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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Mar 12, 2026, 19:36:05 IST
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Parliament Budget Session: Parliament adjourned for the day
Opposition leaders staged a protest on Thursday over reports of a nationwide LPG shortage during the second phase of the Budget Session of Parliament.
Tensions flared in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday when BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad and Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi clashed during debate on a no-confidence motion against Speaker Om Birla.
The confrontation began when Gandhi interrupted Prasad’s speech, claiming he had been repeatedly stopped from raising issues about Prime Minister Narendra Modi being “compromised” — a reference to the India‑US trade deal — and passages from a book by former Army chief General MM Naravane (retired).
The no-confidence motion was moved by Congress MP Mohammad Jawed after Gandhi attempted, during the motion of thanks on the President’s Address, to quote from Naravane’s unpublished memoir. The memoir reportedly contains a chapter on the 2020 Ladakh skirmishes with China. Ruling party members objected, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh saying the book had not been published or authenticated.
The Budget Session of Parliament began on January 28. The first phase concluded on February 13, while the second phase will continue until April 2.
Tensions flared in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday when BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad and Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi clashed during debate on a no-confidence motion against Speaker Om Birla.
The confrontation began when Gandhi interrupted Prasad’s speech, claiming he had been repeatedly stopped from raising issues about Prime Minister Narendra Modi being “compromised” — a reference to the India‑US trade deal — and passages from a book by former Army chief General MM Naravane (retired).
The no-confidence motion was moved by Congress MP Mohammad Jawed after Gandhi attempted, during the motion of thanks on the President’s Address, to quote from Naravane’s unpublished memoir. The memoir reportedly contains a chapter on the 2020 Ladakh skirmishes with China. Ruling party members objected, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh saying the book had not been published or authenticated.
The Budget Session of Parliament began on January 28. The first phase concluded on February 13, while the second phase will continue until April 2.
17:44 (IST) Mar 11
Parliament Budget Session Live Updates: Speaker will stop members who speak irrelevant issues, says Amit Shah
Speaking in the Lok Sabha, Union home minister Amit Shah said the Speaker ensures that members speak only on the matter under discussion.
Referring to the no-confidence motion against Speaker Om Birla, Shah said if a member begins speaking on unrelated issues, the Speaker has the authority to make them sit down.
He added that he himself would not speak on other subjects, such as the end of Maoism, while addressing the motion. Shah also questioned senior opposition leaders like Shashi Tharoor and T R Baalu, asking why such behaviour was being encouraged in the House.
He alleged that opposition members tore papers and threw them at the Speaker’s chair, saying such actions make it difficult to conduct the session.
Shah also criticised opposition MPs for shouting during discussions on important issues and said it was not appropriate when women MPs from the opposition moved towards the Prime Minister’s seat.
Referring to the no-confidence motion against Speaker Om Birla, Shah said if a member begins speaking on unrelated issues, the Speaker has the authority to make them sit down.
He added that he himself would not speak on other subjects, such as the end of Maoism, while addressing the motion. Shah also questioned senior opposition leaders like Shashi Tharoor and T R Baalu, asking why such behaviour was being encouraged in the House.
He alleged that opposition members tore papers and threw them at the Speaker’s chair, saying such actions make it difficult to conduct the session.
Shah also criticised opposition MPs for shouting during discussions on important issues and said it was not appropriate when women MPs from the opposition moved towards the Prime Minister’s seat.
17:42 (IST) Mar 11
Parliament Budget Session Live Updates: Questioning Speaker’s integrity means questioning democracy’s dignity, says Amit Shah
Speaking in the Lok Sabha, Union home minister Amit Shah said members can protect their rights but those who live under the illusion of having special privileges eventually lose support from both their party and the public, leading to a decline in their stature.
He said the Lok Sabha Speaker is not just a presiding officer of the House but represents the legislative conscience and dignity of India’s democracy.
Referring to the opposition’s motion against Speaker Om Birla, Shah said that questioning the Speaker’s integrity amounts to questioning the legislative conscience and the dignity of the country’s democratic system.
He said the Lok Sabha Speaker is not just a presiding officer of the House but represents the legislative conscience and dignity of India’s democracy.
Referring to the opposition’s motion against Speaker Om Birla, Shah said that questioning the Speaker’s integrity amounts to questioning the legislative conscience and the dignity of the country’s democratic system.
17:39 (IST) Mar 11
Parliament Budget Session Live Updates: Rules and list of unparliamentary words binding on all members, says Amit Shah
Speaking in the Lok Sabha, Union home minister Amit Shah said the list of unparliamentary words used in the House was not created during a single tenure but has evolved over time since the beginning of the House, through the efforts of several presiding officers.
He said the rules governing the functioning of the House and the list of unparliamentary words are binding on all members. Shah added that it cannot be claimed that these rules do not apply to certain members.
Referring to the Constitution of India, he said it grants members certain rights but does not give anyone special privileges.
“There is no Emergency, and no one has extraordinary powers beyond what the Constitution provides,” he said.
He said the rules governing the functioning of the House and the list of unparliamentary words are binding on all members. Shah added that it cannot be claimed that these rules do not apply to certain members.
Referring to the Constitution of India, he said it grants members certain rights but does not give anyone special privileges.
“There is no Emergency, and no one has extraordinary powers beyond what the Constitution provides,” he said.
17:36 (IST) Mar 11
Parliament Budget Session Live Updates: BJP-NDA never moved no-confidence motion against Speaker while in opposition, says Amit Shah
Speaking in the Lok Sabha, Union home minister Amit Shah said that when the Bharatiya Janata Party and the National Democratic Alliance were in the opposition, they never brought a no-confidence motion against the Lok Sabha Speaker.
Referring to the opposition’s motion against Speaker Om Birla, Shah said the BJP-NDA had always acted as a constructive opposition and maintained the dignity of the Speaker’s post while sitting in the opposition benches.
Referring to the opposition’s motion against Speaker Om Birla, Shah said the BJP-NDA had always acted as a constructive opposition and maintained the dignity of the Speaker’s post while sitting in the opposition benches.
17:33 (IST) Mar 11
Parliament Budget Session Live Updates: Congress’ party rules cannot run Parliament, says Amit Shah
Speaking in the Lok Sabha, Union home minister Amit Shah said Parliament cannot function according to the Indian National Congress party’s own rules.
Referring to the notice moved against Speaker Om Birla, Shah said the Speaker had given the opposition an opportunity to change the notice and correct their mistakes.
He added that rules apply to everyone in the House, noting that even a Union minister’s microphone can be switched off if procedures are not followed.
Referring to the notice moved against Speaker Om Birla, Shah said the Speaker had given the opposition an opportunity to change the notice and correct their mistakes.
He added that rules apply to everyone in the House, noting that even a Union minister’s microphone can be switched off if procedures are not followed.
17:29 (IST) Mar 11
Parliament Budget Session Live Updates: 'For both sides, the Speaker of the House acts as the custodian of its functioning', says Amit Shah
17:27 (IST) Mar 11
Parliament Budget Session Live Updates: ‘House is not a Mela, Parliament runs by rules,’ says Amit Shah
Speaking in the Lok Sabha, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said Parliament functions according to established rules and that everyone must speak within those rules.
“Sadan koi mela nahi hai. Parliament runs according to rules. Everyone speaks according to the rules,” he said, adding that no one has the right to violate parliamentary rules while addressing the House.
Responding to claims that the situation was due to the BJP, Shah said the rules were not framed by his party but had been in place since the time of Jawaharlal Nehru.
He added that he was ready to debate how the Indian National Congress had broken Parliament’s rules on several occasions.
“Sadan koi mela nahi hai. Parliament runs according to rules. Everyone speaks according to the rules,” he said, adding that no one has the right to violate parliamentary rules while addressing the House.
Responding to claims that the situation was due to the BJP, Shah said the rules were not framed by his party but had been in place since the time of Jawaharlal Nehru.
He added that he was ready to debate how the Indian National Congress had broken Parliament’s rules on several occasions.
17:25 (IST) Mar 11
When BJP was in opposition it never brought no-confidence motion against Speaker
Union home minister Amit Shah
17:25 (IST) Mar 11
Parliament Budget Session Live Updates: Questioning the Speaker means casting doubt on mediator, says Amit Shah
Speaking in the Lok Sabha, Union home minister Amit Shah said the Constitution of India assigns the Speaker the role of a mediator in the House. Referring to the opposition’s no-confidence motion against Speaker Om Birla, he said raising suspicion on the Speaker amounts to casting doubt on the mediator.
Shah added that over the past 75 years, both Houses of Parliament have strengthened the foundations of India’s democracy “deeper than paatal.”
He said by questioning the Speaker’s reputation, the opposition had raised doubts about that strong democratic foundation.
Shah added that over the past 75 years, both Houses of Parliament have strengthened the foundations of India’s democracy “deeper than paatal.”
He said by questioning the Speaker’s reputation, the opposition had raised doubts about that strong democratic foundation.
17:23 (IST) Mar 11
Parliament Budget Session Live Updates: Opposition threw papers at Speaker’s chair, says Amit Shah
Speaking in the Lok Sabha, Union hjome minister Amit Shah alleged that opposition members threw papers towards the Speaker’s chair during proceedings.
He said even activists follow rules and stressed that members in the House have rights and that the situation was not like an emergency.
Referring to Shashi Tharoor, Shah said he should teach the Indian National Congress how to speak in the House.
He also said unparliamentary words cannot be allowed to go on record.
He said even activists follow rules and stressed that members in the House have rights and that the situation was not like an emergency.
Referring to Shashi Tharoor, Shah said he should teach the Indian National Congress how to speak in the House.
He also said unparliamentary words cannot be allowed to go on record.
17:20 (IST) Mar 11
Parliament Budget Session Live Updates: 'Opposition must provide the Speaker with a free and impartial environment to discharge his duties', says Amit Shah
17:19 (IST) Mar 11
Parliament Budget Session Live Updates: Opposition questioning Speaker’s integrity against parliamentary tradition, says Amit Shah
Speaking in the Lok Sabha, Union home minister Amit Shah said that when Speaker Om Birla was appointed, leaders from both the ruling side and the opposition escorted him to the Chair together.
He said this tradition reflects that both sides of the House must provide the Speaker with a free and impartial environment to perform his duties and support him in fulfilling those responsibilities.
Shah added that while members can disagree with the Speaker’s decisions, Lok Sabha rules consider the Speaker’s ruling final.
He said that questioning the Speaker’s integrity goes against parliamentary tradition.
He said this tradition reflects that both sides of the House must provide the Speaker with a free and impartial environment to perform his duties and support him in fulfilling those responsibilities.
Shah added that while members can disagree with the Speaker’s decisions, Lok Sabha rules consider the Speaker’s ruling final.
He said that questioning the Speaker’s integrity goes against parliamentary tradition.
17:18 (IST) Mar 11
Parliament Budget Session Live Updates: 'Even Supreme Court cannot question Speaker's decisions' - Amit Shah slams opposition over no-trust motion against Om Birla
17:17 (IST) Mar 11
Parliament Budget Session Live Updates: Congress frequently violated Lok Sabha rules, says Amit Shah
Speaking in the Lok Sabha, Union home minister Amit Shah alleged that the Indian National Congress had frequently violated House rules, noting that many of these rules were framed during the time of Jawaharlal Nehru.
Shah condemned the opposition for questioning the dedication of Speaker Om Birla, saying no one can question the Speaker’s intentions. He said the Speaker stands above party lines and that the Speaker’s word is final under Lok Sabha rules.
He accused the opposition of spreading lies against the Speaker and stressed that no one has the right to flout parliamentary rules.
“The House is not a mela; rules need to be followed,” he said, adding that he was ready to discuss every rule he claimed the Congress had violated.
Shah condemned the opposition for questioning the dedication of Speaker Om Birla, saying no one can question the Speaker’s intentions. He said the Speaker stands above party lines and that the Speaker’s word is final under Lok Sabha rules.
He accused the opposition of spreading lies against the Speaker and stressed that no one has the right to flout parliamentary rules.
“The House is not a mela; rules need to be followed,” he said, adding that he was ready to discuss every rule he claimed the Congress had violated.
17:13 (IST) Mar 11
Parliament Budget Session Live Updates: No-confidence motion against Speaker after four decades ‘unfortunate’, says Amit Shah
Speaking in the Lok Sabha, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the opposition’s no-confidence motion against Speaker Om Birla was not an ordinary development. He noted that such a motion against a Lok Sabha Speaker had been brought after about four decades.
Calling it unfortunate, Shah said the move was not good for parliamentary politics or for the functioning of the House.
Calling it unfortunate, Shah said the move was not good for parliamentary politics or for the functioning of the House.
17:11 (IST) Mar 11
Parliament Budget Session Live Updates: Doubting speaker is an insult to democracy, says Amit Shah
Union home minister Amit Shah said in the Lok Sabha that questioning the Speaker amounts to an insult to democracy.
Referring to Om Birla, Shah stated that the Speaker acts as the custodian of the House and represents both the ruling side and the opposition.
Referring to Om Birla, Shah stated that the Speaker acts as the custodian of the House and represents both the ruling side and the opposition.
17:07 (IST) Mar 11
Parliament Budget Session Live Updates: Union home minister Amit Shah addresses Lok Sabha
17:05 (IST) Mar 11
Parliament Budget Session Live Updates: Amit Shah begins speaking in Lok Sabha, calls motion against Om Birla 'unfortunate move’
Union home minister Amit Shah is speaking in the Lok Sabha during the ongoing proceedings. He reacted to the motion moved against Speaker Om Birla.
Calling the move “unfortunate,” Shah criticised the motion brought against Birla as the debate unfolded in the House.
"Unfortunate for parliamentary politics that resolution for removal of Speaker has come", said Shah.
Calling the move “unfortunate,” Shah criticised the motion brought against Birla as the debate unfolded in the House.
"Unfortunate for parliamentary politics that resolution for removal of Speaker has come", said Shah.
16:19 (IST) Mar 11
Parliament Budget Session Live Updates: 'Opposition has failed to present any substantial arguments', says Anurag Thakur on no-confidence motion against speaker
16:02 (IST) Mar 11
Parliament Budget Session Live Updates: Thakur accuses opposition of disrespecting speaker in his chamber
In a serious allegation during the Budget Session, Anurag Thakur questioned under whose leadership Congress members insulted and disrespected Speaker Om Birla inside his private chamber.
Thakur claimed that despite being targeted by such conduct, the Speaker remained silent.
"Under whose leadership did the leaders insult and disrespect the Speaker in his chamber? Which Congress leaders were involved in this? Speaker still kept silent," Thakur said.
He contrasted this with the Speaker's fair treatment of the House, noting that Birla prioritised "first-timers first" and gave opportunities to MPs who were even ignored by their own party leadership.
"First timers first; those who were not given a chance to speak, even by their own parties. Even those who got fewer opportunities by their party were given a chance to speak by Om Birla. Everybody is praising him. Every Member is speaking in favour of him," Thakur said.
"It seems that Rahul Gandhi was upset that the Congress MP spoke on it when he did not permit it. Now, if Rahul Gandhi was not in the House and other members of his party got the chance, they are now trying to snatch that away too," he added.
Thakur claimed that despite being targeted by such conduct, the Speaker remained silent.
"Under whose leadership did the leaders insult and disrespect the Speaker in his chamber? Which Congress leaders were involved in this? Speaker still kept silent," Thakur said.
He contrasted this with the Speaker's fair treatment of the House, noting that Birla prioritised "first-timers first" and gave opportunities to MPs who were even ignored by their own party leadership.
"First timers first; those who were not given a chance to speak, even by their own parties. Even those who got fewer opportunities by their party were given a chance to speak by Om Birla. Everybody is praising him. Every Member is speaking in favour of him," Thakur said.
"It seems that Rahul Gandhi was upset that the Congress MP spoke on it when he did not permit it. Now, if Rahul Gandhi was not in the House and other members of his party got the chance, they are now trying to snatch that away too," he added.
15:50 (IST) Mar 11
Parliament Budget Session Live Updates: BJP mocks Congress over 'errors" in speaker removal notice
Anurag Thakur mocked the Congress party’s attempt to move a no-confidence motion against Speaker Om Birla, claiming the notice was riddled with mistakes.
Thakur questioned how a party in power for 60 years failed to file a proper notice, stating the Speaker himself had to point out the errors for correction.
"The party which has been in power for 60 years does not know how to file a notice? There were so many problems in the notice that the Speaker had to inform them to correct it," he said.
He attributed these procedural lapses to Rahul Gandhi, further alleging that the LoP lacks "civic sense, common sense, and constitutional sense."
"Some people enter this House with minus triple C. No civic sense, no common sense, and no constitutional sense. They just want to create a ruckus here," Thakur said.
Thakur questioned how a party in power for 60 years failed to file a proper notice, stating the Speaker himself had to point out the errors for correction.
"The party which has been in power for 60 years does not know how to file a notice? There were so many problems in the notice that the Speaker had to inform them to correct it," he said.
He attributed these procedural lapses to Rahul Gandhi, further alleging that the LoP lacks "civic sense, common sense, and constitutional sense."
"Some people enter this House with minus triple C. No civic sense, no common sense, and no constitutional sense. They just want to create a ruckus here," Thakur said.
15:38 (IST) Mar 11
Parliament Budget Session Live Updates: Anurag Thakur calls Rahul Gandhi 'leader of propaganda' in Lok Sabha
BJP MP Anurag Thakur launched a blistering attack on Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday, labelling him the "Leader of Propaganda" and "FOMO Gandhi."
Speaking against the resolution to remove Speaker Om Birla, Thakur accused Gandhi of having a "fear of missing out" on headlines and repeatedly violating parliamentary norms.
He asserted that the House would be governed strictly by the rule book and not by any external "toolkit of George Soros."
Speaking against the resolution to remove Speaker Om Birla, Thakur accused Gandhi of having a "fear of missing out" on headlines and repeatedly violating parliamentary norms.
He asserted that the House would be governed strictly by the rule book and not by any external "toolkit of George Soros."
15:31 (IST) Mar 11
Parliament Budget Session Live Updates: Anurag Thakur defends speaker Om Birla, slams Rahul Gandhi’s absence
BJP MP Anurag Thakur strongly defended Speaker Om Birla in the Lok Sabha today, asserting that members across party lines have expressed satisfaction with his conduct.
Thakur claimed that the Speaker has been exceptionally fair, even providing opportunities to first-time MPs who were reportedly "not allowed to speak by their own parties."
Turning his focus to the Opposition, Thakur accused Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi of failing to maintain a presence in the House and preventing his own party's MPs from participating in debates.
“All members said they appreciated Om Birla and were happy with his conduct. They said he gave them the opportunity to speak. Rahul Gandhi does not stay in the House and does not allow party MPs to speak", said Thakur.
Thakur claimed that the Speaker has been exceptionally fair, even providing opportunities to first-time MPs who were reportedly "not allowed to speak by their own parties."
Turning his focus to the Opposition, Thakur accused Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi of failing to maintain a presence in the House and preventing his own party's MPs from participating in debates.
“All members said they appreciated Om Birla and were happy with his conduct. They said he gave them the opportunity to speak. Rahul Gandhi does not stay in the House and does not allow party MPs to speak", said Thakur.
15:24 (IST) Mar 11
Parliament Budget Session Live Updates: IUML MP Basheer accuses speaker of 'dictating terms' to opposition
During the debate in the Lok Sabha, IUML MP ET Mohammed Basheer launched a scathing attack on the Chair, alleging that the Leader of the Opposition has been systematically denied the right to freedom of expression.
Supporting the resolution for the removal of Speaker Om Birla, Basheer claimed the Speaker is "misusing power" to dictate terms to opposition benches—a feat he argued would be impossible without the "support and blessing of the ruling party."
“Leader of Opposition was denied the right to freedom of expression; Speaker is dictating terms to opposition, misusing power; it cannot be done without the support and blessing of the ruling party”, said Basheer.
Supporting the resolution for the removal of Speaker Om Birla, Basheer claimed the Speaker is "misusing power" to dictate terms to opposition benches—a feat he argued would be impossible without the "support and blessing of the ruling party."
“Leader of Opposition was denied the right to freedom of expression; Speaker is dictating terms to opposition, misusing power; it cannot be done without the support and blessing of the ruling party”, said Basheer.
14:53 (IST) Mar 11
Parliament Budget Session Live Updates: Kapil Sibal says govt right to prioritise domestic consumers amid LPG shortage
14:03 (IST) Mar 11
Parliament Budget Session Live Updates: Union minister Anurag Thakur launches sharp attack on Rahul Gandhi
13:43 (IST) Mar 11
Parliament Budget Session Live Updates: TMC MP Sayani Ghosh alleges Opposition voices sidelined, questions vacant Deputy Speaker post
TMC MP Sayani Ghosh alleged that the opinions of the Opposition have been sidelined over the past two years.
She pointed out that the post of Deputy Speaker has remained vacant for the last seven years and claimed that there is "no scope of healthy debate" in the House. Ghosh also said that the number of parliamentary sittings has been reduced drastically.
She pointed out that the post of Deputy Speaker has remained vacant for the last seven years and claimed that there is "no scope of healthy debate" in the House. Ghosh also said that the number of parliamentary sittings has been reduced drastically.
13:38 (IST) Mar 11
Parliament Budget Session Live Updates: KC Venugopal alleges Centre misusing judiciary, Parliament
Congress leader KC Venugopal alleged that Centre is trying to misuse the judiciary and parliament as ruckus erupts in the House.
13:20 (IST) Mar 11
Parliament Budget Session Live Updates: Venugopal says Speaker's 'hands tied', HM Amit Shah jumps to give advice
Congress leader Venugopal speaking in motion to remove Speaker OM Birla said, "personally Mr Birla maybe okay, but his hands are tied. How a Speaker can work in such environment."
He went on to attack Union home minister Amit Shah saying that every time we see HM is jumping into Speaker's room, he is giving advices as to how to work."
He went on to attack Union home minister Amit Shah saying that every time we see HM is jumping into Speaker's room, he is giving advices as to how to work."
13:16 (IST) Mar 11
Parliament Budget Session Live Updates: Rahul Gandhi says 'Lok Sabha belongs to entire country' amid clash with Ravi Shankar Prasad
Rahul Gandhi responding to BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad's allegations, said that he was stopped from speaking in the house on multiple occasions.
The Congress leader further added that the house doesn't belong to any party but the entire country. "Whenever we get up to speak, we are stopped. Lok Sabha does not belong to one party but to the entire country," he said.
Gandhi interjected during the Lok Sabha debate on the resolution to remove Om Birla as Speaker. Earlier, Ravi Shankar Prasad, citing parliamentary procedures said that the leader of the opposition should measure his words carefully, especially on issues of national security.
The Congress leader further added that the house doesn't belong to any party but the entire country. "Whenever we get up to speak, we are stopped. Lok Sabha does not belong to one party but to the entire country," he said.
Gandhi interjected during the Lok Sabha debate on the resolution to remove Om Birla as Speaker. Earlier, Ravi Shankar Prasad, citing parliamentary procedures said that the leader of the opposition should measure his words carefully, especially on issues of national security.
13:11 (IST) Mar 11
Parliament Budget Session Live Updates: KC Venugopal hits back at BJP, targets PM Modi
Senior Congress MP KC Venugopal targeted PM Modi while hitting back at BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad saying that the logics used by PM for decisions are questionable.
While speaking he said, "PM Modi at the time of Balakot strikes said we should go ahead as there are clouds and hence can evade radar. Your PM gives such logic and you question Rahul Gandhi."
While speaking he said, "PM Modi at the time of Balakot strikes said we should go ahead as there are clouds and hence can evade radar. Your PM gives such logic and you question Rahul Gandhi."
12:59 (IST) Mar 11
Parliament Budget Session Live Updates: SP MP says Rahul Gandhi 'voice of oppressed'
SP MP Anand Bhadauria said Speaker has been gracious enough to allow opposition to opportunity to speak, but it is the BJP who is forcing Speaker to make certain decisions.
He went on to add that "Rahul Gandhi is not just a leader, but he is the voice of oppressed class and he is the voice of INDIA bloc's 42 per cent people who have voted for them."
He went on to add that "Rahul Gandhi is not just a leader, but he is the voice of oppressed class and he is the voice of INDIA bloc's 42 per cent people who have voted for them."
12:49 (IST) Mar 11
Parliament Budget Session Live: Ravi Shankar Prasad attacks opposition over precedents
Speaking on motion to remove Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad cited precents laid by the saffron party as a form of protest in parliaments to attack opposition, adding that when UPA was in power then LOP LK Advani was not allowed to speak.
Prasad said, when during UPA 1 'case for question case' was brought in Lok Sabha, LK Advani who was Leader of Opposition was not allowed to speak by then speaker Somnath Chatterjee, and as a form of protest BJP chose to walk out and even after insistence of Speaker they didn't come back because they didn't agree with the conduct in house.
Prasad said, when during UPA 1 'case for question case' was brought in Lok Sabha, LK Advani who was Leader of Opposition was not allowed to speak by then speaker Somnath Chatterjee, and as a form of protest BJP chose to walk out and even after insistence of Speaker they didn't come back because they didn't agree with the conduct in house.
12:41 (IST) Mar 11
Parliament Budget Session Live Updates: 'PM can never be compromised', says Ravi Shankar Prasad
Replying to Rahul Gandhi, BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad said, "I would like to remind the LoP that the Prime Minister of India can never be compromised..."
12:40 (IST) Mar 11
Parliament Budget Session Live Updates: Rahul Gandhi rakes up 'PM is compromised' charge
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi while addressing the Parliament's budget session said, "The discussion here is about the democratic process and the role of the Speaker. Multiple times, my name has been raised, and wild things have been said about me. This House is the expression of the people of India. It does not represent one party, but the whole country. Every time we get up to speak, we are stopped from speaking. The last time I spoke, I raised a fundamental question about the compromises made by our PM..."
12:37 (IST) Mar 11
Parliament Budget Session Live Updates: Rahul, Ravi Shankar Prasad spar over mention of Narvane
12:13 (IST) Mar 11
Parliament Budget Session Live Updates: BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad addresses the house on impeachment motion against Om Birla
12:02 (IST) Mar 11
Parliament Budget Session: Lok Sabha session begins after adjournment
11:51 (IST) Mar 11
Parliament Budget Session: 'PM should speak in the house': RJD MP Manoj Jha urges amid rising cylinder shortage
RJD MP Manoj Jha on Prime Minister Narendra Modi meeting union ministers Hardeep Puri and S Jaishankar over commercial LPG cylinder shortage said, "There is uncertainty in the minds of the people. In the face of that uncertainty, the Prime Minister should speak in the House. When the MEA gives statements, they do not take questions or provide clarifications. We have never seen such opacity."
11:31 (IST) Mar 11
Parliament Budget Session Live: Lok Sabha adjourned till 12pm amid uproar
11:21 (IST) Mar 11
Parliament Budget Session Live: Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw addresses the house
11:19 (IST) Mar 11
Parliament Budget Session Live: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi joins leaders protesting in the Parliament premises
11:18 (IST) Mar 11
Parliament Budget Session Live: Congress MP Priyanka Chaturvedi joins the protestors
11:16 (IST) Mar 11
Parliament Budget Session Live: Congress protests over reports of cylinder shortage across India
Several Congress leaders are protesting outside the Parliament premises against the reports claiming the shortage of commercial LPG cylinders across India.
11:13 (IST) Mar 11
Parliament Budget Session: Assembly begins with Dilip Saikia in the Chair
11:02 (IST) Mar 11
"Interestingly, the crude oil, after going up to $120 a barrel, yesterday came down to $90 a barrel. Therefore, there is no significant increase in the price of crude oil and the crude which is coming online or petroleum products which are coming online today would have been contracted at least 45 days to 60 days back when prices were much lower. So this levy of surcharge by the airlines, this rationing which the government has introduced by implementing ESMA, this is a bit over the top, a panic reaction. That's why we are saying that let there be a full-fledged discussion in the House"
Congress MP Manish Tewari ahead of budget session
10:43 (IST) Mar 11
'Conduct nationwide campaign against price hike': CPI(M) vows to raise cylinder shortage issue in Parliament
09:56 (IST) Mar 11
'Govt not doing anything to curb inflation', says SP MP Ram Gopal Yadav
09:24 (IST) Mar 11
Parliament Budget Session Live Updates: Amit Shah to address Lok Sabha during debate
Union home minister Amit Shah is scheduled to address the Lok Sabha during the debate on the motion seeking the removal of Speaker Om Birla.
His remarks are expected to outline the government’s position and respond to the allegations raised by Opposition members during the discussion. The discussion follows a day of sharp exchanges between government and Opposition leaders over parliamentary procedures and the functioning of the House.
His remarks are expected to outline the government’s position and respond to the allegations raised by Opposition members during the discussion. The discussion follows a day of sharp exchanges between government and Opposition leaders over parliamentary procedures and the functioning of the House.
09:23 (IST) Mar 11
Parliament Budget Session Live Updates: Procedural objections raised during debate
Earlier in the discussion, AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi and Congress MP KC Venugopal raised procedural objections regarding who should preside over the debate on the motion.
They argued that the House should elect a member to chair the proceedings during the discussion. However, the government dismissed these objections.
They argued that the House should elect a member to chair the proceedings during the discussion. However, the government dismissed these objections.
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Opposition leaders staged a protest over the reports of nationwide shortage of LPG on Thursday during the second phase of the Budget Session of Parliament. A heated exchange broke out in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday between BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad and the leader of the opposition, Rahul Gandhi, during the debate on the opposition’s no-confidence motion against Speaker Om Birla.
The clash began when Gandhi interjected during Prasad’s speech, claiming he had been repeatedly stopped from raising issues about Prime Minister Narendra Modi being “compromised”—a reference to the India-US trade deal—and excerpts from a book by former Army chief General MM Naravane (retired).
The motion against Birla was moved by Congress MP Mohammad Jawed, following Gandhi’s attempt during the motion of thanks on the President’s Address to quote from Naravane’s unpublished memoir, which includes a chapter on the 2020 Ladakh skirmishes with China. The ruling benches objected, with defence minister Rajnath Singh noting that the book had not been published and authenticated.
The clash began when Gandhi interjected during Prasad’s speech, claiming he had been repeatedly stopped from raising issues about Prime Minister Narendra Modi being “compromised”—a reference to the India-US trade deal—and excerpts from a book by former Army chief General MM Naravane (retired).
The motion against Birla was moved by Congress MP Mohammad Jawed, following Gandhi’s attempt during the motion of thanks on the President’s Address to quote from Naravane’s unpublished memoir, which includes a chapter on the 2020 Ladakh skirmishes with China. The ruling benches objected, with defence minister Rajnath Singh noting that the book had not been published and authenticated.
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