I challenge Congress to tell about even one step taken to curb black money in 10 years, says Jaitley in Lok Sabha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with senior minister in Parliament on Thursday to find a way to break the deadlock between the government and the Opposition over the demonetisation issue.

The logjam in the Parliament's Winter Session has entered its 17th day with the opposition parties still adamant on PM Modi's apology and holding the debate under Rule 184.

Earlier in the day, Opposition leaders observed 'black day' to mark one month of demonetisation move in front of Gandhi statue inside Parliament premises.

Here are the updates on House proceedings:

2.55pm

# Lok Sabha adjourned for the day

2.46pm

# PM has said that till December 30th, the situation will be back to normal and we're trying to solve all problems: Arun Jaitley in Lok Sabha

# Congress was in power from 2004-14, I challenge them to tell about even one step taken to curb black money in the 10 years: Jaitley in Lok Sabha

2pm

# Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day amid uproar

# No longer will the progress and prosperity of rural India be curtailed by corruption and black money. Our villages must get their due: PM Modi on Twitter

# I have always said that the government's measure will bring a degree of inconvenience but this short term pain will pave way for long term gains: PM Modi

We also have a historic opportunity to embrace increased cashless payments & integrate latest technology in economic transactions.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 8, 2016

No longer will the progress & prosperity of rural India be curtailed by corruption & black money. Our villages must get their due.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 8, 2016

# The government's decision has several gains for farmers, traders, labourers, who are the economic backbone of our nation: PM Modi

# I salute the people of India for wholeheartedly participating in this ongoing Yagna against corruption, terrorism and black money: PM Modi on Twitter

12pm

# Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2pm

11.47am

# Lok Sabha adjourned till 12pm

11.22am

# Rajya Sabha adjourned till 12pm

# More than 100 people have died post-demonetisation, we wanted that they must be paid homage in the Parliament but the government refused it: Ghulam Nabi Azad in RS

11.15am

# Opposition parties are making their accusations, but the moment we stand up to answer, they storm the well of House to protest: Venkaiah Naidu in Rajya Sabha

# Uproar in Rajya Sabha over demonetisation issue

11am

# PM should come to Parliament to debate on demonetisation, Rahul Gandhi before session begins

Govt must take some follow up measures&significantly increase infrastructure &social sector expenditures,reduce taxes substantially-SKanoria

— ANI (@ANI_news) December 8, 2016