Parliament budget session LIVE| Jaishankar speaks in Rajya Sabha amid Opposition protests; Lok Sabha adjourns till 12 pm

The second part of the Budget Session of Parliament begun today; External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is speaking in Rajya Sabha on the conflict in West Asia.

Summary

The second part of the Budget Session of Parliament will resume today, and is expected to witness a turbulent start. The Lok Sabha is set to first take up a debate on a Motion of Removal admitted against Speaker Om Birla.

The resolution has been listed in the names of Congress MPs Mohammad Jawed, K. Suresh and Mallu Ravi, and has been signed by 118 members of the Opposition.

Meanwhile, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will make a statement in the Lok Sabha on Monday on “The Situation in West Asia.” The announcement follows days of criticism from Opposition parties and several former Indian diplomats over what they described as the government’s “silence” on the ongoing conflict in the region.

A notice regarding the statement was added to the Lok Sabha’s list of business on Sunday evening (March 8). Jaishankar is expected to address the House shortly before the Lok Sabha begins discussion on the Opposition’s resolution seeking the removal of Speaker Om Birla.

Govt in touch with Indians in conflict-hit regions, says Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said the government is in constant touch with Indians in the Gulf and that the Indian Embassy in Tehran is fully operational, assisting stranded students amid the ongoing conflict. He told Rajya Sabha that the embassy has already helped relocate several students to safer areas, while efforts are also underway to assist Indians stranded in countries such as Qatar and Jordan and bring them back safely.

'Developments in West Asia are a matter of deep concern', says S Jaishankar

Addressing the Rajya Sabha regarding the conflict in the Middle East, S Jaishankar said that developments in West Asia are a matter of deep concern for all of us. “We continue to believe that dialogue and discussion should be the way to resolve all issues,” he said. He added that the Prime Minister continues to closely monitor the situation in the region.

The Minister reiterated the government's stance that dialogue and diplomacy are the ways forward for all sides to de-escalate.

"Our government had issued a statement on February 20 expressing deep concerns and urging all sides to exercise restraint. We continue to believe that dialogue and diplomacy should be pursued to de-escalate the tensions," he said.

VIDEO | Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) addresses the Rajya Sabha on the West Asia conflict, saying, “Minister, I rise to apprise this house, this August house, of recent developments in West Asia that are a cause of deep concern to all of us. As… pic.twitter.com/Bb1VJ8brWL

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Opposition resorts to sloganeering

Leader of Opposition in Kharge tried to raise the death of Indian nationals in the region during the conflict. The Treasury Bench protested his speech.

Amid opposition's sloganeering Jaishankar begins speech.

Jaishankar begins speech in Rajya Sabha

Lok Sabha adjourned till 12 pm

Lok Sabha proceedings has been adjourned till 12 pm on the first day of Parliament on Monday. The House adjourned after paying tributes to a sitting member and four former members who passed away recently.

Stage set for no-confidence motion debate against LS Speaker

The stage is set for stormy proceedings as the Lok Sabha prepares to take up an Opposition motion seeking the removal of Speaker Om Birla, with the second leg of the Budget Session resuming on Monday.

The rare move, the first in nearly four decades, marks the deepening rift between the Opposition and the ruling side. According to Monday’s agenda, the resolution against the Speaker is the sole item listed in the Lok Sabha’s business for the day.

"The government is likely to allocate around three hours to the discussion on the motion, with three members from the Treasury and Opposition Benches expected to participate," sources said.

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