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#DidYouKnow the different kinds & amount of cess that Govt of India collects (which are not shared with State Govts)?
Govt gives this data in #RajyaSabha
Particularly the increase in road & infrastructure cess is whopping!
See details below๐Ÿ‘‡
This #ParliamentQuestion asked by MP Dr. Sasmit Patra also asked why Central Govt not considering sharing cess with State Govts, to which Govt quoted Article 270 of #Constitution
See response here - pqars.nic.in/annex/258/AU68โ€ฆ

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#Parliament #ParliamentWinterSession
And in response to this #ParliamentQuestion, Govt gave #data on utilisation of #cess collected for various purposes - pqars.nic.in/annex/258/AU69โ€ฆ
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Discussion on #pricerise starts in #LokSabha with Manish Tewari, INC speaking:
- In last 8 yrs, 5 economic values (savings, investment, production, consumption, employment) have degraded
- 23 crore have slid back into poverty
- 77% of country's wealth concentrated in 1% people
Tewari on #PriceRise:
- 100-166 billionaires in country, but poor people suffering
- started due to BJP's #demonetization
- then #GST imposition made MSMEs suffer, still not recovered
- 10.6 lakh crore money outstanding in this sector
- 8& #unemployment in 2022
#MonsoonSession
Tewari on #PriceRise:
- #MNREGA was called 'gaddha khodne wali scheme' by NDA, now keeping families alive
- Instead of filling money in common peoples pockets, in 2014-2022 4.32 lakh crore concession given to businesses
- Why imposing #GST on cremation sites? How is this justice?
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In #LokSabha, the Central Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2022 is introduced amid protests.

After that House adjourns till 2pm with Presiding Officer announcing that discussion on price rise is decided & listed for today.

#MonsoonSession #Parliament #SansadWatch
In #RajyaSabha, Q hour is proceeding amid protests.
Leader of House, Piyush Goyal, speaks to protesting MPs, says that discussion on #pricerise will happen in RS tomorrow.
Also says that law enforcement agencies take their own course, Govt doesn't interfere! #SanjayRaut
Leader of Opp in #RajyaSabha, Mallikarjun Kharge says:
- price rise discussion still not listed
- have submitted notices on other issues also on what's happening in #Maharashtra, #Jharkhand, #Gujarat, those notices not even acknowledged.
Q Hour again proceeds amid protests!
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Day 7 of #MonsoonSession
Both Houses begin by paying tribute to soldiers who lost their lives during Kargil war. #KargilVijayDiwas2022
Then Q Hour starts in #LokSabha and Zero Hour in #RajyaSabha

#MonsoonSession
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In #RajyaSabha, after papers, reports were tabled, Chair announced that he has received some 267 notices (to suspend listed business & take up a matter for urgent debate)
Some MPs are heard raising their demands.
Chair swiftly adjourns House till 12pm.
#MonsoonSession
Q Hour was proceeding in #LokSabha
Q on 61 day fishing ban was being discussed
Minister claimed- India is No 1 in shrimp export, No 2 in aquaculture products and No 4 exporter of fish, due to efforts of Govt & #fisher folks.
As protests continued, House adjourned till 11:45am.
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Private Member Bills are listed for introduction & discussion in #RajyaSabha today

A Bill on Uniform Civil Code by Kirodi Lal Meena is listed everytime, but he seems to be always absent & it doesn't get introduced. Same today.

Some other Bills get introduced today:
- Waqf Amendment by Dr. Fauzia Khan
- Compulsory Voting by Deepak Prakash
- Bengal freedom fighters memorial by Shanta Chhetri
- Indian national army regiment 2022 by shanta chhetri
- Central Public Sector Enterprises (Protection of
Interests of States) by John Brittas
National Commission for the welfare of homeless workers - by P. Sandosh Kumar

#Parliament #MonsoonSession
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#LokSabha starts discussion on India Antarctica Bill
Dr. Jitendra Singh, MoS, Earth Sciences speaks on the Bill:
-India runs two centres in #Antarctica - Maitri & Bharti
-India signatory to a Treaty to demilitarise the Antarctica region, regulate activities there
#MonsoonSession
MoS continues:
- many other countries which signed treaty brought law to penalise violation of treaty, we also need to do that

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, INC called to speak
He said that Govt is trying to shy away from debate on #pricerise, trying to pass Bill without discussion
Jayant Sinha, BJP speaks on India Antarctic Bill:
- much needed Bill
- helps India become world leader
- will secure #Antarctica region as one of scientific and technical discovery
- 62% fresh water comes from Antarctica ice shield, if temp rises by 2degrees, sea level will rise
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Day 5 of #MonsoonSession
Both Houses get adjourned to 12pm within minutes
But in #LokSabha, an important question on 'Regional Benches of Supreme Court' gets discussed amid protests.
One MP asks if separate benches to deal with crimes against women will be considered....
Law Minister Kiren Rijiju says - agree with the sentiment, but not related to the main Q.
Another MP refers to Law Commission report which had recommended 4 regional benches of SC & division of SC into Constitutional division & legal division, says crores of cases pending.
She also referred to setting up All India Judicial Services.
Law Minister Rijiju responds - Law Commission has submitted 3 reports, recommending regional benches of SC in east, west, north, south but various views on that, SC in its 2010 judgment rejected this suggestion....
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Day 3 of #MonsoonSession starts
MPs in #LokSabha protest in a new way today!
Some of them are carrying milk / curd packets in the House (see video below)!
Speaker asks everyone to let Q Hour run, during Zero Hour, he will let MPs raise their issues
Protests continue
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Amid protests, Q hour proceeds.
A Q on godowns in Chhattisgarh is discussed
MoS Food, Public Distribution, Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti, claims that storage facilities work, no grain wasted or destroyed after 2014.
An MP asks that grain destroyed during transportation, look into this...
Minister again repeats - enough capacity, nothing getting destroyed! Under PM Garib Kalyan Yojana, 80 crore people provided free ration. Then says that she can give figures pre 2014 of wastage, now no destruction, except due to rain etc.
Several MPs ask stats for their states.
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#MonsoonSession
Day 2 also starts with protests
#LokSabha runs for 12 mins & #RajyaSabha for 5 mins before getting adjourned till 2pm!
MPs protesting #pricerise & demanding discussion.
Meanwhile placards raised in LS amid Q Hour, Speaker says its against rules ๐Ÿ‘‡
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In #LokSabha, before adjournment, questions on tenant #farmers, legal guarantee for #MSP were discussed amid protests.
An MP says - 17.3% tenant farmers in country, vulnerable position. Minister - covered under fasal bima yojana, given fertilizer subsidy, loans
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In #RajyaSabha, Chair announces that Business Advisory Committee has allocated time for discussion for following Bills:
Central universities amendment- 2 hrs
Family courts amendment- 2 hrs
National anti doping- 4 hrs
Wildlife protection amendment- 4 hrs
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#MonsoonSession starts
MPs are taking oath in both Houses.
Many MPs in attendance on first day.
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After obituaries in #LokSabha, the Speaker announced that with some new MPs taking oath, LS is now at its full membership with no seat vacant!
As some MPs raise that they have moved notices, Speaker quickly mentions that today is President's election & adjourns House till 2pm! Image
After some newly elected & nominated MPs take oath in #RajyaSabha (some like PT Usha, Ilaiyaraaja were not present), Chairperson reads obituaries.
Then Chairperson mentions earthquake in Afghanistan, relief sent by India, condemns terrorist attacks in Nigeria, Afghanistan.
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Law Minister moves motion to introduce Election Laws Amendment Bill 2021 in #LokSabha amid protests.

Then Manish Tewari is called to speak on his motion to oppose introduction, he says that it is beyond Parliament's legislative competence, will be detrimental to democracy.
Adhir Ranjan choudhary opposes introduction of Bill
- demands its been sent to Standing Committee
- will lead to mass disenfranchisement
- is legally not sound
- refers to Puttaswamy judgment
- data security concerns, we still dont have #dataprotection law

#WinterSession
Manish Tewari opposes introduction of Bill:
- #Aadhaar act doesn't allow Aadhaar & Voter ID linking
- voting is a legal right
- #Aadhaar can be used only for welfare services
- beyond legislative competency of voters

#WinterSession
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#RajyaSabha starts with Chairperson making a statement condemning y'day incident of some MPs climbing on table.
While making the statement, the Chairperson also got emotional and cried.

However, protests resume and he quickly adjourned the House till 12pm!

#SansadWatch
#LokSabha started at 11am & adjourned sine die within 7 mins.

In valedictory speech, Speaker said that House couldn't function as expected due to disruptions.
And yet, he claimed that 20 Bills were cleared in LS!

PM finally shows up on last day!

#MonsoonSession
#SansadWatch
Today, on last day, during playing of Vande Matram, an MP (possibly Harsimrat Badal) making a final point by carrying a placard.

Despite intense protests by Opposition demanding a discussion on #FarmLaws & #FarmersProtest since beginning of #MonsoonSession, it didn't happen.
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#LokSabha begins discussion on #Constitution (127th Amendment) Bill.
Protests have subsided for the time being.

Dr. Virender Kumar, Minister of Social Justice speaks on the Bill, claims that states will have the right to notify OBC lists for their states.

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Adhir Ranjan Chowdhary, INC on #Constitution (127th) Amendment Bill:
- We had warned Govt in 2018 that states rights were being taken away, but Govt didn't listen. Wasted its time and money in Supreme Court petition
- Govt has majority, so doesn't listen

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Chowdhary continues on Constitution #OBCreservation Bill:
- When states started protesting, people started protesting and with an eye on election, you brought this Bill now
- But we also demand that 50% ceiling be removed, approach SC, let states decide

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In #LokSabha, Minister moves to introduce the National Commission for Homeopathy (Amendment) Bill, 2021 and then the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (Amendment) Bill, 2021

Manish Tewari, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhary, Prof. Saugata Roy oppose introduction.
Mostly opposition is with respect to manner in which Bills are being introduced, which some MPs argue are in violation of rules and constitution provisions.

But, Bills are introduced.

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Then #Constitution Amendment (127th Amendment) Bill is moved to be introduced.

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhary states that when the original Constitution amendment was brought in 2018, Opposition had warned Govt that it will take away rights of state but Govt didn't listen

#SansadWatch
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Chairperson announced in #RajyaSabha today morning that he has admitted notice for discussion on #FarmersProtests
[even though he mentioned that he received notices on other issues also]

But as soon as MPs demanded, '#Pegasus, Pegasus', the House was adjourned till 12pm.
#RajyaSabha resumes at 12pm, only to be adjourned again immediately till 2pm.
Doesn't work for even a minute.

#SansadNothingToWatch
#RajyaSabha resumes
Minister for Parliamentary Affairs announces that Supplementary List of Business is issued, Taxation amendment Bill listed

Derek O'Brien objects, states that 30 Bills passed at 10 minutes per Bill, only 11% of Bill scrutinized by Committees, PM answered 0 Qs
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Yesterday, tweets were shared regarding how Govt has kept no records of migrant citizens during the lockdown.

I looked at answers in Lok Sabha and, turns out, that claim is incorrect.

They HAVE given information on workers who returned to their home state.

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Link to complete answer: http://164.100.24.220/loksabhaquestions/annex/174/AU69.pdf

(You'll have to copy paste the link, it's not clickable)
Although, have to point out that the data of DEATHS is not available.

@sardesairajdeep has shared an answer about the same below this tweet.
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Health Minister is giving statement on COVID-19 situation and what the govt is doing about it.

Speaker interrupts him, tells him not to give a long statement and just give main points. Says that the statement can be circulated to members instead.

#SansadWatch
Health Minister fought back a bit saying this is important and asked him to give him 10-15 minutes. Continues with his statement.

Congratulates PM Modi for "monitoring situation and providing leadership".

#SansadWatch
Follow @_maadhyam_ and this thread as well for detailed updates!

#SansadWatch
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#LokSabha resumes with social distancing norms in place. Speaker has a glass in front of him and MPs are seated at a distance with masks all 'round.

Obituary References being made by the speaker.

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Right up on the priority list is a statement by the Health Minister on the COVID-19 situation in India and the steps taken by the government.

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Lok Sabha adjourned, will reassemble after an hour.

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Day 18 of #ParliamentWinterSession

The #CitizenshipAmendmentBill listed for discussion, passage in #RajyaSabha today

But RS has had a stormy start of the day and is currently adjourned till 12pm due to protests by MPs- on states not being paid #GST compensation!

#SansadWatch
#RajyaSabha starts debate on #CitizenshipAmendmentBill2019

Sukhendu Shekhar Roy, TMC raises objection to discussion and wants it to be adjourned as intent of Bill is to provide protection to those fleeing from religious persecution, but same not mentioned in Bill at all.
But Chair states that he has perused the Bill and it is order and discussion starts

Amit Shah, Home Minister starts his speech on #CitizenshipAmendmentBill2019

It was expected that minorities in Pakistan and India will be protected, but same didnt happen

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JUST IN
Tomorrow, #RajyaSabha is scheduled to have a discussion on reported use of spyware #Pegasus to
compromise phone data of some persons through WhatsApp
Calling attention initiated by Digvijay Singh, INC
We will bring live updates
Stay Tuned!
#SansadWatch
#RajyaSabha starts discussion on #NSO #Pegasus spyware attack

Ravi Shankar Prasad, IT MINISTER makes his statement-
Ministry took cognizance of the vulnerability
#NSO #Pegasus exploited vulnerability by not just reading messages but sending malwares with phishing

#SansadWatch
Prasad continues:

On may 2019, #Whatsapp sent out notification informing that there was breach, taken care of.
Whastapp believed that software may have breached 121 users in India
Further clarifications have been sought from whatsapp in Nov 2019 with impact on Indian users
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This is what is happening AFAIK:

- A revised list was added and the J&K reorganization Bill was added to it.
- The bill was NOT circulated, is NOT available to the public, and has been introduced.
- A separate order has been given by President to dismiss 370.
In Rajya Sabha:

- Amit Shah gave a statement about the president's order and introduced the Reorganization Bill.

- Chairman has allowed MPs to file amendments to it ONLY till 12.30. (they've to read it AND understand it in an hour.)

#SansadWatch
- Chairman wants to allow discussions only on the J&K reservation bill, which was circulated earlier.

#SansadWatch

(Yes it's confusing. I know. But as far as I can tell, that's what's happening.)
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Rajya Sabha Chairman waives rules of advance notice for speaking on the issue of J&K Reservation Bill. He says the bill and the situation in Kashmir will be discussed together.

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Amit Shah: "I am ready to discuss the situation in Kashmir and answer questions of every member that are raised."

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.@derekobrienmp raised point of order.

He objects to bill being introduced and proposed for passing without circulating it. No amendments were possible since there was a sudden rush.

Chairman clarifies that members can give amendments till 12.30 today.
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#17thloksabha
Extended session
Day 36

#RajyaSabha starts
Papers being tabled right now

Amit Shah can be seen
As per reports he is set to make a statement on situation in #JammuAndKashmir

#SansadWatch
Chair makes an announcement
Surendra Singh Nagar, Sanjay Seth, Bhubaneshwar Kalita resigned

Chair accepted their resignation as he found those voluntary and they were not willing to reconsider

Chair then reads out hours allotted for discussion of pending Bills

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Chair then announces that #Parliament Building has completed 92 years, calls it temple of #democracy

Appeals to PM to expand and modernize #Parliament House in run up to India's celebration of 75th year in 2022
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#17thloksabha
Extended Session
Day 31

Agenda in #LokSabha

-1 Bill for introduction
Dam Safety Bill

-2 Bills for consideration and passing
Nat'l Medical Commission Bill
Repealing and Amending Bill

#SansadWatch
#LokSabha starts
Azam Khan apologizes for his comments made to the female MP Chairing during debate on #TripleTalaq Bill

Minister Prahlad Joshi asks him to apologize properly

Akhilesh Yadav intervenes brings up #Unnao, argues BJP always say 'Jai Shri Ram', not 'Jai Siya Ram'
Rama Devi, BJP MP, who was chairing the session at the time when Azam Khan had made the controversial remark blamed Azam Khan for habitually saying such things and demanded a strong apology

Finally, #Speaker intervenes and settles the matter

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