Chairman's rebuke: Allegations of crocodile tears and politics on farmers' issue.
On the eighth day of the winter session of Parliament, the opposition protested wearing black jackets and shouting slogans on the Modi-Adani issue. Chairman Dhankhar slammed the opposition, accusing them of shedding "crocodile tears" on farmers' issues. Two key bills were introduced in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, while the opposition also protested strongly on China and other issues.
INDC Network: New Delhi: On the eighth day of the winter session, the opposition staged demonstrations inside and outside Parliament House. Opposition MPs came wearing black jackets and chanted "Modi-Adani chor hain". Rahul Gandhi, standing in the government's court on the Adani case, said:
- "Aap kabhi karaenge investigation? Modi and Adani do nahi, ek hain."
- Opposition MPs chanted:
- "School Look - Adani"
- "Sadaken Dekho - Adani"
- "Look Up - Adani, Look Down - Adani"
| the day | disputed issue | Tree of opposition |
|---|---|---|
| 1-7 | Sambhal violence, Manipur violence | Demands to stop the violence, accusations of inaction on the government |
| 8 | The Modi-Adani issue | Demand for investigation on Adani, sloganeering |
Dhankhar rebuked the opposition
In the Rajya Sabha, Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar attacked the opposition leaders. He said:
- "Last week, no leader gave a notice to discuss the farmer issue."
- "Weeping tears all the time won't work."
Dhankhar questioned the opposition's inaction on the issue of farmers and called it selfish politics.
Two important bills were introduced
Two major bills were introduced in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha during the session:
1. Boiler Bill, 2024
- Presenter: Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal
- Main objective:
- Repeal of the 100-year-old boiler law.
- Applying special provisions for boiler safety.
- Exclusion of certain offenses from the category of offences.
2. The Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024
- Presenter: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav
- Main objective:
- Amendment to the Railways Act, 1989.
- Implementation of new rules for railway operation and development.
| Name of the Bill | submitter | purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler Bill, 2024 | Piyush Goyal | Security provisions, changes in categories of offences |
| The Railways (Amendment) Bill | Ashwini Vaishnav | Improvement and Development in Railway Operations |
Lok Sabha Speaker's appeal for women MPs
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla appealed to the opposition MPs not to protest at the parliament gate. He said that women MPs are facing many difficulties due to this demonstration.
Opposition walkout on China issue
In the Rajya Sabha, Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar made a statement on China and LAC dispute. He said:
- "India and China are trying to resolve disputes through dialogue from time to time."
Despite this, the opposition staged a walkout saying that his statement was insufficient.
Key statements of BJP MPs
- Hema Malini:
- Condemned the attacks on Hindus and temples in Bangladesh.
- He called it "an emotional issue, not foreign relations".
- Priyanka Gandhi:
- Responding to the greetings of the women MPs, he said: "Say Jai Siyaram, leave Sita's vote."
A total of 16 bills were proposed in Parliament
A total of 16 bills will be introduced in the winter session, including:
- 11 Bills for discussion.
- 5 Bills to become law.
- List of Proposed Bills:
| Name of the Bill | Discussion/Approval | Purpose of the Bill |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler Bill, 2024 | discussion | Boiler safety and changes in classification of offences. |
| The Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024 | discussion | Improvement in railway operations. |
| Indian Aviation Bill | approval | New Rules for Operating Airlines. |
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