Parliament LIVE: BJP's charges attempt to divert from Ambedkar row, Adani issue, says Rahul Gandhi

Parliament winter session news updates: The BJP has claimed that Rahul Gandhi pushed Pratap Sarangi during a melee, a charge rejected by the Congress leader

A face-off at the Parliament entry steps between the Opposition and NDA MPs in Parliament premises over the alleged insult to BR Ambedkar left former minister Pratap Chandra Sarangi injured. The party accused Rahul Gandhi of pushing the senior member, a charge rejected by the Congress MP. Earlier, Opposition INDIA bloc MPs took out a protest march in Parliament premises demanding the resignation of Home Minister Amit Shah for his remarks related to BR Ambedkar. BJP-led NDA parliamentarians also carried out a march within Parliament premises raising slogans and carrying placards demanding an apology from the opposition Congress for allegedly insulting Ambedkar.

  Congress MP Manickam Tagore has filed an Adjournment Motion notice in the Lok Sabha seeking immediate discussion regarding Union Home Minister Amit Shah's comments during his Constitution Day address in the Rajya Sabha. Tagore is demanding Shah's apology and resignation, claiming that Shah's statement disrespected Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the former Law Minister. In his correspondence to the Lok Sabha Secretary-General, Tagore emphasized this as an urgent matter of public concern, stating that Shah's comments were not only disrespectful to Ambedkar but also deeply hurt the sentiments of millions of Indians, especially those from the Dalit community.   

Former Union ministers Anurag Thakur and P P Chaudhary from the BJP, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra of the Congress are set to be among the 21 Lok Sabha members, who will be part of the joint committee of Parliament that will scrutinise two bills on simultaneous elections. The Lok Sabha's list of business for Thursday included the names of 21 MPs to be part of the committee, a motion on whose constitution will be moved by Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal. Former Union minister Parshottambhai Rupala, Bhartruhari Mahtab, Anil Baluni, C M Ramesh, Bansuri Swaraj, Vishnu Dayal Ram and Sambit Patra are among the BJP's Lok Sabha members to be part of the panel. Chaudhary, a former minister of state for law, is seen as the likely chairperson of the committee, sources said, adding that Thakur is also a contender. Speaker Om Birla will take the final call according to the rules.

4:54 PM

BJP's MPs attacked us, says Congress chief Kharge

We demanded that Amit Shah be sacked; we knew it'll not be done that's why we carried out protests, says Kharge.

4:48 PM

Complaint filed against Rahul Gandhi for assault, incitement, says Anurag Thakur

"We have mentioned in detail the incident that happened today outside Makar Dwar, where NDA MPs were protesting peacefully," BJP leader Anurag Thakur said. 

4:45 PM

RS deputy chairman dismisses Opposition notice seeking removal of VP Dhankhar

Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh rejected the impeachment notice given by the Opposition seeking the removal of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar while ruling it as an act of impropriety, being severely flawed and drawn in haste to mar his reputation, sources said. At least 60 opposition members had signed the notice for removal of Dhankhar from his post on December 10, alleging that they did not have trust in him and that he was "biased". 

4:27 PM

‘Conspiracy to save Amit Shah’: Priyanka Gandhi on BJP's allegations against Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra today dismissed allegations against Lok Sabha leader of the opposition Rahul Gandhi, who has been accused of pushing two Bharatiya Janata Party outside Parliament.

4:08 PM

News update: Congress MPs files police complaint over alleged misbehaviour with party chief Kharge

3:45 PM

Parliament update: BJP, Congress delegation at police station, trade blame over Parliament commotion

3:37 PM

Amit Shah's remark insulted Ambedkar, should take back his words: Mayawati

BSP chief Mayawati on Thursday said Union Home Minister Amit Shah should take back his recent remark on BR Ambedkar. The former Uttar Pradesh chief minister's reaction came even as the BJP and opposition parties at the Centre locked horns over Shah's remark made earlier this week in the Rajya Sabha.

3:35 PM

BJP MP writes to Rajya Sabha Chairman alleging misbehaviour by Rahul Gandhi

Rajya Sabha MP S Phangnon Konyak wrote to the Chairman of Rajya Sabha alleging misbehaviour by Congress MP and LoP Rahul Gandhi with her. "My dignity and self-esteem has been deeply hurt by LoP Rahul Gandhi," she wrote.

 

2:48 PM

PM Modi speaks to BJP MP Mukesh Rajput

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with BJP MP Mukesh Rajput, allegedly injured in a melee between INDIA bloc MPs and NDA's Parliamentarians earlier today.

2:41 PM

Parliament update: Lok Sabha adjourned for the day

The Lower House was adjourned as soon as House reconvenes at 2 pm. 

2:40 PM

Parliament Winter session 2024 live: Rajya Sabha adjourned after uproar by Opposition MPs

The Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the day amid huge ruckus in the House by treasury benches over alleged misconduct by Rahul Gandhi.

2:26 PM

BJP legal team reaches Parliament Street Police Station to register FIR against Rahul Gandhi

BJP MPs Anurag Thakur, Bansuri Swaraj, and others have reached Parliament Street police station to register a complaint against Congress MP and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi.

2:14 PM

Parliament LIVE: BJP MPs were trying to stop us from going in, says Rahul Gandhi

Responding to the incident, MP Rahul Gandhi said, "This might be on your camera. I was trying to go inside through the Parliament entrance, BJP MPs were trying to stop me, push me and threaten me. So this happened. This is the entrance and we have the right to go in. BJP MPs were trying to stop us from going in. The central issue is that they are attacking the Constitution and insulting the memory of Ambedkar ji."

1:35 PM

BJP to file police case against Rahul Gandhi after MPs allege injury

Parliament witnessed a tumultuous day on Thursday, marked by protests, counterprotests, and clashes. Adding to the chaos, a police case was filed against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi in connection with Home Minister Amit Shah's controversial remark on Ambedkar. The BJP and Congress accused each other of employing force to block opposing members from entering the premises, escalating tensions further.

1:15 PM

News update: PM Modi calls BJP MPs Pratap Sarangi, Mukesh Rajput; inquires about their health

Pratap Chandra Sarangi, a BJP member from Balasore in Odisha, suffered injuries on the left temple of his forehead. BJP members have accused Rahul Gandhi of pushing the senior leader.