The winter session of Parliament has seen a united opposition confront the Modi government over demonetisation. Stay with us for live updates and latest news.
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05:44 PM (IST)
Comparing our PM with Hitler, Mussolini, Gaddafi is atrocious to say the least; it is totally wrong: RS Prasad in RS
05:42 PM (IST)
The entire country is praising Modiji's bold move: Venkaiah Naidu
05:37 PM (IST)
PM had warned tax evaders long ago: M Venkaiah Naidu in Rajya Sabha
05:33 PM (IST)
Congress party, please come out of dilemma; Are you in favour of smugglers or some strong steps?
Venkaiah Naidu in Rajya Sabha
04:02 PM (IST)
Govt in RS: 105 successful infiltration attempts in J&K till September this year, against 33 in 2015, 65 in 2014, 97 in 2013.
03:41 PM (IST)
Demonetisation pushed without adequate preparation, the country has virtually stalled.
Mayawati, MP, BSP
03:39 PM (IST)
Mayawati speaks on demonetisation in Rajya Sabha
03:36 PM (IST)
Till alternative arrangement is made, allow transaction with these notes at all places.
Sitaram Yechury, MP, CPM
03:34 PM (IST)
You have caused a mayhem with demonetisation.
Sitaram Yechury, MP, CPM
03:32 PM (IST)
Over 80% of rural population, 90% of rural areas not covered by banks.
Sitaram Yechury, MP, CPM
03:24 PM (IST)
Let us have state funding of elections. Corporate funding of parties will then stop.
Sitaram Yechury, MP, CPM
03:23 PM (IST)
Funds are transferred electronically for terror funding. 26/11 attackers were not carrying cash in sacks.
Sitaram Yechury, MP, CPM
03:21 PM (IST)
We support action against counterfeiting. Take action as necessary. But this is no way to deal with it.
Sitaram Yechury, MP, CPM
03:19 PM (IST)
Jaitley clarifies on loan waiver by banks.
"Loans have only been marked NPA for the record books. The defaulter has a liability to pay, and banks still reserve the right to recover the same."
03:11 PM (IST)
Biggest hoarders of black money do not stash them under beds. They invest in real estates, bullion and make more black money.
Sitaram Yechury, MP, CPM
03:00 PM (IST)
Daily wage earners and small traders worst hit by demonetisation.
Sitaram Yechury, MP (RS), CPM
02:58 PM (IST)
Sitaram Yechury of CPM speaks on demonetisation in Rajya Sabha.
02:41 PM (IST)
Sharad Yadav of JD(U) attacks govt on demonetisation in Rajya Sabha
02:16 PM (IST)
Allegations of information about demonetisation leaking before PM's announcement should be probed.
Ram Gopal Yadav, ex-SP MP
02:09 PM (IST)
People's 'white money' is being looted and you talk of checking 'black money?'
Ram Gopal Yadav, ex-SP MP
02:06 PM (IST)
Those who are hailing demonetisation, will face reality in 4 months when cash crunch hits them. No commodity will sell, including Baba Ramdev's products.
Ram Gopal Yadav, ex-SP MP
01:00 PM (IST)
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 PM
12:43 PM (IST)
Ram Gopal Yadav speaks in Rajya Sabha on demonetistion.
12:42 PM (IST)
Ghulam Nabi Azad speaks on demonetisation in Rajya Sabha, wants PM to be part of discussion.
12:38 PM (IST)
The honest need not worry, their wealth will be safe.
Piyush Goyal, Union minister
12:37 PM (IST)
Inconvenience is temporary. But the country has welcomed the move. In the long run this will prove beneficial.
Piyush Goyal, Union minister
12:33 PM (IST)
Labourers are often paid less than minimum wage in cash. This will now stop.
Piyush Goyal, Union minister
12:31 PM (IST)
Piyush Goyal defends govt on demonetisation in RS
12:14 PM (IST)
I condemn PM's statement in Goa for mocking the people who are standing in queues; he must apologise.
Anand Sharma, MP (RS), Congress
11:58 AM (IST)
An atmosphere has been created where questioning the govt has become the parameter to decide one's nationalism: Anand Sharma in RS
11:40 AM (IST)
Foreign tourists inconvenienced due to currency ban.
Anand Sharma, MP (RS), Congress
11:38 AM (IST)
People not given time to make arrangements before demonetisation announcement.
Anand Sharma, MP (RS), Congress
11:29 AM (IST)
There is no second opinion in this House on terrorism and drug trade. We are against black money.
Anand Sharma, MP (RS), Cong
11:25 AM (IST)
Anand Sharma (Cong) speaks on demonetisation in Rajya Sabha.
11:19 AM (IST)
Business as usual in Rajya Sabha, members debate various issues.
Looking forward to a healthy debate and participation by all parties.
Narendra Modi, Prime Minister
10:34 AM (IST)
Consensus among parties help make better decisions.
Narendra Modi, Prime Minister
10:33 AM (IST)
PM calls for healthy discussion during Winter Session of Parliament
10:11 AM (IST)
Govt confident ahead of Winter Session
We are ready for discussion on any issue, we are doing good work so we have no problems in discussing anything: Venkaiah Naidu,I&B Minister pic.twitter.com/ZRywQ6RCtC
PM Modi to meet senior ministers in Parliament at 10.30 am just before the session begin: ANI
09:52 AM (IST)
Govt readying to tackle opposition charge on demonetisation
Ready for discussion(on #DeMonetisation). Last time unanimously passed GST,all parties must make this winter session fruitful: Ananth Kumar pic.twitter.com/0P4PGkkJ3R
The threat of a washout looms over the winter session of Parliament with Congress likely to demand that a discussion on scrapping Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes be accompanied with a government explanation and an inquiry into alleged "leak of information" about demonetisation. Congress apprehends that the raging row will be defused if the government accepts the adjournment notice for debate given by the Congress-led opposition and this will pave the way for business as usual. But a demand for a Joint Parliamentary Committee probe, unlikely to be acceptable to the government, will stoke the confrontation.
In the midst of a heated political debate over scrapping of 500 and 1,000 rupee notes, PM Narendra Modi has suggested state funding of polls, along with simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly elections, to improve transparency in public life and combat corruption. The PM told an all-party meeting on Tuesday that he hoped a discussion in Parliament on demonetisation would send out a "positive message" that the political class was capable of acting for the good of the people rather than conveying a negative message.
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