Parliament Monsoon Session Day 4 Live Updates: During today’s proceedings in the Monsoon Session of Parliament, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal is set to move The Readjustment of Representation of Scheduled Tribes in Assembly Constituencies of the State of Goa Bill, 2024 for passage.
According to news agency ANI, the bill “enables reservation of seats in accordance with article 332 of the Constitution for effective democratic participation of members of Scheduled Tribes and to provide for the readjustment of seats in the Legislative Assembly of the State of Goa, in so far as such readjustment is necessitated by inclusion of certain communities in the list of the Scheduled Tribes in the State of Goa and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto, be taken into consideration.”
Parliament Monsoon Session Day 4 Live Updates: As per schedule, both Houses will reconvene at 11 am today, July 24. Earlier, amid continued uproar and protests by Opposition MPs over the Bihar Special Intensive Revision (SIR) on Day 3 of the Monsoon Session, both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned for the day.
The Parliament session will continue till August 21.
Parliament Monsoon Session Day 4 Live Updates: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal will move The Merchant Shipping Bill, 2024 for consideration and passage in the Lok Sabha today.
According to news agency ANI, the bill aims to consolidate and update existing maritime laws to align with India’s obligations under international maritime treaties. The bill also seeks to promote the growth of Indian shipping, ensure the efficient management of the Indian mercantile marine, and serve the national interest through a modernised legal framework.
Parliament Monsoon Session Day 4 Live Updates: On Day 4 of the Monsoon Session, the Lok Sabha is expected to discuss key legislations, including the Scheduled Tribes reservation bill for Goa and the Merchant Shipping Bill, during Thursday’s proceedings.
Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal will move The Readjustment of Representation of Scheduled Tribes in Assembly Constituencies of the State of Goa Bill, 2024 for consideration and passage.
“That the Bill for enabling reservation of seats in accordance with article 332 of the Constitution for effective democratic participation of members of Scheduled Tribes and to provide for the readjustment of seats in the Legislative Assembly of the State of Goa, in so far as such readjustment is necessitated by inclusion of certain communities in the list of the Scheduled Tribes in the State of Goa and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto, be taken into consideration,” news agency ANI cited the list of business notice issued by Lok Sabha read.
Parliament Monsoon Session Day 4 Live Updates: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has started preparations for conducting the election to the office of the Vice President of India, following Jagdeep Dhankhar’s resignation on Monday.
According to the ECI, groundwork has begun for compiling the Electoral College, which includes both elected and nominated members of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, reported news agency PTI. The process also involves the finalisation of the Returning Officer and Assistant Returning Officers, along with the preparation of background material on all previous Vice-Presidential elections.
Meanwhile, the Opposition, including the Congress, has raised questions over the sudden timing of Dhankhar’s resignation, which came two years before the end of his term. The party has alleged that he may have been forced to step down, and has demanded the Centre issue a clarification.
Parliament Monsoon Session Day 4 Live Updates: The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has clarified that reports circulating on social media about the sealing of former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s official residence are false.
“It is being widely claimed on social media that Vice President’s official residence has been sealed and former VP has been asked to vacate his residence immediately. These claims are Fake. Don’t fall for misinformation. Always verify news from official sources before sharing it,” the PIB Fact Check said in a post on X.
The bureau also urged the public to be cautious and “not to fall for misinformation” and instead verify any such news from official sources before forwarding or sharing.
Parliament Monsoon Session Day 4 Live Updates: Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh has submitted a Suspension of Business Notice under Rule 267 in the Rajya Sabha, seeking an urgent discussion on the constitutional and electoral implications of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists being conducted in Bihar.
In his notice, Singh termed the SIR process “worrisome” and said it promotes inequality, especially in the context of the upcoming 2025 Bihar Assembly elections.
“I would like to draw the attention of this House to a very serious and sensitive issue relating to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process currently being conducted by the Election Commission of India in the State of Bihar,” the notice read.