I am pained by the use of 'quackery' word- Dr Harsh Vardhan in Rajya Sabha

New Delhi: Today is the fifth day of the monsoon session in Parliament. On the previous day, the Modi government passed the bill related to agriculture from the Lok Sabha, then BJP's Shiromani Akali Dal opposed the bill. Harsimrat Kaun Badal, MP from Shiromani Akali Dal, who was in the Modi cabinet, resigned from the post. The opposition walked out of the House.

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A member of the House called the reform and regulation of the Indian systems of medicine being undertaken through the bills, as promoting 'quackery'. I am pained by the use of this word: Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan

Today, the proceedings of Rajya Sabha started for the fifth day. During this period, tribute was given to Rajya Sabha member Ashok Gasti, after which the proceedings of the House were adjourned for half an hour. Please tell that Ashok Gasti, admitted in a private hospital, died last night after being hit by the corona virus. Gasti was a Rajya Sabha member from Karnataka.

Today, the proceedings of Rajya Sabha started for the fifth day. During this period, tribute was given to Rajya Sabha member Ashok Gasti, after which the proceedings of the House were adjourned for half an hour. Please tell that Ashok Gasti, admitted in a private hospital, died last night after being hit by the corona virus. Gasti was a Rajya Sabha member from Karnataka.

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After the passage of all the three bills related to agriculture in the Lok Sabha, now the Agriculture Ordinances will be introduced in the Rajya Sabha today. In such a situation, the opposition's India uproar is expected.

On Monday, the Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar introduced three bills related to agriculture in Parliament. This includes the Agricultural Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill, Essential Commodities (Amendment) Bill, Price Assurance and Farmers' (Empowerment and Protection) Convention Bill on Agricultural Services.

These ordinances are being strongly opposed all over the country. Along with the farmer, many state governments are also against it.

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