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VIDEO | Celebrations at BRS leader K Kavitha's residence amid unconfirmed reports of the "passage of women's reservation bill by the Union Cabinet earlier today". pic.twitter.com/wIs1hM40Ui
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) September 18, 2023
Veteran parliamentarians Manmohan Singh, Shibu Soren and Maneka Gandhi invited to speak in Central Hall of Parliament on Tuesday, reported PTI.
In a surprising twist, Union Minister of State for Food Processing Industries and Jal Shakti Prahlad Singh Patel has deleted the tweet where he had said the Modi government has cleared the women's reservation bill.
"Only the Modi government had the moral courage to fulfill the demand for women's reservation. Which was proved by the approval of the cabinet," he said on X, formerly Twitter. This post is now deleted.
To be sure, there has been no formal announcement on cabinet decisions yet. The Press Information Bureau is tasked with releasing the official statement on cabinet decisions.
It’s been a long-standing demand of the Congress party to implement women’s reservation. We welcome the reported decision of the Union Cabinet and await the details of the Bill. This could have very well been discussed in the all-party meeting before the Special Session, and… https://t.co/lVI9RLHVY6
— Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) September 18, 2023
महिला आरक्षण की माँग पूरा करने का नैतिक साहस मोदी सरकार में ही था ।जो कैबिनेट की मंज़ूरी से साबित हो गया ।अभिनंदन @narendramodi जी और मोदी सरकार का अभिनंदन @PMOIndia @BJP4India @BJP4MP
— Prahlad Singh Patel (@prahladspatel) September 18, 2023
The Union Cabinet meeting lasted for over 90 minutes, reported PTI. The meeting, chaired by PM Narendra Modi, was attended by Union ministers including Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, Piyush Goyal, Pralhad Joshi, S Jaishankar, Nirmala Sitharaman, Dharmendra Pradhan, Nitin Gadkari and Arjun Ram Meghwal.
No press briefing on the cabinet decisions have been announced yet.
Parliamentarians will be welcomed into the new Parliament building on Tuesday with a special hamper, reported NDTV. The hamper comprises a jute bag containing a copy of the Constitution, a stamp, and a commemorative coin. The names of the MPs are inscribed on the jute bags.
The meeting of the Union Cabinet has concluded at Parliament House Annexe, reported ANI.
A joint group photograph of all MPs will be taken at the Parliament House on Tuesday at 9.30 a.m., according to an official bulletin.
Further, members of Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha have been asked to assemble in the Central Hall of Parliament at 11.00 a.m. for a function to commemorate the rich legacy of the parliament and resolve to make India a developed nation by 2047.
Prime Minister @narendramodi and Union Ministers attend the meeting of the Union Cabinet at Parliament House Annexe in Delhi.
— BQ Prime (@bqprime) September 18, 2023
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#SpecialParliamentSession
— SansadTV (@sansad_tv) September 18, 2023
Proceedings will resume on Tuesday, at 2.15 p.m. in the Rajya Sabha chamber of the new Parliament building.
#Parliament @VPIndia pic.twitter.com/qheDYSeGlv
Lok Sabha MP Asaduddin Owaisi floated the idea if India should move from the 'first-past-the-post' system to the 'proportional representation' system for elections, saying the former advantages parties that seek votes on sectarian grounds and have the money power to win elections.
In first-past-the-post system, the candidate that receives the highest number of votes in an election is declared winner. In proportional representation, the party gets the share of seats in parliament proportionate to the total vote share it draws in an election.
#WATCH | On Cauvery water sharing issue, former PM and JD(S) MP HD Devegowda in Rajya Sabha says,"...We should all sit together and try to resolve this problem...Legal battle will not solve this problem..." pic.twitter.com/wJnNzPA9tu
— ANI (@ANI) September 18, 2023
Discussion on 'Parliamentary Journey of 75 Years starting from Samvidhan Sabha: Achievements, Experiences, Memories & Learnings' continues on first day of #SpecialSession in #LokSabha #ParliamentSpecialSession pic.twitter.com/b2qUvn9iJH
— SansadTV (@sansad_tv) September 18, 2023
Shiromani Akali Dal MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal called for the passage of the women's reservation bill and also raised issue of farmer suicides and farm distress.
"How can women's issue be raised if they don't get reservation. I demand the women's reservation bill. If there is no representation, then it takes a Nirbhaya to bring in a law. Our women wrestlers who bring laurels to the country have to wait for months for justice," she said.
Badal also called for a unanimous parliamentary resolution condemning the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.
The Women's Reservation Bill is the brainchild of the Indian National Congress and UPA. We gave 50% reservation to women in local bodies.
— Congress (@INCIndia) September 18, 2023
If they (Centre) have any sincerity in their mind, they should pass the Women's Reservation Bill in this session.
: Shri @kcvenugopalmp,… pic.twitter.com/J3jTvEjEjo
Congress MP Manish Tewari in Lok Sabha called for a law mandating Parliament sessions be conducted for at least 120 to 130 days every year. He also stressed on a similar law at the state level for legislative assemblies.
"There are many Vidhan Sabhas that meet only for one week. What kind of a democracy is this? We need a law that mandates that legislative assemblies in big states convene sessions for at least a 100 days and those in smaller states meet at least for 75 days," he said.
VIDEO | "PM Modi's speech was good but he only spoke about selective issues in the House. There were several other issues that he did not talk about," says Congress MP @ShashiTharoor on PM's address in the Lok Sabha. pic.twitter.com/wd7FZJNRLu
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) September 18, 2023
Speaking in Lok Sabha, Baramati MP and NCP leader Supriya Sule said, "I would like to put on record two people who have not been mentioned by the BJP today, who I have been highly influenced by in my Parliamentary work, who come from BJP but I still feel that they were one of the tallest leaders and were extraordinary Parliamentarians who we looked up to - Sushma Swaraj and Arun Jaitley. They constantly talked about cooperative federalism. It is not this side or that side, good work has to be established."
She also took a shot at the ruling party over corruption saying opposition leaders accused of graft find it easy to go through BJP's "washing machine".
(With ANI inputs)
Union Minister and Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha Piyush Goyal called for making India a "corruption-free and developed nation".
He also recalled the contributions of various Members of the House over the years. Goyal further urged everyone to take steps to advance women empowerment in the country.
(With PTI inputs)
#WATCH | BRS MPs hold a protest demanding the Women's Reservation Bill, near the Gandhi statue on Parliament premises. pic.twitter.com/XI0ccy1ymI
— ANI (@ANI) September 18, 2023
Mallikarjun Kharge, president of the Indian National Congress, requested to introduce the Women Reservation Bill.
He mentioned that currently, there are 10% women representatives in the Rajya Sabha and 14% in the Lok Sabha. He expressed concern that even after 75 years, the participation of women MPs in the House remains low.
VIDEO | "We are all present here to bid adieu of our old building," says Congress leader @adhirrcinc in Lok Sabha. pic.twitter.com/Wb3G2ehPrJ
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) September 18, 2023
On the last day at the old parliament building, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a speech in the Lok Sabha. During his address, PM Modi recalled significant moments from the past 75 years of Parliament, from remembering Pandit Nehru to paying homage to security personnel who scarified their lives to save the parliament.
Here are some highlights from PM Modi's speech:
"We will move to new Parliament building, but the old building will keep inspiring the coming generations".
"I once again congratulate our scientists for the success of Chandrayaan-3", PM Modi said".
Success of G20 is the success of 140 crore Indians, he said.
"Emotional moment to bid goodbye to this building; many bitter-sweet memories have been associated with it"
Pandit Nehru's "At the stroke of midnight..." speech from this Parliament will keep inspiring us forever, says PM Modi.
"I bow to the people who took bullets to save the nation and its Parliament".
India can never forget the terrorist attack on the Parliament in 2001, PM Modi said.
"I bow to the people who took bullets to save the nation and its Parliament".
Pandit Nehru's "At the stroke of midnight..." speech from this Parliament will keep inspiring us forever, says PM Modi.
PM also remembered Lal Bahadur Shastri and said "Shastri Ji inspired our soldiers for 1965 war from this Parliament". "Lal Bahadur Shastri laid the foundation of Green Revolution from this Parliament".
Emotional moment to bid goodbye to this building; many bitter-sweet memories have been associated with itPrime Minister Narendra Modi
This is the time to move forward while remembering the parliamentary journey of 75 years.Prime Minister Narendra Modi
We will be proud that African Union was added to G20 during India's Presidency.Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Watch Live: Prime Minister @NarendraModi addresses #ParliamentSpecialSession. #BQLive
— BQ Prime (@bqprime) September 18, 2023
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I feel extremely happy in congratulating the nation on the successful organisation of the G20 Summit. The success of this event has filled every Indian with pride.Lok Sabha Speaker, Om Birla
#WATCH | Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi arrives at the Parliament. pic.twitter.com/FP3nhi430m
— ANI (@ANI) September 18, 2023
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrive at the Parliament. pic.twitter.com/lmJ7M5okdg
— ANI (@ANI) September 18, 2023
#WATCH | A meeting of Floor leaders of the INDIA alliance's parties is underway at LoP in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge's office in Parliament House to chalk out the strategy for the Floor of the House.
— ANI (@ANI) September 18, 2023
(Source: AICC) pic.twitter.com/LkWL1VNzlp
"We have to make sure that India is a developed country by 2047"
"All decisions in this direction will be taken in the new Parliament"
"Urge all the Members of Parliament to use the time of this small special session optimally", Prime Minister said.
G20 was a great success as India welcomed global leaders at over 60 locations
India will always be proud that we became a voice for global south
India got permanent membership for African Union
All these things are showing the bright future of India
My remarks at the start of Special Session of Parliament. https://t.co/z6ZGoxOqCW
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 18, 2023
Aam Aadmi Party issues whip for all its MPs in the Rajya Sabha
— ANI (@ANI) September 18, 2023
“All members of the Aam Aadmi Party in the Rajya Sabha are hereby, informed that some very important issues will be taken up in the Rajya Sabha in the upcoming special session. In view of this, all members of the Aam… pic.twitter.com/VlGJub54b3
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will speak in Lok Sabha today at 11 AM, on the first day of the Special Session of the Parliament.
— ANI (@ANI) September 18, 2023
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In the all party meeting convened by the Government on the eve of the Parliament session, I have put forward a proposal for passing of the landmark Women’s Reservation Bill to commemorate 75 years of our Independence and the opening of the New Parliament Building. This will be a…
— Praful Patel (@praful_patel) September 17, 2023
#ParliamentSpecialSession: India's new #Parliament building to witness its first session tomorrow, over three months after its inauguration.
— BQ Prime (@bqprime) September 18, 2023
What was the need of the building? @_negimridul shares details in this throwback video.
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The government said that tentatively eight items will be taken up taken up during the special session. It includes four bills.
Bills introduced in Rajya Sabha and not referred to Standing Committee
The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Bill, 2023
The Post Office Bill, 2023
Bills passed by Rajya Sabha - pending in Lok Sabha (2)
The Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2023.
The Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023
There is no clarity on the other four items.
After hoisting the national flag at the new parliament building on Sunday, a five-day session of Parliament starts on Monday.
Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Pralhad Joshi said that this session will have five meetings over five days. Tentatively, eight legislative items are likely to be taken up during this session, he said.
A discussion will be held on 'Parliamentary Journey of 75 years starting from Samvidhan Sabha-Achievements, Experiences, Memories and Learnings' on Monday (Sept 18).
He requested all party leaders for active cooperation and support for the smooth functioning of the two Houses of Parliament.
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