Parliament Highlights: I appeal with folded hands to Meiteis & Kukis to shun violence in Manipur, says Shah

Opposition raises Manipur turmoil to corner govt

Initiating the debate in the Lok Sabha, Congress' Gaurav Gogoi said the Opposition has been forced to bring in the motion to break PM Modi's "vow of silence".

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BSP MP raises objection over Sansad TV showing achievements of BJP government in past 9 years

Barely an hour into the debate, BSP MP Danish Ali raised objection when the ticker in Sansad TV was showing the achievements of the BJP in the last nine years as the no-confidence motion was being televised live. After a sustained uproar by Opposition MPs, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla had it stopped.

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A no-confidence signal from the SC

The slew of measures announced by the Supreme Court in response to the petitions that came up in the court for intervention in strife-torn Manipur are, as the court stated, meant to provide a “healing touch” to it. Manipur needed the measures after three months of unrelenting violence, which has left its society badly bruised and divided.

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Rahul Gandhi to speak on no-trust motion today in Lok Sabha

Leader of Congress in the Lok Sabha, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury says, "Rahul Gandhi will speak today. He will begin from our side at 12 noon."

Whenever there is time, I.N.D.I.A comes into Mr Modi's words, says Manickam Tagore

Congress MP Manickam Tagore says, "Morning, evening, night - whenever there is time, I.N.D.I.A. alliance comes into Mr Modi's words. How terrified he is after the I.N.D.I.A. alliance came into picture. We can understand it. I.N.D.I.A. alliance is united and we all stood for a cause - for Manipur and we stood with the Delhi Ordinance also. The alliance is becoming stronger day by day and it's chemistry is working on the ground also."

Congress party's Lok Sabha MPs will hold a meeting at 10.30 am today at Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) office in Parliament.

BJP MPs protest near Gandhi Statue in Parliament

Six bills to be moved by the government in the Rajya Sabha for consideration and passing today:

The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2023;

The Pharmacy (Amendment) Bill, 2023;

The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023;

The Anusandhan National Research Foundation Bill, 2023;

The Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2023;

The Repealing and Amending Bill, 2023 are among

Entire country against PM Modi because of his attitude towards Manipur, says Congress MP Kodikunnil Suresh

Kodikunnil Suresh, Congress MP says, “Prime Minister’s image is going down on the Manipur issue, he has never appealed to the people of Manipur. The entire country is against him because of his attitude against Manipur on which he’s not saying anything…”

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi seeks answers to following questions from Amit Shah

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on no-confidence motion says, "I've come to know that Union Home Amit Shah will speak in the Parliament today and my question to him is - When he went to Manipur a committee of retired chief justice of HC was set up, what work has the committee done so far? He also set up a peace committee - how many meetings did it have? Manipur's Department of Home has registered an FIR against the Assam Rifles. The Assam Rifles is under Amit Shah. What double-engine government is working?..."

Kejriwal thanks Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge for voting against Delhi Services Bill

BJP MP Ravi Kishan slams Congress over dynasty politics

BJP MP Ravi Kishan says, "They were in power for 65 years, it included all the dynasts. They misled us that only they could run the country but when PM Modi came, after 2014 it came to be known that the lakhs and crores of rupees of the country used to disappear. Today, roads are being built. Villages, the poor, farmers and the oppressed are developing... Earlier these people were involved in dynasty, appeasement and corruption. Today, BJP and the entire country is saying, 'Quit India'."

Proceedings begin in both Houses of Parliament.

Parliament pays tribute to the victims of Hiroshima and Nagasaki on the 78th anniversary of the atomic bombings.

A Japanese delegation, led by Japanese Ambassador to India Hiroshi Suzuki, is present in Parliament.

Opposition MPs are raising 'I.N.D.I.A, I.N.D.I.A' slogans in Lok Sabha.

In Rajya Sabha, MPs are presenting the papers to be laid on the table.

Lok Sabha MPs observed a minute's silence as a tribute to the freedom fighters, commemorating the 1942 Quit India Movement.

Mallikarjun Kharge raises the issue of Tushar Gandhi being detained on his way to commemorate Quit India Day.

Following ruckus, Rajya Sabha proceedings have been adjourned till 2 pm.

Earlier, Opposition MPs paid floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, on the Parliament premises, remembering the 1942 Quit India Movement.

Quit India movement reminds us of this government now, says Congress MP K C Venugopal

Congress MP K C Venugopal says, "What is the relation between BJP and Quit India? Their people did not participate in the struggle for Independence. The BJP is totally against the freedom movement. What is the point that they are saying something on Quit India Day? It is a historical day... We are asking for a debate in the Parliament in the presence of PM Modi. PM is not even coming to the Parliament... He is not talking about Manipur. Quit India movement reminds us of this government now..."

West Bengal BJP MP Sukanta Majumdar says, "Congress leader Rahul Gandhi did not have the confidence to speak in the no-confidence motion yesterday... Perhaps today he will speak what his teacher has taught him..."

What is the big deal? asks Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on Rahul Gandhi's address in Lok Sabha

"Whoever gets a chance from their party can speak..." he adds.

AAP MP Sushil Kumar Gupta comes to House wearing a garland of tomatoes to protest rising prices.

AAP MP Sushil Kumar Gupta.

Meanwhile, Opposition MPs continue to raise 'Modi sarkar, shame, shame' and 'we want justice' slogans in Lok Sabha.

Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi has arrived at the Parliament.

"Are you here to raise slogans? The people will ask you questions? This is not the right way," says Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has arrived at the Parliament.

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi is likely to speak in Lok Sabha shortly.

The proceedings in the Lower House has resumed. MPs are reading out the items listed for business today.

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi addresses Lok Sabha amid no-confidence motion debate.

Today, I will not talk with my mind but with my heart, he says.

I will not launch a lot of attacks on the NDA government but I will launch a few (attacks), Rahul Gandhi says.

Last time, perhaps I caused you trouble because I focused on Adani, Rahul tells Om Birla

Rahul says that people supported me during the yatra. A farmer told him that he hadn't received the pension money.

After than, the yatra was just about the people who spoke to me, he adds.

You have divided Manipur into two, says Rahul Gandhi.

"I went to Manipur and spoke to women, children in relief camps, which our PM didn't do," he says.

Recalling what a woman told him in a relief camp in Manipur, Rahul said that the woman laid next to her son's body the entire night and then she left the house as she was scared.

Talking about Kashmir, Irani says, "You never felt the pain of Kashmiri Pandits."

To this, NDA MPs interrupt Rahul Gandhi.

I.N.D.I.A MPs then say that the BJP cannot even hear the pain of a woman.

Ruckus breaks out in Lok Sabha as NDA and I.N.D.I.A MPs spar during Rahul Gandhi's speech.

They (the government) have killed Hindustan in Manipur, they have murdered Hindustan in Manipur, says Rahul Gandhi

Manipur is a part of India. It was never divided and it will never be divided ever, says Irani.

'Modi, Modi' vs 'I.N.D.I.A, I.N.D.I.A' slogans echo in Lok Sabha.

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju demands an apology from Rahul Gandhi for his remarks.

One of my mothers is sitting in the House, my other mother was killed in Manipur, says Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi likens PM Modi to 'Ravan'

Lanka was not set on fire by Lord Hanuman, nor was Ravan killed by Ram; they both perished because of Ravan's arrogance, says Rahul Gandhi.

Union Minister Smriti Irani condemns Rahul Gandhi's 'India killed in Manipur' remark.

"No one has ever spoken about Mother India's death, or thump the table at the mention of Mother India's death".

'You are not India because you define corruption in India, you define incompetence in India,' Irani's sharp reply to Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha.

"India believes in merit not in dynasty and today of all the days people like you need to remember what was told to the British - Quit India. Corruption Quit India, Dynasty Quit India. Merit now finds place in India...," says Irani.

No one will remain to threaten anyone, says Irani.

Smriti Irani raises issues of 1984 anti-Sikh riots and unrest in Kashmir during Congress regime at Centre.

Irani dares Rahul Gandhi to respond to how Gandhi family divided Kashmir

‘If Rahul Gandhi has guts then he should respond how Gandhi family dared to divide Kashmir’

Meanwhile, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has left Parliament for his program in Rajasthan.

Neither will Article 370 be reinstated, nor will those who threaten Kashmiri Pandits be spared, says Irani

Irani says, "...It was mentioned in the House today that he (Rahul Gandhi) undertook a yatra and gave assurance that they will reinstate Article 370 if it is upto them... I would like to tell the person who has run away from the House that neither will Article 370 be reinstated in the country nor will those who threaten Kashmiri Pandits with "Ralib Galib Chalib" be spared."

Union Minister and BJP MP Smriti Irani says, "Parliamentary Affairs Minsiter Pralhad Joshi, Union Home Minsiter Amit Shah and Defence Minsiter Rajnath Singh repeatedly said that the government is ready to debate on the Manipur issue. The Opposition ran away from it, we did not..."

Opposition MPs continue to raise 'Manipur, Manipur' slogans in Lok Sabha.

Irani lists steps taken by the Modi government to ensure women are educated, safe and have social security.

Only a misogynistic man can give a flying kiss while leaving Lok Sabha where female MPs are being seated, says Irani.

This shows the mentality of the entire party and how they look at women, she adds.

Attacking the Congress over China links, Irani asks, "Why is the party backing NewsClick?"

Why did Congress give several projects to Adani Group during their reign? asks Irani

Irani further says that tribals protested but still the Congress have projects to Adani.

In Amethi, the Congress did not give toilets to 70% of the people. PM Modi gave the people of Amethi new schools, says Irani.

'They have no neeti ot niyat,' Irani takes a dig at Congress.

With this, Smriti Irani ends her speech in Lok Sabha on no-confidence motion.

Proceedings have resumed in Rajya Sabha.

Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge rises to demand PM Modi's presence in the House to discuss the Manipur issue.

Ruckus in Rajya Sabha as I.N.D.I.A demands PM Modi's statement on Manipur

I.N.D.I.A MPs raise the issue to less screen time being given to Opposition MPs in both the Houses during proceedings.

To this, Dhankar says, "Should the camera just focus on the Chair?"

Rahul Gandhi has no manners, says BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad

BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad says, "He gives a flying kiss. What has happened to Rahul Gandhi? So many women are seated there (in the House). He has no manners. It is very painful..."

BJP MPs file complaint against Rahul Gandhi over 'flying kiss' in Lok Sabha

Meanwhile, Union minister Shobha Karandlaje, other women BJP MPs have filed a complain to Speaker Om Birla against Rahul Gandhi giving a flying kiss inside Lok Sabha, accuse him of insulting women MPs.

All MPs have to maintain decorum in the House, says Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar. He adds that there is no point of order in the House.

"We want to place nine points in front of you," says Mallikarun Kharge.

To this, Leader of House Piyush Goyal rises and interrupts Kharge saying, "This is a misuse of rule. Whenever they get a chance, they raise the same issue (of Manipur)."

'Smriti Irani consumed by ‘Rahul phobia’ and she should try to get rid of it,' says Congress leader Manickam Tagore

All MPs have to maintain decorum in the House, says Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar.

"LoP ko bolne do, LoP ko bolne do" slogans echo in Rajya Sabha.

Rajya Sabha has been adjourned till 2:45 pm amid ruckus.

No terror attacks in Ladakh in last five years, MoS Home Nityanand Rai tells Rajya Sabha

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will speak on No Confidence Motion in Lok Sabha at around 5 pm today, reports ANI qouting sources

Rajya Sabha adjourned till 3.15 pm

No Confidence motion is for divisive forces trying to destroy our country: TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar slams Centre in Lok Sabha

First time such behaviour seen by an MP in House: BJP MP Shobha Karandlaje on Rahul Gandhi

319 Security personnel, 35 civilians killed in last five years in Jammu and Kashmir: Centre

319 Security personnel killed from 2018 to 31st July 2023 in Union Territory in Jammu and Kashmir, while 791 terrorist incidents, 35 civilians were killed during encounters and counter operations: MoS Home Nityanand Rai tells Rajya Sabha

Hundreds of relief camps (in Manipur) but no food, DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi rips into the Central govt

Union minister Kiren Rijiju demands apology from Rahul Gandhi

Harsmirat Kaur Badal, SAD MP from Bhatinda speaks in Lok Sabha on Manipur over no confidence motion

Congress MPs stage walkout in Rajya Sabha over Manipur issue

"Our intention was that when a detailed discussion happens on Manipur in the House then some details will come out. PM is not ready to come to the House. The Government is not ready to listen to us. As a mark of protest, we will walk out from the House: LoP Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge

Chairman of Rajya Sabha Jagdeep Dhankhar has accepted the matter regarding the breach of privileges and sent it to Privilege Committee for further consideration against AAP MP Raghav Chadha on a motion moved by him to send the Delhi Services Bill to Select Committee and 'the name mentioned in a letter was fake claim' by MPs including BJD MP Sasmit Patra, BJP MPs Narhari Amin & Sudhanshu Trivedi and YSRCP MP Niranjan Reddy

Discussion on for passing of Constitution (Scheduled Caste) Order (Amendment) Bill 2023 in Rajya Sabha

Dr Heena Gavit, BJP MP from Nandurbar speaks on development of indigenous people, says has complete trust in Modi government.

Former Jammu and Kashmir CM Farooq Abdullah speaks in Lok Sabha during debate on no-confidence motion.

Prime Minister does not represent only one colour, he represents the whole country: Farooq Abdullah

PM doesn't represent only one colour, he represents India, don't say we are not part of India: Abdullah

We stand proud to be part of this nation. But this nation has a responsibility not only to Hindus but to everybody who lives in India. PM doesn't represent only one colour, he represents India....How many Kashmiri Pandits have you (The Centre) brought back in these last 10 years?...Don't say we are not part of India, we are Pakistanis, traitors. We are part of this nation..."

"To say that that this government did not do anything for Kashmiri Pandit Hindus is wrong and misleading the House," responds MoS Home Nityanand Rai.

BJP leader Union minister VK Singh responds to National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah in Lok Sabha. "There was a condition that Pakistan would remove its forces from PoK. Let us not talk about plebiscite and it was not held."

Home Minister Amit Shah begins addressing Lok Sabha

This no-confidence motion is one such where neither the people nor the House has disbelief in the government," says Union Home minister Amit Shah in no-confidence motion debate in Lok Sabha.

Narendra Modi is the most beloved prime minister in the country since independence: Amit Shah

Modi government has taken more than 50 landmark decisions in the last nine years," says Union Home minister Amit Shah in Lok Sabha.

No-confidence motion brought to create confusion among people, says Home Minister Amit Shah in Lok Sabha

This no-confidence motion will show the real character of the Opposition in the country, says Union Home Minister Amit Shah on no-confidence motion debate in Lok Sabha

PM Modi has dismantled corruption, dynasty politics and appeasement and gave importance to politics of performance, says Amit Shah

UPA's character is to indulge in corruption to save their government: Shah

Because this no-confidence motion is politically motivated, I will have to mention the work done by this government: Amit Shah during no-confidence motion debate in Lok Sabha

NDA MPs join Amit Shah in raising slogans of corruption Quit India, dynasty Quit India, appeasement Quit India in Lok Sabha

We believe in making a system where one doesn't have to take a loan: Shah

UPA says they will waive off loans, we believe in building a system where they don't have to take a loan. We didn't give farmers freebies, but we have made them self sufficient, says Amit Shah

RS Chairman refers breach of privilege complaints of MPs against AAP's Raghav Chadha to Privileges Committee for examination

Opposition may not have confidence on Modi govt, but people of India have full confidence: Shah

Biggest terror strikes during UPA regime, PM ordered surgical strikes in Pakistan: Shah

We have a leader in this House, who has been launched in politics 13 times. However, he has failed every time: Amit Shah

PM Modi has worked to enhance prestige of India: Shah

I want to tell the farmers of this country that if there is one government that has procured the maximum amount of rice on MSP, then it is the Narendra Modi government: Shah

Modi govt has continuously worked to make Kashmir completely free from terrorism, says Shah

Won't speak to Hurriyat, Jamiat or Pak, will only speak to the youth of state, says Shah in Lok Sabha

Rajya Sabha clears Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023

Under the leadership of PM Modi, we have continuously worked to keep Kashmir terrorism-free: Shah

Article 370 was result of wrong policy of Nehru; Modi took decision to completely merge J&K with India, says Amit Shah in Lok Sabha

'Naxals limited to only 3 districts in Chhattisgarh now': Amit Shah

PM Modi has visited Northeast more than 50 times in the last 9 years: Shah

PM Modi has visited Northeast more than 50 times in the last 9 years. This shows that Northeast is part of our country. They are questioning us over Northeast, when they themselves did nothing for the region: Shah

'Opposition don't let me speak, what kind of a democracy is this?': Shah

I am ready to answer, it is my duty. I am answerable towards the nation, this Parliament and the opposition as well. But they (opposition) don't let me speak, what kind of a democracy is this?: Shah

A state CM needs to be changed when he is not cooperating. This CM is operated with the Centre: Amit Shah

Appeal to both parties to engage in dialogue: Shah on Manipur violence

Home Minister Shah questions timing of viral Manipur video

A state CM needs to be changed when he is not cooperating. This CM is cooperating with the Centre: Shah

Rajya Sabha passes Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2023

Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day, to meet again on August 10

Both Houses have been adjourned for the day. Proceedings will begin again on August 10. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said that PM Modi will be present in the House tomorrow to reply to the no-confidence motion.