Congress MP Manickam Tagore Raises Concerns Over Water Leakage in New Parliament Building
New Delhi, August 1: Congress MP Manickam Tagore has given an adjournment notice in Lok Sabha regarding water leakage in the Parliament lobby. He highlighted that the leakage points to potential issues with the building’s weather resilience, just one year after its completion.
Tagore stated, “I rise to address concerns following yesterday’s heavy rains, which caused water leaks inside the Parliament lobby along the path used by our President of India when entering the new Parliament building.”
He proposed forming a specialised committee, including all party MPs, to inspect the building thoroughly. The committee will focus on the causes of the leaks, evaluate the design and materials, and recommend necessary repairs. Additionally, it should establish a maintenance protocol and ensure transparency by publicly sharing its findings.
Tagore urged all members to support the initiative to uphold the safety and integrity of the Parliament.
Parliament’s Schedule for Today
Union Minister Amit Shah is expected to introduce a bill to amend the Disaster Management Act, 2005. Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will move a statutory resolution regarding Section 8A of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975. Other motions and discussions include:
- Union Minister Kiren Rijiju and Deputy Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi will support the second report of the Business Advisory Committee.
- Union Minister Ravneet Singh will move a motion for the election of two members to the council of the National Institutes of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM).
- Union Minister Manohar Lal will move a motion for the election of two members to the Advisory Council of the Delhi Development Authority.
Matters under Rule 377 and further discussions on the Union Budget 2024-25 will also be held. Discussions and voting on demands for grants under the control of the Ministry of Railways, Ministry of Education, and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare for 2024-25 will take place in both Houses.
Union Ministers Jual Oram, Shripad Yesso Naik, Suresh Gopi, Ajay Tamta, Ravneet Singh, Tokhan Sahu, Raj Bhushan Choudhary, and Murlidhar Mohol will lay papers on the table in Lok Sabha for their respective ministries. Union Ministers Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Jitendra Singh, Sushri Shobha Karandlaje, Kirtivardhan Singh, Raksha Nikhil Khadse, and Sukanta Majumdar will lay papers on the table in Rajya Sabha.
Discussions on the workings of ministries including Housing and Urban Affairs and Agriculture and Farmers Welfare will be held in the upper house. The discussion on the workings of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs was initiated by BJP MP Ghanshyam Tiwari on July 31.
The monsoon session of Parliament commenced on July 22 and will conclude on August 12.
Doubts Revealed
Congress MP -: A Congress MP is a Member of Parliament from the Congress party, which is one of the major political parties in India.
Manickam Tagore -: Manickam Tagore is a politician from the Congress party who represents people in the Parliament.
Parliament -: The Parliament is the place where elected representatives meet to make laws and discuss important issues for the country.
lobby -: A lobby is a large open area inside a building where people can wait or meet.
weather resilience -: Weather resilience means how well a building can handle different weather conditions like rain, wind, and heat without getting damaged.
committee -: A committee is a group of people chosen to do a specific task, like investigating a problem or making decisions.
bills -: Bills are proposals for new laws or changes to existing laws that are discussed and voted on in Parliament.
motions -: Motions are formal suggestions made by members of Parliament for discussion or action.
Disaster Management Act -: The Disaster Management Act is a law in India that helps the government plan and respond to natural disasters like floods and earthquakes.
Customs Tariff Act -: The Customs Tariff Act is a law that sets the taxes on goods coming into or going out of the country.
Union Budget 2024-25 -: The Union Budget is a financial plan presented by the government for the upcoming year, showing how money will be spent and earned.