Parliament Winter Session 2023: Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha adjourned till 11:00 am tomorrow amid security chaos

Parliament today passed a bill to establish the Sammakka Sarakka Central Tribal University in Telangana after a nod from the Rajya Sabha. The Upper House passed The Central Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2023, by voice vote in the absence of opposition members who had earlier staged a walk-out to press for their demand for a statement from Home Minister Amit Shah on the security breach in the Lok Sabha. Two persons jumped into the Lok Sabha chamber from the public gallery during Zero Hour and released yellow gas from canisters and shouted slogans before being overpowered by MPs. Around the same time, two persons, including a woman, also sprayed coloured gas from canisters while shouting slogans "tanashahi nahi chalegi" outside the Parliament premises.

LS Speaker likely to write to Special Secretary, Home Ministry for overall security review of Parliament.

Parliament on Wednesday passed a bill to repeal 76 redundant and obsolete laws with the government saying the move is part of its continuing efforts to improve the ease of living and doing business. The Repealing and Amending Bill, 2023 was cleared in the Rajya Sabha with a voice vote. Lok Sabha had cleared the legislation on July 27 this year.
In December last year, the government introduced the Repealing and Amending Bill to cull 65 old laws. But the bill could not come up for discussion in subsequent sessions. The government later moved amendment to add 11 more laws to the list, bringing the total to 76 laws.

Lok Sabha security breach | Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu says, "...We need to see as to why unidentified men jumped from the visitor's gallery of Lok Sabha..."

Rajya Sabha adjourned to meet at 11 am on December 14.

Lok Sabha security breach | Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla says, "The incident that happened today is a topic of concern for all of us & is serious as well...A high-level investigation is being done & accordingly action will be taken. A comprehensive review will be done regarding the security in the House...House is adjourned till 11:00 am tomorrow..."

FSL team will collect evidence samples to probe security breach incident in Parliament. 

Preliminary investigation details in the Parliament security breach case reveal that the two people - Neelam and Amol (caught outside the Parliament building inside the premises)-were not carrying mobile phones. They were not carrying any bags or identity proofs. They claim that they reached Parliament on their own and refused association with any organisation. Police are forming a special team for interrogation: Delhi Police

On security breach in Parliament, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor says, "The fact that these people were apparently sponsored by a sitting MP of the ruling party...These people smuggled in smoke pistols which show there is a serious security lapse. Not only they fired the pistols but also shouted some slogans inaudible to some of us. The new building does not seem to be configured very well when it comes to security by comparison with the arrangements in the old building...."

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to meet with Floor leaders of different political parties at 4pm today, over the security breach incident.

In an unprecedented incident, chaos unfolded in the Lok Sabha as an unidentified visitor breached security and jumped into the chamber from the gallery. The abrupt intrusion prompted authorities to adjourn the House as security protocols were swiftly activated. READ MORE...

Farooq Abdullah, the National Conference leader, voiced his opinion on the Bill to appoint Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (ECs), stating, "We should have made Election Commission autonomous."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with prominent leaders including Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP national president JP Nadda, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, and Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, led a moment of silence at Parliament. The tribute marks 22 years since the 2001 Parliament attack, honoring the sacrifice of the fallen jawans.

Today, Union Minister Smriti Irani is scheduled to address the Rajya Sabha, providing insights into the status of implementing recommendations and observations outlined in the 350th Report of the Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth, and Sports. This report pertains to the Demands for Grants (2023-24) related to the Ministry of Women and Child Development.

As part of her statement, Irani is expected to shed light on the progress made in incorporating the committee's suggestions and observations into policy and administrative actions. The 350th Report is a crucial document that outlines key recommendations for the specified ministry's budget allocation and policy direction.

In the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament, Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal is scheduled to move the Repealing and Amending Bill, 2023 in the Rajya Sabha today. The primary objective of the bill is to seek consideration and approval for the repeal of certain enactments and amendments to an existing enactment. It's noteworthy that the Lok Sabha has already passed this bill, marking a significant step in the legislative process.

The Repealing and Amending Bill, 2023, reflects the government's commitment to streamlining and updating legal frameworks by eliminating obsolete or redundant laws. As the session progresses, the discussion and potential passing of this bill will contribute to ongoing efforts to enhance legal clarity and relevance. Stay tuned for more insights into the Winter Session's legislative agenda and developments.

1. Central Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2023: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan is set to present the Central Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2023, in the Rajya Sabha during today's session. The bill, aimed at amending the Central Universities Act, 2009, has already received approval in the Lok Sabha.

2. Ministry of Women and Child Development Report: Union Minister Smriti Zubin Irani will address the Rajya Sabha, providing insights into the status of implementing recommendations from the 350th Report of the Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth, and Sports. This report specifically focuses on demands for grants (2023–24) related to the Ministry of Women and Child Development.

3. Reports on education, women, children, youth, and sports: Rajya Sabha MPs Vivek Thakur, Sangeeta Yadav, and Faitaz Ahmad are slated to present three reports (in English and Hindi) from the Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth, and Sports.

4. Consumer affairs, food, and public distribution report: Rajya Sabha MPs Ashok Bajpai and Rajmani Patel will lay on the table the Thirty-Fifth Report of the Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution (2023-2024). The report focuses on the action taken by the government concerning observations and recommendations outlined in its Thirty-First Report on "Coarse Grains Production and Distribution." This pertains to the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution (Department of Food and Public Distribution).

As the Winter Session progresses, these parliamentary activities play a crucial role in shaping legislative changes and keeping the public informed about key developments. Stay tuned for further updates on these important discussions.