Special Session Of Parliament LIVE: Crucial Union Cabinet Begins, Rajya Sabha & Lok Sabha Adjourned

Parliament's 75 Years Of Journey To Be Discussed In House Today

The special session of Parliament gets underway today, on Monday (September 18) and the House will bid farewell to the old Parliament building as the session will be held in the new Parliament building from Tuesday (September 19). "Today, Parliament's journey of 75 years will be discussed. It will be discussed throughout the day. It is a historic day. I think this will be the last discussion in the (Old) Parliament building...," said Law Minister and MoS Parliamentary Affairs Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal.

PM Modi to speak at 11 am in the Lok Sabha

With the special session of Parliament all set to begin from Monday (September 18), Prime Minister Narendra Modi will speak in the Lok Sabha during the special session at 11 am. 

AAP Leader Sanjay Singh Says Govt Might Announce Elections During Special Session Of Parliament

On the Special Session of Parliament, AAP MP Sanjay Singh said, "We were told that photos of the MPs of both Houses will be clicked so there is a possibility that all the MPs will be told that they do not need to come anymore, their 5-year tenure is complete and an announcement for the elections can be done."

Aam Aadmi Party issues whip for all its MPs in the Rajya Sabha

Aam Aadmi Party issues whip for all its MPs in the Rajya Sabha: “All members of the Aam Aadmi Party in the Rajya Sabha are hereby, informed that some very important issues will be taken up in the Rajya Sabha in the upcoming special session. In view of this, all members of the Aam Aadmi Party are requested to be positively present in the house from 11 AM onwards until the adjournment of the House from 18th September to 22nd September 2023 and support the stand of the party.“

RJD MP Manoj Jha questions special session of Parliament

RJD MP Manoj Jha said, "This is not a Special Session at all. Some astrologer must have said something and the PM believes in all that...They are bringing normal Bills that could have waited till Winter Session...Don't say that you have no agenda. The agenda is very clear. We would like to see what the other agendas are. But there is nothing Special about it."

PM Modi Lauds Chandrayaan-3 Mission

PM Modi addresses the press before the commencement of the special session of Parliament. Speaks on the success of the Chandrayaan-3 mission's success.

PM Modi Arrives At Parliament Building, Hails G20 Summit (WATCH)

PM Modi hailed the G20 Summit and added that India emerged as the voice of the Global South.

PM Modi says new journey of Parliament begins from today

PM Narendra Modi said that new journey of the 75 year old Parliament begins today.

PM Modi calls the special session historic, says dream is to make India a developed country by 2047

PM Narendra Modi called the special session of Parliament as historic and appealed to all the parties to focus on the good and enter new age. Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated his dream of making India a developed country by 2047.

PM Modi Says Ganesh Chaturthi will mark transition from old Parliament building to new House

PM Narendra Modi says India will fulfill all dreams and aspirations as New Parliament Building will see session from September 19 on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi.

TDP MPs Protest Near Gandhi Statue Of Parliament Against Arrest of N Chandrababu Naidu

TDP MPs protest against the arrest of former Andhra Pradesh CM and party's chief N Chandrababu Naidu, near the Gandhi statue on Parliament premises.

Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi arrives at the Parliament

Rahul Gandhi Arrives at Parliament Building

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi arrived at the Parliament building.

Lok Sabha Speaker Applauds G20 Summit

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla applauded the G20 Summit and said that India had emerged as voice of the Global South.

PM Modi: G20 is India's success, not that of an individual

"Success of G20 is India's success, not that of an individual or a party. History will remember African Union inclusion in G20 under India's presidency with pride." - Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Special Parliament Session.

PM Modi Speaks In Lok Sabha, Says Time To Move Ahead Keeping Past In Mind

PM Narendra Modi has started his speech in the Lok Sabha as the house gathers to bid goodbye to the old Parliament building and discuss the 75 years of its history as the special session of Parliament gets underway.

PM Modi: Old Parliament Building Will Keep Inspiring Future Generations

It is time to remember inspirational moments associated with this Parliament building before we move to new premises, said PM Modi.

PM Modi Addresses Lok Sabha, Calls Last Day At Old Building An Emotional Moment

"The old Parliament building stands as a testament to the dedication, sweat, and hard-earned contributions of our countrymen. As we gather for this special Parliament session in Lok Sabha, let's honor the spirit of those who built it and pledge to continue their legacy in our new premises," said PM Modi

PM Modi Says Over 7,500 Members Have Contributed To Both Houses & 600 Have Been Women

PM Narendra Modi remembered all the members of both houses in all the years of independence and said that over 7,500 representatives have been members of the house (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha) out of which 600 were women.

PM Modi Lauds House Speakers For Their Guidance

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recalled how India had lost three serving PMs during their tenure and lauded the role of speakers who guided both the houses of Parliament during hours of crisis.

PM Modi pays tribute to bravehearts who laid down their lives fighting terrorist during attack on Parliament in 2001

PM Narendra Modi paid bravehearts who laid down their lives fighting terrorist during attack on Parliament in 2001.

PM Lauds Role Of Scribes Who Covered Journey Of House Since Independence

PM Lauded Role Of Scribes Who Covered Journey Of House Since Independence.

PM Modi Remembers Former PMs Pandit Nehru & Atal Bihari Vajpayee

PM Modi remembered former PMs Pandit Nehru & Atal Bihari Vajpayee, and said that 'At The Stroke Of Midnight Hour...' speech will keep inspiring the nation.

PM Modi Remembers The Time When Former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee's Govt Fell By 1 Vote

PM Modi remembered the time when Atal Bihari Vajpayee's government fell by 1 vote.

PM Narendra Modi Says Neither Andhra Pradesh Nor Telangana Could Celebrate Bifurcation Of State

PM Narendra Modi said that unlike Chhattisgarh and Uttarakhand, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana could not celebrate the bifurcation of the state as it came at a huge cost.

Congress raises demand for Women's Reservation Bill

Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Adhir Ranjan Chaudhary, raised the demand for Women's Reservation Bill in the House.

Cabinet Meeting At 6.30 PM Today

A meeting of the Union Cabinet is likely to take place at 6:30 pm today.

'Resolve To Make Bharat A Developed Nation By 2047': LS, RS MPs Asked To Assemble In Central Hall On Day 2

The Parliamentary bulletin which requests members to assemble in Central Hall reads that members should take a resolve to make Bharat a developed nation by 2027.

"Members of Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha are requested to assemble in the Central Hall of Parliament at 11 AM on 19.09.2023 for a function to commemorate the rich legacy of the Parliament of India and resolve to make Bharat a developed Nation by 2047," reads the statement.

Piyush Goyal, Pralhad Joshi Meet HM Shah, PM Modi Ahead Of Union Cabinet Meeting At 6.30 PM

Ahead of the Union cabinet meeting at 6.30 pm (today) on Monday, Union Minister Piyush Goyal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi are meeting Home Minister Amit Shah and PM Narendra Modi.

NCP MP Supriya Sule Appreciates PM's Speech, Remembers Late BJP Leaders Sushma Swaraj And Arun Jaitley 

NCP MP Supriya Sule in the Lok Sabha said, "I appreciate the PM's speech today where he appreciated that governance is continuity. Various people have contributed over the last 7 decades to build this country which we all love equally. Whether you call it India or Bharat, it is your own country. We are all born here, we are all blessed to be here...I would like to put on record two people who have not been mentioned by the BJP today, who I have been highly influenced by in my Parliamentary work, who come from BJP but I still feel that they were one of the tallest leaders and were extraordinary Parliamentarians who we looked up to - Sushma Swaraj and Arun Jaitley. They constantly talked about cooperative federalism. It is not this side or that side, good work has to be established."

Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day

Rajya Sabha will meet at 2:15 pm in the new Parliament building tomorrow.

Crucial cabinet meeting at 6:30 pm

The cabinet meeting at 6:30 pm is expected to discuss bills listed for the special session of Parliament.

Key cabinet meeting begins

The key cabinet meeting has started at the Parliament House Annexe in Delhi.

PM Modi to move Constitution: Reports

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to move the Constitution from the old Parliament to the new Parliament, according to reports.

Centre likely not to push CEC & election commissioners bill

The government is likely not to push for passage of the bill on appointment of CEC and election commissioners in the five-day session of Parliament, sources told PTI.

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