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Parliament session Day 6 updates: Kharge hits out at govt over Manipur and NEET paper leak issue

Minakshi Srivastava Jul 01, 2024 10 min read

Parliament reconvened on July 1, with intense debates over the NEET paper leak issue. In the Lok Sabha, BJP member Anurag Thakur started the discussion on the Motion of Thanks to the President's Address.

Opposition parties from the INDIA group walked out after Speaker Om Birla denied a discussion on the NEET controversy. The Lok Sabha has set aside 16 hours for this debate, which will end with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's response on Tuesday.

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Parliament Lok Sabha Session Live: Recap of June 28 (Friday)

  • Lok Sabha

The Opposition's demand for a "dedicated discussion" on the NEET paper leak led to the adjournment of the Lok Sabha on Friday. Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi urged Speaker Om Birla to prioritize this issue, emphasizing the importance of addressing students' concerns. However, the Speaker insisted on first discussing the Motion of Thanks to the President’s address, resulting in an adjournment.

  • Rajya Sabha

The Rajya Sabha session began with intense debates following the constitution of the 18th Lok Sabha. The Opposition's 22 notices for an urgent discussion on the NEET paper leak were rejected by Vice President and Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar. Unlike the Lok Sabha, the Rajya Sabha did proceed with the debate on the Motion of Thanks to the President's address. Nevertheless, disruptions and adjournments occurred as Opposition members raised slogans and staged walkouts demanding the NEET discussion. A notable incident was the exchange between Chair Dhankhar and Congress chief Kharge, who entered the Well of the House, marking a historic first.

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What is the listed business in Rajya Sabha today?

  1. Laying of Papers:

    • Jitendra Singh will lay the papers for the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions.

    • Kirtivardhan Singh will present documents for the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

    • L Murugan will submit the papers for the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs.

  2. Consideration of Pending Items in Lok Sabha:

    • The Lok Sabha is expected to address any items from the agenda of June 28 that were not completed.

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Top highlights

  • Rajya Sabha adjourned till 11 a.m. tomorrow

The Rajya Sabha will reconvene at 11 a.m. on July 2.

  • PM Modi will reply in Lok Sabha tomorrow

  • Rahul Gandhi’s appeasement politics starts and ends with Hindu hate: Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman accused Rahul Gandhi of using appeasement politics centered on Hindu hate, influencing the Opposition alliance.

  • Rahul Gandhi opposed ‘Shiv bhakts’: Chirag Paswan

Union Minister Chirag Paswan criticized Rahul Gandhi for opposing devotees of Lord Shiva and lowering the dignity of the Leader of Opposition role.

  • If you say Mughals are alien, Aryans are also alien: DMK’s A Raja

DMK’s A. Raja argued that if Mughals are considered aliens, Aryans should be too, as Mughals ruled from within the land unlike the British.

A. Raja noted that Indira Gandhi expressed regret for the Emergency, apologized, and was accepted back to power.

  • ‘You are not Hindus’: Rahul Gandhi’s dig at BJP draws protests in Lok Sabha

Rahul Gandhi criticized BJP, sparking debate by stating that non-violence and courage are virtues across all religions.

  • ‘We are 234 warriors who walked on fire’: Mahua Moitra in Lok Sabha speech

TMC MP Mahua Moitra denounced her suspension in the last Lok Sabha session, attributing it to the BJP losing 63 seats.

  • The government has dishonoured the President by giving her a script of lies: Mahua Moitra

Moitra accused the government of dishonoring the President with a deceptive script, urging for honor to be restored.

  • Four out of five members of my expulsion committee have not returned to the Lok Sabha: Mahua Moitra

Moitra claimed she gained freedom from fear despite her expulsion, predicting the government's eventual downfall.

  • BJP paid heavy price for throttling voice of one MP, lost 63 seats: Mahua Moitra

Moitra reiterated that her suspension led to a significant loss for the BJP in the last Lok Sabha session.

  • Ladakhis are still waiting for their promised representation: Krishnanagar MP Mahua Moitra

Moitra highlighted the political consequences for the BJP due to unfulfilled promises to Ladakhis.

  • This election will go down in history where an eager and compliant election commission turned a blind eye: Mahua Moitra

Moitra criticized the election commission for ignoring minority-targeted language during the election campaign.

  • False equivalence cannot replace body bags: Krishnanagar Mahua Moitra on recent train accidents

Moitra emphasized the need for nationwide implementation of the Kavach security mechanism over a bullet train project, criticizing false equivalences.

  • 'Here to make your work easier': Rahul Gandhi to govt

Rahul Gandhi, in Lok Sabha, stated that the Opposition aims to facilitate the government's work, not hinder it.

  • How have ruling coalition leaders responded to Rahul Gandhi's speech?

-BJP leader CR Kesavan accused Rahul Gandhi of demeaning the Lok Sabha and insulting Hindus.

-RJD MP Misa Bharti clarified that Gandhi criticized BJP, not Hinduism.

-BJP MP Arun Govil demanded an apology from Gandhi for his remarks.

-BJP minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and other leaders condemned Gandhi's speech as irresponsible.

-External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar criticized Gandhi for attacking Hindus and the Indian Army.

  • Congress defends Rahul Gandhi's Hindu remark in Lok Sabha

-Priyanka Gandhi Vadra defended her brother, stating he targeted BJP leaders, not Hindus.

-Congress MP Rajeev Shukla clarified Gandhi's comments were about BJP's actions, not Hinduism.

  • Rahul Gandhi says Speaker bowed down before PM, Birla says he follows tradition of bowing to elders

Rahul Gandhi questioned Speaker Om Birla's deference to PM Modi, while Birla explained it as a tradition of respecting elders.

  • Oppn members creating constitutional crisis in Delhi: Bansuri Swaraj in LS

BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj accused the opposition of causing a constitutional crisis in Delhi due to CM Kejriwal's refusal to step down. She also highlighted Modi government's achievements and advocated for 33% women's reservation in Parliament.

  • Tharoor urges govt to build mitigating structures to combat sea erosion in Kerala

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has called for the construction of a robust network of structures to address sea erosion affecting economically and socially disadvantaged coastal communities in Kerala, but was denied access to the Lok Sabha.

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  • Lok Sabha Speaker Rebukes Member for Comments

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla admonished DMK leader Dayanidhi Maran for his habitual comments during discussions. This occurred while BJP leader Anurag Thakur was speaking on the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address. Birla stated it was inappropriate for Maran to make such remarks.

  • Rajya Sabha MP Criticizes Opposition's Demand on New Criminal Laws

Rajya Sabha MP and senior advocate Mahesh Jethmalani criticized the Opposition's call for re-examining the new criminal laws effective from July 1. He argued the laws had been duly passed and received Presidential assent, questioning the need for re-evaluation. Jethmalani accused the Opposition of opposing all government initiatives.

  • Rahul Gandhi on NEET Exam in Lok Sabha

Rahul Gandhi claimed that NEET exams are biased towards wealthy students, making it difficult for meritorious but poor students to succeed. He alleged that the BJP uses fear to control educational policies.

  • AAP MP Accuses BJP of Liquor Excise Policy Scam

AAP MP Sanjay Singh accused the BJP of being involved in a liquor excise policy scam, alleging they accepted a ₹7 crore bribe from Sharath Reddy. Singh also claimed the BJP engaged in corruption through electoral bonds.

  • Rahul Gandhi on Institutional Failures

Rahul Gandhi accused the government of transforming professional exams into commercial ventures, specifically criticizing NEET. He pointed to repeated exam leaks over seven years as evidence of institutional failure and criticized the government for not addressing the issue.

  • Rahul Gandhi on Farmers' Protests

Rahul Gandhi highlighted the government's alleged indifference to farmers' issues, including minimum support price (MSP) and loan waivers, accusing them of labeling protesting farmers as terrorists. Union Ministers Amit Shah and Shivraj Singh Chouhan refuted his claims, with Chouhan emphasizing MSP provision and Gandhi calling for legal guarantees.

  • Rahul Gandhi on Job Creation Policies

Rahul Gandhi accused the government of implementing policies that hinder job creation, claiming they benefit Prime Minister Modi's industrialist friends.

  • Rahul Gandhi on Manipur

Rahul Gandhi alleged that the Prime Minister and Home Minister show a lack of concern for Manipur, suggesting they don't consider it a significant part of the country.

  • Rahul Gandhi on Ayodhya

Rahul Gandhi mentioned that Ayodhya residents, displaced by airport construction, were unhappy about not being compensated and felt sidelined when Adani was invited to the inauguration. He stated Ayodhya sent a message to the government.

  • Concerns About Mic Muting

Responding to Rahul Gandhi's concerns about his mic being muted, Speaker Om Birla clarified that he does not control the mics and that Gandhi's speech content was concerning.

  • AITC MP on Telecom Act

AITC MP Jawhar Sircar criticized the recently operationalized Telecommunications Act, claiming it aims to criminalize and intimidate government critics like Ravish Kumar, Kunal Kamra, and Dhruv Rathee.

  • Rahul Gandhi on Agniveer Scheme

Rahul Gandhi stated that the Opposition INDIA bloc would scrap the Agniveer scheme once in power.

  • Controversy Over Rahul Gandhi's Hinduism Remark

Amit Shah demanded an apology from Rahul Gandhi for his remarks suggesting all Hindus are violent, which caused an uproar. PM Modi also objected, but Gandhi clarified that his comments were not aimed at the entire Hindu community.

  • Rahul Gandhi on 'Idea of India'

Rahul Gandhi addressed BJP and RSS members in the Lok Sabha, discussing the 'idea of India' and promoting fearlessness, symbolized by Lord Shiva and the Congress party's hand symbol.

  • Lok Sabha: Rahul Gandhi and Narendra Modi have a direct face-off

Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for referring to the entire Hindu community as "violent," stating that the remarks were against him, not the BJP and RSS, and the entire Hindu community was unaffected.

Chaos in Lok Sabha as Rahul Gandhi and Narendra Modi have a direct confrontation

  • Criminal laws discarded without discussion: AITC MP Jawhar Sircar

MP Jawhar Sircar has raised concerns about India's safe criminal laws, questioning the ban on excitement or hatred, the Home Minister's authority to ban fasting, and the police's authority to break up political agitation.

  • India is 120th in world for GDP: AITC MP Jawhar Sircar in RS

AITC MP Jawhar Sircar from West Bengal criticizes the government for relying on ad agency publicity, highlighting India's 120th-placed GDP and record-breaking inequality. He argues West Bengal faces an economic blockade from the Centre and calls for action.

  • Rahul Gandhi shows poster with Lord Shiva, Speaker Om Birla objects

In response to loud sloganeering from the treasury benches, Lok Sabha Leader Rahul Gandhi presented a copy of the constitution and remarked on the BJP's frequent use of'samvidhaan'. He accused the BJP of a systematic attack on the constitution and the idea of India, as well as those who opposed the BJP's ideas.

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  • Proceedings resume in the Lok Sabha post lunch

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla resumes House proceedings after a break

  • Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2:15 p.m

After the conclusion of LoP Mallikarjun Kharge’s speech, the House is adjourned for a break till 2:15 pm today

  • This Situation Wouldn’t Arise if Vajpayee Were Leader: LoP Mallikarjun Kharge

LoP Mallikarjun Kharge asserted that if Atal Bihari Vajpayee were the leader, the current situation would not have arisen. He labeled the members' remarks as "poisonous" and accused the government of deceit, referencing Vajpayee's views on the RSS.

  • Rajya Sabha: LoP Mallikarjun Kharge Accuses Sangh Parivar of Taking Over Education System; Chairman Dhankar Expunges Remarks

Mallikarjun Kharge accused the Sangh Parivar of dominating educational institutions by appointing vice-chancellors and professors in universities and NCERT. Chairman Dhankar intervened, expunging the remarks and questioning if membership in any organization was a crime, while defending the RSS as a reputable organization. LoP Kharge criticized the RSS ideology as harmful, prompting Leader of the House J.P. Nadda to label Kharge’s comments as “irresponsible,” with Dhankhar concurring.

  • BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj Praises PM Modi and NDA Government

During a discussion on the Motion of Thanks to the President’s address in Lok Sabha, BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the NDA government for fulfilling all promises made to Indian citizens.

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  • Rajya Sabha: Mallikarjun Kharge Raises NEET Paper Leak

LoP Mallikarjun Kharge accused Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar of preventing a genuine discussion on the NEET paper leak, affecting thousands of students. Dhankhar responded by questioning the authenticity of Kharge's information.

  • Rajya Sabha: LoP Mallikarjun Kharge Recalls Prime Minister Modi’s “Mujra” Comment

LoP Mallikarjun Kharge brought up Prime Minister Modi’s “mujra” comment made during a poll rally in Bihar, which was deemed derogatory by Chairman Dhankar. The Prime Minister had accused the INDIA bloc of planning to divert the rights of SCs, STs, and OBCs to Muslims for vote bank politics.

  • Anurag Thakur’s Critique of Rahul Gandhi

Anurag Thakur took a dig at Rahul Gandhi’s political tenure, labeling it as "absentee landlordism," which sparked opposition protests in the House.

  • Chairman’s Call for Authentication

Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar urged LoP Mallikarjun Kharge to substantiate his allegations against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, prompting protests and a heated exchange.

  • Mallikarjun Kharge Raises Manipur Issue

LoP Mallikarjun Kharge questioned the Prime Minister’s absence from Manipur amid prolonged ethnic violence, contrasting it with extensive campaign activities and foreign visits.

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Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju responded to allegations by LoP Mallikarjun Kharge regarding the placement of statues, emphasizing proper consultation and their current locations.

  • Lok Sabha Speaker Addresses Mic Issue

Speaker Om Birla addressed allegations of mic control during protests, asserting that mic control is beyond the Speaker’s authority.

  • Opposition Walkout in Lok Sabha

Opposition members walked out during the debate on the President’s address as Anurag Thakur initiated proceedings, following disputes over the NEET issue and procedural requests by the Speaker.

  • Protests Against Misuse of ED, CBI

Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, protested at Parliament against what they perceive as misuse of central agencies like the ED and CBI.

  • Rajya Sabha: NDA Protest Against Mallikarjun Kharge

NDA members protested LoP Mallikarjun Kharge’s remarks alleging the downplaying of historical figures in India’s history. The Chairman intervened as tensions escalated.

During the Motion of Thanks debate on the President’s Address, LoP Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the government’s rhetoric of unity, highlighting disparities in voting patterns between rural and urban areas.

  • Rajya Sabha: Discussion Denial on NTA Exams

Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar declined notices for discussing irregularities in NTA examinations, citing commitments to fair investigations mentioned by President Droupadi Murmu in her joint session address.

  • Rajya Sabha: Kanishka Bombing Remembered

Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar recalled the tragic 1985 Air India Kanishka bombing as a pivotal moment in the fight against terrorism. The bombing claimed 329 lives, including 22 Indian citizens, on a flight from Montreal to London, en route to New Delhi.

  • Opposition Uproar in Lok Sabha

Proceedings in the Lok Sabha faced disruption as Speaker Om Birla rejected notices from Opposition members. The issue of microphones being silenced for Opposition members was raised, with Mr. Birla clarifying his lack of control over them. After a brief interruption, the House resumed as per the revised agenda, including motions for committee elections.

  • Lok Sabha: Lok Sabha Speaker congratulates Team India on T20 World Cup triumph

Speaker Om Birla took a moment to wish the Indian Men's cricket team for their win of the ICC T20 World Cup. He extended wishes on behalf of the House and also mentioned team captain Rohit Sharma.

  • Lok Sabha: Obit References

The Lok Sabha session on Monday commenced with an obituary reference to former member P.M. Subba. Speaker Om Birla also acknowledged the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who perished in a helicopter crash near the Azerbaijan border in May.

  • Rajya Sabha: Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar Arrives in the Upper House, Proceedings Begin

As Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar entered the Upper House, opposition MPs chanted “Jai Samvidhan” (Hail the Constitution). Mr. Dhankhar took a moment to extend birthday greetings to MPs Abdul Wahab, Sumitra Balmik, and Elamaram Kareem.

  • Lok Sabha: Anurag Thakur to Move Motion of Thanks on President's Address

In the Lok Sabha, former Union Minister Anurag Thakur is scheduled to initiate the debate on the Motion of Thanks to the President's address on Monday. This motion will be seconded by Bansuri Swaraj, a first-term Lok Sabha member and daughter of Sushma Swaraj.

  • Lok Sabha: Congress MP Manish Tewari Moves Adjournment Motion on New Criminal Laws

Congress MP Manish Tewari has submitted an adjournment motion seeking a discussion on the three new criminal laws that take effect today. He sent a notice before the Lok Sabha session began at 11 am. The new laws replacing the Indian Penal Code, 1860, the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, and the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, are the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam.

  • Lok Sabha: Congress MP Manickam Tagore Gives Suspension of Business Notice to Discuss NEET Issue

On Friday, June 28, proceedings were halted due to opposition uproar over adjournment motions from several Congress MPs demanding a discussion on the NEET paper leak issue. Congress MP Manickam Tagore has again moved for the suspension of regular business in the Lower House to address the NEET issue. MP Manickam Tagore has requested the suspension of regular business in Parliament to discuss the “failure of the National Testing Agency” in administering the NEET-UG and UGC NET exams.

  • Lok Sabha: INDIA Bloc to Participate in Debate on Motion of Thanks to President’s Address

Opposition parties from the Indian National Developmental, Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) group in the Lok Sabha will join the debate on the Motion of Thanks to the President for her address to the joint session of Parliament. Although the debate was supposed to start on Friday, it was postponed due to the Opposition’s demand for a dedicated discussion on alleged irregularities in the NEET (National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test).

With inputs from agencies

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