Winter Session of Parliament: Opposition MPs to march from Gandhi statue to Vijay Chowk in solidarity with 12 RS suspended members
3 years, 1 month ago

Winter Session of Parliament: Opposition MPs to march from Gandhi statue to Vijay Chowk in solidarity with 12 RS suspended members

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The 12 members were suspended for alleged unruly conduct towards the end of the monsoon session in August when marshals were called after they stormed the Well of the House during the passage of a bill New Delhi: The floor leaders of Opposition parties in both the Houses of the Parliament will meet on Tuesday to discuss a proposal for a march by all the opposition MPs from Gandhi statue to Vijay Chowk in solidarity with 12 suspended members of Rajya Sabha. The Upper House has witnessed continuous adjournment since the first day of the ongoing Winter Session over the suspension of the 12 members. The suspended members comprise six from the Congress, two each from Trinamool Congress and Shiv Sena, and one each from CPI and CPM: Phulo Devi Netam, Chhaya Verma, Ripun Bora, Rajamani Patel, Syed Nasir Hussain and Akhilesh Prasad Singh of Congress; Dola Sen, Shanta Chhetri of Trinamool Congress; Priyanka Chaturvedi, Anil Desai of Shiv Sena; Elamaram Kareem of CPM; and, Binoy Viswam of CPI. The members were suspended for alleged unruly conduct towards the end of the monsoon session in August when marshals were called after Opposition members stormed the Well of the House during the passage of the General Insurance Business Amendment Bill, 2021.

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Winter Session of Parliament Ends in Chaos
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Winter Session of Parliament Ends in Chaos

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The final day of the Winter Session of Parliament on Friday saw a series of protests and counter-protests, with the ruling BJP and the Opposition clashing over recent remarks and allegations. While NDA MPs demanded an apology from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Opposition members rallied at Vijay Chowk, calling for Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s apology and resignation …

Parliament Winter Session 2024 Day 19 updates: Both Houses adjourned for the day after uproar over Shah’s Ambedkar remark
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Parliament Winter Session 2024 Day 19 updates: Both Houses adjourned for the day after uproar over Shah’s Ambedkar remark

The Hindu  

Both Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha were adjourned for the day on Wednesday as Opposition MPs continued to raise slogans against Home Minister Amit Shah’s alleged derogatory remarks against B.R. Earlier today, the Lower House Sabha got adjourned until 2 p.m. minutes after beginning proceeding as the Opposition strongly protested against Shah’s reference to Dr. Ambedkar in his speech in …

Parliament Winter Session HIGHLIGHTS: Rahul, Kharge meet PM Modi in Parliament over NHRC chairman appointment
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Parliament Winter Session HIGHLIGHTS: Rahul, Kharge meet PM Modi in Parliament over NHRC chairman appointment

India TV News  

Parliament Winter Session LIVE: In the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament, the Congress party has intensified its demand for a discussion on Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s recent remarks concerning Dr. B.R. In the Rajya Sabha, the day’s agenda includes deliberations on the Banking Laws Bill, 2024, which proposes significant changes aimed at improving the banking sector. This bill seeks …

Parliament adjourned till 2pm amid Opposition protests on various matters
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Parliament adjourned till 2pm amid Opposition protests on various matters

New Indian Express  

Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned until 2 pm on Wednesday following Opposition protests over key issues, disrupting proceedings in the ongoing session. Opposition MPs protested over issues including the One Nation, One Election bills and remarks made by Home Minister Amit Shah in the Rajya Sabha the previous day. Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned till 2 pm on Wednesday …

Parliament Winter Session 2024 highlights Day 14: MoS Nityanand Rai responds to discussion on Disaster Management (amendment) Bill in Lok Sabha
1 month ago

Parliament Winter Session 2024 highlights Day 14: MoS Nityanand Rai responds to discussion on Disaster Management (amendment) Bill in Lok Sabha

The Hindu  

This live is closed The Opposition’s no-confidence notice against Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar led to disruptions at the Upper House today too, a day after the Rajya Sabha saw no business and was washed out after clashes between the government and the Opposition over the notice and also the BJP’s allegations of Congress’ link with biliionaire George Soros. Among …

‘Dhankhar acted in partisan manner’: 60 MPs sign notice
1 month ago

‘Dhankhar acted in partisan manner’: 60 MPs sign notice

Hindustan Times  

Vice President and Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar’s term is rife with instances where he “acted in a manner that is explicitly partisan and unfair towards members belonging to the Opposition”, around 60 Opposition MPs alleged in a notice they submitted seeking his removal. The notice said the chairman repeatedly made disparaging comments about Opposition MPs, criticising “any and every …

Parliament Winter Session Day 9 highlights: Lok Sabha adjourns for the day amid Opposition protests, Rail Minister unable to respond to Amendment Bill
1 month, 1 week ago

Parliament Winter Session Day 9 highlights: Lok Sabha adjourns for the day amid Opposition protests, Rail Minister unable to respond to Amendment Bill

The Hindu  

Rajya Sabha on Thursday, December 5, 2024, passed the Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak 2024. Earlier, protests from members of the Opposition caused the Lok Sabha to adjourn proceedings for the day. Whilst Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw was preparing to deliver his remarks on the discussion concerning the Railways Bill, 2024, the officiating speaker Jagadambika Pal following an unsuccessful appeal …

Parliament Winter Session: Govt, Oppn end deadlock; Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha likely to function smoothly from tomorrow
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Parliament Winter Session: Govt, Oppn end deadlock; Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha likely to function smoothly from tomorrow

Live Mint  

Parliament Winter Session: Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha are expected to function smoothly in the ongoing winter session of Parliament from December 2 onwards, as the Opposition and government have reached an understanding. Both the houses were adjourned on Monday for the fifth straight day amid protests by opposition members over Adani bribery charges and other issues. Proceedings in …

Parliament Winter Session Day 6 LIVE updates: INDIA floor leaders to meet Speaker to intervene in smooth functioning of House
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Parliament Winter Session Day 6 LIVE updates: INDIA floor leaders to meet Speaker to intervene in smooth functioning of House

The Hindu  

Parliament Winter Session is set to resume proceedings today after the first week of proceedings were washed out due to Opposition protests on the Adani issue and Manipur situation. Floor leaders of the INDIA parties, after a meeting at the Congress Parliamentary Party office chaired by Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, have decided to meet the Speaker …

Parliament Winter Session: Congress, Opposition MPs split on stalling proceedings over Adani bribery charges
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Parliament Winter Session: Congress, Opposition MPs split on stalling proceedings over Adani bribery charges

Live Mint  

Parliament Winter Session: Some Members of Parliament in the Lok Sabha affiliated to the Congress and other opposition parties have expressed reservations over the continued stalling of the Parliament over Adani bribery charges in the ongoing winter session. The proceedings in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were washed out in first week of the Parliament's Winter Session ending …

Constitution debate to be held in Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha in big Winter Session breakthrough
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Constitution debate to be held in Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha in big Winter Session breakthrough

India TV News  

The Constitution debate will be held in the Parliament, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju told reporters outside parliament on Monday. The Samajwadi Party may also be allowed to raise the Sambhal issue and the Trinamool Congress happenings in Bangladesh in the Lok Sabha, the sources said. This coupled with vociferous opposition protests over matters such as the Sambhal violence and Manipur …

Winter Session: Parliament Washed Out For Third Day Amid Oppn Uproar Over Sambhal, Manipur, Adani Issues
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Winter Session: Parliament Washed Out For Third Day Amid Oppn Uproar Over Sambhal, Manipur, Adani Issues

ABP News  

Both Houses of Parliament remained non-functional on Thursday for the third day since the beginning of the Winter Session after disruptions by the opposition over the violence in Manipur and Sambhal, and the Adani issue. The Lok Sabha experienced disruptions amid Question Hour, as soon as Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Ravindra Chavan took oath as members of the …

Parliament Winter Session: Lok Sabha meets for less than an hour in first week amid ruckus over Adani row, other issues
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Parliament Winter Session: Lok Sabha meets for less than an hour in first week amid ruckus over Adani row, other issues

Live Mint  

Parliament Winter Session: The Lok Sabha functioned for less than an hour and the Rajya Sabha for about 75 minutes in the first week of the Parliament Winter Session, marred by protests by the Opposition over a host of issues including the Adani bribery case, Manipur, and violence in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh. In the Lok Sabha, Speaker Om Birla said …

Parliament Winter Session: Both houses washed out amid uproar; Modi govt not resisting adjournments, says Congress
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Parliament Winter Session: Both houses washed out amid uproar; Modi govt not resisting adjournments, says Congress

Live Mint  

Parliament Winter Session: Both the houses of Parliament were adjourned for the fourth straight day on Friday amid protest and sloganeering by the opposition over host of issues including Adani bribery charges. Opposition MP's in both the houses staged protest against the rejection of adjournment notices for a discussion on allegations against the Adani Group, and the violence in Manipur …

Parliament Winter Session Day 5 Highlights: Both Houses adjourned for the day as Opposition protests continue
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Parliament Winter Session Day 5 Highlights: Both Houses adjourned for the day as Opposition protests continue

The Hindu  

Proceedings of the Lok Sabha were adjourned for the day on Friday amid unrelenting protests by Opposition members over violence in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal and the Adani controversy. The Rajya Sabha was adjourned within minutes after 11 a.m. After suspending discussions on the Adani case, conflicts in Manipur and Sambhal, and the arrest of the ISKCON priest in Bangladesh, RS …

Parliament Winter Session 2024 LIVE: Amit Shah to move Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill in Lok Sabha
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Parliament Winter Session 2024 LIVE: Amit Shah to move Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill in Lok Sabha

India TV News  

Parliament Winter Session 2024: On November 29, 2024, Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to introduce and seek the passage of the Disaster Management Bill, 2024 in the Lok Sabha, aimed at amending the Disaster Management Act, 2005, which was designed to strengthen disaster response mechanisms. The bill, first introduced on August 1, 2024, focuses on improving institutional frameworks …

Parliament adjourned till Monday as Opposition protests over Adani, other issues disrupt proceedings
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Parliament adjourned till Monday as Opposition protests over Adani, other issues disrupt proceedings

New Indian Express  

Winter Session proceedings in both Houses of Parliament were suspended for the fourth straight day on Friday as Opposition members continued their protests over the Adani bribery charge and other issues. Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned till Monday as Opposition persisted with protests, demanding a discussion on the issues. Soon after laying of listed papers in the …

Parliament adjourned till Monday as protests over Adani, other issues disrupt proceedings
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Parliament adjourned till Monday as protests over Adani, other issues disrupt proceedings

New Indian Express  

Winter Session proceedings in both Houses of Parliament were suspended for the fourth straight day on Friday as Opposition members continued their protests over the Adani bribery charge and other issues. Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned till Monday as Opposition persisted with protests, demanding a discussion on the issues. Soon after laying of listed papers in the …

Parliament Adjourned for 3rd Day in a Row
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Parliament Adjourned for 3rd Day in a Row

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Both the Houses of Parliament remained non-functional on Thursday and were adjourned for the day following protests from the Opposition MPs over the violence in Sambhal and Adani issue. Parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju flayed the protests and said that the Opposition members were protesting despite the government agreeing to their demands for extension of the tenure of …

Parliament Winter Session: Both houses adjourned for 3rd straight day amid Oppn ruckus over Adani row, Sambhal violence
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Parliament Winter Session: Both houses adjourned for 3rd straight day amid Oppn ruckus over Adani row, Sambhal violence

Live Mint  

Parliament Winter Session: Proceedings in the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha were adjourned for the third straight day amid protest by the opposition, minutes after the sessions began on Thursday, November 28. Soon after Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi took oath as a Lok Sabha MP from Wayanad, the opposition started protesting and raising slogans demanding a debate on …

Parliament Winter Session LIVE: More Storms In Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha Likely Amid Adani And Sambhal Protests
Trending News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Parliament Winter Session LIVE: More Storms In Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha Likely Amid Adani And Sambhal Protests

ABP News  

Parliament Winter Session Live: After two "unproductive" business days of the Winter Session, the Parliament is set to resume on Thursday. Parliament saw no significant progress on the second business day of the winter session, as opposition protests disrupted both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. In the Rajya Sabha, Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar sparked protests after rejecting 18 …

Parliament adjourned till Friday amid Opposition protest over Adani, Sambhal issues
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Parliament adjourned till Friday amid Opposition protest over Adani, Sambhal issues

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Both houses of the Parliament were adjourned for the day on Thursday amid protests by Opposition members over the Adani issue, violence in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal and other issues. As soon as the Lok Sabha met for the day, Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, who was elected from Kerala's Wayanad in the recent bypoll, and Ravindra Vasantrao Chavan, …

Parl adjourned amid Adani, Sambhal protests
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Parl adjourned amid Adani, Sambhal protests

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi:The Parliament was adjourned on Wednesday amid protests by the Opposition members over the Adani controversy and recent violence in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal, among other issues. In the Rajya Sabha, the Opposition MPs submitted as many as 18 notices before the House chairman Jagdeep Dhankar demanding discussion on Adani bribery case, Sambhal violence and other issues. Speaking to the …

Parliament Winter Session LIVE: Congress Demands Discussion On Adani Issue After Disruptions On Day 1
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Parliament Winter Session LIVE: Congress Demands Discussion On Adani Issue After Disruptions On Day 1

ABP News  

Parliament Winter Session LIVE Updates: Today is Day 3 of the winter session of Parliament. Day 1 of Parliament's Winter Session was enough for a hint into the storm the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were reading to over the next 15 days. On the other hand, a meeting of all parties was convened on Sunday, November 24, a day …

Parliament Winter Session Day 3 Highlights
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Parliament Winter Session Day 3 Highlights

The Hindu  

Both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha were adjourned for the day on Wednesday. After the Opposition protested the Chair’s move to decline the suspension of the day’s business, the Upper House was adjourned till 11:30 a.m., and later for the day. The Lok Sabha, on the other hand, saw protests from the Opposition members on the issue of …

Parliament adjourned till Thursday as Opposition intensifies protests over Adani bribery row, other issues
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Parliament adjourned till Thursday as Opposition intensifies protests over Adani bribery row, other issues

New Indian Express  

Proceedings in both houses of the Parliament came to halt on Wednesday amid protests by Oppostion members over the Adani Bribery controversy, recent violence in Sambhal in Uttar Pradesh and other issues. Lok Sabha proceedings were initially adjourned until 12 noon and later until Thursday, as Opposition members, including those from Congress, protested and sought to raise various issues at …

Parliament Winter Session: Protests Over Adani Charges Force Adjournment Of Both Houses
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Parliament Winter Session: Protests Over Adani Charges Force Adjournment Of Both Houses

ABP News  

Lok Sabha Winter Session Latest News: The winter session of Parliament began on Monday, November 25. Day 1 of Parliament's Winter Session was enough for a hint into the storm the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were reading to over the next 15 days. The Congress and the Samajwadi Party launched vocal animated protests demanding discussions on the Adani charges …

Parliament Winter Session 2024: Congress Moves Suspension Notice Over Adani Controversy
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Parliament Winter Session 2024: Congress Moves Suspension Notice Over Adani Controversy

ABP News  

The Winter Session of Parliament begins today, with several suspension and discussion notices submitted by opposition leaders on key issues. Congress leader KC Venugopal has moved a suspension notice in the Lok Sabha, demanding a discussion on the alleged misconduct of the Adani Group and the formation of a Joint Parliamentary Committee to investigate the matter. Congress MP Hibi Eden …

Parliament adjourned amid Opposition fury over Adani bribery case, Sambhal clash
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Parliament adjourned amid Opposition fury over Adani bribery case, Sambhal clash

India Today  

The winter session of Parliament began today but was disrupted shortly after it started, leading to the adjournment of both Houses for the day. Ahead of the winter session, Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticised the opposition, saying that those repeatedly rejected by voters resort to disruptions and hooliganism in Parliament. The Opposition members associated with the Joint Working Committee on …

Suspended MPs to return as last session of 17th Lok Sabha commences on January 31, 2024
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Suspended MPs to return as last session of 17th Lok Sabha commences on January 31, 2024

The Hindu  

The Budget Session of Parliament, the last one for the 17th Lok Sabha, will commence on January 31. A total of 146 Opposition MPs — 100 in the Lok Sabha and the rest in the Rajya Sabha — were suspended for bringing placards into the chambers, and frequently disrupting parliamentary proceedings. ”They have given suggestions, but since this is the …

Suspension Of Opposition MPs To Be Revoked Ahead Of Budget Session Tomorrow
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Suspension Of Opposition MPs To Be Revoked Ahead Of Budget Session Tomorrow

ABP News  

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday said the Opposition MPs who were suspended from Parliament will be able to attend the House as their suspensions would be revoked. #WATCH | When asked about the revocation of suspended MPs, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi says, "All will be revoked. I have spoken with the Speaker and Chairman, I have also …

Suspension of all 11 Rajya Sabha MPs revoked ahead of Budget Session
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Suspension of all 11 Rajya Sabha MPs revoked ahead of Budget Session

India TV News  

Budget Session 2024: Ahead of the Budget Session in the Parliament on Wednesday, the suspension of all opposition MPs was revoked today. At least 146 opposition leaders were suspended during the Winter Session of the Parliament for disrupting House proceedings, after they demanded a debate on the security breach that occurred on December 13. Suspension of Opposition MPs A total …

14 suspended Opposition MPs may attend upcoming budget session in Parliament
11 months, 3 weeks ago

14 suspended Opposition MPs may attend upcoming budget session in Parliament

Hindustan Times  

The 14 opposition MPs suspended for privileges cases may be able to attend the upcoming budget session, the last one before the general elections, as the privileges committees of both Houses have initiated the process to submit reports on the lawmakers, functionaries aware of the matter said on Tuesday. The Lok Sabha’s privileges committee has called a meeting on January …

LS privileges committee adopts resolution to revoke 3 MPs’ suspension
1 year ago

LS privileges committee adopts resolution to revoke 3 MPs’ suspension

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The Lok Sabha privileges committee on Friday adopted a resolution to revoke the suspension of three Congress MPs, who were penalised along with 143 Opposition lawmakers during the winter session of Parliament last month, a person aware of the details said. A record 146 opposition MPs from both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha were suspended over …

90% of suspended MPs set to return to House for budget session
1 year ago

90% of suspended MPs set to return to House for budget session

Hindustan Times  

Ninety percent of the 146 Opposition lawmakers suspended during the tumultuous winter session of Parliament will be eligible to attend the last session, the budget one, before the Lok Sabha polls, but the remaining 10%, or 14 members of Parliament will continue to remain suspended as they face breach of privilege investigations. Parliament officials pointed out that 14 MPs—11 from …

Kharge writes to Dhankhar, says suspension of MPs 'predetermined, premeditated'
1 year ago

Kharge writes to Dhankhar, says suspension of MPs 'predetermined, premeditated'

India Today  

Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge wrote to Vice-President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jadgeep Dhankar, saying the suspension of Opposition MPs from Parliament was “predetermined and premeditated”. Referring to TMC Rajya Sabha MP Saket Gokhale’s post on X, but not naming anyone, Kharge said that the Chairperson would have been made aware about “a Union …

Winter session disruptions were ‘deliberate, strategised’: Dhankhar to Kharge; suggests ‘moving ahead’
1 year ago

Winter session disruptions were ‘deliberate, strategised’: Dhankhar to Kharge; suggests ‘moving ahead’

Hindustan Times  

Disruptions during the Winter Session of Parliament were deliberate and strategised, Rajya Sabha Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday said in a letter to Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge. Dhankhar also said he had to “painfully” suffer Kharge's stance to “reject” his offer for interaction in the Chamber of the House which is “unwholesomely unprecedented” and “not in sync” with the well-established …

'Need to Move Ahead': VP Dhankhar Invites Mallikarjun Kharge to His Residence on Christmas
1 year ago

'Need to Move Ahead': VP Dhankhar Invites Mallikarjun Kharge to His Residence on Christmas

News 18  

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has invited Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge to his residence on December 25 for an interaction on the issue of disruptions in Parliament and the suspension of opposition MPs. Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar writes to Congress president and Rajya Sabha LoP Mallikarjun KhargeThe letter reads, “…I shall be grateful if you spare time for interaction on …

RS Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar Writes to LoP Kharge, Says Disruptions Unfortunate
1 year ago

RS Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar Writes to LoP Kharge, Says Disruptions Unfortunate

News 18  

Rendering the House dysfunctional by making a demand to the Chair that cannot be acceded is unfortunate and against public interest, Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar is learnt to have said in a letter to Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge. The Upper House witnessed repeated protests by opposition MPs who were demanding a discussion on the December 13 Parliament security …

Protests 'Save Democracy' Against Suspension of 146 MPs
1 year ago

Protests 'Save Democracy' Against Suspension of 146 MPs

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Leaders of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance bloc staged a protest under the banner 'Save Democracy', at Jantar Mantar here on Friday. Senior opposition leaders, including Nationalist Congress Party supremo Sharad Pawar, Congress' Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, CPI-M's Sitaram Yechury, and others, shared the dais to protest against the recent suspension of 146 opposition MPs from Parliament's …

MPs suspension from Parliament highlights: ‘What do you have to win 400 seats?’ Kharge targets PM Modi
1 year ago

MPs suspension from Parliament highlights: ‘What do you have to win 400 seats?’ Kharge targets PM Modi

Hindustan Times  

MPs suspension from Parliament highlights: The Opposition-led INDIA bloc parties are staging protests across the country against the suspension of a total of 146 MPs from Parliament during the Winter Session. In Delhi, the INDIA bloc leaders gathered to demonstrate under the banner ‘Save Democracy’ at Jantar Mantar. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, former party president Rahul Gandhi along with other …

See on map how winter session left 100 Lok Sabha constituencies in the cold
1 year ago

See on map how winter session left 100 Lok Sabha constituencies in the cold

India Today  

The Winter Session saw something chilling -- the highest number of MPs getting suspended from Parliament. They were demanding a statement from Home Minister Amit Shah in Parliament on the security breach that saw intruders throwing smoke cans into the Lok Sabha chamber. The tally of suspended Opposition Lok Sabha MPs stood at 97 on Wednesday and hit the 100 …

INDIA MPs protest against suspension of 146 Opposition members
1 year ago

INDIA MPs protest against suspension of 146 Opposition members

India Today  

Leaders from the Opposition bloc, INDIA, on Friday, are holding nationwide protests against the suspension of 146 members during the Winter Session of Parliament. Here are the top developments of the Opposition's nationwide protests: Congress leader Arvinder Singh Lovely said the suspension of Opposition MPs from Parliament was a "blot on India's democracy". "First time in Parliament’s history, 146 Opposition …

Winter session of Parliament marked by breach, suspensions ends
1 year ago

Winter session of Parliament marked by breach, suspensions ends

Hindustan Times  

An acrimonious winter session of Parliament that saw a serious lapse in the security of the heavily fortified building with two intruders jumping into the Lok Sabha with smoke canisters; a record number of lawmakers being suspended from both Houses; and 10 important bills passed by Parliament, mostly in the absence of the Opposition, ended on Thursday, a day ahead …

Parliament proceedings | Three more MPs suspended, total at 146 as Opposition’s protest over mass suspension continues
1 year ago

Parliament proceedings | Three more MPs suspended, total at 146 as Opposition’s protest over mass suspension continues

The Hindu  

The Lok Sabha on December 21 suspended three more MPs — Nakul Nath, Deepak Baij, D.K. Earlier in the day, INDIA bloc MPs marched from Parliament to Vijay Chowk in New Delhi to protest the suspension of Opposition lawmakers, with Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge asserting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had violated parliamentary privilege by not speaking on the security …

Opposition protests mass suspension of MPs, Kharge asks govt to 'behave democratically'
1 year ago

Opposition protests mass suspension of MPs, Kharge asks govt to 'behave democratically'

The Hindu  

INDIA bloc MPs on December 21 marched from Parliament to Vijay Chowk in New Delhi to protest the suspension of Opposition lawmakers, with Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge asserting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had violated parliamentary privilege by not speaking on the security breach issue inside the House. The Opposition wanted to speak on the issue but Prime Minister Modi …

Opposition holds protest against suspension of MPs from Parliament
1 year ago

Opposition holds protest against suspension of MPs from Parliament

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday alleged that Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar had brought casteism to Parliament after the Vice President had slammed a TMC leader's mimicry of him and called it an insult to his background as a farmer and Jat. The Congress president, flanked by MPs and leaders of INDIA bloc parties, alleged that it …

Parliament Winter Session Live Updates Day 14: Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha proceedings begin, Opposition MPs protest
1 year ago

Parliament Winter Session Live Updates Day 14: Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha proceedings begin, Opposition MPs protest

The Hindu  

Lok Sabha adjourned sine die, a day ahead of schedule, after passing the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners Bill, 2023. On December 20, the Lok Sabha passed the three amended Bills that seek to repeal and replace criminal laws and the omnibus Telecom Bill 2023 which will replace existing laws, including the 138-year-old Indian Telegraph Act. Earlier in …

Opposition leaders march with placards from Parliament over suspension of 143 MPs
1 year ago

Opposition leaders march with placards from Parliament over suspension of 143 MPs

India Today  

Opposition MPs from the INDIA bloc took to the streets in a march from Parliament House to Vijay Chowk in Delhi on Thursday to protest against the mass suspension of lawmakers this week. Congress chief and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge took aim at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah for not addressing the …

INDIA bloc MPs to lead protest march on Thursday over suspension from Parliament
1 year ago

INDIA bloc MPs to lead protest march on Thursday over suspension from Parliament

Live Mint  

Opposition lawmakers will lead a protest march from the Parliament premises to Vijay Chowk in the national capital over their suspension. The Parliament has seen several washout days as opposition members led extensive protests over the Parliament security breach on December 13 and other issues. Floor leaders from the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance will also hold a meeting on …

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