Opposition calls suspension of 12 Rajya Sabha MPs undemocratic

PTI

New Delhi: The opposition leaders on Monday (November 29) issued a joint statement condemning the “unwarranted and undemocratic” suspension of 12 Rajya Sabha MPs for the rest of the Winter Session of the Parliament.

Calling the suspension undemocratic, the opposition said that the move was a violation of the Rules of Procedure of Rajya Sabha and the Conduct of Business of the House.

12 Rajya Sabha MPs have been suspended for the rest of the winter session of the parliament over their misconduct and unruly behaviour during the last session.

The house, which is adjourned for the day, will resume the proceeding on November 30.

The MPs who were suspended are Elamaram Kareem - CPM, Phulo Devi Netam, Chhaya Verma, R Bora, Rajamani Patel, Syed Nasir Hussain, Akhilesh Prasad Singh - INC, Binoy Viswam - CPI, Dola Sen & Shanta Chhetri - TMC, Priyanka Chaturvedi & Anil Desai - Shiv Sena.

29 November 2021

22:41 PM

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— ANI (@ANI) November 29, 2021

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Jack Dorsey stepped down as Twitter CEO on Monday. Parag Agrawal will be the new CEO of Twitter.

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India has cleared all orders placed so far by COVAX for supplies for Covishield vaccines in to African countries like Malawi, Ethiopia, Zambia, Mozambique, Guinea and Lesotho, said MEA on Monday.

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The Ministry of External Affairs on Monday said that India is prepared to supply essential life-saving drugs, test kits, gloves, PPE kits and medical equipment such as ventilators to the African countries if required amid the Omicron outbreak.

20:13 PM

Vice Admiral Hari Kumar will take over as new Indian Navy Chief on November 30, reports ANI.

20:06 PM

Former Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh congratulated farmers after Parliament passed Farm Laws Repeal Bill 2021.

20:04 PM

Suspended MPs of Rajya Sabha likely to meet Chairman of the House M Venkaiah Naidu on Tuesday to tender their apology: ANI reported quoting government sources

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AAP is stopping Centre's Ayushman Bharat Yojana, said BJP National President JP Nadda at the 'Jhuggi Samman Yatra' closing ceremony in Delhi.

19:32 PM

If the suspended members of Rajya Sabha seek apology as per the rules, then a deliberation may be done regarding the future, ANI reported quoting government sources

19:21 PM

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19:17 PM

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Another meeting will take place on December 4

19:17 PM

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16:40 PM

Opposition issued a joint statement condemning the suspension of 12 MPs in Rajya Sabha on Monday.

Leaders of Oppn parties unitedly condemn the unwarranted & undemocratic suspension of 12 MPs...Floor leaders of Oppn parties of RS will meet tomorrow to deliberate on future course of action to resist authoritarian decision of Govt & defend Parliamentary democracy:Joint Statement pic.twitter.com/NuvrMsQVDE

— ANI (@ANI) November 29, 2021

15:32 PM

12 Rajya Sabha MPs were suspended for the rest of the Winter session on Monday due to their unruly behaviour in the last session.

15:31 PM

Rajya Sabha proceedings adjourned for the day amid opposition uproar over various issues

15:23 PM

The manner in which farm laws have been repealed without debate shows govt is afraid of discussion: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi

14:07 PM

Lok Sabha has been adjourned till 11 am on Tuesday.

14:06 PM

Rajya Sabha: On the first day of the Winter Session of the Parliament, the Farm Laws Repeal Bill 2021 has been passed in the Upper House. It was tabled by Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar.

Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar tables the Farm Laws Repeal Bill 2021 in Rajya Sabha

The Bill has been passed in the Lok Sabha. pic.twitter.com/dXsbwZKVRy

— ANI (@ANI) November 29, 2021

13:20 PM

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury: The government blames us for not letting the House function. But Farm Laws Repeal Bill 2021 was introduced and passed without discussion. The Opposition had demanded a discussion on it. Even though the government has repealed the farm laws, its 'Mann ki Baat' is something else.

12:57 PM

The Farm Laws Repeal Bill, 2021 will be tabled in Rajya Sabha at 2 pm today, informs Union Minister Pralhad Joshi.

12:34 PM

The Farm Laws Repeal Bill, 2021 passed by Lok Sabha amid ruckus by Opposition MPs. Leader of Congress Party in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury demands discussion on the Bill in the House

12:16 PM

Lok Sabha has now been adjourned till 2 pm today.

12:15 PM

Lok Sabha passes 'The Farm Laws Repeal Bill, 2021' amid ruckus by Opposition leaders.

The Farm Laws Repeal Bill, 2021 passed by Lok Sabha amid ruckus by Opposition MPs

Leader of Congress Party in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury demands discussion on the Bill in the House pic.twitter.com/2QAyOAVGq1

— ANI (@ANI) November 29, 2021

11:17 AM

Lok Sabha adjourned till noon amid slogans, shortly after Parliament convenes for the Winter Session.

10:44 AM

PM Narendra Modi ahead of the start of the Parliament session: This is an important session of the Parliament. The citizens of the country want a productive session. They are fulfilling their responsibilities for a brighter future. Our Government is ready to answer all questions during the Winter Session of the Parliament. We should debate in the Parliament, and maintain the decorum of the proceedings.

Speaking at the start of the Parliament session. https://t.co/IvHdsOocbx

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 29, 2021

09:28 AM

Winter session of Parliament: Congress MP Manish Tewari gives adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha to discuss 'to direct the government to create a record of farmers who lost their lives during farm laws protest and give compensation to their families'.

08:52 AM

Winter session of Parliament: CPI MP Binoy Viswam gives Suspension of Business Notice in Rajya Sabha and demands a discussion on ensuring a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price, reports ANI.

08:18 AM

Delhi: The Winter Session of Parliament is set to begin today (November 29) with the BJP-led government having as many as 26 new bills on its agenda. The government will also list a bill to repeal the three contentious farm laws. The Farm Laws Repeal Bill is scheduled to be introduced in the Lok Sabha.