Parliament updates: Lok Sabha passes National Medical Commission Bill to replace Medical Council of India, cap MBBS fees

Lok Sabha passes The Repealing and Amendment Bill, 2019

Rajya Sabha passes Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2019 

Lok Sabha passes National Medical Commission Bill

The Bill would replace the 63-year-old Medical Council of India (MCI) with the National Medical Commission, aiming to reform the medical education sector.

Jairam Ramesh welcomes proposed amendments to IBC Bill

Jairam Ramesh said he welcomed  the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code and the proposed amendments as well. "There is no harm in learning and evolving. In the second round of amendments, I said there will be a third round of amendments, and here we are. And now, I'm saying there will be a fourth round of amendments and there is no harm in admitting it," he said.

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, Harsh Vardhan spar over NMC Bill; voting underway

Leader of Congress Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury and Union minister Harsh Vardhan exchanged barbs in the Lok Sabha over National Medical Commission Bill as Chowdhury demanded the Bill be sent to the Select Committee. The House is now voting on the Bill.

Harsh Vardhan says NMC BIll 'anti-vested interests'
Responding to the debate on NMC Bill, Union minister Harsh Vardhan said, "The NMC Bill is anti-vested interests. It will help us move away from inspection-raj. It will select one-time and full-time regulators."

No harm in revisiting macroeconomic policies, says Manoj Jha

Opposing the IBC Amendment Bill, 2019, RJD's Manoj Jha said the amendment Bill will allow for "shadow litigations". "I think there is no harm in revisiting some of our macroeconomic policies and priorities," he said.

Samajwadi Party MP says amendment to IBC Bill is inadequate to meet challenges

Samajwadi Party MP Ravi Prakash Verma backed Kapil Sibal on his view that the problems arising after the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2019 becomes an Act will be a challenge for the country. "There aren't enough judges or insolvency experts in courts (NCLTs)," he said, speaking on solving  the problem. "The Amendment is inadequate to meet the challenges."

Parliament passes Bill to regulate unregulated deposit schemes

The Rajya Sabha has cleared 'The Banning of Unregulated Deposit Scheme Bill, 2019'.

Kapil Sibal slams Centre over unemployment

As Rajya Sabha discussed The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Amendment Bill, 2019, Congress leader Kapil Sibal lashed out at the government for not doing enough to deal with unemployment issue. "The backbone of the economy is the MSME sector. If you look at insolvency proceedings, only 94 petitions have been resolved so far, and 3,378 have commencement of liquidation. In other words, four out of five companies go into liquidation. You can realise what impact it has on employment sector. On one hand, you're seeking to resolve this matter but on the other hand you're creating huge unemployment issues," he said.

He further hit out at the Centre for "creating an oligopoly in the country" and demanded that the Bill be sent to a Select Committee.

Manish Tewari asks for withdrawal of NMC Bill

Congress MP Manish Tewari said that the constitution of autonomous boards and the National Medical Council presents a "conflict of interest". He said that a certain clause has been designed to attract retired bureaucrats, asking for the withdrawal of the Bill.

National Medical Commission Bill to be the biggest reform: Harsh Vardhan

Genuine concerns over the National Medical Commission Bill have been addressed and the legislation will be one of the biggest reforms, Union minister Harsh Vardhan said in Lok Sabha on Monday. Moving the bill for consideration in Lok Sabha, Vardhan said it seeks to put in place a new structure to tackle challenges in the medical education sector. 

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Govt has constituted inter-ministerial group to address gaps in existing law: Anurag Thakur in RS

MoS Finance Anurag Thakur while replying to the discussion over the Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Bill said that government has constituted an inter-ministerial group to address gaps in existing legislation. The recommendations included a new central law to tackle these schemes, he said.

YSRCP supports Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Bill

Nominated member Narendra Jadhav called the Bill a much-needed legislation, after the Jan Dhan Yojana, which he said, encouraged savings mobilisation. YSR Congress MP Vijaysai Reddy also supported the Bill saying it has various good features like the central database where information can be shared to prevent repeat offenders from committing crimes.

NMC Bill a "joke", says A Raja, asks govt what is it doing to remove corruption in medical council

DMK MP A Raja opposed the NMC Bill. He termed the advisory boards proposed in the Bill as "joke" while asking how the government planned to eliminate corruption in the Medical Council of India (MCI). He said the way the Bill has been brought about is "undemocratic".

'Why isn't there a law against attack on doctors?' BJP MP Mahesh Sharma asks in Lok Sabha

During the discussion on the NMC Bill, BJP MP Dr Mahesh Sharma said that "doctors are not machines or God" and need to be treated as humans. Referring to attacks on doctors, he asked why there hasn't been a law to prosecute such crimes.

Congress opposes National Medical Commission Bill

Opposing the NMC Bill, Congress MP Vincent H Pala said that the legislation is a dilution of power from the doctors' fraternity to the government. But BJP's Mahesh Sharma responded to him saying that the government's healthcare schemes have helped the majority of the country.

Rajya Sabha discusses The Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Bill, 2019

Congress MP T Subburami Reddy while supporting the Bill supported to repeal the Banning of Unregulated Deposits Scheme Ordinance. Speaking on the same, BJP MP Suresh Prabhu said that deposit mobilisation happened, but the government has to ensure that no one is taken for a ride. He said that those who are in this space will be brought under the legislation.

Rajya Sabha adjourned till noon following ruckus over Unnao rape survivor's accident

Rajya Sabha has been adjourned till 12 noon after ruckus ensued in the House over Unnao rape survivor's accident that took place on Sunday afternoon. Opposition raised protest over the incident and asked for CBI enquiry despite Chairperson Naidu asking the home minister to take note of the matter.

The Dam Safety Bill, 2019 introduced in Lok Sabha

Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat introduced The Dam Safety Bill, 2019 in the Lok Sabha and said that 92 percent of the dams in the country are built on inter-state rivers. Following him, Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan rose to move The National Medical Commission Bill the Lower House.

Akhilesh Yadav rakes up issue of Unnao rape survivor's accident

After SP MP Azam Khan apologised in the Lok Sabha, party chief Akhilesh Yadav riased the issue of Unnao rape survivor's accident in the Lok Sabha saying, "What about the 'beti' in Unnao? We should also talk about that."

Azam Khan's remarks have hurt both men and women, he is a 'habitual offender': Rama Devi

After Azam Khan apologised for his sexist comments, BJP MP Rama Devi said Khan's remarks have hurt both women and men in India. "He will not understand this. Inki aadat bigadi hui hai, zaroorat se zada bigadi hui hai. I have not come here to hear such comments, she remarked.

Opposition objects to dam safety bill; Shashi tharoor asks for it to be sent to parliamentary committee

Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Shekawat sought permission to introduce The Dam Safety Bill, 2019. However, Congress MPs Gaurav Gogoi and ​NK Premachandran opposed it saying water is a state subject. Shashi Throor suggested that the Bill should be sent to a parliamentary standing committee whereas BJD's Bhartruhari Mahtab questioned the legislative competence of the Bill.

Azam Khan apologises for sexist remarks in Lok Sabha; Speaker urges members to not use unparliamentary language 

SP MP Azam Khan on Monday apologised in the Lok Sabha for sexist remark made on BJP MP and Lok Sabha Deputy Speaker Rama Devi. “I had no intention to hurt the Chair and if the Chair feels insulted by my comments, I apologise,” Khan said. At this point, Rama Devi rose to speak. She lashed out at Khan and told the House that his penchant to make derogatory comments against women is a longstanding issue and must be addressed. "He has a habit of making such statements even outside Parliament but I will not have it. I am a senior MP and I haven't come here to hear such words," she said. Calling Azam Khan a 'habitual offender', Rama Devi also slammed Samajwadi Party party chief Akhilesh Yadav for coming to Khan's defence and called him Khan's 'mouthpiece'. 

Meanwhile, the Speaker said: "The House belongs to all. It runs on everyone's support. I request you all to address the Chair when speaking," reiterating that members should refrain from using language that would affect the dignity of the House.

SP, CPI, AAP to raise issue of Unnao rape survivor's accident in Lok Sabha 

Akhilesh Yadav, Samajwadi Party (SP) MP told ANI: "We are demanding CBI investigation in Unnao accident and I will raise the issue in Zero Hour in Lok Sabha. Samajwadi Party (SP) Rajya Sabha MPs will raise the issue in the Upper House also.

Azam Khan meets Lok Sabha Speaker as members urge Om Birla to take 'exemplary action' against SP MP

Samajwadi Party MPs Akhilesh Yadav and Azam Khan are attending a meeting with Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla at his office in Parliament. BJP's Rama Devi is also present at the meeting. According to reports, Khan is likely to apologise for his sexist remarks against Rama Devi as the Lok Sabha may pass a resolution authorising Om Birla to take 'exemplary action' against him. 

Congress MP K Suresh gives adjournment notice in LS over Unnao rape survivor's accident

K Suresh, Congress's Chief Whip in Lok Sabha, has given Adjournment Motion Notice in the Lower House over the 'Unnao incident.'

AIIMS doctors hold protest against National Medical Commission (NMC) Bill

Doctors of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) held protest against the National Medical Commission (NMC) Bill, 2019. Doctors and medical students across the country have been opposing the Bill, which was introduced in Lok Sabha on 22 July by Health and Family Welfare Minister Harsh Vardhan.

The Bill provides for setting up of a National Medical Commission (NMC) in place of the Medical Council of India (MCI) and repeal of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956.

Triple talaq bill likely to be moved in Rajya Sabha today; JD(S) not to support

In the Rajya Sabha today:

The Upper House will take up The Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Bill, 2019 — which was introduced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman — for consideration and passing today. The House will also take up The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2019 for consideration and passing.

In the Lok Sabha today:

On Monday, The Dam Safety Bill, 2019 will be introduced in the Lok Sabha. The National Medical Commission Bill, 2019 and The Repealing and Amending Bill, 2019 will also be taken up for consideration and passing in the Lower House.