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Parliament Winter Session Day 21 Live Updates: BJP MP P P Chaudhary appointed Chairperson of JPC on ‘One Nation, One Election’

Parliament Winter Session Today Live Updates: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla Thursday issued strict instructions that no political party, Member of Parliament (MP), or groups of MPs will be allowed to hold any dharna (protest) or demonstration at the gates of Parliament House.

One Nation One ElectionBJP MP P P Chaudhary. (Express file photo)

Winter Session of Parliament Day 21, Last Day Live Updates: BJP MP from Rajasthan’s Pali P P Chaudhary was on Friday appointed the Chairperson of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the ‘One Nation, One Election’ Bills by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. The JPC has 27 members from the Lok Sabha, and 12 from the Lok Sabha. The committee includes Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi, BJP MPs Anurag Thakur, Sambit Patra, and Bansuri Swaraj among others.

On the final day of the Winter Session of Parliament, both Houses were adjourned sine die shortly after reconvening. The Houses were adjourned amid a faceoff between the Centre and Opposition MPs over the scuffle on Thursday amid protests by the BJP and Congress MPs over comments on B R Ambedkar. Meanwhile, the Lok Sabha adopted a resolution referring the bills on simultaneous elections to a joint parliamentary committee amid uproar. Rajya Sabha BJP members Ghanshyam Tiwari, Bhubaneshwar Kalita, K Laxman and Kavita Patidar to be part of parliamentary panel on simultaneous polls.

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What happened on Thursday? A scuffle, an FIR against Rahul Gandhi and two BJP MPs injured — unprecedented scenes were witnessed yesterday after the Opposition began protests against Union Minister Amit Shah, who they claim insulted Dr B R Ambedkar during his speech in the Rajya Sabha. As both protesting camps clashed on the Parliament premises, the BJP claimed that two of its MPs – Pratap Sarangi and Mukesh Rajput – were allegedly pushed by the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and sustained injuries. Following this, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla Thursday issued strict instructions that no political party, Member of Parliament (MP), or groups of MPs will be allowed to hold any dharna (protest) or demonstration at the gates of Parliament House.

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18:13 (IST) 20 Dec 2024
Parliament Winter Session Day 21 Live: 2,200 cases of violence reported against Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh till Dec 8, RS told

A total of 2,200 cases of violence against Hindus and other minorities were reported in Bangladesh till December 8, the government said on Friday, while adding that India expects Dhaka to take necessary measures for their safety, news agency PTI reported. The information was shared by Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha.

The MoS said that the number of cases of violence against Hindus and other minorities in Pakistan this year stood at "112 till October 2024", as per the PTI report.

17:28 (IST) 20 Dec 2024
Parliament Winter Session Day 21 Live: None of Rahul Gandhi's ideologies or actions are similar to Ambedkar, says LJP (RV) MP Shambhavi Choudhary

Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) MP Shambhavi Choudhary on Friday alleged that none of Rahul Gandhi's "ideologies or action... are like Ambedkar Ji's ideology". Choudhary added that the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha had "done nothing for deprived and exploited sections".

16:20 (IST) 20 Dec 2024
Parliament Winter Session Day 21 Live: Govt should make CCTV footage public, says JMM MP Mahua Maji on Parliament scuffle

Speaking on the Parliament scuffle on Thursday which resulted in two BJP MPs being hospitalised, JMM MP Mahua Maji said that the government should make the CCTV footage of the incident public. " There are CCTVs all around the premises... The government should make the CCTV footage public. These CCTV footages will clearly show who pushed whom, but they will not do that," news agency PTI quoted Maji as saying. The BJP MPs who were hospitalised have claimed that they were pushed by Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi. Responding to the claims, Maji said, " Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi will never do such a thing."

13:35 (IST) 20 Dec 2024
Parliament Winter Session Day 21 Live: ‘Govt must address farmers' issues’ says Raghav Chadha as Senior farmer leader’s health deteriorates

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MPs staged a protest outside Parliament earlier on Friday over farmer issues. AAP leader Raghav Chadha stated that, "Senior farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal's health is critical. He has been on a hunger strike for over 25 days. We are demanding the government to listen to farmers' problems and find a solution for them."

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12:28 (IST) 20 Dec 2024
Parliament Winter Session Day 21 Live: Shivraj Singh Chouhan visits RML hospital to meet injured BJP MPs amid Parliament scuffle

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan arrives at the RML Hospital on Friday to meet the injured BJP MPs Pratap Sarangi and Mukesh Rajput. A scuffle, an FIR against Rahul Gandhi and two BJP MPs injured — unprecedented scenes were witnessed yesterday after the Opposition began protests against Union Minister Amit Shah, who they claim insulted Dr B R Ambedkar during his speech in the Rajya Sabha. As both protesting camps clashed on the Parliament premises, the BJP claimed that two of its MPs – Pratap Sarangi and Mukesh Rajput – were allegedly pushed by the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and sustained injuries.

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12:20 (IST) 20 Dec 2024
Parliament Winter Session Day 21 Live: On last day of Winter Session, both Houses adjourned 'sine die' amid Centre-Oppn uproar

On the final day of the Winter Session of Parliament, both Houses were adjourned sine die shortly after reconvening. The Houses were adjourned amid a faceoff between the Centre and Opposition MPs over the scuffle on Thursday amid protests by the BJP and Congress MPs over comments on B R Ambedkar.

12:01 (IST) 20 Dec 2024
Parliament Winter Session Day 21 Live: Lok Sabha adopts resolution to send 'One Nation, One Poll' to committee

Minutes before the Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die, the House on Friday adopted a resolution recommending the two bills on holding simultaneous polls to a joint committee of the two Houses. (PTI)

11:59 (IST) 20 Dec 2024
Parliament Winter Session Day 21 Live: 'Symbol of despiration of govt....Rahul Gandhi can not push anyone' says Priyanka Gandhi

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra gave a statement, Friday saying, "This is a symbol of desperation of the government. It is a false FIR. Rahul Gandhi can not push anyone, I am his sister, I know this. Frankly, the country also knows this. The country is watching how desperate they have become because they don't want discussion on Adani. The country will not tolerate insult of Ambedkar j."

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11:13 (IST) 20 Dec 2024
Parliament Winter Session Day 21 Live: On last day of Winter Session, both Houses adjourned amid Ambedkar row

Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned shortly after reconvening. Lok Sabha adjourned sine die. The Rajya Sabha is now scheduled to reconvene at 12 pm on Friday. The last day of the Winter Session is likely to be a firestorm on Friday with the Congress MPs organising a march to Parliament and the BJP legislators protesting at the Gandhi statue over yesterday’s scuffle.

10:45 (IST) 20 Dec 2024
Parliament Winter Session Day 21 Live: Legislative Business in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha today

In the Lok Sabha, several important legislative matters are under discussion.

The "Tribhuvan" Sahkari University Bill, 2024, is set to be introduced.

Additionally, bills for consideration and passing include

The Readjustment of Representation of Scheduled Tribes in Assembly Constituencies of the State of Goa Bill, 2024

The Bills of Lading Bill, 2024

The Boilers Bill, 2024

The Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2024

The Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024.

Meanwhile, in the Rajya Sabha, several bills are also under consideration, such as:

The Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024,

The Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024

The Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024.

10:41 (IST) 20 Dec 2024
Parliament Winter Session Day 21 Live: Rajya Sabha elections for six vacancies across four states today

Elections will take place on Friday to fill six vacancies in the Rajya Sabha across four states, with the results expected to be declared in the evening.

10:35 (IST) 20 Dec 2024
Parliament Winter Session Day 21 Live: INDIA Bloc MPs in protest at Vijay Chowk over Amit Shah's Ambedkar remark

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra along with other INDIA bloc MPs, stages a protest at Vijay Chowk on Friday in Delhi over Union Home Minister Amit Shah's Ambedkar remark.

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10:19 (IST) 20 Dec 2024
Parliament Winter Session Day 21 Live: Ambedkar row continues as day after scuffle, Cong MPs to march to Parliament, BJP to protest at Gandhi statue

The last day of the Winter Session is likely to be a firestorm with the Congress MPs organising a march to Parliament and the BJP legislators protesting at the Gandhi statue over yesterday’s scuffle.

09:40 (IST) 20 Dec 2024
Parliament Winter Session Day 21 LIVE Updates: What sections Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is booked over parliament scuffle?

Delhi Police on Thursday registered an FIR against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in connection with a scuffle at Parliament, an officer said to The Indian Express. An FIR under sections 117 (voluntary causing grievous hurt), 115 (voluntary causing hurt), 125 (act of endangering life or personal safety of others), 131 (use of criminal force), 351 (criminal intimidation), and 3(5) (common intention) of the BNS was registered at Parliament Street Police station.

Earlier in the day, the BJP MPs filed a police complaint against the Leader of Opposition, accusing him of “physical assault and incitement” during a scuffle in Parliament premises, and sought his indictment under sections of attempt to murder and other charges.

09:39 (IST) 20 Dec 2024
Parliament Winter Session Day 21 LIVE Updates: Lok Sabha Speaker issues strict ban on demonstrations at Parliament House gates

In a decisive move aimed at maintaining decorum and ensuring the smooth functioning of Parliament, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla Thursday issued strict instructions that no political party, Member of Parliament (MP), or groups of MPs will be allowed to hold any dharna (protest) or demonstration at the gates of Parliament House.

The directive explicitly prohibits such gatherings at any of the building’s gates. The Speaker’s office stressed that the move is aimed at safeguarding the sanctity of Parliament and ensuring that its proceedings are not disrupted.

“No member, group of members, or political parties shall hold any dharna or demonstration at any of the gates of Parliament House,” sources told Indian Express.

Earlier in the day, a controversy erupted after a heated confrontation between opposition and NDA MPs in the Parliament premises, allegedly triggered by an insult to BR Ambedkar.

The BJP alleged that two of its MPs, Pratap Chandra Sarangi from Balasore in Odisha and Mukesh Rajput from Farrukhabad in Uttar Pradesh, were injured after being allegedly pushed by Opposition MPs as both sides protested over the B R Ambedkar issue. BJP MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi claimed he was injured when Gandhi pushed a senior BJP member, leading to Sarangi falling. Read

09:37 (IST) 20 Dec 2024
Parliament Winter Session Day 21 LIVE Updates: What happened on Thursday?

A scuffle, an FIR against Rahul Gandhi and two BJP MPs injured — unprecedented scenes were witnessed yesterday after the Opposition began protests against Union Minister Amit Shah, who they claim insulted Dr B R Ambedkar during his speech in the Rajya Sabha. As both protesting camps clashed on the Parliament premises, the BJP claimed that two of its MPs – Pratap Sarangi and Mukesh Rajput – were allegedly pushed by Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and sustained injuries.

09:36 (IST) 20 Dec 2024
Parliament Winter Session Day 21 LIVE Updates: As curtains go down on Session, both Houses likely to see uproar over BJP-Congress faceoff

The curtains go down on the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament today, with fireworks expected in both Houses over the scuffle that occurred yesterday between the BJP and INDIA bloc MPs.

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