The Times Of India | Dec 16, 2016 , 14:59:26 IST

Winter session of Parliament

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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11:09 AM (IST)

Corporate social spending by companies being discussed in Lok Sabha.

10:46 AM (IST)

In Opposition meeting, it has been decided that Opp will continue to demand PM's presence & participation in Parl over demonetisation: ANI quoting sources

10:30 AM (IST)

08:02 AM (IST)

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh slammed the demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes as a "monumental mismanagement" that might dent GDP by 2%.

08:07 PM (IST)

Cabinet meeting in the Parliament Library Building begins.

07:01 PM (IST)

The Trinamool Congress in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday flayed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for criticising those opposing the demonetisation move and asserted the government cannot suppress the voices of the people

05:25 PM (IST)

PM Modi calls for Cabinet meeting this evening: PTI

04:58 PM (IST)

The CPM has described the Modi government as "inhuman" for being blind "to the agonies and sufferings of the people" in the wake of a massive cash chaos caused by demonetisation. "The "cash war" declared by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the Indian people is exacting a heavy toll on the people," an editorial in the CPM journal "People's Democracy" said.

03:14 PM (IST)

Have served a notice for moving a motion of contempt against the PM for not showing up in the House

Sitaram Yechury
03:10 PM (IST)

Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day due to the opposition's continued protest in the House over PM Modi's absence.

03:09 PM (IST)

Why two yardsticks for two PMs, the opposition asks.

03:09 PM (IST)

Leader of the House has said that PM will participate in the debate; we must let the House function: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi in the Upper House

02:54 PM (IST)

02:45 PM (IST)

Govt wants debate, opposition doesn't, says Arun Jaitley.

02:38 PM (IST)

Jaitley attacks the previous government, says maximum black money in the country was produced during 2004-2014.

02:34 PM (IST)

02:32 PM (IST)

Arun Jaitley on Parliament disruption

* The government is convinced that our steps against corruption and black money are correct.

* Those parties who were once a part of every scandal in the country are now opposing demonetisation.

* Those who didn't consider scandals to be a blunder, they are considering demonetisation to be a blunder.

02:27 PM (IST)

First day it was a debate without any pre-conditions, from next day they started putting unreasonable conditions and it continues. It is obvious the opposition is running away from debate

Arun Jaitley
02:26 PM (IST)

Today, opposition was taken by surprise, they were pushed into a debate. The government is ready for debate in either house of Parliament. The Prime Minister will participate in debate.

02:14 PM (IST)

Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2.30 pm after opposition members' uproar over PM Modi's absence.

02:13 PM (IST)

Opposition parties troop to the Well of the House, indulging in sloganeering.

02:10 PM (IST)

BJP ministers to meet BJP MPs in groups at Ananth Kumar's residence, to brief them about demonetisation issue at 7pm today, reports ANI

02:09 PM (IST)

We were assured that the PM will listen to us and answer us: Ghulam Nabi Azad in Rajya Sabha on PM's absence

01:33 PM (IST)

01:02 PM (IST)

Rajya Sabha adjourns for lunch break. Will resume at 2pm.

01:01 PM (IST)

BSP chief Mayawati begins her Rajya Sabha address.

12:58 PM (IST)

Only 2% people hold black money, then why are the other 98% are suffering due to demonetisation: Derek O'Brien

12:55 PM (IST)

This is not an ego battle. We want a solution

Derek O' Brien
12:50 PM (IST)

TMC calls the demonetisation decision 'big, black scandal'.

12:47 PM (IST)

Why did the government not print more Rs 100 notes if only secrecy was the reason, asks TMC's Derek O' Brien.

12:46 PM (IST)

This is an ill-conceived blow to common man

Derek O' Brien
12:44 PM (IST)

Derek O' Brien hits out at PM Modi, says the demonetisation announcement has hurt everyone.

12:40 PM (IST)

TMC's Derek O' Brien calls the demonetisation move 'disaster, chaos'.

12:32 PM (IST)

No threat to your life in Uttar Pradesh, Naresh Agrawal tells PM Modi.

"I know the forces up against me. They may not let me live. They may ruin me, because their loot of 70 years is in trouble. But I am prepared," he declared in forceful tones," PM Modi had said a few days ago.

12:27 PM (IST)

We are thankful that the PM is in the House today: Naresh Agrawal

12:25 PM (IST)

Samajwadi party is against the demonetisation move: Naresh Agrawal, SP

12:22 PM (IST)

After Manmohan Singh, Samajwadi Party's Naresh Agrawal addresses the House.

12:15 PM (IST)

Meanwhile, Lok Sabha adjourns for the day amid commotion over demonetisation issue.

12:14 PM (IST)

I want to ask the PM if he can name any country where people have deposited their money but are not able to withdraw it

Manmohan Singh
12:11 PM (IST)

PM says wait for 50 days. It might be a short period but not for the poor of this country: Manmohan Singh

12:10 PM (IST)

Important to take note of the grievances of the people suffering

Former PM Manmohan Singh
12:04 PM (IST)

11:59 AM (IST)

Opposition is very clear that the PM has to come. If he is running away from the debate then what is the point of meeting the home minister, asks Anand Sharma (Congress)

11:57 AM (IST)

Former PM Manmohan Singh made a request to speak; the Speaker allowed it. He was stopped by the finance minister and ruling party leaders. It is shameful

Anand Sharma
11:56 AM (IST)

11:33 AM (IST)

Rajya Sabha adjourned till noon.

11:33 AM (IST)

Akshay Yadav of the Samajwadi Party tore paper, threw it at the Speaker in Lok Sabha.

11:19 AM (IST)

PM should come to the House and participate in the debate. Why is he running away

Mayawati
11:18 AM (IST)

BSP chief Mayawati dares PM Modi to dissolve the Lok Sabha and call for a new mandate.

11:17 AM (IST)

MPs of opposition parties entered the well of the House, demanding adjournment of the Question Hour to discuss the demonetisation issue.

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