New Zealand's parliament speaker becomes baby sitter, feeds milk to baby of MP during debate
Wellington: In a heartwarming moment, New Zealand’s Parliament Speaker Trevor Mallard on Wednesday took up the job of babysitting a baby of one of the MPs of the house.
Mallard who was also presiding over the house proceedings and debate in the house shared photos of himself with Tamati Coffey’s baby where he is seen feeding milk to the baby from a bottle.
"Normally the Speaker's chair is only used by Presiding Officers but today a VIP took the chair with me. Congratulations @tamaticoffey and Tim on the newest member of your family," Mallard wrote while sharing the photos.
There’s a lot to love about this photo! I also noticed the fluffy sheepskin chair. It looks perfect for naps ☺️
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Congratulations on the new addition ?
Normally the Speaker’s chair is only used by Presiding Officers but today a VIP took the chair with me. Congratulations @tamaticoffey and Tim on the newest member of your family. pic.twitter.com/47ViKHsKkA
— Trevor Mallard (@SpeakerTrevor) August 21, 2019
New Zealand....you might be a small country, but you have a huge lesson to teach the world! Great photo!
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Hate speech Bill: Ready to provide clarification to Guv, says Home Minister
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Tuesday said the government is ready to provide any clarification to Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Hate Speech and Hate Crimes Prevention Bill awaiting his assent.
"We have already informed the Governor and have provided him with all kinds of explanations. If he seeks more clarification, then we will give that to him," Parameshwara told reporters here.
Explaining the bill, the minister said this is a bill that has been brought with foresight.
"It is against those who create confusion in society by making unwanted statements. Plus, there are fallouts of such statements. It impacts society. Hence, we brought the bill after discussing it extensively," he added.
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The minister said that while presenting the bill in the Assembly, he had explained it.
"The opposition BJP had opposed the bill. We have sent it to the Governor to pass it. He can ask for any clarification. We are ready to answer them," Parameshwara said.
According to the bill, any expression, which is made, published or circulated in words either spoken or written or by signs or by visible representations or through electronic communication or otherwise, in public view, with an intention to cause injury, disharmony or feelings of enmity or hatred or ill-will against person alive or dead, class or group of persons or community, to meet any prejudicial interest, is hate speech.
The bill has a provision for a fine of up to Rs 1 lakh and a jail term of up to seven years.
