President Ram Nath Kovind's address showcased the country's 'Sankalp Shakti'. He added that Kovind's words also boosted the spirit of confidence among Indian citizens. PM Modi replies to Motion of Thanks on the Prez's address in Lok SabhaKerala remains a critical Covid-19 hotspot, says Cong MPCongress MP Kodikunnil Suresh said on Wednesday that Kerala along with Maharashtra continued to remain critical coronavirus (Covid-19) hotspots and further urged the Centre to take this issue seriously. Suresh further alleged that Communist Party of India (Marxist)- led government led in Kerala didn't handle the pandemic properlyUnion home minister provided all updates regarding U'khand floods: BJP MP Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Tirath Singh Rawat said on Wednesday that Union home minister Amit Shah had provided all updates on the flash floods in Uttarakhand. Defence minister Rajnath Singh arrives in ParliamentDelhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrives at the Parliament. Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reply to the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address, in Lok Sabha shortly. pic.twitter.com/KU4bzLkHGQUnion defence minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Parliament on Wednesday afternoon. In moments from now, Prime Minister Narendra Modi would be replying to the motion of thanks on the President's address in Lok Sabha. AAP MP Sanjay Singh gives Zero Hour Notice in RS regarding U'khand flash floodsAam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh gave a Zero Hour Notice in the Rajya Sabha for tomorrow, raising the issue of provision of financial aid to the flash floods affected victims of Uttarakhand, reports ANI. Ports bill will encourage good competition, says Union ministerUnion Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Mansukh Mandaviya said on Wednesday that the Major Ports Authorities Bill, 2020 would encourage good competition among major and private ports adding it would also boost port land usage and amplify competition in port tariffs. The bill was passed through ballot votes with 84 in favour and 44 against it in the Rajya Sabha.'Police', 'Public Order' are state subjects: MHA in Rajya SabhaRegarding whether the Centre would issue instructions to all the states and Union Territories to investigate all cases of custodial death and encounter, the Union home ministry quoted the Constitution's seventh schedule which says that Police and Public Order are state subjects. The MHA added that it is for states and UTs to see that provisions of law are followed in letter and spirit.Govt spending ₹1,053 crore on CAPFs, says MHAFor CAPF, namely Assam Rifles, BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB and NSG the govt has been implementing Modernisation Plan-III since 2018 with the total outlay of ₹1053 Crores: MHA in Rajya Sabha1,948 persons arrested under UAPA in 2019: MHA in Rajya SabhaAs per National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report 2019, 1,948 persons were arrested under UAPA that year. Total number of persons arrested and persons convicted in 2016 and 2019 under UAPA are 5,922 and 132 respectively: MoS (Home) G Kishan Reddy in a written reply in Rajya SabhaPM Modi to speak in Lok Sabha at around 4pm: PMOAt around 4 PM today in the Lok Sabha, Prime Minister @narendramodi will reply to the Motion of Thanks on the President’s address.At around 4 today in the Lok Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will reply to the Motion of Thanks on the President’s address: Prime Minister's Office (PMO)Rajya Sabha begins general discussion on Union BudgetRajya Sabha begins general discussion on Union Budget 2021. FM Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Budget on February 1, day 2 of the ongoing Budget session.Rajya Sabha passes Major Port Authorities Bill 2020The Major Port Authorities Bill 2020 passed in Rajya Sabha.Cong MP gives notice over rise in Covid-19 in KeralaCongress' K Suresh gives adjournment motion in Lok Sabha to discuss the 'alarming rise in Covid-19 in Kerala.'Infiltration on India-Bangladesh border reduced in 2020: Nityanand RaiThere were 420 cases & 884 people arrested in 2018. 500 cases & 1,109 arrested in 2019. While in 2020, there were 489 cases & 955 arrested: MoS Home Nityanand Rai in a written reply in Rajya Sabha on cross border infiltration cases along India-Bangladesh border2/2Number of cross-border infiltration cases reported along India-Bangladesh border reduced in 2020 viz-a-viz 2016, says MoS (Home) Rai in Rajya Sabha.Cong MP gives notice over situation on China borderCongress MP Manickam Tagore has given an adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha over the 'abnormal situation on the China border.'Pilot project for new Indo-Pak border fencing completed last March, says govtPilot project for new design modular fencing on Indo-Pak border in Punjab has been completed in March 2020: MoS (Home) Nityanand Rai in Rajya SabhaCAA rules under preparation, govt says in Rajya SabhaCAA rules are under preparation. The Committee on Subordinate Legislation, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha have granted an extension up to 9th April 2021 and 9th July 20201 respectively: MoS (Home) Nityanand Rai in Rajya SabhaCong MP gives notice in Lok Sabha over VK Singh's statementCongress MP Manish Tewari gives adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha over BJP leader and former army chief VK Singh's statement on LAC transgression.Some airline carriers want us to open 100%, says civil aviation minister PuriOn one hand, some of the carriers want us to open 100% while others would like us to take it slow. Our decision to raise it beyond 80% will depend on the behaviour of the virus: Civil aviation minister Hardeep Singh Puri in Rajya SabhaBJP issues 3-line whip to its Lok Sabha MPs for todayThe BJP has issued a three-line whip to its Lok Sabha MPs to be present in the House today as PM Modi is expected to reply to the Motion of Thanks on the President's address.Increase time for discussion on Budget, says Cong MP RameshThere is a lot of interest among the members in discussing the Budget. I suggest that the time to debate the Budget be increased from 10 hours to 12 hours: Congress MP Jairam Ramesh in Rajya SabhaRajya Sabha proceedings commence for the dayProceedings begin in Rajya Sabha on day 9 of the ongoing Budget session of Parliament.BJP MP gives notice in RS over Uttarakhand glacier burstBJP MP Anil Baluni gives notice in Rajya Sabha to discuss the need for a mechanism to study glaciers to manage and prevent disasters such as the recent glacier burst in Chamoli, Uttrakhand.Discussion on Budget in Rajya Sabha and Lok SabhaThe discussion on Budget is listed after consideration of Major Ports Bill in Rajya Sabha, today. In Lok Sabha, it is listed after the ongoing discussion on Motion of Thanks on the President's address.Gandhi likely to initiate discussion on Congress' behalf on BudgetRahul Gandhi is likely to initiate the debate on the Union Budget on behalf of the Congress in the Lok Sabha, as per party's leader in the House, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury.PM Modi to reply on Motion of Thanks to President's addressPM Modi will reply on Motion of Thanks to President Ram Nath Kovind's address. On Monday, he replied in the Rajya Sabha to the President's address.PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi likely to speak in Lok Sabha todayPrime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi are likely to speak in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, the ninth day of the ongoing Budget session.

Hindustan Times

10-02-2021

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