Parliament Winter Session Live Updates: Parliament Resumes, Constitution Debate Begins In Rajya Sabha

The Rajya Sabha is set to have a two-day Constitution debate.

Parliament Winter Session Live Updates: The fourth and final week of the Parliament Winter Session begins. The Rajya Sabha is set to have a two-day Constitution debate amid a no-confidence motion moved by opposition parties against Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar. The debate, to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the adoption of India's Constitution, will be led by Union Minister JP Nadda.

A similar two-day Constitution debate happened in Lok Sabha on Friday and Saturday. In Lok Sabha, Priyanka Gandhi gave her debut speech, comparing the Constitution to a protective shield. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi cited Veer Savarkar's criticism of the Constitution. "The worst thing about the Constitution of India is that there is nothing Indian about it," he said, quoting Savarkar.

In return, Prime Minister Narendra Modi trained guns at the Nehru-Gandhi family of the Congress, saying they left no stone unturned to strike blows to the Constitution.

Dec 16, 2024 11:31 (IST) Parliament Winter Session Update

In the last 7 decades, the Constitution has faced many amendments. Union Finance Minister laid down four elements to test any amendment. This includes: Has the social intent behind any amendment been genuine and therefore, the outcome has been genuine

If the economic intent and outcome of any amendment has helped the society at large

Process adopted for the amendment

Constitutional spirit behind an amendment

In the last 7 decades, the Constitution has faced many amendments. Union Finance Minister laid down four elements to test any amendment. This includes:

Dec 16, 2024 11:29 (IST) Parliament Winter Session Update: Nirmala Sitharaman On 75 Years Of Constitution Of India

Citing BR Ambedkar, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, "However good a Constitution may be, it is sure to turn out bad because those who are called to work it happen to be a bad lot. However bad a Constitution may be, it may turn out to be good if those who are called to work it happen to be a good lot."

Dec 16, 2024 11:14 (IST) Parliament Winter Session Update: 6 Newly Elected Rajya Sabha MPs Take Oath

Six newly elected Members of Parliament took oath in the Rajya Sabha. Here is the full list: Sana Sathish Babu, TDP, Andhra Pradesh

Masthan Rao Yadav Beedha, TDP, Andhra Pradesh

Ryaga Krishnaiah, BJP, Andhra Pradesh

Rekha Sharma, BJP, Haryana

Sujeet Kumar, BJP, Odisha

Ritabrata Banerjee, AITC, West Bengal Six newly elected Members of Parliament took oath in the Rajya Sabha. Here is the full list:

Dec 16, 2024 10:40 (IST) Parliament Winter Session Update

Congress MP Vijay Vasanth has moved an adjournment motion in Lok Sabha, to discuss the detention of fishermen from Tamil Nadu by Sri Lankan authorities.

Congress MP Vijayakumar alias Vijay Vasanth moves an Adjournment Motion in Lok Sabha, to discuss the detention of fishermen from Tamil Nadu by Sri Lankan authorities, endangering their safety and livelihoods. pic.twitter.com/v3NRvU3PqU - ANI (@ANI) December 16, 2024 Congress MP Vijay Vasanth has moved an adjournment motion in Lok Sabha, to discuss the detention of fishermen from Tamil Nadu by Sri Lankan authorities.

Dec 16, 2024 10:35 (IST) Parliament Winter Session Update: "Constitution Is In Danger," Says Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut said the current government is working against the Constitution. "The role being played by the judiciary, Parliament and the Election Commission of India, Raj Bhavan, which should be the guardians of the Constitution, and the ruling government is not in the interest of the nation," he said.

Mr Raut accused the ruling government of controlling judiciary and the Election Commission. "The Constitution is in danger," he said.

#WATCH | Delhi: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut says, "Today, there will be a discussion on the Constitution in the Rajya Sabha. The present government is working against the Constitution of India. The role being played by the judiciary, Parliament and the Election Commission of... pic.twitter.com/6YpAIt2sqy - ANI (@ANI) December 16, 2024 Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut said the current government is working against the Constitution. "The role being played by the judiciary, Parliament and the Election Commission of India, Raj Bhavan, which should be the guardians of the Constitution, and the ruling government is not in the interest of the nation," he said.

Dec 16, 2024 10:28 (IST) Parliament Winter Session Update

"The way constitutional posts are being misused, the way constitutional institutions are being misused, the way the Dalits, backwards are being oppressed, they are not getting their rights given by the Constitution," said Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on the scheduled Constitution debate in Rajya Sabha. "All these issues will be there, every issue will be discussed..." he added.

#WATCH | Delhi: On the debate on the Constitution in Rajya Sabha today, Congress MP Pramod Tiwari says, "All the positive and negative aspects of the Constitution will be discussed. The dream that Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar had seen was turned into reality by Pandit Jawaharlal... pic.twitter.com/r4hqh9NUbD - ANI (@ANI) December 16, 2024 "The way constitutional posts are being misused, the way constitutional institutions are being misused, the way the Dalits, backwards are being oppressed, they are not getting their rights given by the Constitution," said Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on the scheduled Constitution debate in Rajya Sabha. "All these issues will be there, every issue will be discussed..." he added.

Dec 16, 2024 10:20 (IST) Parliament Winter Session Update: AAP's Sanjay Singh Demands Discussion On Law And Order Situation In Delhi

Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh has given a Suspension of Business Notice in Rajya Sabha under Rule 267, demanding discussion on law and order situation in Delhi

Dec 16, 2024 10:16 (IST) Recap: Constitution Debate In Lok Sabha

A two-day Constitution debate was held in Lok Sabha on Friday and Saturday. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh initiated the debate focusing on the historical significance of the Constitution and its role in shaping the nation's governance and global standing.

On Day 1 of the debate , Priyanka Gandhi made her maiden speech in the lower House and touched upon a range of issues including the need for caste census, use of federal agencies to "censor people", and the role of Constitution in protecting people.

On Day 2 of the debate , Rahul Gandhi cited Veer Savarkar's criticism of the Constitution who has clearly stated in his writings that there is nothing Indian about the Constitution. Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke for over 110 minutes and launched a huge attack on the Congress party. He also laid 11 resolutions A two-day Constitution debate was held in Lok Sabha on Friday and Saturday. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh initiated the debate focusing on the historical significance of the Constitution and its role in shaping the nation's governance and global standing.