Day 2 Of Constitution Debate In Lok Sabha

Parliament Winter Session LIVE: Constitution debate underway in Lok Sabha.

Parliament Winter Session Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will speak in the Parliament today, as part of the two-day Constitution debate, scheduled to mark 75 years of the Constitution. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commenced the Constitution debate on Friday, stating that many try to paint it as a gift of colonial rule, and a collation of the good of many Constitutions of the Western civilisations.

Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi delivered her debut speech in the Lok Sabha which according to her brother Rahul Gandhi was better than his. "Wonderful speech. Better than my maiden speech, let's put it like that," he said.

Here are the Live Updates of Parliament Winter Session:

Dec 14, 2024 11:17 (IST) Kiren Rijiju Remembers B R Ambedkar, Architect Of Indian Constitution

In his opening remarks on day 2 of the Constitution debate, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju remembered B R Ambedkar, one of the architects of Indian constitution.

Dec 14, 2024 11:11 (IST) 2 Years, 11 Months, 18 Days: Kiren Rijiju Recalls The Making Of Constitution Of India

Kiren Rijiju, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, starts the discussion on the "glorious journey of 75 years of the Constitution of India". In his speech, Mr Rijiju mentioned the time and number of days - 2 years, 11 months and 18 days - it took to make the constitution. Kiren Rijiju, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, starts the discussion on the "glorious journey of 75 years of the Constitution of India". In his speech, Mr Rijiju mentioned the time and number of days - 2 years, 11 months and 18 days - it took to make the constitution. Mr Rijiju also talked about the significance of each element of national flag. Mr Rijiju also talked about the significance of each element of national flag.

Dec 14, 2024 11:05 (IST) "There Should Be No Discrimination During Natural Disasters": Priyanka Gandhi Vadra On Relief Package For Wayanad

"The government is refusing to give a special package to Wayanad. We have requested the Home Minister, we have written to the Prime Minister...Himachal Pradesh has also seen similar large-scale devastation and there is a Congress government there. They are seeking help from the Centre...and yet in both cases the Central government is denying the victims their due because of politics. They are citizens of India. There should be no discrimination during natural disasters..." "The government is refusing to give a special package to Wayanad. We have requested the Home Minister, we have written to the Prime Minister...Himachal Pradesh has also seen similar large-scale devastation and there is a Congress government there. They are seeking help from the Centre...and yet in both cases the Central government is denying the victims their due because of politics. They are citizens of India. There should be no discrimination during natural disasters..." #WATCH | Delhi: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra says, "The government is refusing to give a special package to Wayanad. We have requested the Home Minister, we have written to the Prime Minister...Himachal Pradesh has also seen similar large-scale devastation and there is a... https://t.co/mIyBAQipwupic.twitter.com/7xdie56kHH - ANI (@ANI) December 14, 2024

Dec 14, 2024 10:48 (IST) Priyanka Gandhi, Kerala MPs Protest And Demand Immediate Relief Package For Wayanad

Less than half an hour left for Lok Sabha to resume at 11am and opposition MPs from Kerala including Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra have initiated a stage protest outside Parliament. The MPs are protesting at Makar Dwar of Parliament demanding financial aid for landslide-affected people in Wayanad. #WATCH | Delhi: Opposition MPs from Kerala including Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra stage protest at Makar Dwar of Parliament demanding financial aid for landslide-affected people in Wayanad pic.twitter.com/aISeKa1jQR - ANI (@ANI) December 14, 2024 Less than half an hour left for Lok Sabha to resume at 11am and opposition MPs from Kerala including Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra have initiated a stage protest outside Parliament. The MPs are protesting at Makar Dwar of Parliament demanding financial aid for landslide-affected people in Wayanad.

Dec 14, 2024 10:37 (IST) Parliament Winter Session Update: PM Modi To Speak On Constitution

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the Lok Sabha today, the second day of the constitution debate.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi may speak too. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the Lok Sabha today, the second day of the constitution debate.

Dec 14, 2024 10:24 (IST) Akhilesh Yadav Comes Out In Support Of Minorities, Calls For Caste Census

During the constitution debate, Kannauj MP and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticised the number of mosque surveys in the recent past. He said, those looking for temples under mosques don't want peace.

Akhilesh Yadav raised doubts on the security along the borders, state of economy and internal safety of citizens. Referring to the alleged Chinese transgressions, he said India's borders are shrinking. Mr Yadav said efforts are being made to make the country's 20 crore minorities, especially Muslims, second class citizens.

"Caste census will bridge gap among castes. Whenever we get opportunity, we will conduct caste census," he said. During the constitution debate, Kannauj MP and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticised the number of mosque surveys in the recent past. He said, those looking for temples under mosques don't want peace.

Dec 14, 2024 10:00 (IST) Our Constitution Is A 'Suraksha Kavach': Priyanka Gandhi Vadra In Lok Sabha

In her maiden speech in the Lok Sabha as a Member of Parliament from Wayanad, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra compared the constitution to a protective shield, safeguarding the citizens of the country.

"In the struggle of crores of Indians, in their strength to battle the toughest situations, and in their hope of justice from the country, the flame of our Constitution is burning. Our Constitution is a 'suraksha kavach' (protective barrier) that keeps citizens safe - it is a 'kavach' of justice, unity, and the right to express. It is sad that in 10 years, colleagues of the ruling side who make big claims have made all attempts to break down this 'kavach'," she said.

हमारा संविधान इंसाफ, उम्मीद, अभिव्यक्ति और आकांक्षा की वो ज्योत है, जो हर हिंदुस्तानी के दिल में जल रही है। pic.twitter.com/fN3lBfNY2y - Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) December 13, 2024 In her maiden speech in the Lok Sabha as a Member of Parliament from Wayanad, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra compared the constitution to a protective shield, safeguarding the citizens of the country.