The last session of the 17th Lok Sabha, which commenced on January 31, saw a total of 9 sittings over 11 days, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi informed on Saturday.
Following a bitter falling-out between Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge in the Rajya Sabha today, the former said on Saturday that thoughts of 'resignation' crossed his mind.
DMK MP T Siva in Rajya Sabha on Saturday expressed his discontentment over the White Paper presented in Parliament and said that the economy was "very stable" under the UPA government as compared to the present NDA government "only corporates are enjoying".
Vice President and Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, in his valedictory remarks ahead of the conclusion of the budget session, highlighted that the country is making phenomenal progress in all walks of life.
Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said that the Grand Temple in Ayodhya strengthens India's democracy and highlights the spirit of democracy and is a symbol of India's development journey.
Sitharaman's address in the Rajya Sabha provided insights into the government's economic strategy and its efforts to navigate challenges while steering the nation towards a path of sustainable growth and development.
Rajya Sabha Chairman and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday accused Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge and other Congress leaders of creating an environment in the House that disrespects the memory of Chaudhary Charan Singh, thereby causing distress to farmers across the
"I have observed that the current government's style of work over the past 10 years also reflects Chaudhary Charan Singh. When the Prime Minister sheds light on the sanitation issues in rural areas...I see Chaudhary Charan Singh's speech in it," Chaudhary said.
A three-line whip is a strict instruction to attend and vote according to the party's position, a breach of which would normally have serious consequences.
When I was informed of this award I immediately informed the Rajya Sabha of this and all the members welcomed this announcement. There was no bigger honour for me, a person who never dreamt of being on this post, to have made this announcement.