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  • Waqf Amendment Bill In Lok Sabha Today: 10 Key Points To Know |

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led National Democtratic Alliance (NDA) government is slated to introduce the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 in the Lok Sabha today in a bid to amend the Waqf Act, 1995, that gives the Muslim board vast powers. The Bill brought by the BJP-led government seeks to address issues related to the powers of the State Waqf Boards, registration and survey of waqf properties and removal of encroachments. Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju is likely to table the bill in the Lok Sabha. As many as 40 changes may be proposed in the bill. Here are 10 things to know:

    1. The opposition led by the Congress has urged the government to send the Bill to the Standing committee. Standing Committees are permanent and regular committees which are constituted from time to time in pursuance of the provisions of an Act of Parliament or Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha. 
     
    2. The government has also decided to withdraw the Waqf Properties (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants), Bill, 2014 which was introduced in Rajya Sabha in February 2014, when Congress-led UPA government was in power. The Bill is listed for withdrawal from Rajya Sabha today.

    3. Apart from introducing the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, Rijiju will also introduce The Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, 2024 which seeks to repeal the Mussalman Wakf Act, 1923. The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, Waqf Act provides for the renaming of the Waqf Act, 1995, as the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Act, 1995.

    4. The Waqf amendment bill seeks to clearly define “waqf” as waqf by any person practicing Islam for at least five years and having ownership of such property and ensure that creation of Waqf-alal-aulad does not lead to the denial of inheritance rights to women.

    5. The bill also seeks to omit the provisions relating to the “waqf by user”, provide the functions of the Survey Commissioner to the Collector or any other officer not below the rank of Deputy Collector duly nominated by the Collector for the survey of waqf properties, provide for a broad-based composition of the Central Waqf Council and the State Waqf Boards and ensure representation of Muslim women and non-Muslims.

    6. The bill seeks to provide for establishment of separate Board of Auqaf for Boharas and Aghakhanis. It provides for the representation of Shia, Sunni, Bohra, Agakhani and other backward classes among Muslim communities, streamlining the manner of registration of waqfs through a central portal and database and providing for a detailed procedure for mutation as per revenue laws with due notice to all concerned before recording any property as waqf property.

    7. The bill seeks to omit section 40 relating to the powers of Board to decide if a property is waqf property, provide for filing of accounts of waqf by mutawallis to the Board through a central portal for better control over their activities, reform the Tribunal structure with two members and provide for appeals against the orders of the Tribunal to the High Court within a specified period of ninety days.

    8. The bill mandates the appointment of a full-time chief executive officer for the Waqf Boards by the state government. This officer must hold a rank no lower than that of a joint secretary in the state government and does not have to be a Muslim.

    9. A significant proposed amendment is the repeal of Section 40 of the current law, which gives Waqf Boards the authority to determine if a property is a Waqf asset. The amendments also include changes to the composition of Waqf tribunals and allow for appeals against their decisions in high courts within 90 days.

    10. As a result, the current provision stating that “the decision of the tribunal in respect of such matter shall be final” will be removed. This provision, introduced in 2013 during the Congress-led UPA government, has been controversial. Additionally, the issuance of a ‘Waqf deed’ and certification will be required for new properties under assessment.

  • JP Nadda Takes Oath As Rajya Sabha Member From Gujarat

    BJP president JP Nadda took oath as a member of the Rajya Sabha in the presence of  Vice president.

  • On BJP’s White Paper, Congress Mulling ‘Black Paper’ Move Against Modi Government |

    The Congress party is planning to bring a ‘Black Paper’ against the BJP government after the ruling party said it will present a ‘White Paper’ on earlier UPA government’s economic mismanagement. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge is likely to present the report. As the government plans to present the white paper, the ongoing budget session of the Lok Sabha has been extended until Saturday, February 10. There will be no Question Hour session on the extended date. As per a Lok Sabha Secretariat notification issued on Wednesday, extension of the current session of Lok Sabha, as announced by the Chair today (7.2.2024) and agreed to by the House, the current session of Lok Sabha has been extended up to Saturday, February 10, 2024, in order to provide sufficient time for completion of essential items of Government Business.

    The BJP has planned to present the White Paper which will show the mismanagement of the economy by the earlier UPA government and the steps taken by the Modi government to improve the situation. It may be notable that under PM Narendra Modi, the Indian economy has become the fifth largest in the world from 11th in 2014.

    The last session before Lok Sabha polls expected to be held in April-May this year was started with the address by President Droupadi Murmu to the joint sitting of two Houses on January 31. It was earlier to be concluded on February 9.

    Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, the Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha, stated that his party is prepared to address any papers the government brings to the House. “Narendra Modi has Congressphobia. We are ready to fight. The government can bring a ‘White Paper’, Red paper, black paper, we have no problem. However, Mehul Choksi’s papers should also be presented to the House,” Chowdhury told ANI.

    Welcoming the idea of bringing a ‘White Paper’ to the House, BJP Lok Sabha MP Rajiv Pratap Rudy said that the document is a much-awaited call and should be brought so that the public becomes aware of the corruption that occurred during the UPA tenure before 2014. “The government has passed the finance bill and the interim budget. If I recall correctly, the PM mentioned in his speech that they would present a White Paper on the mess that prevailed prior to 2014. I think it is likely to be listed tomorrow. It is a much-awaited call,” said Rudy.

  • ‘Immature, Non-Serious….’: Anurag Thakur Hits Out At Rahul Gandhi On Mocking Vice Prez Jagdeep Dhanakar |

    New Delhi: In a scathing remark to Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, Union Minister Anurag Thakur said that the leader is ‘immature and non serious’ for joining TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee’s “misdeed” as he mimicked the vice president of India while Gandhi recorded him doing so. “Rahul Gandhi is immature, non-serious and undemocratic. Whether inside the house or outside, this is shameful,” Thakur said.

    He added, “Gandhi, who has been a member of the parliament for so long, has been criticised multiple times for his actions. The country will not forgive Rahul Gandhi for what he did. If an MP was into a misdeed, then he should have stopped him instead of joining him.”

    Earlier this week, a viral video of Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Kalyan Banerjee showed him seemingly imitating Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar. The video also showed Rahul Gandhi recording Banerjee’s act. 

    #WATCH | Chennai, Tamil Nadu: On Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Union Minister Anurag Thakur says, “Rahul Gandhi is immature, non-serious and undemocratic. Whether inside the house or outside, this is shameful… Either by his actions or his speech, he has been criticised multiple… pic.twitter.com/jUMpitoN7l


    — ANI (@ANI) December 22, 2023

    The video drew strong criticism from BJP leaders with Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemning the incident. In a tweet on X, formerly known as Twitter, Dhankar said, “He (PM Modi) told me that he has been at the receiving end of such insults for twenty years and counting but the fact that it could happen to a Constitutional office like the Vice President of India and that too in the Parliament was unfortunate. 

    Soon after the video went viral, Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar said, “Just a while ago I saw on a television channel that there is no limit to how low one can stoop. Your senior leader was found shooting a video of an unparliamentary act of one of the suspended MPs, sitting out on protest… I just want to say that good sense may prevail on them.”


    Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi, defending his action, said that he did not share the video. “Who insulted and how? MPs were sitting there, I took their video which is on my phone. Media is saying this, Modi ji is saying that but no one has said anything.”

    Similarly, Kalyan Banerjee said that he considers mimicry as an “art” and that he did not intend to hurt anyone. 

    “I have no intention to hurt anyone. However, I have a question. Does he (Jagdeep Dhankhar) really behave like this in Rajya Sabha? Mimicry is an art and it was also done by the PM in Lok Sabha between 2014 and 2019,” the TMC leader said. 

    In another development to the mimicry row, a Delhi-based advocate has also filed a complaint against Banerjee. The case has been transferred to the New Delhi district police.

  • Rajnath Singh told in Parliament, in the last 9 years, out of 424 satellites, 389 were launched for other countries.

    Previous governments also contributed in the development of space sector: Defense Minister Rajnath Singh

    Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said that previous governments have also contributed in the development of space sector. The success of Chandrayaan-3 is a big achievement for the entire country because many countries of the world are more prosperous than India and they are still trying to reach the moon. India is the first country in the world which succeeded in landing on the southern part of the Moon and ISRO scientists have an important contribution in this. Due to the efforts of scientists, India has become one of the top countries of the world in the space sector. He said that in the last 9 years, ISRO launched a total of 424 satellites, out of which 389 were from other countries. Due to the launch of satellites by foreign countries, India’s hold in the space sector is getting stronger.

  • Jyotiraditya Scindia was sitting with Sonia Gandhi in Parliament, both were seen talking.

    Jyotiraditya Scindia was sitting with Sonia Gandhi in Parliament, both were seen talking.

    photo of parliament program

    Congress three years ago (Congress) Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia who left (Jyotiraditya Scindia) Sonia Gandhi in the Central Hall of Parliament House on (Sonia Gandhi) Was seen sitting next to. Scindia was also seen talking to the former Congress President. Sonia Gandhi was sitting in the front row with Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and party leader in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, during which Jyotiraditya Scindia stopped and talked to them. After this he sat next to Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur.

    However after some time, Scindia went to sit near Sonia Gandhi as Kharge and Andhir Ranjan Chowdhury had to take their seats to share the stage with Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Rajya Sabha leaders Had to leave. Scindia had left Congress along with 22 MLAs, leaving Madhya Pradesh in 2020. (Madhya Pradesh) Kamal Nath government had fallen.

    Members of both Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha had gathered in the Central Hall to participate in the farewell ceremony of the old Parliament. Dhankhar, PM Modi, Om Birla, Kharge, Andhir Ranjan Choudhary and PU in the program. Goyal addressed the MPs. In his address, BJP MP Maneka Gandhi, who has previously been the Minister of Women and Child Development. She said she was proud to be part of a moment when the government would give women an “equal stake in the future of India”.

    In his opening remarks at the event, he said, “I am as surprised as you are to see me here.”

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    Also read: Sonia Gandhi will debate on behalf of Congress in Parliament today on the Women’s Reservation Bill.

    (This news has not been edited by the NDTV team. It is published directly from the syndicated feed.)

    J Scindia Sat With Sonia Gandhi in Parliament Event

  • Women’s Reservation Bill: Sonia Gandhi will be the main speaker from Congress’s side for the debate.

    Lok Sabha on Wednesday Women’s Reservation Bill Congress Parliamentary Party President Sonia Gandhi will be the main speaker on behalf of her party for the debate. There is a possibility of a 7-hour long debate on the Women’s Reservation Bill on Wednesday. It is known that the Central Government on Tuesday introduced the historic ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Bill’ in the Lok Sabha related to providing one-third reservation to women in the Lok Sabha, State Assemblies and Delhi Assembly.

    Sonia Gandhi declared the Women’s Reservation Bill as her own

    Former Congress president Sonia Gandhi, amid reports of the Union Cabinet getting approval for the Women’s Reservation Bill, said on Tuesday that the bill is her own. Congress Parliamentary Party chief was asked that it is being said that the Women’s Reservation Bill is being brought in this special session and this was also your demand, so what do you want to say? In response he said, this (bill) is ours. In fact, the Women’s Reservation Bill was passed in the Rajya Sabha in the year 2010 during the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government at the Centre. At that time Sonia was the chairperson of UPA and Manmohan Singh was the Prime Minister of the country.

    Opposition is unable to digest introduction of ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Bill’: Shah

    central minister Amit Shah On Tuesday, she hit out at the opposition parties for terming the Women’s Reservation Bill introduced in the Lok Sabha as an ‘election gimmick’ and alleged that they were unable to digest the move. Shah also alleged in a post on ‘Are there. Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur also described the Women’s Reservation Bill as a revolutionary step and said that if there is Modi then it is possible. Thakur accused Congress of playing games in the name of women’s reservation.

    Congress called the bill an election slogan

    Congress termed this bill as an ‘election gimmick’ and said that women have been cheated because it has been said in the bill that it will be implemented from 2029 after the latest census and delimitation. Party general secretary Jairam Ramesh also said that if Prime Minister Narendra Modi had any real intention to give priority to women empowerment, the Women’s Reservation Bill would have been implemented immediately without any ifs and buts. He alleged that the government has failed to conduct the 2021 census.

    Digital copy of Women’s Reservation Bill already provided to MPs

    Keeping in mind the system established since 2020 to reduce the use of paper in the conduct of the work of the Lok Sabha, the digital copy of the bill related to women’s reservation introduced in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday was already uploaded on the portal of the Members of Parliament. Officials said that on the initiative of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, several steps have been taken to promote the use of latest information technology tools in providing access to parliamentary papers including bills to the Members of Parliament. According to sources, the digital copy of the ‘Constitution (128th Amendment) Bill (Nari Shakti Vandan Bill 2023)’ introduced in the Lok Sabha today was already uploaded on the members’ portal.

    Arjun Ram Meghwal introduced women’s reservation bill in Lok Sabha

    It is noteworthy that when Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal stood up to introduce the Nari Shakti Vandan Bill, 2023 in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, the opposition members created noise accusing the government of not giving the copy of the bill. On this, Meghwal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Prahlad Joshi told the members that everything has been uploaded on the screen equipped with new technology. He said that the information about the bill has been uploaded in the supplementary list. Amidst the noise of the opposition members, Lok Sabha Speaker Birla told the members that they can see the bill through the device installed at their respective seats. Amidst the noise, Meghwal introduced the bill.

  • Video: BJP MP fainted during group photo session in Parliament, now he is completely fine

    Video: BJP MP fainted during group photo session in Parliament, now he is completely fine

    BJP MP fainted during photo session in Parliament

    Today is the last day in the old Parliament Building. Before leaving the Parliament House which preserves 75 years of parliamentary history, a photo session was going on there. PM Narendra Modi and MPs were also present in this photo session. During this time something happened there that everyone became worried. Actually, during the group photo session of MPs, BJP MP Narhari Amin fainted. Stopping the photo session midway, everyone started looking at them. He was brought back to consciousness by sprinkling water. However, now he is fine and is part of the photo session. This information has been given by news agency ANI.

    BJP MP fainted during photo session

    MP Narhari Amin is completely fine now

    Narhari Amin is a BJP MP from Gujarat. He was also present in the Parliament House to participate in the photo session but suddenly he fainted. As soon as his condition improved, he participated in the photo session again. In fact, today we will say goodbye to the Parliament House built 96 years ago and enter the new Parliament House. Before leaving the old Parliament building, a photo session of all the MPs was done there. Meanwhile, BJP MPs from Gujarat fainted. After the photo session, MPs from both the houses have gathered in the Central Hall. At 11 am, all the MPs will enter the new Parliament building with PM Narendra Modi. The moment of leaving the old Parliament will be quite emotional.

    Entry into the new Parliament building will take place today

    On the special occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, work will start in the new Parliament House from today, September 19. This was announced during a special session in the Old Parliament House on 18 September. Let us tell you that the special session of Parliament, which will last for five days, has started from Monday. Today is the second day of the special session and today is also the day to say goodbye to the old Parliament and move to the new Parliament. PM Modi became very emotional while addressing the old Parliament yesterday. He remembered the old Prime Ministers of the country and also mentioned the parliamentary journey of 75 years.

    Also read- 6 gates have been built for entry and exit in the new Parliament House, each gate has its own importance; Know details here

  • Parliament Session Live Updates: PM Modi reached Parliament, said- ‘This is a session of historic decisions’

    Parliament Session Live Updates: PM Modi reached Parliament, said- 'This is a session of historic decisions'

    Parliament Special Session Live News Update: The journey of 75 years of Parliament will be discussed in the session.

    Parliament Special Session 2023 Live Updates: The five-day special session of Parliament is starting from today. It has been told that the journey of ’75 years of Parliament’ will be discussed in the session. Also, Parliament will be shifted to the new building. Modi government seems to be very serious about this special session of Parliament. Anyway, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is an expert in playing ‘Masterstock’. In such a situation, it is expected that this time also some big step can be taken. However, the opposition says that some shocking things can be seen in this session. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Prahlad Joshi said that during the session, a total of 8 bills have been listed in the session for discussion and passing. In the all-party meeting held a day before the session, the House leaders were informed that a bill related to senior citizens and three bills related to the Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe Order have been added to the agenda. The bill regarding the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners was also included in the bills listed earlier.

    Parliament Special Session 2023 Live Updates ,

    Parliament Live Updates: PM Modi is holding a meeting with senior ministers in Parliament House Council

    Parliament Live Updates: PM Narendra Modi is holding a meeting with senior ministers in the Parliament House Council. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Prahlad Joshi are present in this meeting.

    The journey of 75 years of Parliament is starting from a new place: PM Modi

    Regarding the new Parliament building, PM Modi said that the journey of 75 years of Parliament is starting from a new place. That journey has to be continued at a new place. New energy, new confidence from a new place, the country has to remain a developed nation in 2047. This session is very important. We all are experiencing new confidence in the entire country. Urges everyone to meet with enthusiasm and excitement. Will leave old evils and enter the new building. Tomorrow is the day of Ganesh Chaturthi. There will be no obstacles. This will become the fulfillment of the new dream.

    Parliament Session Live Updates: PM Modi reached Parliament, said – ‘This is a session of historic decisions’

    Regarding the special session of Parliament, PM Modi said that this is a big session in terms of time. This session is a session of historical decisions. This session is important in many ways. He said that the journey of 75 years of Parliament is inspiring.

    Special session will start shortly, PM Modi reached Parliament
    The special session will start shortly. PM Modi has reached Parliament House. PM is addressing the media before the start of the special session of Parliament. PM mentioned the success of G20 and Chandrayaan. During this he said that he is proud of the success of the Moon Mission. Shiv Shakti Point is the center of inspiration. The success of G20 has become a celebration of India’s diversity. It is indicating a bright future for the country. An atmosphere is being created which will increase the pride of India. The success of Chandrayaan 3 shows for India that many opportunities for success are waiting at the door.

    Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chaudhary gave statement regarding special session

    Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chaudhary has said that the government should explain why it intends to pass so many bills with the special session. Special session is called on one issue and discussion is held on the same, but they have made it into a mess…it looks very strange.

    Parliament Special Session 2023 Live: List of MPs speaking on behalf of BJP in Rajya Sabha

    Parliament Special Session 2023 Live: The MPs who spoke on behalf of BJP in the Rajya Sabha during the special session of Parliament include Piyush Goyal, Laxmikant Vajpayee, Sudhanshu Trivedi, Radhamohan Das Agarwal and two other speakers.

    NCP chief Sharad Pawar leaves for special session of Parliament

    TDP MPs protest at Gandhi statue in Parliament over Chandrababu Naidu’s arrest

    Before the commencement of the special session of Parliament today, Telugu Desam Party (TDP) MPs are protesting at the Gandhi statue in Parliament over the illegal arrest of former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu.

    Parliament session proceedings will begin in the new Parliament building from September 20.
    A five-day special session of Parliament is starting from today, in which a total of 8 bills will be discussed. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Prahlad Joshi said that the session meeting will be held on the first day in the Old Parliament House. The next day i.e. on September 19, there will be a photo session in the Old Parliament House, then a function will be held in the Central Hall at 11 am. After that we will enter the new Parliament. The Parliament session will be held in the new Parliament House on 19th September and regular parliamentary work will begin from 20th September.

    We have made the agenda clear from our side: Parliamentary Affairs Minister Prahlad Joshi

    Parliament Session Live Updates: Parliamentary Affairs Minister Prahlad Joshi has given a statement regarding the special session of Parliament called by the government. He said that we have given our agenda for the special session. We have made the agenda clear from our side. The opposition asks what will happen tomorrow and the day after tomorrow, all of which has been cleared in the party meeting.

    Parliament Special Session 2023: PM Modi will speak in Lok Sabha at 11 am

    PM Modi will speak in the Parliament complex at 10:30. The proceedings of both the houses will start at eleven o’clock. The proceedings of the House will begin with a discussion on the journey of 75 years of Parliament. During this, the Lok Sabha Speaker and the Rajya Sabha Chairman will speak first. After this the speaker will speak on behalf of the government. PM Modi will speak in the Lok Sabha at 11 am. Today the PM will speak in the Lok Sabha between 11.15 and 11.30.

    Sonia Gandhi wrote a letter to PM demanding discussion on nine issues in the special session.

    Regarding the special session of Parliament, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said that Congress Parliamentary Party President Sonia Gandhi had written a letter to PM Modi stating 9 issues but no reply has been received on it. On the controversy over Sanatan Dharma, he said, “Our party believes in ‘Equality of all religions’. We respect every religion.”

    There is resentment among many MPs about moving to the new Parliament building. But Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said that he is not angry about this. He said there is nothing wrong in going to a new place.

    PM Modi can speak in Lok Sabha in the special session of Parliament today: Sources

    ANI, quoting sources, has reported that Prime Minister Narendra Modi can speak in the Lok Sabha in the special session of the Parliament today.

    75 years journey of Parliament will be discussed in the special session, focus will be on these agendas
    Parliament Special Session 2023 Live Updates: One of the main topics of the agenda listed for the special session of Parliament is the special discussion on the 75 years of Parliament, which started from the Constituent Assembly. Meanwhile, in an all-party meeting on Sunday, senior One bill related to citizens and three bills related to SC/ST order have been added to the agenda. The bills listed earlier include the bill related to the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners. It is expected that a bill to provide reservation to women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies can also be introduced.

  • The special session will begin with a discussion on the journey of 75 years of the Indian Parliament.

    The special session will begin with a discussion on the journey of 75 years of the Indian Parliament.

    The special session of Parliament will begin on September 18.

    New Delhi:

    The special session of Parliament starting from September 18 will begin with the discussion on the parliamentary journey of 75 years of the Indian Parliament. So far, the government’s agenda during this special session includes presenting a total of five bills in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.

    This information has been given in the bulletin issued by the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha Secretariat on Wednesday. According to this, on September 18, the proceedings in both the houses will start with the discussion on the history of Indian democracy. Parliament has had a dignified history for the last 75 years, from the Constituent Assembly till now. What can be learned today from the experiences and achievements made during this period? There will be detailed discussion on topics related to these.

    So far, the government’s agenda during this special session includes bringing a total of five bills in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. The most important bill in this is related to the change in the appointment, conditions of service and tenure of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners.

    Apart from this, The Post Office Bill 2023, The Advocates (Amendment) Bill 2023, Registration of Press and Magazines Bill 2023 related to improvement in postal services are also included in the tentative list of business of the government.

    This five-day special session of Parliament will start from September 18 and continue till September 22.