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Parliament highlights: Rajya Sabha adjourned till Monday

It's been two days since the Parliament resumed its Budget session proceedings. However, both Houses of Parliament struggled to funcion efficiently, as opposition parties continued with protests against rising fuel prices.Also Read | Opposition keeps up heat in Houses on fuel pricesOn Tuesday, the Rajya Sabha adjourned twice during the pre-lunch period as opposition leaders raised slogans causing an uproar. The upper house of the Parliament was again adjourned as the protests continued. Meanwhile, the Lok Sabha convened at 7pm and was eventually adjourned as opposition continued to demand debate over the issue of fuel price.After nearly a year of staggered timings and segregated seating necessitated by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Parliament resumed its usual schedule starting from 11am from March 9.Follow all the updates here:PM Modi to make a statement on 75th Independence celebrations when consensus is reached: Pralhad JoshiPM Modi wanted to make a statement in the House on the 75th Independence celebrations 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav'. But due to lack of consensus, the statement will not be made. It will happen when a consensus is reached: Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi in Lok Sabha.Lok Sabha has been adjourned till March 15Lok Sabha adjourned till March 15.Rajya Sabha adjourned till MondayRajya Sabha adjourned till Monday amid uproar by Opposition demanding discussion on new farm laws.Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment ) Bill 2021, passed in Rajya SabhaArbitration and Conciliation (Amendment ) Bill 2021, has passed in Rajya SabhaThere is no centralised data on number of internet shutdowns:MHA tells ParliamentMHA tells parliament there is no centralised data on number of internet shutdowns.Lok Sabha adjourned till 2.30 pmLok Sabha adjourned till 2.30 pm pic.twitter.com/hJnqHiYmykLok Sabha was adjourned till 2:30 pm on Wednesday following an uproar in the parliament by the Opposition against the recently enacted farm laws. Later, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla held an all-party meeting. On Tuesday too, both Houses of Parliament were adjourned following repeated ruckus by the Opposition over rising fuel prices.33,356 incidents of rape, 29,017 murders & 1,05,734 kidnappings reported in 2018: MHA33,356 incidents of rape, 29,017 murders & 1,05,734 kidnappings reported in 2018, as per National Crime Records Bureau. 32,033 rapes, 28,918 murders & 1,05,037 kidnappings reported in 2019. Reports are available till the year 2019: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in Rajya SabhaShiv Sena MP raises issue of alleged suicide by Mohan DelkarShiv Sena's Vinayak B Raut raises the issue of alleged suicide by Mohan Delkar, MP from Dadra and Nagar Haveli. He also demanded action against the local administration. "Mohan Delkar, who sat in Parliament for 35 years, had to die by suicide because he was being harassed by the Administration & officers. If you read his suicide note, you'll find that he was harassed by Dadra and Nagar Haveli Administrator and officer," said Raut in Lok Sabha.Lok Sabha resumes house proceedingsLok Sabha resumes house proceedings. Opposition also resumes proceedings.Rajya Sabh adjourned till 2pmRajya Sabha adjourned till 2pm as amid uproar of farmers' protest.Opposition demands repeal of farm lawsOpposition demands repeal of laws, raise slogans against the government. Deputy chairman urge them to maintain calm.Rajya Sabha reconvenes amid sloganeeringRajya Sabha reconvenes as sloganeering over farmers protest continued.No sitting of Rajya Sabha on March 12There will be no sitting of Rajya Sabha on March 12, announced the secretariat.Lok Sabha adjurned till 12:30The Lok Sabha was also adjourned till 12:30 due to the disruption by opposition over rising fuel price.Rajya Sabha adjourned till 12pmChairman Venkaiah Naidu adjourned the house till 12pm as opposition creates ruckus over farm laws issue. Some leaders came to the well of the house and was appealed to go back to their seats by the Naidu.Opposition is demanding discussion and suspension of other business over the issue, rejected by Naidu.Sloganeering in Rajya Sabha over farm lawsRajya Sabha also witness heavy sloganeering over farmers' protests. Chairman Venkaiah Naidu urge leaders to maintain calm and appeal MPs to go back to their seats.Heavy sloganeering in Lok SabhaAmid heavy sloganeering by opposition, Lok Sabha begins house proceedings.Rajya Sabha begins house proceedingsBills for consideration and passingThe house will discuss Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill, 2021 and National Institutes of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management Bill, 2019Congress to raise farmers' protest, farm laws issue in Rajya SabhaTwo Congress leaders gives suspension of business notices in Rajya Sabha for a discussion on the farmers' protest and three farm laws. "We will raise this issue in the House today," said leader of opposition, Mallikarjun Kharge.Rajya Sabha to convene shortlyThe upper house of the Parliament will begin proceedings at 11am.

Hindustan Times

10-03-2021

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