Parliament LIVE: Priyanka Gandhi Calls Constitution 'Suraksha Kavach' In Maiden Lok Sabha Speech

1:55 PM: Parliament LIVE: Priyanka Gandhi Calls Constitution 'Suraksha Kavach' In Maiden Lok Sabha Speech 

In Lok Sabha, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra says, "...Our Constitution is 'suraksha kavach' (safety armour). Such a 'suraksha kavach' that keeps the citizens safe - it is a 'kavach' of justice, of unity, of Right to Express. It is sad that in 10 years, colleagues of the ruling side who make tall claims have made all attempts to break down this 'kavach'. Constitution promises social, economic and political justice. These promises are a safety armour and work to break this has begun. Through lateral entry and privatisation, this government is trying to weaken reservation."

#WATCH | In Lok Sabha, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra says, "...Our Constitution is 'suraksha kavach' (safety armour). Such a 'suraksha kavach' that keeps the citizens safe - it is a 'kavach' of justice, of unity, of Right to Express. It is sad that in 10 years, colleagues of… pic.twitter.com/7o3dVCtEEw

— ANI (@ANI) December 13, 2024

1:45 PM: Parliament LIVE: Priyanka Gandhi Makes Maiden Speech In Lok Sabha After Wayanad Win

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra makes her maiden address in the Lok Sabha. She is speaking during discussion on the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution of India.

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra makes her maiden address in the Lok Sabha. She is speaking during discussion on the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution of India. pic.twitter.com/X0YoWMd3ao — ANI (@ANI) December 13, 2024

12:50 PM: Parliament Winter Session LIVE: Constitution Not Gift Of Single Party, Says Rajnath Singh 

Speaking in Lok Sabha during discussion on the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution of India, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says, "There has always been an attempt by a particular party to hijack the work of Constitution making...Today I want to make it clear, that our Constitution is not the gift of a single party. The Constitution of India was made by the people of India, in accordance with the values ​​of India...Our government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is working with the spirit of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas, our government is working in accordance with the Dharma written in the Constitution of India. Our Constitution is progressive, inclusive, transformative... This is our country where a person born in a poor family can also become the Prime Minister of the country and he can also become the President of the country..."

#WATCH | Speaking in Lok Sabha during discussion on the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution of India, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says, "There has always been an attempt by a particular party to hijack the work of Constitution making...Today I want to make it… pic.twitter.com/s6TUaiw6ar — ANI (@ANI) December 13, 2024

12:30 PM: Parliament Session: Our Constitution Paves Way For Nation Building, Says Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh initiates the debate on the Constitution in the Lok Sabha. He says, "...We the people of India adopted the Constitution on 26 November 1949...I heartily congratulate this House and all the citizens of the country on the occasion of completion of 75 years of adoption of the Constitution... I can say that our Constitution paves the way for nation building by touching all aspects of social, economic, political and cultural life..."

#WATCH | Defence Minister Rajnath Singh initiates the debate on the Constitution in the Lok Sabha

He says, "...We the people of India adopted the Constitution on 26 November 1949...I heartily congratulate this House and all the citizens of the country on the occasion of… pic.twitter.com/m4VtTfVv1G — ANI (@ANI) December 13, 2024

12:18 PM: Parliament Winter Session LIVE: Rajnath Singh Initiates Debate On Constitution In Lok Sabha 

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh initiates the debate on the Constitution in the Lok Sabha. The debate marks the 75th anniversary of the Constitution's adoption.

#WATCH | Defence Minister Rajnath Singh initiates the debate on the Constitution in the Lok Sabha

The debate marks the 75th anniversary of the Constitution's adoption.

(Source: Sansad TV) pic.twitter.com/NnkFuE2pvF — ANI (@ANI) December 13, 2024

12:10 PM: Parliament LIVE: Dhankar Vs Kharge Amid Massive Uproar In Rajya Sabha

Ruckus in Rajya Sabha over no confidence motion against Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar. Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar says, "I am a farmer's son, I will not show weakness. I will sacrifice my life for my country. You (opposition) have only one job 24 hours a day, why is a farmer's son sitting here...look what you are saying. I have tolerated a lot...you have the right to bring a motion but you are insulting the Constitution..."

Rajya Sabha LoP Mallikarjun Kharge says, "You are encouraging the (BJP) members to speak against members of other parties... I am also a son of farmer. I have faced more challenges than you... You are insulting our party leaders, you are insulting the Congress... We have not come here to listen to your praises, we have come here for discussion..."

#WATCH | Ruckus in Rajya Sabha over no confidence motion against Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar

Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar says, "I am a farmer's son, I will not show weakness. I will sacrifice my life for my country. You (opposition) have only one job 24 hours a day, why is a… pic.twitter.com/REIFQlD1GR — ANI (@ANI) December 13, 2024

11:45 AM: Parliament LIVE: Massive Uproar In RS Ahead Of Debate On Constitution

A massive uproar erupted in the Rajya Sabha during the Winter Session of Parliament. The uproar erupted ahead of the debate on Constitution.

Parliament Winter Session: The Lok Sabha on Friday is set to begin a two-day debate on the Constitution, marking the beginning of the 75th year of its adoption in the country. The two-day debate is expected to begin at 12 noon. Over 12 leaders from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are expected to take part in the debate.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to reply to the two-day debate on the Constitution in the Lok Sabha on Saturday, sources told news agency PTI. The debate on the Constitution will be initiated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in the Lok Sabha, while Union Home Minister Amit Shah is expected to initiate a similar debate in the Rajya Sabha, government sources told PTI.

Debate On Constitution: Here Are Top Updates

1. As per the listed agenda of the Lower House, there will be a "special discussion on the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution of India."

2. Ahead of the two-day debate, the BJP and the Congress have issued a 'three-line whip' to ensure the presence of their members. The discussions are set to begin after the Question Hour, which is also listed in the agenda of the lower house.

3. Ahead of the debate, PM Modi held a strategy meeting, which was attended, among others, by Shah and Singh, besides BJP president J P Nadda.

4. Shah earlier held a meeting with senior BJP ministers, including Nadda, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, at his office in Parliament.

5. The opposition Congress also held a strategy meeting at the party headquarters in the national capital.

6. The meeting was attended by party president Mallikarjun Kharge and former party chief and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi, besides other senior leaders, including K C Venugopal and Jairam Ramesh, to chalk out a plan for the strategy in Parliament for the upcoming week. The Winter Session of Parliament is likely to end on December 20.

7. While Rahul Gandhi was likely to start the discussion on the Constitution in the Lok Sabha on behalf of the opposition as LoP, some leaders pointed to a change of strategy and said that Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra may open the debate for the opposition camp, which would be her maiden speech in the Lok Sabha.

8. In the Rajya Sabha, Kharge will start the debate from the opposition side. The Rajya Sabha will hold the debate on December 16 and 17, and Prime Minister Modi is expected to reply to it on Tuesday in the upper house.

9. The debate on the Constitution has been the key demand of the opposition for the Winter Session of Parliament. According to the agreement with the Opposition, the BJP-led NDA government had agreed to a debate on the Constitution on December 13-14 in the Lok Sabha and on December 16-17 in the Rajya Sabha.

10. On November 26, 1949, the Indian Constituent Assembly formally adopted the Constitution, which came into effect on January 26, 1950, establishing India as a sovereign, democratic republic. In 2015, the Government of India formally declared November 26 as Constitution Day (Samvidhan Divas) to honour the adoption of the Indian Constitution in 1949. Since then, the nation celebrates the Constitution's adoption each year on this day.

(With agencies inputs)