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Monsoon session Day 13 Highlights: Ruckus continues, 3 bills passed in RS

Both Houses of the Parliament witnessed repeated adjournments as Opposition leaders continued to demand discussion over Pegasus spyware and raised demands seeking discussion also regarding the three farm laws. Deputy Chairman Harivansh and Bhubaneswar Kalita, who was also in the Chair requested MPs from the Opposition to calm down several times. In Lok Sabha, Rama Devi who was in the Chair said that the ruckus is affecting the people of the country.However, the Rajya Sabha was able to pass the Essential Defence Services Bill, Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Bill and the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Amendment) Bill. Lok Sabha passed the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021. Follow all the updates here:'Aap halla karte reh gaye': Rama Devi criticises Opposition for ruckusDeputy speaker Rama Devi criticised the Opposition for creating ruckus in the House and said that the Parliament is failing to work for the people of the nation before adjourning the Lok Sabha for the day. Rajya Sabha adjourned, passes the Essential Defence Services BillRajya Sabha adjourned for the day. It will reconvene on August 6. The Essential Defence Services Bill was passed before the adjournment. Lok Sabha djournedThe Lower House adjourned till 5pm. 'Bill effective only for 1 year': Rajnath SinghDefence minister Rajnath Singh says the bill does not impede the right to protest and it aims at making ordinance sector improve. Singh says bill also aims to develop the working conditions of the ordnance factories. AAP opposes bill, says it allows privatisationSushil K Gupta says the bill calls for privatisation. He says if it is passed in haste like the farm laws, the nation will suffer. Sukhendu Sekhar Ray of TMC says freedom of speech is allowed in ParliamentRay says opposition MPs have the right to voice their concerns. Rajya Sabha resumes; Ellamaram Kareem demands discussion on the Pegasus spyware issueEllamaram Kareem says national security is under threat, demands discussion on the Pegasus issue says Essential Defence Services Bill should be sent to committe.Rajya Sabha adjourned till 3:40Deputy Speaker adjourns Rajya Sabha amid sloganeering from Opposition MPsDefence minister says wanted to discuss the Bill and the curbing of the chaosDefence minister Rajnath Singh says he did not assure of a discussion on Pegasus but discussed regarding decreasing the chaos in both Houses on Parliament. 'Discuss, Pegasus!' chants continue. Meanwhile, YSR Congress Party Ayodhya Rami Reddy extends his support to the bill. 'Rajnath Singh can also discuss more 'pressing issues' also', says Kharge"When Rajnath Singh called me and said that I am going to Kyrgyzstan and we will discuss... If an Opposition leaders has been intimated regarding a meeting or discussion on the Bill why are we then not discussing it now," says Kharge.LoP Kharge speaks on the Essential Defence Services BillKharge, however, switches from topic and says that the Government is profiting from the chaos and din in the Parliament. Kharge says government is trying to get the bill passed in haste, claims that the bill be sent to select committee.AIADMK supports the Essential Defence Services BillAIADMK's M Thambidurai says Essential Defence Services Bill needed to improve and further strengthen the national security.'Two hostile neighbours on northern front': BJD MPSujit Kumar of BJD says Essential Defence Services Bill needs to be passed as India faces threat from China and Pakistan, says nation needs to be ready for war.MoS Defence Ajay Bhatt moves motion for Essential Defence Services BillBhatt moves motion for passage for Essential Defence Services Bill. Sujit Kumar of BJD supports the Bill. Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Bill passedCommission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Bill passed in Rajya SabhaIndia achieved its renewable energy targets: YadavUnion minister Bhupender Yadav says Modi government achieved its renwable energy targets and says is committed to fight against climate change. Union minister Bhupender Yadav says too much focus on Section 15, but farmers will not be penalizedYadav says MPs saying that the Section 15 of Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Bill penalizes farmers have failed to see Section 14 which encourages proper use of farming techniques and disposal of stubble.Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi says govt not ready to discuss Pegasus, farm lawsChaturvedi says government failed to address issues like the use of spyware, farm laws. Vandana Chavan of the NCP says shameful that govt is focusing on air pollution nowNCP MP says that govt was forced to discuss air quality and pollution only after SC asked it to. AAP MP Sushil Gupta opposes clause of the Bill which 'penalizes' farmersSushil Gupta says there are clauses in the BIll which punishes farmers. 'There is poison in the air but what about Pegasus poison': RJDRJD MP Manoj Jha says government should take steps to clear the poison spread by Pegasus and the farm laws. TRS MP says air quality should be considered as part of healthcareTRS MP KR Suresh Reddy says drinking water and air quality should be considered part of healthcare. Meanwhile, Jai Jawan Jai Kisan chants continue. TRS supports bill but says has certain reservationsTRS MP KR Suresh Reddy says farmers are penalized for no fault of theirs. "I request the government to look into the clause. Climate change is also a major concern and it has increased pollution in the Delhi-NCR", Reddy said.Rajya Sabha speaker requests Opposition MPs to stop sloganeeringBhubaneswar Kalita asks sloganeering MPs to stop chaos, says cannot infringe on right of the speakers. Tripura MP Jharna Das Baidya of the CPI(M) opposes the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas BillOpposition MPs chant Jai Jawan Jai KisanSome opposition MPs now are raising chants demanding repeal of three farm laws. YSR Congress extends support to Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas BillMP Ayodhya Rami Reddy extends support, says several industries in the adjoining areas of NCR region are contributing to pollution.Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Bill taken up for considerationRS Bharathi of DMK quips, says discussion on quality of democracy also necessary along with quality of air.Lower House adjourned till 4pmLok Sabha proceedings adjourned for third time, now till 4 pm, amid opposition protests over Pegasus, other issuesLok Sabha adjourned till 4pm amid protests over Pegasus and other issues.Opposition slams government for absence of ministers in ParliamentThe Opposition slammed the government in Rajya Sabha for the absence of their ministers from the parliamentary proceedings. They said that these ministers were disrespecting the Parliament by getting their papers laid on the table by the minister of state for parliamentary affairs instead of doing so themselves. Read MoreParliament: BJP hits out at Congress, says party doesn't want serious discussionThe Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday hit out at the Congress for disrupting Parliament and not allowing discussion on serious issues. Read MoreLok Sabha proceedings adjourned till noon amid Opposition uproarLok Sabha proceedings were adjourned on Thursday till noon as Opposition parties continued to protest over the Pegasus spyware controversy and other issues.As soon as the House met for the day, Speaker Om Birla congratulated the Indian hockey team for an Olympic medal after 41 years as well as women athletes who won medals at the ongoing Tokyo Olympics.When the Question Hour commenced, Opposition parties started protesting over various issues, including the Pegasus spyware controversy and farm laws. Many members trooped into the Well of the House, shouting slogans and displaying placards.Congress MP Manish Tewari gives notice for adjournment motion in Lok SabhaCongress MP Manish Tewari gives the notice to move a motion for the adjournment of the business of Lok Sabha over the Pegasus issueLok Sabha, Rajya Sabha to start at 11am today

Hindustan Times

05-08-2021

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