Delhi Ordinance Bill: People of Delhi will give befitting reply to BJP in elections, says AAP

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday moved the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, or Delhi ordinance bill in Rajya Sabha on Monday. Though the INDIA bloc MPs are opposing the bill, it is likely to be voted and into a law today itself. BJP led NDA do not have the majority in the upper house to push the bill alone, but regional parties like YSRCP and (BJD) have supported the bill which will ensure smooth passage of the bill. (READ MORE HERE)

"What is pending before the Supreme Court is the validity of the ordinance, and the two questions referred to the Constitution bench, and that has nothing to do with what is being debated in the House..." Ranjan Gogoi speaks about the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023.

"I appeal to the House not to proceed with this bill because this bill (Delhi services bill) is unconstitutional. Law ministry knows it is unconstitutional. This government will face a spectacular failure when this bill is taken up," says Congress MP Chidambaram on Delhi services bill in the Rajya Sabha.

“In 2013, he(Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal) tweeted that there were 10 air conditioners in then CM Sheila Dikshit’s residence and even in the bathroom there was AC, he also asked who paid for the electricity bill…now in Kejriwal's residence, there are 15 bathrooms and curtains worth ₹1 crore each,” said BJP MP Dr. Sudhanshu Trivedi on Delhi services bill, in Rajya Sabha. 

Congress leader and former MP from Delhi Sandeep Dikshit, in toeing a different line from his party’s position,  once again extended his support to the Central government’s ordinance bill adding that opposing this bill is wrong.

"It was confirmed that this bill will be passed in the Lok Sabha, as the govt has a majority there. When this bill will be introduced in the Rajya Sabha, though the govt doesn't have a majority here but just like in Lok Sabha if some other parties will support this bill, then it will be passed...In my opinion, opposing this bill is wrong," PTI quoted Dikshit as saying. 

Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Amit Shah is all set to move the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, in Rajya Sabha on Monday.

On August 3, the Bill was passed in Lok Sabha by a voice vote after a walkout by members of I.N.D.I.A alliance.

Lok Sabha on Monday passed Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023 during the Monsoon Session of the parliament. 

The BJP had lost twice in Delhi and they know they can't win in the upcoming elections. So now they want to snatch the power of an elected government," says Delhi minister Aatishi on Delhi services Bill which was tabled in Rajya Sabha today.

Attacking the BJP government on Delhi Ordinance Bill, AAP minister Atishi said that the BJP had lost twice in Delhi and they know that they can't win in the upcoming elections. That's why they are trying to snatch the power of an elected government.

Delhi Ordinance LIVE Updates: In the ongoing debate on Delhi Ordinance Bill, Congress MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi alleged BJP of controlling non-BJP governments by hook or crook. He claimed the bill to be completely unconstitutional. “It is fundamentally anti-democratic, and it is a front-term assault on the regional voice and aspirations of the people of Delhi. It violates all principles of federalism, all norms of civil service accountability and all models of assembly-based democracy,” he said, reported ANI.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah moves the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, in Rajya Sabha on Tuesday

Parliament LIVE Updates: As the Lok Sabha remained adjurned till 2 pm, Manipur Congress leaders including former CM Okram Ibobi Singh met CPP President Sonia Gandhi, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, party MPs Rahul Gandhi and KC Venugopal in Parliament on Monday.

Parliament session LIVE updates: BJP MP Manoj Tiwari welcomed Rahul Gandhi in parliament. At the same time he expressed his surprise how celebrations are being held to welcome someone who has abused the entire OBC community.

Delhi ordinance LIVE updates: Union Minister Amit Shah is likely to table the Delhi ordinance bill in Rajya Sabha on Monday. AAP MP has claimed that I.N.D.I.A. will take every possible steps in the Rajya Sabha to stop the bill. But how what value does the AAP MP's claim holds on ground? Read full report to find out.

Delhi ordinance Bill LIVE updates: Even if the NCT bill is passed it will not survive in Supreme Court, claimed AAP MP Sanjay Singh. He also expressed his surprise that the BJP earlier advocated full statehood for Delhi till 2015. Now it is taking away the powers of the state government, Sanjay Singh told ANI.

Parliament session LIVE Updates:After the restoration of membership in Parliament, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi arrived at the parliament with Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Monday.

Parliament session LIVE: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi left his 10 Janpath marg, and is likely to reach Parliament after the restoration of his MP membership today.

Parliament session LIVE: Rajya Sabha Chairman, Jagdeep Dhankar on Monday, revoked the suspension of Congress MP Rajani Patil from House.

Parliament Session LIVE Updates: After the restoration of the membership of MP Rahul Gandhi, Congress MP Karti Chidambaram has welcomed the decision and said that the party members are looking forward to welcoming him back to the House.

Parliament session LIVE: Lok Sabha session has been adjourned till 12 pm on Monday.

Delhi Ordinance Bill LIVE Updates: AAP's MP Raghav Chadha on Sunday said that the entire INDIA bloc will make efforts to stop the bill in Rajya Sabha.

Parliament session LIVE: Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's Lok Sabha membership was restored on Monday. He is likely to attend parliament today. (Read full report)
 

Parliament session live: The Congress party is likely to move to the Supreme Court on Tuesday, if Rahul Gandhi's membership is not restored by Monday evening, reported news agency ANI citing sources.

Delhi Ordinance Bill Live: AAP MP Sushil Gupta called the Delhi Ordinance Bill as an experimental bill which the centre will introduce in all the non-BJP governments to weaken the state governments.

"This is an experimental bill that BJP is introducing, starting from Delhi...wherever there are non-BJP govts, they will introduce this bill and weaken the state govt. The parties which believe in Democracy will oppose this", said AAP MP Sushil Gupta on Delhi Services Bill.

Delhi Services Bill Live Update: Uddhav Thackeray faction's MP Sanjay Raut on Monday called the Delhi Ordinance Bill an attack on the federal structure of India. He also praised the Delhi government for its work.

"This bill is an attack on the federal structure of India. During the elections, they (BJP) had said that they will give statehood to Delhi but lost the election to Arvind Kejriwal. Kejriwal's govt is doing good work in various fields including education, health. They are jealous... We will oppose it in the Rajya Sabha," he said. 

AAP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha gives Suspension of Business notice to demand discussion on Manipur issue.

Delhi Ordinance Bill in Parliament LIVE Updates: Delhi AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak claimed that the centre is bringing the bill for their political interest. He also claimed that the AAP will go among the public and expose the BJP.

"This bill is being brought to stop Arvind Kejriwal from moving forward in politics. Congress party and other parties are supporting us. They (Central govt) are bringing this bill for their political interest. We will go among the public and expose the BJP," said AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak.

Congress MP manish Tewari gives Adjournment Motion Notice in Lok Sabha. He is demanding to discuss the border situation with China.

Meanwhile MP Manickam Tagore has given Adjournment Motion Notice in Lok Sabha to discuss the "misuse of probe agencies by the Govt and to direct the Govt to stop such attitude immediately."

In Rajya Sabha, RJD MP Manoj Kumar Jha gives suspension of business notice to discuss the Manipur situation. AAP RS PM Sandeep Pathak gives notice under Rule 66 and Rule 67 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Council of States.

Parliament Monsoon Session live: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will move 'The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023' for consideration and passing in Lok Sabha on Monday.

Monsoon session LIVE: Union Minister Jitendra Singh, will move ‘The Anusandhan National Research Foundation Bill, 2023’ in Lok Sabha on Monday.

Other than the research bill, Union Health Minister to move "The Pharmacy (Amendment) Bill, 2023' in Lok Sabha today. ‘The Mediation Bill, 2023’ will be introduced in Lok Sabha today.

Delhi ordinance news: Amid the ongoing disruptions and deadlock in both Houses of Parliament over the Manipur situation, Vice-President and Rajya Sabha Chairman, Jagdeep Dhankar, on Sunday said the Parliament is a temple, where debate, discussion and dialogue have to take place.

Dhankar said, "Our Parliament is a temple, where debate, discussion, dialogue has to take place. No one expects Parliament to be engaged in disturbance."

"If, in our Parliamentary system, temples of democracy do not engage in dialogue and discussion but are plagued by disruption and disturbance, then that space will be occupied by forces that are not accountable to the Constitution," the Vice President added.

Parliament session: The ongoing dispute over the Manipur issue has led to continuous disruptions in the Parliament's monsoon session for the past 12 days. The deadlock between the Centre and the opposition alliance INDIA is likely to persist for the next few days. Despite the logjam, crucial debates are anticipated in the upcoming week, covering topics such as the Delhi Ordinance Bill, Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, and a possible no-confidence motion. The Parliament is also expected to witness Rahul Gandhi's active participation in these debates, which will undoubtedly be a significant moment for the legislative body.
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Delhi ordinance news: Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit has said, "It was confirmed that this bill will be passed in the Lok Sabha, as the govt has a majority there. When this bill will be introduced in the Rajya Sabha, though the govt doesn't have a majority here but just like in Lok Sabha if some other parties will support this bill, then it will be passed...In my opinion, opposing this bill is wrong."

Delhi ordinance Bill news: While speaking to news agency ANI, AAP Minister Gopal Rai said, "Central govt is trying to forcefully take the rights of Delhi. All the opposition parties will together protest against this bill."

Delhi ordinance news: The INDIA bloc MPs are hopeful that the Delhi ordinance bill can be stopped in the Rajya Sabha and BJP-led NDA government does not have a majority in the upper house. "They (government) have a majority in Lok Sabha, however, it's a different situation in Rajya Sabha. Therefore, we will discuss over it (Delhi services bill) and demand voting too. We are hopeful to stop the bill in Rajya Sabha," says Congress leader Pramod Tiwari told PTI on Thursday.

AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh also commented on the same lines on Wednesday, as he stated, a quoted by PTI, “When this bill comes in Rajya Sabha, all members of the INDIA bloc will oppose it. The battle is also underway in the Supreme Court. This bill will definitely not survive and will have to go away."

However, regional parties like BJD and YRCP supporting the NDA government on the issue, the bill can comfortably pass in Rajya Sabha.
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Delhi services bill: Rajya Sabha, there are a total of 245 seats of which eight are vacant and makes the total number of seats to 237. The majority mark to pass the Bill in Rajya Sabha will be 119. On the other hand, with the combined numbers of all parties who have extended support to AAP, including the Congress, is 105. 
Moreover, the BJP-led government claims to have a solid backing of 127 members out of the existing 238, inching comfortably above the halfway mark of 120. This includes - 103 members of BJP and allies in the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Sources close to the development also cited, the ruling party is also confident of the support of five nominated and one independent MPs. Read more here

Delhi Ordinance Bill news LIVE: Around 109 MPs, including members from the 26-member opposition alliance INDIA and Independents are set to vote against the bill replacing the contentious Delhi services ordinance. Of the 26 parties from the opposition grouping, at least 18 have a presence in Rajya Sabha and have 101 MPs collectively. Apart from that, Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), which has seven Rajya Sabha MPs, assured that they will vote against the bill.

Delhi Ordinance Bill news: The Delhi ordinance bill is expected to comfortably pass the half-way mark in Rajya Sabha after Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik-led Biju Janata Dal assured the Centre that they will support the bill. While the BJP-led NDA lacks a full majority in the Rajya Sabha, the backing of BJD, which has nine MPs in Rajya Sabha, and YSR Congress Party of Jagan Reddy, which has nine members in Rajya Sabha and 22 in Lok Sabha, ensure the bill can now easily attain the required support.

Delhi Ordinance Bill news: The AAP has issued a whip to all its MPs, asking them to be present in the Rajya Sabha on 7 and 8 August as the Delhi services bill is expected to be tabled in the Upper House of Parliament. The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, was passed by Lok Sabha on Thursday amid a walkout by the opposition parties.

The Aam Aadmi Party has issued a whip asking all Rajya Sabha MPs to be present in the House from 11 am onwards on Monday. On 3 August, The Delhi services bill was passed after a nearly four-hour debate which was replied to by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.