The Parliament Winter Session 2023 is currently underway in India, with Day 4 being held on Friday, December 8th. Both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha saw significant developments and discussions on various crucial issues.
Here are some of the key highlights and updates from Day 4:
Lok Sabha:
- Central Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2023: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan introduced the Central Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2023, which seeks to amend the Central Universities Act, 2009. The Bill proposes to allow the Central Government to establish new central universities and institutions of national importance.Central Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2023
- Election of members to the National Jute Board: Union Minister Darshana Jardosh moved the Motion for the election of two members to the National Jute Board. National Jute Board
- Discussion on the prevailing economic situation: The Lok Sabha continued its discussion on the economic situation in the country. The discussion saw participation from members of various parties, who raised concerns about inflation, unemployment, and the slowdown in the economy.
Rajya Sabha:
- Discussion on the Supplementary Demands for Grants, 2023-24: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled a statement in the Rajya Sabha showing the Supplementary Demands for Grants for the year 2023-24. The Supplementary Demands for Grants are additional financial requests made by the government after the presentation of the annual budget. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
- Discussion on the economic situation: The Rajya Sabha also continued its discussion on the economic situation in the country. The discussion focused on issues such as rising prices, job losses, and the impact of global events on the Indian economy.
Other important developments:
- The Congress party raised the issue of the alleged Pegasus spyware scandal, demanding a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) probe into the matter.
- The Opposition also raised concerns about the government’s handling of the border situation with China.
- There were also protests by Opposition members on various issues, including the alleged misuse of central agencies and the government’s economic policies.
Overall, Day 4 of the Parliament Winter Session was a busy day with several key developments. The session is expected to continue until December 22nd, with further discussions and debates on a range of important issues.
Here are some additional resources that you may find helpful:
- Rajya Sabha Live Updates: https://sansadtv.nic.in/live-tv
- Lok Sabha Live Updates: https://webcast.gov.in/lstvlive/
- Parliament Winter Session website: https://sansad.in/poi
Please note that this is just a brief overview of Day 4 of the Parliament Winter Session. More detailed information is available from various news websites and channels.