Parliament approves 10% reservation for general category poor: Highlights

Rajya Sabha passes the Constitution (124th Amendment) Bill, 2019, with 165 'ayes'

2:39 PM

BJP's Prabhat Jha said the quota Bill was passed in Lok Sabha with overwhelming majority and hopes the Bill will be passed the same way in the upper House too. He makes some remarks on Rahul Gandhi. Congress members want those remarks to be expunged. Gandhi is a member of Lok Sabha, and the House rules don't permit taking names of people who are not part of the House.

2:36 PM

We are committed to protect the identity and culture of northeastern States, he says. Rajnath says the border security has been tightened to check illegal migration.

2:36 PM

Rajnath lists out the various schemes proposed for the Bodos. A new land policy and new land laws will also come up, he adds.

2:36 PM

Rajnath said six Assam tribes will be added to the Scheduled Tribes list. At the same time, the interests, privilege and rights of existing tribes in Assam will be protected.

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We respect the Assam Accord and the interests and culture of the Assamese population will be protected, Rajnath assured the House.

2:18 PM

Rajnath says the Bill is not confined to Assam alone, but the entire country.  Assam is affected by illegal immigration for years.

2:17 PM

Singh said a number of misinformation has been spread on the Citizenship Amendment Bill. The Bill was introduced to help religious minority in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh, who have faced religious persecution.

2:17 PM

Rajnath Singh said the government is concerned about the welfare and security of the northeastern region. He lists out the steps taken to beef up the security in the border.

2:14 PM

Violence were reported in parts of Assam, Meghalaya and other northeastern States over the Citizenship Amendment Bill. The situation is under control now, Rajnath said.

2:06 PM

Situation in Northeast under control, said Rajnath Singh.

2:04 PM

I'm aware of concerns on Citizenship Bill, says Rajnath Singh.

2:02 PM

Rajya Sabha session resumes.

1:59 PM

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