Rahul Gandhi urges Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to expunge ‘derogatory’ remarks
1 week, 5 days ago

Rahul Gandhi urges Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to expunge ‘derogatory’ remarks

India TV News  

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Wednesday met Speaker Om Birla and urged him to delete allegations against him by BJP MPs. Speaking to reporters outside Parliament, Gandhi stressed his party’s resolve to ensure the smooth functioning of the government despite provocation by the ruling party. Complaints against BJP MP Nishikant Dubey Earlier, Congress Deputy Leader in the Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi wrote to Speaker Om Birla asking him to remove “defamatory remarks” made by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey from government records. BJP allegations and Gandhi’s response When questioned about BJP’s claims linking the Congress leadership to U.S. billionaire investor George Soros, Gandhi dismissed the allegations, saying: “Let them make all the charges they want.

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Nishikant Dubey seeks action against Rahul for sharing Shah's 'edited' speech
3 days, 18 hours ago

Nishikant Dubey seeks action against Rahul for sharing Shah's 'edited' speech

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Accusing Rahul Gandhi of showing "criminally edited" speech of Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has submitted a breach of privilege notice against the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha to Speaker Om Birla. In his communication to Birla, Dubey alleged that Gandhi has exhibited yet another case of "political bankruptcy" by sharing on social …

Lok Sabha Speaker Bans Protests At Parliament Gates Amid Scuffle
4 days ago

Lok Sabha Speaker Bans Protests At Parliament Gates Amid Scuffle

ABP News  

Parliament Scuffle: After political protests at the Parliament premises turned ugly on Thursday, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla banned demonstrations by MPs and political parties at any of the gates of the Parliament. "Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has issued strict instructions that no political party, Member of Parliament or groups of members will hold any dharna and demonstration at …

Case against Rahul Gandhi for 'intimidating, grievously hurting' BJP MPs: Sources
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4 days, 18 hours ago

Case against Rahul Gandhi for 'intimidating, grievously hurting' BJP MPs: Sources

India Today  

The Delhi Police has registered an FIR against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday based on a complaint filed by BJP MP Hemang Joshi, as per sources. BJP leaders Hemang Joshi, Anurag Thakur, and Bansuri Swaraj visited the Parliament Street Police Station to file a complaint against Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi. In his complaint, Joshi alleged, "At around 10 …

Three Congress MPs write to Lok Sabha Speaker, allege Rahul Gandhi was 'manhandled'
4 days, 18 hours ago

Three Congress MPs write to Lok Sabha Speaker, allege Rahul Gandhi was 'manhandled'

India TV News  

Three Congress MPs KC Venugopal, Manickam Tagore and Kodikunnil Suresh on Thursday wrote to Lok Sabha speaker, Om Birla, alleging that three Bharatiya Janata Party MPs ‘physically manhandled’ the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi. The Congress MPs accused the BJP MPs of blatantly assaulting the personal dignity of Rahul Gandhi and said that the behaviour was …

Kharge says BJP MPs 'pushed' him in Parliament premises
4 days, 18 hours ago

Kharge says BJP MPs 'pushed' him in Parliament premises

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, claiming he was physically pushed by BJP MPs in Parliament premises following which he lost his balance. "I was physically pushed by BJP MPs; lost my balance and was forced to sit down on the ground in front of Makar Dwar," Kharge said. Trouble began …

PM to conclude Constitution debate today after fiery exchanges on Day 1
1 week, 2 days ago

PM to conclude Constitution debate today after fiery exchanges on Day 1

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address the Lok Sabha today, marking the conclusion of the two-day debate on the 'Glorious Journey of 75 Years of the Constitution of India'. Initiating the debate, the Defence Minister charged that the Congress never respected the autonomy of institutions and frequently amended the Constitution with "malicious intent". Rajnath Singh accused the Congress …

Lok Sabha witnesses disruption after Trinamool MP Mahua Moitra’s remarks on judge’s death
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1 week, 3 days ago

Lok Sabha witnesses disruption after Trinamool MP Mahua Moitra’s remarks on judge’s death

The Hindu  

The Lok Sabha on Friday witnessed two adjournments after Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju warned Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra for her remarks about the death of a judge, the circumstances of whose death were examined and settled by the Supreme Court. — Mahua Moitra December 13, 2024 BJP member Nishikant Dubey had first raised the issue after Ms. Moitra …

What Rahul Gandhi said about Priyanka Gandhi's maiden Lok Sabha speech: 'Better than...'
1 week, 3 days ago

What Rahul Gandhi said about Priyanka Gandhi's maiden Lok Sabha speech: 'Better than...'

Hindustan Times  

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's maiden speech in the Lok Sabha on Friday received a strong show of support from her brother, the Leader of Opposition in the House Rahul Gandhi along with other party leaders. Rahul Gandhi lauded Priyanka Gandhi's speech in the Lok Sabha on Friday. When asked about Priyanka's speech, Rahul Gandhi said her sister's first Lok …

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to make her first speech in Lok Sabha during debate on Constitution today
1 week, 3 days ago

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to make her first speech in Lok Sabha during debate on Constitution today

Live Mint  

Congress Member of Parliament Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is scheduled to make her first speech in Lok Sabha today, December 13. Vadra is expected to speak during the debate on Constitution that is scheduled to take place in Lok Sabha, marking the beginning of the 75th year of its adoption in the country. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra took oath as MP in …

Trinamool MP submits written apology over remarks on Jyotiraditya Scindia
1 week, 4 days ago

Trinamool MP submits written apology over remarks on Jyotiraditya Scindia

India Today  

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday said that TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee has submitted a written apology for his remarks against Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia besides apologising in the House. The TMC member had alleged non-cooperation by the central government during the COVID-19 pandemic, but Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai countered it, saying it was Prime Minister …

Rahul Gandhi's pitch to Om Birla to make LS fully functional
1 week, 4 days ago

Rahul Gandhi's pitch to Om Birla to make LS fully functional

New Indian Express  

Rahul accused the BJP of running away from discussion on the Adani issue, adding he would not be provoked by any of its charges. With the Opposition protesting outside Parliament demanding a discussion on the US indictment of the Adani group, the treasury benches stepped up their counter attack on the Congress’ alleged links to Soros inside the House. Rahul …

Rahul Seeks Speaker's Intervention to Expunge Remarks, Ensure House Functioning
1 week, 5 days ago

Rahul Seeks Speaker's Intervention to Expunge Remarks, Ensure House Functioning

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi met Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday and urged him to expunged remarks made by BJP MPs against him, and ensure the House functions smoothly. He also said he and his party wanted a discussion on the Constitution in Lok Sabha starting December 13, and asserted they will ensure the …

Chaos in Lok Sabha over TMC's Kalyan Banerjee 'objectionable remarks' against Jyotiraditya Scindia
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1 week, 5 days ago

Chaos in Lok Sabha over TMC's Kalyan Banerjee 'objectionable remarks' against Jyotiraditya Scindia

India TV News  

Parliament Winter Session: Lok Sabha on Wednesday witnessed repeated adjournments after Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee made objectionable remarks against Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia The personal remarks against the BJP MP created an uproar which refused to die down despite an apology tendered by the TMC member. The remarks made by Banerjee against the minister were expunged by Speaker Om …

PM to respond to debate on Constitution in Lok Sabha on December 14: Sources
2 weeks ago

PM to respond to debate on Constitution in Lok Sabha on December 14: Sources

India Today  

A discussion on the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Indian Constitution will take place in the Lok Sabha on December 13 and 14 and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will respond to the debate on December 14, sources said. The debates will be held on December 13 and 14 in the Lok Sabha, and on December 16 and 17 …

Congress MP submits privilege notice against BJP's Sambit Patra for 'traitor' barb at Rahul
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Congress MP submits privilege notice against BJP's Sambit Patra for 'traitor' barb at Rahul

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Congress MP Hibi Eden has submitted a notice to move a privilege motion against BJP MP Sambit Patra for his remarks calling Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi "traitor of the highest order", asserting that the usage of "completely defamatory and unparliamentary words" has clearly violated constitutional norms. In his letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Eden said, …

ECI Seeks BJP, Congress Responses Over Complaints Against Remarks By PM Modi, Amit Shah, Rahul Gandhi
1 month, 1 week ago

ECI Seeks BJP, Congress Responses Over Complaints Against Remarks By PM Modi, Amit Shah, Rahul Gandhi

ABP News  

In the ongoing assembly elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand, the Election Commission of India has taken cognisance of the complaints filed by both the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Indian National Congress. But they don’t say this openly because if they speak it openly then the whole country will stand against them.” Congress Complaint Against Narendra Modi, Amit Shah The …

Rahul Gandhi Under Attack 'Like Indira', Congress To Protest Against BJP-RSS's 'Poisonous Mindset': Kharge
3 months ago

Rahul Gandhi Under Attack 'Like Indira', Congress To Protest Against BJP-RSS's 'Poisonous Mindset': Kharge

ABP News  

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday vowed that the party would launch an agitation against threats directed towards senior leader Rahul Gandhi, alleging the involvement of BJP and RSS leaders in creating an atmosphere of hate. The Congress president, who was in Jammu to campaign for the party’s candidates in the upcoming assembly elections, alleged vilification of Rahul Gandhi, saying …

Congress in Odisha protests BJP leaders’ death threat to Rahul
3 months ago

Congress in Odisha protests BJP leaders’ death threat to Rahul

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: Congress workers and leaders staged a demonstration in Bhubaneswar on Thursday protesting against the derogatory statements made by BJP and Shiv Sena leaders against party leader Rahul Gandhi. Hundreds of party workers marched from the Congress Bhawan to the Kharavela Nagar police station and filed complaints against Union minister Ranveet Singh Bittu, Uttar Pradesh Minister Raghuraj Singh, BJP functionary …

Shah, Rajnath slam Cong, Rahul for standing with forces conspiring to divide India
3 months, 1 week ago

Shah, Rajnath slam Cong, Rahul for standing with forces conspiring to divide India

Hindustan Times  

Union ministers Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh on Wednesday slammed Congress and Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi for standing with forces conspiring to divide the country, making anti-national statements and hurting India’s dignity with his comments during his US trip. “Whether it is supporting the JKNC’s anti-national and anti-reservation agenda in J&K or making anti-India statements on foreign platforms, Rahul Gandhi …

Opposition walkout, boycott over Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar’s ‘tone’
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Opposition walkout, boycott over Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar’s ‘tone’

The Hindu  

The Opposition boycotted Rajya Sabha proceedings on the final day of Parliament’s Budget session, after a serious disagreement with Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on alleged derogatory remarks made against Leader of Opposition and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge by BJP MP Ghanshyam Tiwari. There was a sharp exchange of words between Mr. Dhankhar and Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan, who criticised the …

'Must hear': PM Modi heaps praise on Anurag Thakur's Lok Sabha speech, says perfect mix of facts and humour
4 months, 3 weeks ago

'Must hear': PM Modi heaps praise on Anurag Thakur's Lok Sabha speech, says perfect mix of facts and humour

India TV News  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi commended BJP MP Anurag Thakur's speech in the Lok Sabha, calling it a "must hear" as he effectively countered the address made by Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi. Anurag Thakur's heated exchanges with Rahul Gandhi and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday made headlines. She reiterates our Government's commitment …

INDI alliance has no nationalistic thinking: Goyal
4 months, 3 weeks ago

INDI alliance has no nationalistic thinking: Goyal

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday attacked Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on his speech a day earlier, stating that the INDI alliance has no nationalistic thinking and no positive agenda to offer to the people of the country. Goyal, who is also the commerce and industry minister, said Gandhi has made all baseless …

‘Read parliamentary rules’: Om Birla tells Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha
4 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Read parliamentary rules’: Om Birla tells Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha

Hindustan Times  

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday suggested to the leader of the Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, that he should read the Parliamentary Rules of Procedure again. Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi speaks during the Monsoon Session of Parliament, in New Delhi. Birla repeatedly reminded Rahul Gandhi about the rules of procedure as the latter did not allow …

Read Parliamentary Rules of Procedure at Least One More Time: LS Speaker to Rahul Gandhi
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Read Parliamentary Rules of Procedure at Least One More Time: LS Speaker to Rahul Gandhi

News 18  

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday advised Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi to read the Parliamentary Rules of Procedure at least one more time. Birla had to remind Gandhi a number of times of the rules of procedure as he refused to yield to Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, who wanted to make a clarification on certain points …

Rahul Gandhi asks LS Speaker to end restrictions on media in Parliament
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi asks LS Speaker to end restrictions on media in Parliament

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Monday requested Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to remove the restrictions imposed on the media within Parliament premises. "Sir, I would request you to allow the media, who have been restricted to a cage, to move out," Gandhi said in the Lok Sabha. Gandhi and other opposition leaders such as Trinamool …

Om Birla on Abhijit Gangopadhyay’s speech: Refrain from making remarks that hit Parliament dignity
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Om Birla on Abhijit Gangopadhyay’s speech: Refrain from making remarks that hit Parliament dignity

The Hindu  

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on July 25 asked members to refrain from making remarks that would hurt the dignity of the House a day after BJP MP from Tamluk Abhijit Gangopadhyay used objectionable words in an exchange with and Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi, on July 24 evening. Parliament Budget session LIVE - July 25 Mr Birla took cognizance of …

'When Speaker Speaks, He Speaks Right': Om Birla Displays Anger At TMC's Abhishek Banerjee Amid Clash Over Budget
4 months, 4 weeks ago

'When Speaker Speaks, He Speaks Right': Om Birla Displays Anger At TMC's Abhishek Banerjee Amid Clash Over Budget

News 18  

A war of words broke out between Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee during the discussion on Budget 2024 in the Lower House on Wednesday. MP from West Bengal’s Diamond Harbour, Abhishek Banerjee said in his speech that the Centre got the agricultural bills passed “without any consultation with farmers, farmer organisations or Opposition parties”. …

Congress writes to Speaker, seeks action over 'inaccurate' statements by PM Modi, Anurag Thakur in LS
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Congress writes to Speaker, seeks action over 'inaccurate' statements by PM Modi, Anurag Thakur in LS

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Congress MP Manickam Tagore has written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, alleging that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP MP Anurag Thakur made "factually incorrect, inaccurate and misleading statements" in the House, and sought appropriate action in the matter, sources said. The Virudhunagar MP called on Birla to initiate requisite proceedings and take appropriate action over "factually …

Lok Sabha Speaker forms panel to frame rules on oath-taking of members
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Lok Sabha Speaker forms panel to frame rules on oath-taking of members

The Hindu  

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has constituted a committee to frame rules for “oath-taking and affirmation” for members, and action will be taken to ensure there are no deviations from the process, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said at a press conference on Wednesday, at the end of the first session of the 18th Parliament. To ensure no repeat of …

Opposition walks out during PM Modi's Rajya Sabha speech, slammed by Jagdeep Dhankhar
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Opposition walks out during PM Modi's Rajya Sabha speech, slammed by Jagdeep Dhankhar

Hindustan Times  

The Opposition in Rajya Sabha erupted into protest and walked out on Wednesday during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech in which he questioned the former's commitment to the Constitution Opposition erupts in protest during Modi's Rajya Sabha speech on Constitution and majority vote, calls for LoP to speak In his speech, Modi, spoke about the importance of the Constitution formulated …

BJP posts video of Rahul Gandhi 'instigating' opposition MPs to disrupt PM Modi's speech in Lok Sabha | Watch
5 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP posts video of Rahul Gandhi 'instigating' opposition MPs to disrupt PM Modi's speech in Lok Sabha | Watch

India TV News  

The Bharatiya Janata Party has accused Rahul Gandhi of instigating opposition Members of Parliament in Lok Sabha to go into the well of the House during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech when he was replying to the motion of thanks to the President's address on Tuesday. The BJP took to social media platform X and shared a video showing the …

Rahul Gandhi ’proves’ Lok Sabha camera doesn’t show him, watch Speaker Om Birla’s reaction during RaGa’s ’Shiva’ speech
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi ’proves’ Lok Sabha camera doesn’t show him, watch Speaker Om Birla’s reaction during RaGa’s ’Shiva’ speech

Live Mint  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi made headlines for his first Lok Sabha speech as a leader of the opposition in the lower house. Amid an uproar over Gandhi's Lok Sabha speech, a video showing “how camera shifts” when the Congress leader was speaking and showing Lord Shiva's picture to the House has surfaced on the internet. “Shivji kehte hai….Sir dekhiye, camera …

'Against the very tenets of parliamentary democracy...': Rahul Gandhi writes to Speaker Om Birla over expunged remarks
5 months, 3 weeks ago

'Against the very tenets of parliamentary democracy...': Rahul Gandhi writes to Speaker Om Birla over expunged remarks

Firstpost  

“…Shocked to note the manner in which considerable portion of my speech have been simply taken off from the proceedings under the garb of expunction…Taking off from records my considered remarks goes against the very tenets of parliamentary democracy…,” said Rahul Gandhi in the letter. Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday wrote to Speaker Om Birla …

'Selective expunction': Rahul Gandhi wants Om Birla to restore Lok Sabha speech
5 months, 3 weeks ago

'Selective expunction': Rahul Gandhi wants Om Birla to restore Lok Sabha speech

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday shot off a letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, demanding that the latter restore the expunged portions of his maiden speech as the Leader of the Opposition. Rahul Gandhi wrote in the letter that the Speaker's action “goes against the very tenets of parliamentary democracy.” "I request that the remarks expunged from the …

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla chides Rahul Gandhi for directing members to enter Well of House | WATCH
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla chides Rahul Gandhi for directing members to enter Well of House | WATCH

India TV News  

Parliament Session: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday rapped Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi for directing the members to enter the Well of the House in protest as Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s began his speech in response to the Motion of Thanks to the President’s address. The Speaker rapped Rahul Gandhi and told him that he was given sufficient …

Rahul Gandhi’s Hindu remarks create furore in Lok Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge targets NDA govt in Rajya Sabha
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi’s Hindu remarks create furore in Lok Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge targets NDA govt in Rajya Sabha

The Hindu  

Heated debates ensued in both the houses of the parliament on Tuesday. While the newly appointed Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi led the charge in the Lok Sabha, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge led the charge in the Upper House. Lok Sabha In a rather feisty address on Monday, the newly appointed Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, …

Yogi Adityanath, union minister question Rahul Gandhi's 'maturity' after Lok Sabha speech
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Yogi Adityanath, union minister question Rahul Gandhi's 'maturity' after Lok Sabha speech

Hindustan Times  

Reacting to Rahul Gandhi's 'Hindu' remark, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday called the Congress leader "immature". Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath "We thought that Rahul Gandhi would mature after becoming the Leader of the Opposition. Rahul Gandhi, speaking in the Lok Sabha, said those who call themselves Hindus are engaged in "violence and hate" round the …

‘You bowed to PM Modi’: Rahul Gandhi on Speaker's gesture; Om Birla responds
5 months, 3 weeks ago

‘You bowed to PM Modi’: Rahul Gandhi on Speaker's gesture; Om Birla responds

Hindustan Times  

In a dramatic session of the Lok Sabha today, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi raised eyebrows with his pointed remarks directed at Speaker Om Birla while emphasising the impartiality required of the position. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi shaking hands with Speaker Om Birla. Rahul Gandhi's fiery attack in Lok Sabha: ‘Hinduism not about spreading hatred’ This …

Lok Sabha highlights: BJP vs Congress over Rahul Gandhi's ‘Hindu’ remark
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Lok Sabha highlights: BJP vs Congress over Rahul Gandhi's ‘Hindu’ remark

Hindustan Times  

**EDS: SCREENSHOT VIA SANSAD TV** New Delhi: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi speaks in the House during ongoing Parliament session, in New Delhi, Monday, July 1, 2024. Lok Sabha highlights: Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi criticised the ruling BJP in the Lok Sabha on Monday, claiming those who call themselves Hindus are engaged in "violence and …

Lok Sabha highlights: BJP vs Congress over Rahul Gandhi's ‘Hindu’ remark
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Lok Sabha highlights: BJP vs Congress over Rahul Gandhi's ‘Hindu’ remark

Hindustan Times  

**EDS: SCREENSHOT VIA SANSAD TV** New Delhi: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi speaks in the House during ongoing Parliament session, in New Delhi, Monday, July 1, 2024. Lok Sabha highlights: Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi criticised the ruling BJP in the Lok Sabha on Monday, claiming those who call themselves Hindus are engaged in "violence and …

Rahul Gandhi targets Lok Sabha Speaker for 'bowing down' before PM, his response
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi targets Lok Sabha Speaker for 'bowing down' before PM, his response

India Today  

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla had a verbal exchange inside the House on Monday when the former questioned him as to why he bowed down to Prime Minister Narendra Modi when he met him. While the Opposition faction cheered Rahul Gandhi's statement, the NDA MPs objected to it, while Home Minister Amit Shah stood …

'Opposition talks about common man while PM Modi does only his Mann Ki Baat': Kharge in Rajya Sabha
5 months, 3 weeks ago

'Opposition talks about common man while PM Modi does only his Mann Ki Baat': Kharge in Rajya Sabha

India TV News  

Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, on Monday, heavily criticized the central government in his response to the President's address in Rajya Sabha. He also appealed to Rajya Sabha chairman to put back statues of Mahatma Gandhi, Ambedkar, others in their original places in Parliament complex. Meanwhile, Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, during the session, refused to …

DC Edit | Birla no role model as Speaker
5 months, 3 weeks ago

DC Edit | Birla no role model as Speaker

Deccan Chronicle  

To say that the people of India wanted a stronger Opposition in the Lok Sabha and voted accordingly in the last general election would be stating the obvious. And it appears that the character of the 18th Lok Sabha with a much stronger Opposition component reflecting the mood of the nation has not changed him much either. His reading of …

Deputy Speaker’s post in focus as government, Opposition set for House tussle
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Deputy Speaker’s post in focus as government, Opposition set for House tussle

Hindustan Times  

The ruling dispensation and the opposition are set for a showdown over a raft of issues including the medical entrance exam irregularities, the Agnipath scheme for the armed forces, price rise and unemployment in the debate on the President’s speech as well as over the election of the deputy speaker. The INDIA group wants to field Samajwadi Party lawmaker of …

Om Birla and the art of keeping peace in the House
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Om Birla and the art of keeping peace in the House

New Indian Express  

A soft-spoken MP from Kota-Bundi seat in Rajasthan, Om Birla has become the second Lok Sabha Speaker to take charge for a second consecutive term. During his previous term, Birla made several controversial decisions, such as cancelling Rahul Gandhi’s membership and expelling TMC leader Mahua Moitra from the Lok Sabha. On June 27, when Rahul Gandhi, as the Leader of …

This Week in Explainers: Om Birla’s meteoric rise from MP to twice-elected Speaker
5 months, 3 weeks ago

This Week in Explainers: Om Birla’s meteoric rise from MP to twice-elected Speaker

Firstpost  

BJP MP from Kota Om Birla has been elected as the Speaker of the Lok Sabha for the second time. All this and more in our weekly wrap up of the big news from India Om Birla after he was elected as the Speaker of the House during the first session of the 18th Lok Sabha, in New Delhi. From …

'Can't Say Jai Samvidhan?' Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Reacts After Speaker Chides Congress MP
5 months, 3 weeks ago

'Can't Say Jai Samvidhan?' Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Reacts After Speaker Chides Congress MP

News 18  

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla chided Congress member Deepender Hooda over certain remarks as Shashi Tharoor chanted ‘Jai Hind, Jai Samvidhan’ after taking oath as a member of the House. “He is already taking oath on the Constitution,” Birla commented when opposition members chanted ‘Jai Samvidhan’ as Tharoor took oath as Lok Sabha member. Reacting to the development, Congress leader …

‘Emergency reference a travesty of Parliamentary traditions’: Congress to Birla
5 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Emergency reference a travesty of Parliamentary traditions’: Congress to Birla

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The Congress party on Thursday lodged a formal objection with the Lok Sabha Speaker over the latter’s reference to the Emergency on Wednesday, calling it a “travesty of Parliamentary traditions”. Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla On Wednesday, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla started his second stint in the top office pitching for a …

Congress MP KC Venugopal writes to LS speaker Om Birla, calls emergency remarks "shocking"
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress MP KC Venugopal writes to LS speaker Om Birla, calls emergency remarks "shocking"

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Congress MP KC Venugopal on Thursday wrote a letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla over his statement in Parliament regarding the emergency imposed in June 1975. Yesterday that is 26 June 2024, at the time of offering felicitations on your election as Speaker Lok Sabha, there was a general camaraderie in the House as such occasions generate," …

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