Intolerance debate in Parliament: As it happened on Monday

With the Narendra Modi govt reaching out to the Opposition to ensure the smooth passage of several crucial bills like GST, the Parliament on Monday took up a debate on the "situation arising out of incidents of intolerance" in the country under rule 193.

New Delhi: With the Narendra Modi govt reaching out to the Opposition to ensure the smooth passage of several crucial bills like GST, the Parliament took up a debate on the "situation arising out of incidents of intolerance" in the country under rule 193 on Monday.

Here are the live updates: -

30 November 2015

16:39 IST

Whatever Md Salim said was written in a magazine, he has said nothing wrong: Sitaram Yechury.

16:34 IST

Md Salim's remarks expunged reports PTI.

Deadlock in Lok Sabha over CPI(M) MP Md Saalim's remark against Home Minister Rajnath Singh resolved.

15:46 IST

As CPI-M leader Md Salim Salim refused to withdraw his controversial remarks against Rajnath Singh, Speaker Sumitra Mahajan adjourned the lower house till 4 pm.

15:21 IST

As din prevailed in Lok Sabha the House was again adjourned till 3.15 pm.

14:57 IST

The Lower House was then adjourned till 2.30 pm

CPI-M MP Md Salim refuses to withdraw statement, saying saying it was ‘ridiculous’ on the part of the government to ask him to withdraw his statement. “You are in power, order a probe and investigate. As a reader (of the magazine) I have quoted what I said. I bought the magazine,” Salim said.

“I will not abide by any other ruling except that of the Chair,” he added.

As the House reconvened at 2.05 pm, Union Minister Rajiv Pratap Rudy urged CPI-M MP Salim to withdraw his statement till the quote attributed to Rajnath Singh is proved.

14:04 IST

Intolerance is the biggest threat to the country, debate should happen not only in Parliament but outside as well: Digvijay Singh

Saying that till I don't take back my words House will not be allowed to function is also a form of intolerance: Mohd Salim to reporters.

So will you 'hang me', asks Md Salim after uproar in LS over his 'Hindu ruler' remarks against Rajnath Singh.

13:09 IST

Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2:03 pm

Lok Sabha adjourned till 2:05pm after ruckus during debate on 'intolerance'.

If any Home Minister makes this kind of a statement, he has no right to remain on his post: Rajnath Singh.

13:06 IST

I have never made such a remark: Rajnath Singh

I'm deeply hurt by Mohd Salim's statement, have never been this hurt in my entire political career: HM Rajnath Singh.

I was quoting from a magazine, if Rajnath ji is denying then let him send a legal notice to the publication: Mohd Salim.

Rajnath Singh takes strong objections to Mohd Salim's remark, says CPI-M leader should give proof that he has made such remarks. I would want to ask him where I have made such remarks on Hindu leader comments or else apologise: Rajnath Singh.

12:57 IST

CPM's Mohd Salim accuses Rajnath Singh of saying India has got a 'Hindu ruler' after 800 years.

We strongly condemn Dadri incident and what happened with Mohammad Akhlaq: Mohd Salim

You can hear what's happening at Times Square but not what is happening in the country: Mohd Salim

Mohd Salim takes a dig on Narendra Modi, says PM needs to listen to the voices from the ground as well but here it seems there is only outgoing calls and no incoming calls.

Government's hidden agenda is now out in the open: Mohd Salim.

12:49 IST

Intolerance is a serious issue concerning our country, democracy is all about dissent:  Mohd Salim

This is not a fascist country, it's a democratic country: Mohd Salim on freedom of speech in India.

We want a rational, secular India. Governments come and go, we're all tenants here, not owners: Mohd Salim.

Country teaches us to be tolerant: CPM's Mohd Salim

What are these fringe elements? Members of Parliament? Ministers? Says Mohd Salim.

12:36 IST

Nobody is calling the country intolerant or insulting it, these kind of allegations are manufactured: Mohd Salim.

12:29 IST

There have been several instances suggesting growing intolerance in the country, they are not isolated: CPI-M

Govt has disrespected those who have voiced their concerns over alleged growing intolerance in the country: Md Salim,

CPI-M leader Md Salim initiates debate on intolerance, says the issue has tarnished the secular image of the country.

12:20 IST

Lok Sabha takes up debate on intolerance under rule 193.

Govt is ready to discuss intolerance issue, price rise issue or anything else, clarifies Venkaiah Naidu as din prevails in LS.

12:17 IST

Govt has no objection to take up the discussion on intolerance under rule 193, says Venkaiah Naidu as MPs press for debate on prise rise, intolerance.

Congress leader V Moily and TMC's Sudeep Bandhopadhyay call for discussion on price rise.

12:07 IST

We do believe that intolerance is rising in the country: Saugata Roy, TMC

Youth Congress protests against 'intolerance' at Jantar Mantar.

12:03 IST

PM speaks of the greatness of Buddhism when he travels abroad but in India his and his colleagues' actions are against those teachings: Mayawati.

Lord Buddha gave the message of humanity and peace, a message which is much needed right now: Mayawati in RS

P Chidambaram had expressed his own views, but I disagree with his statement: Rajeev Shukla.

11:50 IST

BJP has no business to talk about Congress as far as tolerance is concerned: Rajeev Shukla on P Chidambaram's remarks.

11:29 IST

No question of a single person puncturing party's stand, Congress' stand is clear, today what country is confronted with is assault on harmony: Kamal Nath

That is Mr Chidambaram’s own views: Kamal Nath, Congress.

11:14 IST

Lok Sabha is expected to take up the intolerance debate at 12 noon.

No need to suspend Question Hour to discuss issues of price rise, intolerance: Speaker Sumitra Mahajan

Censure motion on Paris attack passed in Lok Sabha.

I hope all parties will come around and put their point of view on this: Rajiv Pratap Rudy.

11:09 IST

Opposition wanted debate on intolerance; Govt has admitted it and is ready to take it up in Parliament as soon as Speaker decides to do it: Rajiv Pratap Rudy.

We can only comment after discussion takes place in the LS: Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress on intolerance debate.

Congress made a mistake by levelling such allegations against Govt, this has been proved by P Chidambaram's statement:Kiren Rijiju.

11:05 IST

Parliamentary Affairs Minister V Naidu reaffirms NDA govt's commitment to strengthen the Constitution.

Rajya Sabha takes up discussion on Indian Constitution.

Both Houses convene for normal business.

10:45 IST

Be it fabricated 'intolerance issue', we've a tolerant approach. We are willing to discuss all issues: MA Naqvi

There was huge intolerance – politically and socially – during the Congress rule in the country than under any other government: Sanjay Raut.

10:41 IST

Congress gives adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha on price rise.

10:33 IST

We are just doing our duty as a constructive Opposition: KC Venugopal.

Our primary duty is to express our opinion about growing intolerance in Lok Sabha: KC Venugopal, Congress MP who gave notice in Parliament.

10:31 IST

During emergency, constitutional and fundamental rights were crippled, these people (writers) were silent then and violent now: Venkaiah Naidu.

Different writers have different opinions, Things used to happen earlier also: Venkaiah Naidu.

Nothing has gone wrong during Narendra Modi's regime as PM, there is absolute tolerance in the country: Venkaiah Naidu.

10:28 IST

We've given notice (LS) under rule 193 regarding situation arising out of incidents of intolerance: P Karunakaran,CPIM

More this (intolerance) issue is being discussed, more harm it is doing to the nation: Ram Gopal Yadav, SP.

09:16 IST

Legislative business proposed to be taken up in the Rajya Sabha during the second week are: - The Negotiable Instruments (Amendment) Bill, The Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill, The Whistle Blower Protection (Amendment) Bill and The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Amendment Bill.

The Rajya Sabha will today resume the discussion on `Commitment to the Constitution` as part of the 125th birth anniversary celebrations of Dr BR Ambedkar. The debate began on Friday and remained inconclusive.

09:14 IST

The Centre has proposed six bills - The Bureau of Indian Standards Bill, The Carriage by Air (Amendment) Bill, The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, The National Waterways Bill, The Electricity (Amendment) Bill, and The Factories (Amendment) Bills - for consideration and passing in Lok Sabha during the current Winter Session.

09:13 IST

Rule 193 relates to short duration discussion sought by a member desirous of raising a matter of urgent public importance.

A Motion of Notice given under rule 193 by P Karunakaran (CPI-M) and KC Venugopal (Congress) for discussion on in this regard has been listed in the business of the house for Monday: Parliamentary Affairs Ministry.