Parliament Winter Session Live Updates: PM Modi Addresses Media, Mentions 'Constitution Day' Celebrations

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Last Updated: November 25, 2024, 10:31 IST

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Parliament Winter Session Live Updates: The government had submitted list of 16 bills for consideration, including the Waqf Amendment Bill, to both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.

Parliament Winter Session Today Live: The winter session of Parliament begins today, Monday, and will continue till December 20, with a total of 19 sittings scheduled.

The government had submitted a list of 16 bills for consideration, including the Waqf Amendment Bill, to both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Of these, five bills are scheduled for introduction and passage, while 11 are set for consideration and approval.

During the session, the opposition plans to raise various issues, including the severe air pollution in northern India and ongoing ethnic strife in Manipur.

Following an all-party meeting in New Delhi on Sunday, Parliamentary Affairs Minister and BJP leader Kiren Rijiju had urged all parties to cooperate for the smooth functioning of Parliament. The meeting, held just a day before the session’s start, was attended by key leaders such as BJP President JP Nadda, Congress leaders Jairam Ramesh and Gaurav Gogoi, as well as T. Siva, Harsimrat Kaur Badal, and Anupriya Patel.

Meanwhile, although a set of proposed bills for simultaneous elections in the country have not yet been included in the session’s agenda, reports suggest that the government may bring forward this legislation during this session.

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Nov 25, 2024
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PM Modi Addresses Media Ahead Of Winter Session

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the media ahead of the beginning of the Winter Session of the Parliament on Monday. He spoke about the Constitution Day to be celebrated tomorrow.

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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla Urges MPs To Take Part In 'Positive Dialogue', Ensure Smooth Proceedings

Ahead of the commencement of the Winter Session of the Parliament on Monday, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla urged the MPs to take part in positive dialogue and cooperate during the session. He said that he expects them to raise the issues of public interest which will “not only enhance the efficiency of the House but also pave the way for our contribution to nation-building”.

“I am hopeful that all honorable members will make optimal use of parliamentary procedures to ensure effective functioning of the House,” he posted on X.

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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday said that the Constitution should be kept away from politics as it is a social document and a source of social change. The Parliament Session is set to begin today and continue till December 20.

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Priyanka Gandhi Unlikely To Take Oath In Lok Sabha Today

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, who won the Wayanad Lok Sabha by-poll by a record margin, is unlikely to take oath today, sources said. The Winter Session of the Parliament is beginning today and she is expected to join the Opposition benches this session.

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Congress Lok Sabha MPs To Meet At Parliamentary Party Office At 10.30 AM

The Congress Lok Sabha MPs will hold a meeting at the Congress Parliamentary Party office at 10.30 am today to chalk out strategy for the Parliament session that begins today. The Opposition is likely to raise the Manipur violence issue in the House, besides its objection to the Waqf Amendment Bill.

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What To Expect From Parliament Winter Session?

The Winter Session of the Parliament could turn out to be stormy with the Waqf Bill on the government’s agenda. The Opposition has sought the extension of the JPC on Waqf, however, the government is non-committal on the same.One Nation One Election Bill could be a surprise legislation, however, there is no confirmation so far in this regard.Priyanka Gandhi will make her debut in Lok Sabha this session.Opposition unity will be tested with the TMC, an INDIA bloc ally, speaking against Congress after its poor show in the Maharashtra Assembly Elections. Nov 25, 2024
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What To Expect In Parliament Today?

The treasury benches may congratulate Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the Maharashtra and Haryana Assembly Election victories.The Opposition may raise the issue of air pollution in north India. Samajwadi Party could also raise the issue of Sambhal violence that took place on Sunday when a court-ordered survey was underway at Shahi Jama Masjid.Uproar could also take place on the Adani issue and Manipur violence. Nov 25, 2024
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What's On Opposition Agenda For Parliament Winter Session?

The Opposition is likely to raise the issue of fresh violence in Manipur which has been reeling under chaos and violent incidents for months. The INDIA bloc may also rake up the latest Adani issue and demand JPC. The Houses may be up for stormy sessions with the burning issues at the Opposition’s hand this Winter Session. This is the first Session of Parliament after the Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana, Maharashtra, and Jharkhand Assembly Elections.

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What's On Centre's Agenda For Parliament Winter Session?

Waqf Amendment Bill is among the 16 Bills on the agenda of the Centre. The government has tabled a list of 16 Bills for consideration by the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Five of them are for introduction and passage while 11 are for consideration and approval.

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Total Of 19 Sittings Scheduled For Winter Session

A total of 19 sittings are scheduled for the Winter Session of the Parliament, starting today. The government has 16 Bills on its agenda for consideration, approval, or passage.

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Parliament Winter Session To Begin Today

The Winter Session of the Parliament is all set to begin today and will continue till December 20. The government held an all-party meeting in this regard and urged the Opposition to take part in the proceedings and let the Houses function smoothly.

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Parliament Winter Session Live Updates: Event In Central Hall Of Old Parliament Building To Mark Constitution Day On Nov 26

President Droupadi Murmu, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend a special event on Tuesday to mark 75 years since the Constituent Assembly adopted the Constitution.

During the event, a commemorative coin and stamp will be released, along with copies of the Constitution in Sanskrit and Maithili. Two books—Making of the Constitution: A Glimpse and Making of the Constitution and its Glorious Journey—will also be unveiled, along with a booklet dedicated to the illustrations in the Constitution.

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Parliament Winter Session Live Updates: BJD Demands Withdrawal Of Waqf Bill

On Sunday, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) held a rally near Raj Bhavan, demanding the withdrawal of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill. Organised by the BJD Minority Cell, the protest saw participants raising slogans against the bill, claiming it could disrupt community harmony.

The protestors also submitted a memorandum to the President of India through the District Collector of Khurda, outlining their concerns and suggestions regarding the proposed amendments to the Waqf Act, 1995.

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