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Winter session of Parliament

The winter session of Parliament has seen a united opposition confront the Modi government over demonetisation. Stay with us for l...

The Times of India | Dec 16, 2016, 14:17:57 IST

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14:17 (IST), Dec, 16

After Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha also adjourned sine die

13:47 (IST), Dec, 16

Never witnessed this type of atmosphere.I am sorry this is the people's money, common man is unhappy: Former PM HD Deve Gowda on Parliament logjam

13:13 (IST), Dec, 16

MPs were not able to express their opinions on demonetisation in Parliament: Sudip Bandyopadhyay, Trinamul leader

13:09 (IST), Dec, 16

We wanted discussion on demonetisation. But due to the attitude of the government, no discussion could take place

 

- Mallikarjun Khagre, Congress leader

We wanted discussion on demonetisation. But due to the attitude of the government, no discussion could take place

12:47 (IST), Dec, 16

SP, BSP to stay away from joint Opposition delegation meeting with the President: PTI

11:57 (IST), Dec, 16

PM agreed that the farmers are in a miserable plight. But he didn't say anything on loan waiver

 

- Rahul Gandhi after meeting PM

PM agreed that the farmers are in a miserable plight. But he didn't say anything on loan waiver

11:53 (IST), Dec, 16

All sections of the house (Rajya Sabha) need to introspect on the distinction between dissent, disruption and agitation

 

- RS chairman Hamid Ansari before adjourning the House for the season

All sections of the house (Rajya Sabha) need to introspect on the distinction between dissent, disruption and agitation

11:22 (IST), Dec, 16

The Rajya Sabha is adjourned sine die

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11:05 (IST), Dec, 16

Lok Sabha adjourned till 12 noon

11:05 (IST), Dec, 16

For Congress, party is above the country but for BJP, the country's interests are supreme: PM Modi at BJP Parliamentary party meet

10:52 (IST), Dec, 16

Earlier, opposition used to expose government’s corruption. But now, government is exposing opposition’s corruption: PM Modi told BJP MPs, says Union Minister Ananth Kumar

10:42 (IST), Dec, 16

PM appealed to people of India that digital economy should be a way of life,it will be transparent and effective

 

- Ananth Kumar, Union minister

PM appealed to people of India that digital economy should be a way of life,it will be transparent and effective

10:31 (IST), Dec, 16

Rahul to meet PM on farmers' issue

In a change of mind, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi has decided to be part of Congress delegation to meet the Prime Minister on farmers issue. His office had denied the same yesterday

09:40 (IST), Dec, 16

08:27 (IST), Dec, 16

Notebandi paralyses House, functioning dips to 6-year low

The furore over demonetisation put paid to the best laid plans with Parliament functioning in this session dropping to a mere 17%, the worst in the last six years.

08:09 (IST), Dec, 16

Opposition to meet President Mukherjee at 12.30pm over demonetisation, and them "not being" allowed to speak in Parliament

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08:05 (IST), Dec, 16

Rahul Gandhi law-bound to report 'explosive' info on PM Modi to police or court: Subramanian Swamy

A day after Rahul Gandhi's remark that he has information on "personal corruption" by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP leader Subramanian Swamy on Thursday said the Congress leader is bound by law to report such "explosive" information to either police or court.

Having knowledge of any offence and not reporting it to the authorities carries a punishment of three years, Swamy said.

08:04 (IST), Dec, 16

Anguished Advani again says he feels like quitting

For the second time in a week, BJP veteran L K Advani expressed anguish over Lok Sabha being unable to transact business and said "I feel like resigning".

As was the case last Wednesday, Advani remained in the House and gave vent to his feelings after Speaker Sumitra Mahajan adjourned the House during zero hour.

08:04 (IST), Dec, 16

Rahul Gandhi says proof against PM Narendra Modi 'bulletproof', but keeps it secret

Lok Sabha continued to be stalled a day after Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi claimed he had evidence of PM Narendra Modi's personal corruption even as he told party colleagues on Wednesday that the evidence was "bulletproof".

Rahul's remarks were in response to a question by a Congress MP who inquired about the nature of the charges that he had threatened to level against Modi.

08:02 (IST), Dec, 16

BJP Parliamentary party meeting at 9.30am today

14:05 (IST), Dec, 15

I am sorry. I am helpless. I have to adjourn the House till tomorrow

 

- Rajya Sabha vice chairman

I am sorry. I am helpless. I have to adjourn the House till tomorrow

14:02 (IST), Dec, 15

Both sides are disrupting. So, no side wants to discuss this

 

- PJ Kurien, Rajya Sabha vice chairman

Both sides are disrupting. So, no side wants to discuss this

14:01 (IST), Dec, 15

The Rajya Sabha reopens to uproarious scenes

13:57 (IST), Dec, 15

The whole country knows who is stalling Parliament. LK Advani Ji, being a senior leader. is also very sad about the scenario in Parliament

 

- Venkaiah Naidu

The whole country knows who is stalling Parliament. LK Advani Ji, being a senior leader. is also very sad about the scenario in Parliament

13:47 (IST), Dec, 15

13:29 (IST), Dec, 15

Ek din to House theek se chala lo

 

- LK Advani was heard saying

Ek din to House theek se chala lo

13:17 (IST), Dec, 15

Senior BJP leader LK Advani expressed his displeasure over the way Parliament is functioning

12:35 (IST), Dec, 15

Rajya Sabha is adjourned till 2 pm

12:20 (IST), Dec, 15

Lok Sabha adjourned till tomorrow

12:14 (IST), Dec, 15

Uproar in the Lok Sabha over demonetisation

12:03 (IST), Dec, 15

Rajya Sabha is again adjourned for 30 minutes

11:21 (IST), Dec, 15

The Rajya Sabha is adjourned till 12 noon

11:19 (IST), Dec, 15

The government is anti-farmer. I have given notice to discuss about the plight of the farmers: Ghulam Nabi Azad

11:18 (IST), Dec, 15

We want discussion on Congress' corruption

 

- Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, Union minister

We want discussion on Congress' corruption

11:15 (IST), Dec, 15

This is the first time that it is the ruling party, which is disturbing the House: Ghulam Navi Azad

11:13 (IST), Dec, 15

Uproar in the Rajya Sabha after deputy chairman allows Leader of Opposition Ghulam Nabi Azad to speak

11:07 (IST), Dec, 15

Lok Sabha adjourned till 12 noon

 

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Lok Sabha adjourned till 12 noon

11:07 (IST), Dec, 15

Whatever party you may be from, you are responsible MPS

 

- Sumitra Mahajan, Lok Sabha Speaker

Whatever party you may be from, you are responsible MPS

11:05 (IST), Dec, 15

Uproar in Lok Sabha

Minutes after the Lok Sabha session started, members started raising slogans

10:45 (IST), Dec, 15

PM Modi meets senior ministers

Venkaiah Naidu, Nitin Gadkari, Ananth Kumar and Manohar Parrikar are present in the meet.

10:17 (IST), Dec, 15

Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad gives notice in the Rajya Sabha on "hardships faced by farmers due to demonetistion"

10:13 (IST), Dec, 15

We want AgustaWestland issue to be discussed in Parliament

 

- Union minister Venkaiah Naidu

We want AgustaWestland issue to be discussed in Parliament

10:09 (IST), Dec, 15

BJP to raise AgustaWestland issue in both the Houses of Parliament today: ANI

10:07 (IST), Dec, 15

Congress leader Anand Sharma gives notice in the Rajya Sabha for discussion on Kiren Rijiju's alleged involvement in Arunachal hydro scam issue: ANI

09:54 (IST), Dec, 15

09:53 (IST), Dec, 15

Opposition leaders' meeting in Parliament begins: ANI

09:44 (IST), Dec, 15

TMC leader Sudip Bandyopadhyay gives adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha on demonetization: ANI

09:44 (IST), Dec, 15

Trinamul Congress to protest at Gandhi statue in Parliament at 9:45 am today

14:52 (IST), Dec, 14

The Rajya Sabha is adjourned till Thursday

14:52 (IST), Dec, 14

Ruckus in the Rajya Sabha over Rijiju issue

Both sides are indulging indiscipline, says Rajya Sabha deputy chairman

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