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In #LokSabha, Minister moves to introduce the National Commission for Homeopathy (Amendment) Bill, 2021 and then the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (Amendment) Bill, 2021

Manish Tewari, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhary, Prof. Saugata Roy oppose introduction.

Mostly opposition is with respect to manner in which Bills are being introduced, which some MPs argue are in violation of rules and constitution provisions.

But, Bills are introduced.

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Then #Constitution Amendment (127th Amendment) Bill is moved to be introduced.

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhary states that when the original Constitution amendment was brought in 2018, Opposition had warned Govt that it will take away rights of state but Govt didn't listen

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Chowdhary continues: now that common people have protested and demanded, Govt is forced to bring this Bill.

And the #Constitution (127th Amendment) Bill is introduced.

#LokSabha then adjourned till 12.30pm

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#LokSabha resumes at 12.30pm

Finance Minister moves to discuss the Limited Liability Partnership (Amendment) 2021

Argues that it aims to bring in ease of doing business, start ups, CAs, Cost Accountants, have flexibility of setting up partnerships, but not well regulated

Earlier for large companies, some criminal offences were decriminalized, some made compoundable, now the same is being extended to Limited Liability Partnerships for ease of doing business

The Bill is quickly put to vote, without any discussion.

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And without any discussion, within 5 minutes, the Limited Liability Partnership (Amendment) Bill, 2021 was passed.

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Finance Minister quickly moves to Deposit Insurance and
Credit Guarantee Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2021

She mentions that small depositors of cooperative banks which are under distress, face a lot of problems in accessing their money.

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She argues that earlier deposit insurance was increased to 1 lakh and later to 5 lakh, but now also providing for interim payment even while bank may be undergoing resolution and they depositors may not have access to their deposits.

Bill is then quickly put to vote.

And without any discussion, within 5-6 minutes, the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation
(Amendment) Bill, 2021 is passed in #LokSabha

Even as MPs can be heard protesting 'Taanashahi bandh karo'!!

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Quickly #LokSabha moves to #Constitution (Schedule Tribes) Order Amendment Bill, 2021

Minister argues that Bill helps those tribes in Arunachal Pradesh which had been excluded from benefits.

Bill is quickly put to vote

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Adhir Ranjan Chowdhary is called to speak
He argues that today is World #AdivasiDay
We wanted to speak, but Govt being adamant, not letting us speak
Minister interjects that Opposition is protesting

War of words breaks out!

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Several Opposition MPs (AITC, Shiv Sena, BSP, RSP, NCP) say that Bill is important for #Adivasis, we want to speak, but Govt pushing Bill through without any discussion.

Presiding officer quickly keeps moving.

Kiren Rijiju speaks, thanks PM from #Adivasis of Arunachal.

Parliamentary Affairs Minister appeals to protesting MPs to participate on discussion, claims that is what 'Modi Ji' wants
[But doesn't say anything on Opposition's demand for discussion on #pegasus, #farmersprotest etc.]

Then Minister quickly moves for Bill to be passed.

And without any discussion, within 10-12 minutes the #Constitution Scheduled Tribes Order Amendment Bill was passed

#LokSabha then adjourned till 2pm

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#LokSabha resumes at 2pm
Adjourns for the day within 2 minutes

A discussion on #Covid was listed (has been listed for several days now) but not taken up.

Few MPs were seen in House, whether on their benches or in well.

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