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Parliament logjam washes out first week’s business (Roundup)
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) The first week of the resumed Budget Session of Parliament was a complete washout as it failed to transact any business again on Friday due to the standoff between the government, some of its allies and the opposition over a range of issues including demand of special status to Andhra Pradesh, the Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud and Cauvery water dispute.
Both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha witnessed deadlock that began from the start of the second part of the session on March 5 over the manner in which a debate should be held on the Rs 12,600 crore PNB fraud and other issues like demand of special status to Andhra Pradesh.
The logjam in Lok Sabha continued for the fifth consecutive day on Friday amid continuing protests by the opposition and its allies. The protests started soon after the House met for the day, and amid the din, Speaker Sumitra Mahajan adjourned the House till noon, within five minutes after it assembled.
At noon when the House reassembled, members from different parties again moved towards the Speaker’s podium, holding placards and raising slogans.
Congress members were questioning Nirav Modi’s escape, while the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and YSR Congress MPs demanded special category status for Andhra Pradesh. Members from the AIADMK, meanwhile, sought the creation of a board to manage the waters of Cauvery river.
Amid the din, Mahajan adjourned the House for the day.
The scene was no different in the Rajya Sabha. The Upper House continued to witness uproarious scenes over various issues including the TDP demand for special status and the PNB fraud, forcing the Chair to adjourn it for the day.
As soon as the house reassembled at 2.30 p.m. after an adjournment, Congress, TDP and AIADMK members trooped near the Chairman’s podium and started sloganeering.
Deputy Chairman P.J. Kurien urged the protesting members to allow him to conduct private members’ business but the agitating members remained on their feet.
Congress member Pramod Tiwary was heard saying something about the Punjab National Bank fraud and demanding the Centre’s response on the issue.
TDP members held placards in support of their demand for special status for Andhra Pradesh while AIADMK members from Tamil Nadu raked up the Cauvery water issue.
Amid the sloganeering, Kurien adjourned the house till Monday morning.
Earlier, agitating members forced Chairman M. Venkaiah Naidu to adjourn the proceedings till 2.30 p.m.
As soon as Naidu called for Zero Hour after laying of papers, the TDP and AIADMK members were on their feet. They trooped near the Chairman’s podium and started shouting.
Naidu urged them to return to their seats, and said a week has already been wasted due to the protests.
But the agitating members did not relent. Amid the chaos, the Chairman adjourned the house till 2.30 p.m.
The second part of the budget session of Parliament began on March 5 after a month-long recess and will conclude on April 6. The first part of the budget session was held from January 29 to February 9.
On Wednesday Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan tried to end the impasse by holding a meeting of leaders of various parties to find a solution but it failed as the opposition parties rejected the government’s proposal to hold a discussion on the PNB fraud under Rule 193 which does not entail voting.
On Thursday, on the occasion of International Women’s Day, the Rajya Sabha functioned for a brief period when women members urged the government to pass the Women’s Reservation Bill.
Now, both the Houses will meet on Monday.
Meanwhile, the BJP has issued a whip to its members asking them to remain present in both Houses from March 13 to March 15 in view of plans to get passed some of the bills including on OBCs, tracking fugitive economic offenders and Triple Talaq.
In the Lok Sabha, the government intends to bring The Payment of Gratuity (Amendment) Bill, 2017, The Specific Relief (Amendment) Bill, 2017, and The Dentists (Amendment) Bill, 2017.
In the Rajya Sabha, the government intends to bring The Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2017, and The State Banks (Repeal and Amendment) Bill, 2017. OBC Bill, Economic Offenders Bill 2018 and Triple Talaq Bill also remain the main focus of the government during this session.
–IANS
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.
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