PM Modi meeting MPs in the new Parliament House.
PM Modi meeting MPs in the new Parliament House.
Parliament Special Session Live Updates: India’s new Parliament building officially opened its doors to MPs today on the second day of a five-day special session of Parliament. Parliamentary proceedings have been transferred from the old building to a building with state-of-the-art new facilities. This change is being made today on the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. On Monday, the first day of the five-day special session of Parliament, all the MPs gathered in the Old Parliament House to recall their experiences there. Prime Minister Narendra Modi initiated the discussion in the session and said that it is an emotional moment to say goodbye to this old building. At the same time, the Union Cabinet chaired by PM Modi on Monday approved the Women’s Reservation Bill, in which there is a provision to provide 33 percent quota to women in Parliament and state assemblies. Read here moment by moment updates related to the proceedings of Parliament…
Parliament Special Session Live Updates:
Women’s Reservation Bill likely to be introduced in Lok Sabha today
The Women’s Reservation Bill is likely to be introduced in the Lok Sabha first as the second day of the special session begins at 1:15 pm today. The proposed bill, which has been pending for nearly 27 years, provides for reserving one-third of all seats for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. The government has not yet officially announced the passage of the bill.
Need for more clarity on intentions regarding women’s reservation bill – Manoj Jha
Speaking about the Women’s Reservation Bill, RJD MP Manoj Jha sought more clarity on the government’s intentions with the bill. He said that for the first time there was no briefing in the cabinet meeting. We want more clarity on the government’s intentions on the Women’s Reservation Bill. Since the time of Lalu Yadav, our party believes that if your idea is to expand representation then it is not possible unless you give quota to SC, ST and OBC. It is necessary to have a quota within a quota. If you do not do this then we will have to fight a long battle on social justice.
Photo session continues in the old Parliament House
Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha MPs gathered for a group photograph on Tuesday morning before the proceedings were shifted to the new Parliament complex. All the MPs including PM Modi were present in it.
‘It is ours’- Sonia Gandhi on women’s reservation bill
When asked about the Women’s Reservation Bill today, Congress leader Sonia Gandhi said that it is ours. According to media reports, after the end of the first day of the special session, the Women’s Reservation Bill was approved in an important meeting of the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The proposed bill, which has been pending for almost 27 years. Reserve one-third of all seats for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. The government has not yet officially announced the passage of the bill.
MPs will get gifts
MPs are set to get a special treat on the inauguration day of the new Parliament building on Tuesday as the five-day special session resumes. The kit will include a copy of the Constitution of India, a commemorative coin of the new Parliament and a postage stamp. Reports claim that the gift bags will be distributed to the MPs after the Central Hall ceremony.
Manmohan Singh expected to deliver speech in new Parliament House
According to media reports, in the joint meeting to be held in the new Parliament building, BJP MP Maneka Gandhi, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader Shibu Soren and former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will give brief speeches for five minutes each.
