Parliament updates: Asaduddin Owaisi says Muslim women celebrating passing of triple talaq bill 'don't know law'

Ram Gopal Yadav, SP MP from Uttar Pradesh flags issue of passengers being drugged on trains

Railway Minister Piyush Goyal replies that action against such oganised gangs will be taken and if any member has information about it, they should come forward and inform the ministry. The ministry is also trying to bring in a network of CCTV surveillance on trains and stations, Goyal informed the Rajya House.

Rajya Sabha erupts in laughter after BJP MP Sarojini Hembram says her luggage was also stolen on trains

Tripura MP raises question of security reinforcements in railways in Rajya Sabha

Jhama Das Badiya, CPM MP from Tripura says her luggage was stolen from Rajdhani Express. There are thousands like her who go through this with no security reinforcement.

Railway Minister Piyush Goyal addresses questions on railway security forces

Break up of business addressed during Winter Session of Parliament

Jairam Ramesh, Viplove Thakur raise questions over MSP provided to farmers

Congress MP Viplove Thakur asks if Narendra Modi’s promise of paying 50 percent more than the MSP to the farmer is being fulfilled. Jairam Ramesh also asks how is the cost of production fixed for MSP, “What is the new system for fixing the cost of production?”

Lok Sabha records higher productivity than Rajya Sabha

Lok Sabha sat for 13 days, 61 hours during Parliament’s Winter Session

As per PRS Legislative , LS sat for 13 days, 61 hours with 78 percent productivity. Sixteen bills were introduced during this time in the Lok Sabha. Twelve bills were passed by the Lower House. Apart from this, 46 starred questions were answered orally during Question Hour.

Productivity during Question Hour in both Houses

Productivity during this Winter Session of Parliament

Lok Sabha adjourned sine die

Narendra Modi attends Lok Sabha proceedings

Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends Lok Sabha proceedings. pic.twitter.com/IgtfSbN2NG

— ANI (@ANI) January 5, 2018

Consumer Protection Bill, New Delhi International Arbitration Centre Bill introduced in Lok Sabha

Ram Vilas Paswan rose to withdraw the The Consumer Protection Bill, 2015. The Consumer Protection Bill and the New Delhi International Arbitration Centre Bill have been introduced.

Extract from the Parliamentary panel chaired by TMC MP Derek O’Brien on rude staff behaviour, especially IndiGo

“The Committee observes that the problems affecting the airlines are not personal; it is institutional. An institution like Indigo has to develop a consumer friendly approach in dealing with their passengers. The Committee believes that being a leader in market share, Indigo needs to look inward and find out the reasons for the discourteous attitude and rude and indifferent behavior of their employees, whether it is their cabin crew or the ground staff. The Committee emphasizes that the arrogant behavior of employees should stop.”

Large number of child pornography sites have been blocked, says Ravi Shankar Prasad in Rajya Sabha

Question Hour begins in Rajya Sabha

Question Hour over in Lok Sabha

Leaders in Lok Sabha speak against private financial companies such as chit fund companies

WATCH: TMC MP Dinesh Trivedi earlier asked about the alternative medicine system

#WinterSession #LokSabha Dinesh Trivedi asks a supplementary question on alternative system of medicine | WATCH pic.twitter.com/snbUDG68k5

— All India Trinamool Congress (@AITCofficial) January 5, 2018

Retiring Rajya Sabha members give farewell speeches

Delhi MPs Janardan Dwivedi, Parvez Hashmi and Karan Singh. Congress MP Singh has made his farewell speech.

Arun Jaitley says Centre making effort to exceed farmer loan target in financial year 2018

Making effort to exceed farm loan target for FY18; Farm inputs have to be at reasonable price, says FM @arunjaitley in #LokSabha

— CNBC-TV18 (@CNBCTV18Live) January 5, 2018

Rajya Sabha bids farewell to retiring members, including Congress MP Karan Singh

List of business in the Lok Sabha for today:

1. Consumer Protection Bill

2. New Delhi International Arbitration Centre Bill

3. Constitution (123rd Amendment) Bill.

4. Dentists (Amendment) Bill

5. National Council for Teacher Education (Amendment) Bill

6. Representation of the People (Amendment) Bill

Arun Jaitley responds to queries on MSP and fertiliser subsidy

“There are crops where the Centre fixes the minimum support price (MSP). Sometimes market rate falls below MSP and we resort to market intervention. Farmers are also being provided subsidy for fertilisers as well,” said Jaitley in Lok Sabha.

Agriculture sector needs support, says Arun Jaitley on farm loan waiver

Arun Jaitley says the agriculture sector needs support. “Both the central and state governemtns have been making efforts,” says Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in Lok Sabha.

BJP issues whip directing members to be present in both Houses today

BJP issues whip asking all its MPs to remain present in both the houses of Parliament, today

— ANI (@ANI) January 5, 2018

Jammu and Kashmir MP Farooq Abdullah seeks govt response on short course for Ayurveda doctors

Farooq Abdullah asks if there could is a way the government could introduce a short MBBS course for Ayurveda practitioners to undertake.

NMC Bill could lead to more quacks, says BJD MP in Lok Sabha

Bayjayant J Panda, BJD MP from Odisha, says Medical Council of India is one of the most corrupt bodies in the country. He also says that with the introduction of the National Medical Commission Bill, 2017, there is a greater chance of quacks across the country.

Both Houses to be adjourned sine die post lunch

According to News18 , MPs from Opposition parties have been told that both houses will be adjourned sine die (with no appointed date for resumption) post lunch.

MP Satyanarayana Jatiya presents report in Rajya Sabha on Parliamentary Standing Committee on Human Resource Development

WATCH: Explainer on triple talaq bill

Three Minute Explainer on the Triple Talaq Bill: https://t.co/96gaN87WHS

— PRS Legislative (@PRSLegislative) January 5, 2018

Last day of Winter Session of Parliament begins

Parliamentary panel says behaviour of airline staff, especially Indigo, condescending

While narrating some of the incidents of misbehavior in airlines, especially in Indigo, majority of the Committee Members opined that the attitude of airlines staff is very condescending, often uncooperative and on many occasions, downright rude.

— ANI (@ANI) January 5, 2018

RECAP: Parliamentary panel discusses exorbitant airfares, rude behaviour by airline staff

The Committee on transport deliberated on the issue of exorbitant airfares charged during the festival seasons, holiday seasons, natural disasters and political/social unrest in Rajya Sabha, reported ANI . The Committee also noted there were many incidents of manhandling, discourteous and rude behavior by airlines staff.

RECAP: Report on issues related to improving consumer satisfaction of airlines tabled in Rajya Sabha

Parliamentary Standing Committee for Transport laid on the table of Rajya Sabha yesterday a report on the issues related to improving consumers satisfaction of airlines.

— ANI (@ANI) January 5, 2018

Triple talaq could most likely be taken up again in 2018 Budget Session

Various reports suggest that owing to the lack of numbers and consensus in the Rajya Sabha the ruling party will be forced to send the bill to a Select Committee of the House. And it would only be taken up again in the Budget Session in 2018.

RECAP: Triple talaq bill creates uproar in Rajya Sabha forcing House to be adjourned

The government tactically placed the bill in the bottom of priority in the list of business on Thursday, which the Opposition strongly objected to and demanded that its motions for referring the bill to a Select Committee be taken up first. The business list had the Goods and Services Tax (Compensation to States) Amendment Bill ahead of the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2017. 

Deputy Chairman PJ Kurien pleaded helplessness on the ground that the listing of business was the government’s priority and decided to go ahead with the GST bill, triggering an Opposition uproar which finally forced him to adjourn the House for the day.

As per Friday’s list of business, the triple talaq bill has been slated second for discussion after the GST amendment bill. 

With inputs from IANS

List of legislative business in Rajya Sabha for today:

1. Goods and Services Tax (Compensation to States) Amendment Bill, 2017

2. Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2017

3. Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill, 2013

4. Central Road Fund (Amendment) Bill, 2017

5. Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2017

6. Appropriation (No. 5) Bill, 2017

Triple talaq bill flawed in its present form and fails Muslim women

The Bill provides for the maintenance of a wife divorced via instant triple talaq. It does not provide for the maintenance for a wife divorced via other forms of triple talaq. It also doesn’t provide maintenance for the wife divorced via any other means, notably when a Muslim woman is granted divorce by a court. The Bill also doesn’t invalidate the infamous Shah Bano law, which was passed by the Rajiv Gandhi government in 1986, denying alimony to divorced Muslim women.

The bulk of cases of instant triple talaq involve the lower income groups of Muslims, affecting families in which men are mechanics, labourers, tailors, and so on. In cases affecting them, the major problem is for the woman because she will be required to go to court to prove that the husband divorced her via instant triple talaq. In cases of oral instant triple talaq, it will be almost impossible for such a woman to prove any case against the husband, who will languish in jail before finally being acquitted. 

Fate of triple talaq bill hangs in balance 

Now with just one more day remaining in the ongoing Winter Session, the fate of the controversial bill remains shrouded in suspense as the government virtually rejected an overwhelming demand on Thursday from the Opposition for referring it to a Select Committee of the Rajya Sabha for detailed consideration. The Opposition, on the other hand also refused to relent as Leader of Opposition and Congress MP Ghulam Nabi Azad said that the Bill was not fit to be passed as it as it would “finish off Muslim women” instead of “empowering them.”

Congress directs its members to remain present in the House today

Congress issues three-line whip for its members in Rajya Sabha, asking them to remain present in the house today pic.twitter.com/Mhmcb65uKB

— ANI (@ANI) January 5, 2018

Updates for 5 January, 2017 begin here

Even Pakistan pays more salary to their judges than we do, says TRS MP Konda Vishveshwar Reddy

Speaking in the Lok Sabaha, TRS MP Konda Vishveshwar Reddy said that the hike in the judge’s salary has been long ovrdue. To reassert his point, the MP said that while advocate charge lakhs of rupees for every sitting, the judge earns only Rs. 90,000. “Even a mid-level executive earns more than a High Court judge. The Pakistan judges are paid more than 10 times of what we are paying here,” he said.

Watch: NCP leader Praful Patel speaks on state of economy in Rajya Sabha

Sh. Praful Patel's speech| Short Duration Discussion on the state of economy: https://t.co/WCtEz6ZGXf via @YouTube

— Rajya Sabha TV (@rajyasabhatv) January 4, 2018

Watch: Samajwadi Party’s Ram Gopal Yadav’s speech on state of Indian economy in Rajya Sabha

Prof. Ram Gopal Yadav's speech| Short Duration Discussion on the state of economy: https://t.co/NU632dMR0z via @YouTube

— Rajya Sabha TV (@rajyasabhatv) January 4, 2018

Rafale Deal: France will not share manufacturing technology with India, MoS Defence in Parliament

There will be no transfer of manufacturing technology in the 36
Rafale fighter aircraft deal, Junior Defence Minister Bhamre confirms in parliament answer. #MakeInIndia pic.twitter.com/ymI9ITJy2x

— Manu Pubby (@manupubby) January 4, 2018

Tathagata Satpathy bats for primal reforms in judiciary in Lok Sabha

Speaking on a bill to raise salaries of judges, BJP MP Tathagata Satpathy said that the judiciary needs several basic reforms. His suggestions included that advocates be allowed to advertise for their services, judges should have a system for automatic appraisal of salaries rather than the House debating each time they gate a pay hike. He also said that there was no reason that the judiciary was so reluctant to open itself to scrutiny. He said the provision for an TRI should be brought in.

Elections can be won on mere slogans, but please work in the interest of nation, Ram Gopal Yadav urges govt

Speaking during the discussion on state of Indian economy, Ram Gopal Yadav said that the elections are never fought on facts and figures or policy matters. They are won on slogans. However, the government must work for improving the state of economy. 

Notwithstanding the Congress’ remarks on metrics demonstrating the health of economy, Yadav said that the figures are merely a web to confound the common man, and mean little on the ground. He said that if the people in villages are getting enough to eat, earning enough to protect themselves in harsh winters, then the economy is good otherwise it is not.

Meanwhile… Supreme Court invalidated triple talaq but never asked govt to frame law

The Supreme Court, in its judgment, held instant triple talaq unconstitutional and invalidated the practice. However, the final ruling by the majority judges catagorically mentioned that there was no need to pass the ball to the legilstaure’s court, as this article in  News18  points out. 

“Justices Nariman and Lalit ruled that since triple talaq could not be construed as an essential religious practice, “the submission on behalf of the Muslim Personal Board that the ball must be bounced back to the legislature does not at all arise.” the article read.

Surmounting NPAs are UPAs gift to the nation, says BJP’s Bhupender Yadav

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“I heard that an honourable member said that this government celebrates even slightest of improvements in numbers and metrics of economy like a little rainfall is cherished after a drought. It is right because the policy paralysis under the 10 years of UPA rule were akin to not just a drought but a misery. That’s what they gave the nation in their 1o year’s rule,” Yadav.

Gopal Chinayya Shetty says there is a need to regulate advocates fees too

Shetty said that the entire process of fighting a litigation has become so costly that justice will soon evade common man. He said that the advocates usually charge a fee every time even if the court just reschedules the date of hearing. He said that there should be a mechanism to regulate the fees charged by advocates.

Gopal Chinayya Shetty lauds NJAC system for Supreme Court’s judges appointment

Shetty, while speaking on the discussion over The Supreme Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Amendment Bill, 2017 touched upon the National Judiciary Appointment Commission. 

He said that the Commission will have members from the Opposition as well and it is more open and inclusive than the collegium system.

Lok Sabha debates High Court and The Supreme Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Amendment Bill, 2017

Congress’ Anand Sharma starts discussion on state of economy

Sharma said that Indian economy, contrary to the prime minister and finance minsters’ claim, is not a galloping economy but a gasping economy. “None of the growth engine of the economy are running,” Sharma said. 

He asked the government to specify the national investment, debts, and other economic indicators. He claimed that both national investment rate, and national saving rate, which are indicators of financial wealth of citizens, have fallen. He also said that the ratio between GDP growth and debt was increasing.

Rajya Sabha takes up short duration discussion

Rajya Sabha divided over discussing triple talaq bill first

Addressing the Upper House, the deputy chairman said, “The chair did not give any direction yesterday over whether the triple talaq bill must be taken up today. Unless, the government comes to the consensus and wants to discuss the triple talaq right now, we will continue with the list of business.” At present, the bill is second on the list of legislative business to be discussed in the Rajya Sabha today.

Ghulam Nabi Azad calls for triple talaq bill to be disposed off first during the short duration discussion

Opposition intentionally disrupted Rajya Sabha proceedings over triple talaq bill yesterday, says SP

Samajwadi Party’s Naresh Agarwal says the Opposition intentionally disrupted the Rajya Sabha yesterday over the triple talaq bill. In response to Derek O’Brien, he said that matters of urgency must be completed first before going by the agenda set for the day as per the list received by legislators.

AITC MP Derek O’Brien broaches triple talaq bill issue

Rajya Sabha resumes session

Lok Sabha adjourned till 2.30 pm

Chinese incursion for one kilometre into Arunachal Pradesh is matter of national security: RSP MP NK Premachandran

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RSP MP from Kollam, NK Premachandran raised the issue of Chinese aggression on Indian borders after reports emerged of China’s incursion for one kilometre into Indian border in Arunachal Pradesh. He called it an issue of national security and demanded the Centre’s response to it. He also added it was important was as Chinese officials have openly stated China has never recognised Arunachal Pradesh as Indian territory.

Triple Talaq bill to be discussed between 5-9 pm

FM radio network to reach 65% population soon: BJP MP Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore 

As much as 65 percent population of the country will soon be able to tune in to FM radio network, the Lok Sabha was informed on Thursday.

Maintaining that currently 52 percent of the population can access FM radio network, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore said that the government has taken a number of initiatives for expanding the FM radio network across the country.

As of now, the FM radio network covers 52 percent population and soon it will be expanded to 65 percent population in the country, he said during Question Hour.

The minister said in order to synergise efforts for multiple utilisation of resources and sharing of existing capacities and communication towers of the ministry of information and broadcasting and department of telecommunications, a committee of officers of both the ministries was formed in 2015 to ascertain technical feasibility and decide terms and conditions of infrastructure sharing.

–PTI

Uttar Pradesh govt sends EoI for setting up airport at Jewar near Delhi

The Uttar Pradesh government has issued an Express of Interest (EoI) application to set up an airport at Jewar near Delhi and has started the process of acquiring land for it, Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju said on Thursday.

Raju said in Lok Sabha the central government has received the EoI of the Uttar Pradesh government and will provide all help in this endeavour. “I understand the Uttar Pradesh government is acquiring the land. We will extend all help to the state government for the project,” he said during Question Hour.

The Uttar Pradesh cabinet has already approved the disbursal of Rs 330 crore to Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) to start acquiring land for the sanctioned international airport at Jewar in Greater Noida, bordering Delhi.

–PTI

Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm

Death of Nanded boy during Maharashtra bandh resulted from policy atrocity: Congress MP Rajeev Sattav

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Addressing the death of a 16-year-old boy in Nanded, Maharashtra during the bandh on Wednesday, Congress MP Rajeev Shankarrao Sattav claimed the death occurred due to police atrocity. He demanded a probe be launched into it and the family of the boy be awarded Rs 25 lakh compensation.

Centre tables demands for Rs.80,000 crore for bank recapitalization in Lok Sabha

Govt has tabled demand for additional grants of Rs.80,000 crore for bank recapitalization in Lok Sabha.

— ANI (@ANI) January 4, 2018

BJP MP Kirit Somaiya demands strict action against Jet Airways over pilots’ mid-air row

Speaking in the Lok Sabha, BJP MP Kirit Somiaya said that the Jet Airways pilots put the lives of hundreds of passengers at risk. He was referring to the incident where the pilot allegedly slapped his co-pilot. In response, Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju said “action will be taken as per regulations”.

Centre to hold debate at 6 pm on triple talaq bill

According to sources, Centre will try to hold a debate at 6 pm on the triple talaq bill before sending it to the Select Committee. The Bill, which criminalises instant divorce among Muslims with a three year penal provision, was passed by the Lok Sabha last week.

Most of the opposition parties, including the Congress, had supported the passage of the Bill in the lower house with some reservations. BJP’s absolute majority in the Lok Sabha helped the ruling dispensation in the easy passage of legislation. The statute when brought to the Rajya Sabha faced some stiff resistance on Wednesday when a collective opposition insisted on sending the Bill to the Select Committee of the House.

Disabled persons needs place to stay apart from opportunities, says BSP MP Satish Chandra Misra 

Speaking in the Lok Sabha, BSP MP from Uttar Pradesh, Satish Chandra Misra says disabled persons need a place to stay apart from opportunities to come up in life. 

In Rajya Sabha, questions were raised on persons with disabilities and if there is a need for their Aadhaar identification since their fingerprints are almost always mismatched, according to  The Indian Express .

Claims of Assam NRC driving out a certain section of population are baseless allegations: Rajnath Singh in Lok Sabha

As protests erupted in Lok Sabha over the Assam National Registry of Citizens, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said, “Assam NRC is being conducted under the Supreme Court’s supervision. If somenone’s names have been left out, they can register again. It cannot be deleted. It is not a conspiracy to drive out certain sections of the population. Such allegations are baseless.” 

TMC MP Saugata Roy said the first draft of the NRC in Assam is a conspiracy to drive out Bengalis from Assam.

Protests in Lok Sabha over Assam NRC erupt

Amendments to Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 adopted in Lok Sabha

Dropout rates high due to lack of toilets, quality training: HRD minister Prakash Javadekar

Human Resources Development Minister Prakash Javadekar responds to questions on the education sector. When asked about the dropout rate, Javadekar said one of the reasons was the lack of toilets. “We constructed more toilets. Another reason was due to lack of quality training,” he said.

Watch: LIVE updates from Lok Sabha  here  and Rajya Sabha  here

Question hour begins in Rajya Sabha

Urge Centre to engage with Donald Trump’s administration over H-1B visa issue, says Congress MP Rajeev Gowda

Flagging the issue of H-1B visas in the US under Donald Trump’s administration, Congress MP from Karnataka Rajeev MV Gowda said, “More than 50% of H-1B visas issued goes to Indians. It is bad for US to engage in such a disruptive move. I urge the government to engage with their US counterparts as livelihoods of thousands of Indians is at risk.”

Centre should reconsider renaming West Bengal as Bangla: Ritabrata Banerjee

West Bengal MP Ritabrata Banerjee said the Centre should consider renaming West Bengal as Bangla. A resolution in the matter was already passed in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly, he said in Rajya Sabha.

Fireworks factories shut in Sivakasi, adverse impact on fireworks industry, says DMK

DMK MP Tiruchi Siva says following ban on firecrackers in Delhi, factories in Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu, have shut down causing deep economic hurt to businesses. “Fireworks is not the only reason for pollution. The work goes on throughout the year but the sales come up during Diwali,” says Siva.

Appeal to people of Maharashtra to maintain peace, says Sambhaji Chhatrapati

“My appeal to people of Maharashtra is please maintain peace and stay away from violence,” says Sambhaji Chhatrapati. “The Maharashtra violence had marred the 200th-anniversary celebrations of Bhima-Koregaon battle in Pune on Monday spilled into Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra,” he added.

Jignesh Mevani, Umar Khalid incited Bhima-Koregaon violence: BJP MP Amar Sable

“Jignesh Mevani, Umar Khalid made inflammatory speeches leading to violence in Maharashtra. The Congress tries to connect every Dalit atrocity with Sangh. This too should be condemned like attacks against Dalits,” says BJP MP Amar Shankar Sable in the Rajya Sabha amid protests from other members.

Some invisible hand was working to ‘divide and rule’ Bhima-Koregaon: Shiv Sena

#NewsAlert -- Some invisible hand was working to 'divide and rule' Bheema-Koregaon: Shiv Sena on #MahaCasteWar pic.twitter.com/5y1uyyt5Ss

— News18 (@CNNnews18) January 4, 2018

Ramadas Athawale condemns Bhima-Koregaon violence

“Everyone must strive to end caste wars and conflicts. Those involved in the incident must be brought to hook,” says Ramadas Athawale.

“We should not see the Bhima-Koregaon as a political issue. Rather than politicising the issue,  we should try to control the situation and bring life back to normalcy. The state government will take strict action against the culprits,” he said.

Need to resolve Dalit-Maratha conflict in Maharashtra, says NCP’s Sharad Pawar

Rajya Sabha MP Sharad Pawar emphasised on the need to resolve the Dalit-Maratha conflict in Maharashtra in the light of Bhima-Koregaon violence.

Govt needs to look at long-term solution for atrocities against Dalits: Kanimozhi

Speaking in the Rajya Sabha, DMK’s Kanimozhi said, “Dalit students are being attacked all over India. The government isn’t taking action against such actions against depressed classes. We need to look at long-term solution and initiate a judicial probe into the matter.”

BSP demands Supreme Court-monitored probe into Bhima-Koregaon violence

BSP condemns Bhima-Koregaon violence in Maharashtra

The Bahujan Samaj Party condemns the violence in Maharashtra and demands justice for innocent Dalits being arrested.

Congress MP Rajni Patil gives notice in Rajya Sabha under rule 267 over Bhima Koregaon incident. “Maharashtra is known as a peaceful state. Why Maharashtra government didn’t respond to the incident at the right time,” Patil said.

Samajwadi Party’s Naresh Agarwal also demands action and constitution of a Commission for a report on the matter

Nitin Gadkari talks about construction of barrages across Mahanadi River

Water Resources Minister Nitin Gadkari speaks about building barrages across the Mahanadi river in the Lok Sabha. Responding to BJD MP Nagendra Kumar Pradhan’s query, Gadkari invited him for a dialogue on sharing of water. “We demand a tribunal to sort out a difference between Chhattisgarh and Odisha,” he said.

In response, BJD MP (Odisha) called for the formation of a tribunal to address the dispute. “As Mr. Gadkari expressed his views in kind words, I wish the same kindness was shown in 2014 when the issue was flagged in Odisha and Chhattisgrah,” he says.

Bills listed for consideration today:

Lok Sabha

Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016
High Court and The Supreme Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Amendment Bill, 2017
Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-third Amendment) Bill, 2017
Payment of Gratuity (Amendment) Bill, 2017
Dentists (Amendment) Bill, 2017
National Council for Teacher Education (Amendment) Bill, 2017

Rajya Sabha

Goods and Services Tax (Compensation to States) Amendment Bill, 2017
Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2017
Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill, 2013
Central Road Fund (Amendment) Bill, 2017
State Banks (Repeal and Amendment) Bill, 2017
Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2016

Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha proceedings begin for the day

22 years before he argued against triple talaq in Parliament, BJP’s MJ Akbar tried talking Rajiv Gandhi out of it

Minister of State for External Affairs MJ Akbar has received fulsome praise for his speech in Parliament supporting the adoption of the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2017. His speech was, in a way, an about-turn from the position he took on the Supreme Court judgment in what is known as the Shah Bano case. Akbar is said to have been instrumental in convincing the then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi to overturn the judgment in Shah Bano through legislation.

Congress MP Rajni Patil gives notice in Rajya Sabha over Bhima Koregaon violence

Congress MP Rajni Patil gives notice in Rajya Sabha under rule 267 over #BhimaKoregaonViolence

— ANI (@ANI) January 4, 2018

TMC members protest outside Parliament over Assam NRC issue

Delhi: TMC leaders hold protest in front of Gandhi statue in Parliament over NRC (National Register of Citizens) issue in Assam pic.twitter.com/5PmKP2CRlC

— ANI (@ANI) January 4, 2018

Shah, who was elected to the Rajya Sabha in August last year, had made his parliamentary debut during the Winter Session.

He has been allocated the aisle seat right next to the two-seat block where Leader of the House and Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and Prime Minister Narendra Modi sit. The seat allotted to Shah was previously occupied by M Venkaiah Naidu, who after being elected Vice President in August is now the Chairman of Rajya Sabha.

Congress should expect stinging rebuttal to its Gujarat poll campaign

As BJP’s chief strategist, Amit Shah, rises to speak from his front-row seat in Rajya Sabha on amending the law to allow for imposing compensation cess on intra-State and inter-State supply of goods and services on Thursday, a BJP leader told NDTV  said the Congress should expect a stinging rebuttal to its election campaign.

Amit Shah’s maiden speech on GST could have a few pointers for Congress?

BJP president Amit Shah is expected to make his maiden speech in the Rajya Sabha today if a bill for the amendments to the Goods and Services Tax law, which has been fiercely attacked by the Congress during last month’s Gujarat elections, is taken up by House for debate and voting.

RECAP: Govt lying about Opposition’s intentions on triple talaq bill

The Congress said that the government was lying about the Opposition’s intentions on Triple Talaq Bill in Rajya Sabha.

The government alleged that the Congress and other Opposition parties were trying to derail the bill by demanding it should be referred to a select committee, that too without giving a notice a day in advance.

Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad told reporters that the BJP does not believe in democracy. “The bills are generally referred to the select committee based on the ‘Sense of the House’ i.e majority. But, the government didn’t accept which once again proved that the BJP doesn’t believe in democracy, parliament, and parliamentary democracy,” Azad said.

He added: “It is legally mandatory that all bills must go through a standing committee of Lok Sabha and if it doesn’t happen then such bill should be referred to select committee of the Rajya Sabha.” 

Senior Congress leader Anand Sharma said Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad and Union Finance Minister have lied on the issue.

“The government is playing politics in the name of triple talaq bill by selectively misquoting and misrepresenting even the Supreme Court Constitutional Bench judgement, which was done by Leader of Rajya Sabha (Arun Jaitley) today,” Sharma said.

He added: “If the other House has not scrutinised the bill, it is the constitutional duty of the Rajya Sabha to do that. The government doesn’t want a debate on it, so it is wrong on the part of the Law Minister to say that we (Opposition) don’t want to debate it.”

Updates for 4 January, 2018 begin

We are all for this bill, it is a faulty bill. No womens**’ groups, stakeholders were consulted, says TMC MP Derek O’ Brien**

We are all for this bill, it is a faulty bill. No womens' groups, stakeholders were consulted. All we ask for is that talk to all stakeholders: Trinamool Congress MP Derek O' Brien #TripleTalaqBill pic.twitter.com/7Dj8GAeD8y

— ANI (@ANI) January 3, 2018

Rajya Sabha adjourned for the fourth time till 11 am on Thursday as ruckus over triple talaq bill continued

Jaitley referred to judgement of SC, I want to correct the record, says Kapil Sibal

He (Arun Jaitley) referred to judgement of SC, I want to correct the record because I appeared in the case on behalf of Muslim Personal Law Board. What he said was in context of the minority judgement: Kapil Sibal, Congress in Rajya Sabha #TripleTalaqBill

— ANI (@ANI) January 3, 2018

‘Mahila Virodh’ slogan raised against Opposition in Rajya Sabha

Arun Jaitley enlists reasons why bill should not be referred to select committee

Arun Jaitley enlists reasons why the bill should not be referred (to select committee). One of the reasons he says is that when the practice was declared unconstitutional, two of the judges held it as unfair and used their extraordinary power to suspend it for 6 months, which expire on 22 February. Judges said, “We are now suspending it for six months and we beseech all parties, therefore within this period come out with apt legislation.” So, there is an urgency that country expects from Parliament. Legislature must act with sense of responsibility, says Jaitley. – ANI

The house is taken by surprise that a motion is suddenly moved, it has not been submitted a day before. The motion has to be give at least 24 hours in advance: Arun Jaitley on Anand Sharma's notice #TripleTalaqBill pic.twitter.com/GbQZw3Nskk

— ANI (@ANI) January 3, 2018

House is taken by surprise, says Jaitley on Anand Sharma’s notice

The house is taken by surprise that a motion is suddenly moved, it has not been submitted a day before. The motion has to be given at least 24 hours in advance, says Arun Jaitley on Anand Sharma’s notice.

Congress leader Anand Sharma moves resolution to pass triple talaq bill to select committee 

#BREAKING -- Anand Sharma moves resolution to pass #TripleTalaqBill to select committee #LIVE: https://t.co/yFVFHLpB4k pic.twitter.com/XM248Jt0td

— News18 (@CNNnews18) January 3, 2018

TMC, Congress want the bill to be sent to the Select Committee for consideration

TMC and Cong want the bill to be sent to the Select Committee for consideration. “We are not opposed to the bill, but we want the bill to be strengthened. We want it to be sent to the Select Committee,”  TMC leader said.

Triple talaq practice is still continuing in some areas, says RS Prasad

Even after passage of #TripleTalaqBill in Lok Sabha the practice is continuing, a woman in Moradabad was given #TripleTalaq over dowry: Law Minister RS Prasad in Rajya Sabha pic.twitter.com/otec2iq6GE

— ANI (@ANI) January 3, 2018

Congress wants triple talaq bill to be deferred

‘Bhima-Koregaon violence issue raised deliberately so that Triple Talaq Bill can be stalled’

This issue is being raised deliberately so that #TripleTalaqBill can be stalled: Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad in Rajya Sabha as opposition raises issue of #BhimaKoregaonViolence

— ANI (@ANI) January 3, 2018

Rajya Sabha resumes amidst uproar on triple talaq bill issue

Proceedings of Rajya Sabha to resume shortly

Cabinet nod to establishment of AIIMS in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh under Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana

Kumar Vishwas speaks to the media a the announcement of AAP’s Rajya Sabha nominees

Maine jo-jo sach bola aaj uska pururskar dand swaroop mujhe diya gaya. Arvind ne mujhe muskurate huye kaha tha ke 'sir ji aapko marenge par shaheed nahi hone denge' main unko badhai deta hu ke main apni shahadat sweekar karta hu: Kumar Vishwas on AAP's Rajya Sabha nominees pic.twitter.com/Y5Ih33s21L

— ANI (@ANI) January 3, 2018

Congress accuses Hindutva outfits of triggering Maharashtra clashes

As several parts of Maharashtra continued to reel under caste violence, Congress on Wednesday accused the RSS and certain Hindutva outfits of triggering it and demanded a probe by a Supreme Court judge into the clashes.

Forcefully raising the issue in Lok Sabha during the Zero Hour, Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge also trained his guns on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, wondering why he was maintaining a studied silence on the issue. Read more here.

Lok Sabha adjourned till 11 am on Thursday

Lok Sabha adjourned till 11 am tomorrow

— ANI (@ANI) January 3, 2018

Triple talaq bill to be tabled in Rajya Sabha at 4 pm: CNN-News18

Rajya Sabha adjourned till 3 pm

Uproar resumes in Rajya Sabha

Atrocities are being inflicted on Dalits since the last 3 and a half years, since BJP came to power in the centre: Ghulam Nabi Azad, Congress pic.twitter.com/Mmz9xI7gew

— ANI (@ANI) January 3, 2018

BJP is anti-Dalit: Ghulam Nabi Azad

“Now, the entire world knows who has divided and who is diving. Everyone knows whose agenda it is to divide India in the name of caste and religion,” Congress’ Ghulam Nabi Azad said. “I strongly condemn this attitude of BJP. They are anti-Dalit. Dalits are being killed day-in and day-out. And yet, they don’t want these issues to be raised inside and outside the Parliament,” Azad further said.

Congress in LS reiterates its demand for PM’s statement

“I want a reply from the prime minister on this issue. Because such things are happening throughout the country,” said Kharge in the Lok Sabha as the issue caused uproar in the Lok Sabha again.

Click here to follow LIVE updates on the Bhima-Koregaon violence

Lok Sabha adjourned till 12.45 pm

Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge raises the issue of #BhimaKoregaonViolence in Lok Sabha, asks "who instigated and interfered in this event?" pic.twitter.com/XyNh3SKJwa

— ANI (@ANI) January 3, 2018

Congress speaking the language of riots: BJP in LS

“The Maharashtra government is doing everything in its power to control the situation. On the other hand, Congress is speaking the language of riots,” BJP’s Raosaheb Patil Danve said in the Lok Sabha.

Congress only using this issue for provocation: Govt in LS

“Mallikarjun Kharge only wants to use this issue for provocation. Congress is losing everywhere. That’s why they are doing this,” Union minister Ananth Kumar said in the Lok Sabha.

Congress in Lok Sabha demands statement from Narendra Modi

“RSS is behind the Bhima-Koregaon violence,” said Mallikarjun Kharge in Lok Sabha. Uproar erupted in the House as soon as Kharge made this statement.

“Whether it is in Gujarat, Una, Rajasthan, there is nothing but injustice wherever BJP is in power,” Kharge said. “A Supreme Court judge should be appointed and he should inquire this. The prime minister should come to the House and make a statement. When such incidents are happening, he does nothing,” he added.

Bhima-Koregaon issue raised in Lok Sabha

“There are some facsist forces who want to oppress Dalits. The injustices against Dalits in rural and urban areas are highly unfair,” said Congress’ Mallikarjun Kharge in the Lok Sabha.

“Whenever Dalits try to live respectfully, there are some people who try to harm them and interrupt such efforts. This is what happened in Bhima-Koregaon,” Kharge further said.

“Why did such an incident happen after years of peace at such an event? Recruitment of Dalits in the army was forbidden for thousands of years because they couldn’t carry weapons,” Kharge further said.

Rajya Sabha adjourned for the second time, this time till 2 pm

Rajya Sabha adjourned till noon

The Rajya Sabha was adjourned till noon after a massive ruckus was caused over Dalit protests in Maharashtra.

BJP claims fruitful parliamentary board meeting

In today's parliamentary party meeting, we discussed 2 important bills. 1st, the Constitution 123rd Amendment Bill which will give constitutional status to OBC Commission & 2nd, the bill which will end Triple Talaq & protect the rights of Muslim women: Union Minister Ananth Kumar pic.twitter.com/tpmY2zCxOx

— ANI (@ANI) January 3, 2018

BJP leaders discuss key issues and bills at parliamentary meeting

The BJP held its parliamentary board meeting on Wednesday, whereby they discussed the triple talaq bill and the Constitution’s 123rd amendment bill which will give constitutional status to the OBC commission.

Jan Adhikar Party gives adjournment motion notice

Jan Adhikar Party (JAP) leader and Madhepura MP Pappu Yadav gives adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha over #BhimaKoregaonViolence

— ANI (@ANI) January 3, 2018

Modi, Advani, Amit Shah attend parliamentary meeting

Delhi: BJP Parliamentary party meeting underway at the Parliament; Prime Minister Narendra Modi and leaders present. pic.twitter.com/mb99GUPpwA

— ANI (@ANI) January 3, 2018

Modi arrives in Parliament to attend meeting

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was among the many senior BJP leaders in attendance at the parliamentary meeting in the capital on Wednesday.

Stormy session ahead in Parliament

According to ANI, Congress has given an adjournment motion notice in the Rajya Sabha over the Bhima-Koregaon violence.

Union cabinet meeting to take place at 1 pm

Union Cabinet meeting scheduled to take place at 1 PM in the Parliament, today

— ANI (@ANI) January 3, 2018

Updates begin for 3 January

Congress demands apology from BJP MP for remarks on armed forces

The Congress today demanded an unconditional apology from BJP MP Nepal Singh for his reported comments that army jawans should expect death because of the profession they are in.

During the Zero Hour in the Lok Sabha, Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia said the comments by the BJP MP reflected that the government was not serious about the lives of the armed forces personnel.

Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day

Rajya Sabha passses the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Amend) Bill, 2017

Finance minister Arun Jaitley announces contours of electoral bonds for political funding

In a bid to clean election financing, the government on Tuesday outlined contours of the new electoral bonds that donors can buy from SBI and said receiving political parties can encash only through a designated bank account.

The electoral bonds, which are being pitched as an alternative to cash donations made to political parties, will be available at specified branches of State Bank of India (SBI) for 10 days each in months of January, April, July and October.

The bonds, which would be valid for 15 days, will not carry the donor’s name even though the purchaser would have to fulfil KYC norms at the bank, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said in the Lok Sabha while announcing the contours of the scheme.

Select Committee submits report on the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2017

Triple talaq bill to be tabled tomorrow, govt urges Congress not to press amendments

The government today urged the Congress not to press for amendments to the triple talaq bill, which seeks to criminalise the practice of instant divorce among Muslims, when it comes up for consideration in the Rajya Sabha likely tomorrow.

The Lok Sabha has already cleared the ‘Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill and it is likely to be tabled in the Rajya Sabha tomorrow. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananth Kumar said that the government would like the Congress to maintain the stand it took in the Lok Sabha by not pressing for amendments. 

The Congress had moved amendments to certain provisions of the bill in the Lok Sabha but did not press for a vote.

Lok Sabha adjourned for the day

No proposal of PSB merger under consideration, Shiv Pratap Shukla says in written reply to Rajya Sabha

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Union minister Shiv Pratap Shukla said no proposal regarding the merger of Public Sector Banks (PSBs) is under consideration of the government. However, the government has put in place an approval framework for proposals to amalgamate nationalised banks, the Minister of State for Finance said in a written reply to Rajya Sabha.

The Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Acts of 1970 and 1980 provide that the central government, in consultation with RBI, may make a scheme for amalgamation of any nationalised bank with any other nationalised bank or any other banking institution, he said. —PTI

KV Thomas suggest live telecasts of Supreme Court proceedings

During a discussion of The High Court and Supreme Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Amendment Bill, 2017 in the Lok Sabha, Congress MP Professor KV Thomas suggested that similar to live broadcasts of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, live telecasts of Supreme Court proceedings should be held for more transparency and to avoid rumours getting spread

Arun Jaitley’s statement on ‘The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (Amendment) Bill 2017’ in Lok Sabha

Shri @arunjaitley's statement on ‘The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (Amendment) Bill 2017’ in Lok Sabha. https://t.co/PYcK3elfom

— BJP LIVE (@BJPLive) January 2, 2018

Ruckus in Lok Sabha as Ravi Shankar Prasad discusses The High Court and Supreme Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Amendment Bill, 2017

Lok Sabha takes up The High Court and Supreme Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Amendment Bill, 2017

Shiv Pratap Shukla moves The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Amend) Bill, 2017 in Rajya Sabha

Rajya Sabha passes Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill 2017

Arun Jaitley's Reply| Voting & Passing of The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2017: https://t.co/XKunF8EjUh via

— Rajya Sabha TV (@rajyasabhatv) January 2, 2018

No plans to create second capital in South: Govt tells LS

The government has no plans to create a second capital in South India, the Lok Sabha was informed today. Minister of State for Home Hansraj Gangaram Ahir, while replying to a written question on whether the government has any proposal to create a second capital in South India (Hyderabad), said, “No”.

The question had been asked by Telangana Rashtra Samithi MP Boora Narsaiah Goud.

Can’t prevent misuse of Bitcoin by terrorists: Government tells RS

There is no mechanism to prevent the misuse of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin by terror groups and other anti-national elements, the government said on Tuesday, adding it was awaiting the report of an expert group on the subject.

“One of the features of cryptocurrency is that there is lack of dependence on the state. It functions with a degree of anonymity. It operates within a virtual community which is created and enjoys the trust of that virtual community,” Finance Minister Arun Jaitley told the Rajya Sabha.

“The government is examining the matter. A Committee under the chairmanship of the Economic Affairs Department Secretary is deliberating over all issues related to cryptocurrencies to propose specific actions to be taken… Instead of taking any knee-jerk action, let’s wait for the report of this committee.”

He said there were 785 different types of cryptocurrencies operating worldwide.

CRPF camp attack raised in Lok Sabha

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The attack on a training centre of the Central Reserve Police Force in Jammu and Kashmir was raised in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, with opposition leaders accusing the government of inaction.

The House also witnessed slogans against Pakistan being raised, as soon as Speaker Sumitra Mahajan entered the House, with some shouting ‘Pakistan Murdabad’.

Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia raised the issue during the Zero Hour and also mentioned Bharatiya Janata Party member Nepal Singh’s comments, who reportedly said “those in the Army are bound to die”.

“Pakistan-sponsored terrorists attacked a CRPF camp, in which five of our jawans were martyred. The concern is that while on one hand, Army jawans sacrifice their lives, on the other hand, government does not appear serious about it. In the last three years, there have been so many incidents…” Scindia said.

“The Prime Minister has also been quiet on the issue. On the other hand, National Security Advisor (Ajit Doval) is meeting his Pakistani counterpart…” he said.

Meanwhile, IMA calls off pan India strike after Centre sends NMC bill to Standing Committee

The Indian Medical Association had called for suspending routine services today to protest against a bill that seeks to replace the Medical Council of India (MCI) with a new body. 

The National Medical Commission (NMC) Bill, as it stands today, proposes to allow practitioners of alternative medicines, such as homeopathy and ayurveda, practice allopathy after completing a “bridge course”. However, the Centre has agreed to refer it to Parliamentary Standing Committee for closer scrutiny after the uproar over the bill.

Lok Sabha debates The Ancient Monuments and Archeological Sites and Remains (Amendment) Bill 2017

NMC bill referred to Parliamentary Standing Committee, says Parliamentary Affairs minister Ananth Kumar

Congress, Samajwadi Party support the amendment in Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code

What is the insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill 2017?

The bill is an attempt to regulate the liquidation and insolvency of companies that file for bankruptcy. According to PRS legislature the bill prohibits certain persons from submitting a resolution plan in case of defaults. These include: (i) wilful defaulters, (ii) promoters or management of the company if it has an outstanding non-performing debt for over a year, and (iii) disqualified directors, among others. Further, it bars the sale of property of a defaulter to such persons during liquidation.

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill 2017 being discussed in Rajya Sabha

National Medical Commission Bill tabled in Parliament

The National Medical Commission (NMC) Bill was tabled in Parliament on Friday. It also proposes to allow practitioners of alternative medicines, such as homoeopathy and ayurveda, practice allopathy after completing a “bridge course”.

Why can’t govt reveal of wilful defaulters? asks CPI

“Names of regular wilful defaulters are regularly given out by banks,” replied Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in Rajya Sabha.

Naresh Agrawal in Rajya Sabha expresses concern over press freedom

“If any mediaperson wants to write against the government, that person is thrown out of his job,” SP’s Naresh Agrawal said in the Rajya Sabha.

“Since this government came to power, nine journalists have been killed in the country,” Agrawal further said.

“We want the government to come up with some rule for protection of journalists,” he said.

Crimes against women rising in the country: Congress

“The government should take the issue of rising crimes against women seriously,” said Congress’ Kumari Selja. “The media should also think about the way women and crimes against women are depicted,” she added.

“Media, cinema and social media have a greater responsibility of not glorifying such crimes,” said Venkaiah Naidu.

Spoke to Indian Medical Association yesterday, we have heard them and put forth our perspective as well: Union Health Minister JP Nadda in Rajya Sabha on doctors' strike

— ANI (@ANI) January 2, 2018

Issue of doctors’ strike raised in Rajya Sabha

Opposition MPs raised the issue of doctors going on strike in the country.

BJP issues whip to MPs

According to CNN-News18, BJP has asked all its MPs to present in both the Houses for the next three days.

We are in talks with Congress party and others for the #TripleTalaqBill, hope for a smooth passage in Rajya Sabha. Kal pesh ho sakta hai: Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananth Kumar pic.twitter.com/3Kffbujsmy

— ANI (@ANI) January 2, 2018

Triple talaq bill should be referred to Select Committee: Kanimozhi

"#TripleTalaqBill should to be referred to Select Committee" says DMK MP Kanimozhi (File picture) pic.twitter.com/1KJGwlCl1K

— ANI (@ANI) January 2, 2018

Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu meets Opposition MPs

Triple talaq likely to be tabled in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday

“We are constantly talking to the Opposition members over this bill,” Ananth Kumar, parliamentary affairs minister, said. He added that the bill is likely to be tabled in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.

Congress strategy meet on triple talaq bill underway: Reports

Triple talaq bill should be referred to Select Committee: D Raja

It has been listed for today but as far as left parties are concerned, we will demand that bill should referred to Select Committee of Rajya Sabha: D Raja,CPI #TripleTalaqBill pic.twitter.com/U8C1q5iCzO

— ANI (@ANI) January 2, 2018

Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi says that the triple talaq bill will be passed in Rajya Sabha with constructive debate and discussion

The way #TripleTalaqBill was passed in Lok Sabha, it will be passed in Rajya Sabha too with constructive debate and discussion, hope opposition including Congress supports it: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi,Union Minister pic.twitter.com/cW0uefjjir

— ANI (@ANI) January 2, 2018

Venkaiah Naidu to chair a meeting to discuss triple talaq bill

Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu will chair a meeting in half-an-hour to discuss the triple talaq bill, reports News18 . MPs from both Congress and BJP will attend the meeting.

NCP leader Majeed Memon says the party has already made it clear that it is entirely against criminalisation of triple talaq

NCP has already made it clear that we are entirely against criminalisation. A marriage in Islam is a civil contract, you can't impose sentence of 3 yrs on improper talaq given by husband to wife. Let it go for reconsideration to Select Committee: Majeed Memon,NCP #TripleTalaqBill pic.twitter.com/kHl3HpKE4c

— ANI (@ANI) January 2, 2018

Congress to consult other parties before deciding stance on triple talaq bill in Rajya Sabha

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The Congress would consult Opposition parties before finalising its stand on the contentious bill which proposed to ban instant triple talaq and make the practice a cognisable offence, party sources said on Monday.

According to the sources, Leader of Opposition in the Upper House Ghulam Nabi Azad has convened a meeting of the leaders of his party (Congress) as well as other parties in his Parliament chamber tomorrow, before the bill is taken up.

NCP wants the Triple Talaq bill to be sent to select committee, DMK wants criminalisation clause removed

#BREAKING - #TripleTalaqBill: NCP wants the bill to be sent to select committee. DMK wants criminalisation clause removed. pic.twitter.com/XVB9u9x4p4

— News18 (@CNNnews18) January 2, 2018

BJP issues a whip to all its parliamentarians asking them to remain present in the Parliament between 2-4 January

#NewsAlert - BJP issues a three-line whip for all its Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha MPs asking them to remain present in the Parliament on Jan 2nd, 3rd, and 4th pic.twitter.com/hoW7PB8azi

— News18 (@CNNnews18) January 2, 2018

Congress says it will raise OROP issue in Parliament

On Sunday, Congress had said that it will raise issues related to ex-servicemen in the current session of Parliament, as the military veterans rued the “dilution” of their post-retirement benefits.

Congress spokesperson Sushmita Dev had expressed concern over the “hike” in the premium of ex-servicemen’s contributory health scheme.

“As the primary opposition party, it is our duty to raise the issues concerning ex-servicemen,” she had told reporters at a press conference, adding that the Congress will raise the matter in Parliament.

वर्ष 2018 हमारे राष्ट्र, सभी भारतवासी, अप्रवासी भारतीय और समस्त भारत वंशियों के लिए शुभ मंगल हो ! हर क्षेत्र में हम सिरमौर बनें। हमारे सभी राज्य प्रगति करें। सकारात्मक सोच से 'इंडिया फर्स्ट' के लिए सबका साथ मिलें।

— Sumitra Mahajan 'tai' (@S_MahajanLS) January 1, 2018

Updates begin for 2 January

Shiv Pratap Shukla lauds Narendra Modi govt’s ‘historic move’

In a historic move to end triple Talaq and to promote women's empowerment, Modi government introduced the law in Lok Sabha. #TripleTalaqBill pic.twitter.com/WMl1oVPsls

— Shiv Pratap Shukla (@ShivPShukla_Gov) December 28, 2017

Mallikarjun Kharge says triple talaq bill passed in ‘hurry’

Our party will take further steps in Rajya Sabha, will discuss with RS members, will find out a way to reduce the suspicion created by the government: Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress on #TripleTalaqBill passed in Lok Sabha pic.twitter.com/AngL3KidsN

— ANI (@ANI) December 28, 2017

Women in Varanasi celebrate after #TripleTalaqBill was passed in Lok Sabha pic.twitter.com/uHl7E3TwUy

— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) December 28, 2017

Muslim women celebrating triple talaq bill do no know law: Owaisi

“Section 3 says triple talaq does not end marriage. The burden of proof will now be on the innocent women. What kind of justice is this that a non-Muslim gets 1 year but Muslim will get 3 years,” Asaduddin Owaisi told India Today.

He claimed that the Muslim women celebrating the bill “did not know the law” and hoped that the Select Committee reject it in Rajya Sabha since the bill needs to be debated.

Will take steps through democratic means to ‘amend, improve or scrap’ triple talaq bill: AIMPLB

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The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) expressed serious reservations over the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill which was passed by the Lok Sabha and said it will take steps through democratic means to “amend, improve or scrap” it.

The Shia Waqf Board, meanwhile, called for making the punishment to those indulging in ’triple talaq’ more stringent. “We will take whatever steps required through democratic means to amend, improve or scrap it. There is no move to go to court as of now…The bill was brought in a haste,” AIMPLB spokesperson Maulana Khalil-ur-Rehman Sajjad Nomani said. He said the board should have been taken into confidence on the issue.

“Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad while tabling the bill  also quoted the board and a lady MP of the ruling party tried to answer the queries raised by the Board in a letter to the prime minister proving that the government recognises the board. So the board should have been taken into confidence,” Nomani said 

PTI

Congress’ Sushmita Dev slams triple talaq bill passed by Lok Sabha

SC banned #TripleTalaq because it believed that a couple should get time for reconciliation.With this bill,offence will be now a non-bailable offence,there'll be no chance of reconciliation.I mvd an amendment over compensation for Muslim women frm govt,it was negated: S Dev, Cong pic.twitter.com/rTt3qJJusF

— ANI (@ANI) December 28, 2017

Amit Shah lauds ‘historic step’ in ensuring dignity of women

I congratulate PM Shri @narendramodi and the entire government for successfully passing the Triple Talaq Bill - The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2017, in Loksabha and bringing the practice of Triple Talaq within the ambit of criminal offence.

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) December 28, 2017

This bill is a historic step towards ensuring dignity for Muslim women. I thank all fellow Parliamentarians who have supported this bill, which will bring a new era of hope and respect in the lives of Muslim women.

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) December 28, 2017

Rajnath Singh exudes confidence in Rajya Sabha for passing triple talaq bill

Its a historic day, we are confident that it will be passed in Rajya Sabha as well: Home Minister Rajnath Singh #TripleTalaqBill pic.twitter.com/4Br0yBDpIO

— ANI (@ANI) December 28, 2017

Ravi Shankar Prasad pins hope on Congress’ support in Rajya Sabha

Speaking to India Today, Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said that he understood the concerns of victims of triple talaq. “I have to maintain a balance between the law and your(victims’) concerns. I hope that Congress support the bill in Rajya Sabha the same way it has in Lok Sabha,” he said.

Asaduddin Owaisi said bill will ’lead to more injustice’

#TripleTalaqBill bill not give justice to Muslim women but will lead to more injustice: Asaduddin Owaisi, AIMIM on Triple Talaq bill passed in Lok Sabha pic.twitter.com/sy4URuWtMq

— ANI (@ANI) December 28, 2017

Victim of triple talaq celebrates passing of bill in Lok Sabha

This is a victory for Muslim women. They have fought for this for long. This will act as a deterrence: Noorjahan, #TripleTalaq victim on Triple Talaq bill passed in Lok Sabha #Mumbai pic.twitter.com/IduD6ZQTGh

— ANI (@ANI) December 28, 2017

Lok Sabha adjourned till Friday 11 am

Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi laud’s ‘historic step’ as Lok Sabha passes bill on triple talaq

Lok Sabha passed Bill against Triple Talaq…. Historic & landmark step towards women empowerment…. Congratulations to PM Shri @narendramodi & Union Law Minister Shri @rsprasad #ModiGovtEmpowersWomen

— Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi (@naqvimukhtar) December 28, 2017

The bill on triple talaq will now go to the Rajya Sabha for approval