Rule 267 News Today

In his letter Vice President Dhankhar, the LoP in the Upper House labelled the breach in Parliament security as a grave matter, demanding that Union Home Minister Amit Shah make a statement on the issue following which a discussion should happen under Rule 267.

In a development that could end the impasse in Parliament, the Opposition has offered a "middle path solution" to the government to kick-start a discussion on Manipur unrest.

Jagdeep Dhankar-Malliakrjun Kharge Banter: During the debate, Kharge humorously remarked that he had requested the Chairman to reconsider the discussion under Rule 267, but the Chairman seemed to be

Manipur Violence: Amidst the demand for a statement by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the violence in Manipur, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh cited past events to justify the Oppositions stance.

While under Rule 176 calls for a short-duration discussion not exceeding two-and-a-half hours, Rule 267 calls for a longer discussion

While the government agreed for a short-duration discussion, the Opposition insisted that the Prime Minister make a suo motu statement followed by a discussion, suspending all business under Rule 267.

Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha has given a suspension notice under rule 267 on the issues related to proper implementation of Minimum Support Price, withdrawa

Venkaiah Naidu allowed Congress's Mallikarjun Kharge to say only a sentence on the issue. Later, he directed that references to 'a particular community' be expunged.

The Pegasus issue also figured in the Rajya Sabha today and the House was adjourned multiple times.