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Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnav will present the Telecom Bill, 2023 in the Rajya Sabha today, on the 18th day of the winter session of Parliament. The bill was passed by the Lok Sabha on Wednesday with 97 opposition MPs remaining in suspension. A total of 143 MPs from India Bloc parties have been suspended after demanding a statement from Home Minister Amit Shah on the security breach.
The new bill seeks to repeal the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, the Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1933 and the Telegraph Wire (Unlawful Possession) Act, 1950. It attempts to create a comprehensive code to control the sector, although critics say it could violate citizens’ privacy rights by giving the government the power to intercept electronic communications. The telecommunications sector is a major driver of economic and social development and a gateway to digital services and the security of the country is highly dependent on the security of telecommunications networks.
Lok Sabha suspended two more opposition MPs, number of MPs in the lower house increased to 97
Apart from the Telecommunication Bill, 2023, Union Home Minister Amit Shah is to move the Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, 2023, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita, 2023, and the Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Bill, 2023 in the upper house for consideration and passage.
Sonia Gandhi breaks silence on suspension of MPs: ‘Government is strangulating democracy’
The bills covering the criminal justice system would create a new version of the penal code and laws on procedures and evidence to replace the colonial-era law. The new rules attempt to tighten the definitions of economic crimes, with lawyers warning businesses to prepare for potential adverse effects.
141 opposition MPs suspended so far: See list of sanctions
Yesterday, Parliament passed a bill to increase the age limit of the Chairman and Members of the GST Appellate Tribunal to 70 years and 67 years respectively.
India Bloc MPs to lead protest march on Thursday against suspension from Parliament
Meanwhile, MPs from the Indian National Development Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) block will march from Parliament House to Vijay Chowk in Delhi on Thursday.
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Published: 21 Dec 2023, 08:52 am IST
