Rajya Sabha live updates | MPs thank retiring members
The Constitution (Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes) Orders (Amendment) Bill, 2022 was passed in the House yesterday.
Here are the updates:
12.00 p.m.
Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh thanks retiring members of the Rajya Sabha for their service.
Mr. Singh expresses his gratitude towards retiring co-deputy chairmen Surendra Singh Nagar and Sasmit Patra. “They have contributed immensely towards the smooth functioning of the House.”
11:49 am
Harivansh Narayan Singh addresses the House
Mr. Singh says that Members in the House representing the country represent diversity.
11:31 am
Kharge addresses the House
Leader of the Opposition, Mallikharjun Kharge, speaking on the occasion, says, “The Upper House of the Parliament is a chamber of ideas.”
11:25 am
PM Modi addresses the House
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the House in the light of the retirement of the members of the House.
11:20 am
Media
Mr. Naidu appeals to the media houses to report both sides of the parliament. “Don’t just report the disruptions, please also report constructive discussions,” he says.
11:17 am
On disruptions in the House
Over the last four years, the House has lost over 35% of productivity because of the disruptions. “I hope everybody maintains dignity, decorum, and has meaningful discussions,” he says.
11:10 am
Rajya Sabha MPs’ retirement
Mr. Naidu addresses the House on the contribution of the MPs who are retiring on March 31, 2022. He lauds Anand Sharma and Jairam Ramesh, among others, for their contribution to the parliamentary standing committee.
11:05 am
House proceedings begin
Chairman Venkaiah Naidu addresses the House on the retirement of 72 members.
10:15 am
List of Business
- Papers and reports of the parliamentary standing committee to be laid on the table
- Dr Jitendra Singh to make a statement on the Ministry of Science and Technology
- Discussion on the Ministry of Labour and Employment
10 am
Day 12 recap
Venkaiah Naidu said that the Question Hour and the Zero Hour will not be conducted on March 31 to allow for the members to make speeches and bid farewell as 72 members leave the Rajya Sabha.
The Constitution (Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes) Orders (Amendment) Bill, 2022 was taken up discussion. The House passed the Bill.
