The row over Amit Shah’s remark on Ambedkar intensifies, with both BJP and Opposition protesting outside Parliament.
Both Houses adjourned till 2 p.m. shortly after convening. In the Lok Sabha, Speaker Om Birla adjourned proceedings following protests, while in the Rajya Sabha, business continued until papers were laid on the table. Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar declined to entertain adjournment notices and, amid persistent sloganeering, adjourned proceedings till 2 p.m.
The Opposition was expected to stage major protests in both Houses. Congress MP Manickam Tagore had submitted an Adjournment Motion notice in the Lok Sabha, demanding an urgent discussion on Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s remarks and calling for his apology and resignation.
On Wednesday, December 19, 2024, both Houses were adjourned as Opposition MPs raised slogans against Home Minister Amit Shah over his alleged derogatory remarks about B.R. Ambedkar. In the Rajya Sabha, the Trinamool Congress filed a privilege motion against the Home Minister. No business was conducted in either House.
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Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, is scheduled to meet party MPs in the main committee room of the Parliament Annexe. The party also plans to stage a protest outside Parliament over the Ambedkar remark row.
Meanwhile, the BJP has also announced protests against Congress and the Opposition over their demand for Home Minister Amit Shah’s resignation regarding his remarks.
December 19, 2024 – Updates:
11:14 a.m. | Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 p.m.
After laying papers on the table, the Chairman reviewed four adjournment notices submitted by Members, seeking discussions on issues such as Amit Shah’s remarks in Parliament and farmers’ protests. Declining the notices, he emphasized maintaining order in the House and adjourned proceedings till 2 p.m. amid protests.
11:04 a.m. | RS Chairman extends birthday greetings
Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar extended birthday wishes to MP Ghanshyam Tiwari, commending his contributions to Rajasthan and describing him as a calm leader.
11:04 a.m. | Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 p.m.
Speaker Om Birla adjourned the Lok Sabha till 2 p.m. amidst ongoing Opposition protests.
11:03 a.m. | Lok Sabha proceedings begin
Speaker Om Birla initiated the day’s proceedings with a minute of silence to honor the passing of E.V.K.S. Elangovan, despite protests by Opposition members.
11:01 a.m. | Rajya Sabha assembles
The Upper House convened with anticipated protests over demands to discuss Amit Shah’s remarks on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
10:55 a.m. | Rajya Sabha agenda for the day
- Question Hour
- Pending business from the Revised List of Business for Wednesday.
10:54 a.m. | Lok Sabha agenda for the day
- Question Hour
- Presentation of the Boilers Bill, 2024, by Piyush Goyal.
10:54 a.m. | AAP MP Sanjay Singh
AAP MP Sanjay Singh submitted a notice in the Rajya Sabha seeking suspension of business.
