1 year, 6 months ago

Amit Shah slams Congress for boycott of Parliament inauguration

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on May 25 slammed Congress for deciding to boycott the inauguration of the Parliament building in New Delhi on May 28, accusing the grand old party of belittling Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership despite successive clear mandates for BJP. Congress and 18 other parties had called for the boycott of the Parliament building inauguration, pointing out that the BJP-led government humiliated President Droupadi Murmu by not inviting her to the programme. Accusing Congress of “dirty politics” and “hypocrisy” to discredit Mr. Modi and the BJP-led government, Mr. Shah also said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh took part in the inauguration of some of these Assembly buildings without the Governors being invited. Earlier, BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla reminded Congress that former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi had inaugurated the Parliament House Annexe while her successor, Rajiv Gandhi laid the foundation stone of the Parliament library building in 1987.

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5 months ago

Karnataka to boycott NITI Ayog meeting chaired by PM on July 27 to protest being ‘ignored’ in Budget

The Hindu

Karnataka appears to be entering a fresh round of tussle with the Centre as the Congress-ruled State on July 23 declared that it will boycott the NITI Ayog meeting convened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi on July 27, accusing the Centre of ignoring its demands in the Union Budget. “We have decided to boycott the NITI Aayog meeting, …

6 months ago

As PM Modi takes oath, Rahul Gandhi, Opposition MPs wave Constitution copies | WATCH

Hindustan Times

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and other opposition MPs showed the copies of the Constitution to Prime Minister Narendra Modi when he was about to take oath as a member of the 18th Lok Sabha. Posting an 8-second clip of the incident on X, the Congress party said, “The INDIA alliance will protect the constitution at the cost of its life.” …

6 months ago

‘Want diligence, not…’: PM Narendra Modi's swipe at Opposition ahead of Lok Sabha session

Hindustan Times

Ahead of the commencement of the first session of the 18th Lok Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent out a terse message to the Congress-led Opposition that people of the country expect "debate and diligence" from members of the parliament, not “disturbance”. Addressing the media outside the new Parliament building, PM Modi said the masses want substance from MPs, not …

10 months, 1 week ago

'Congress rejected Ayodhya Ram temple event invite because...': Amit Shah at BJP meeting

Hindustan Times

Union home minister Amit Shah on Sunday launched an all-out attack on the Opposition at the Bharatiya Janata Party national convention in New Delhi claiming that leaders of the INDIA bloc want their children to hold prominent positions in their parties. Union Home Minister Amit Shah at the national convention of the BJP in New Delhi. Sonia Gandhi's aim is …

1 year, 3 months ago

Jairam Ramesh finds 'conspiracy' in the architecture of new Parliament building

Op India

Days after the new building of the Parliament became operational, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Saturday attacked the Modi government for constructing a compact and claustrophobic building. After four days, what I saw was the death of confabulations and conversations—both inside the two Houses and in the… — Jairam Ramesh September 23, 2023 Jairam Ramesh accused the Centre of turning …

1 year, 4 months ago

Parliament session: PM Modi meets top ministers to stratigise move

Live Mint

As the Manipur row continues to disrupt Parliament session proceedings, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met with top ministers to discuss the government's strategy in both the houses. As per the sources close to ANI, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Pralhad Joshi, Piyush Goyal, Anurag Singh Thakur, Nitin Gadkari, Nirmala Sitharaman and Arjun Ram Meghwal were present at the meeting. …

1 year, 6 months ago

New Delhi Junction | Scenes from the forming of a unified opposition

Hindustan Times

New Delhi: When leaders of 18 Opposition parties gathered for dinner at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s residence at 10, Rajaji Marg on March 27, the principal Opposition party started preparing the ground to host a mega Opposition meeting in Delhi. It is the karambhoomi of Jaiprakash Narayan.” “Everyone was surprised,” quipped a senior Congress leader who was involved in the …

1 year, 6 months ago

JD(U) spokesperson hits out at RS Dy Chairman for attending new Parliament building inauguration

Hindustan Times

JD chief spokesman Neeraj Kumar on Monday lashed out at Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh for taking part in the inauguration of the new Parliament building despite boycott of the function by the party. Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh at the inauguration of the new Parliament building. …

1 year, 6 months ago

New parliament building was needed: Ajit Pawar as NCP skips inauguration

India Today

The new parliament building was needed to keep up with the country’s growing population, Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar said, in an absolute contradiction of his party line. The NCP was among the 19 opposition parties that skipped the inauguration of the new parliament building on Sunday. Earlier, in a joint-statement with 18 other “like-minded parties”, the NCP said: …

1 year, 6 months ago

New Parliament Inauguration: PM Modi Says 'Naya Sansad' to Herald Rise of Developed India, Will Inspire World

News 18

'Happy I Didn't Go': Sharad Pawar on New Parliament Inauguration NCP chief Sharad Pawar said he was not happy to see the inauguration of the new Parliament building. The home minister said the ‘Sengol’ installed in the new Parliament building by Modi bridges India’s cultural heritage with its present. : Congress on Inauguration of New Parliament Building The Congress launched …

1 year, 6 months ago

KCR, Congress ignored governors at major events: Veerraju

Deccan Chronicle

VISAKHAPATNAM: BJP state president Somu Veerraju said on Sunday that like the Congress, BRS and TMC have no right to criticise Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not inviting President Droupadi Murmu for the inauguration of the new Parliament house. Addressing the media in Visakhapatnam on Sunday, Veerraju said BJP respected the office of the President and treated the President with …

1 year, 6 months ago

Modi inaugurates new Indian parliament in break from colonial past amid opposition boycott

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Narendra Modi inaugurated India’s new …

1 year, 6 months ago

‘We are taking our country backwards’: Sharad Pawar on rituals performed during new Parliament building inauguration

Hindustan Times

Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar expressed concern over the rituals performed during the inauguration event of the newly constructed Parliament building, saying he is happy not to have attended the inauguration ceremony after watching it on television. Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar expressed concern over the rituals performed during the inauguration event of the newly constructed Parliament building …

1 year, 6 months ago

Opposition dubs new Parliament inauguration ‘self-glorification and coronation’

The Hindu

The Congress led Opposition parties in lambasting May 28 inauguration of the new Parliament building, likening it to a “coronation”, and a “self-glorifying” event conducted with utter disdain for the scientific temper. ‘Self-glorifying’ Another senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said that a “self-glorifying authoritarian Prime Minister with utter disdain for Parliamentary procedures, who rarely attends Parliament or engages in it, …

1 year, 6 months ago

New Parliament should be used in the interest of the country: Mayawati

The Hindu

Bahujan Samaj Party president Mayawati on Sunday congratulated the Union government for the inauguration of the new Parliament building and added it should be used properly in the interest of the country and the people in accordance with humanistic thinking and the ideas of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar, who played a key role in framing the Constitution. It would be appropriate …

1 year, 6 months ago

One wonders whether country is going backwards: Pawar on Parliament inauguration ceremony

The Hindu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s inauguration of the new Parliament on May 28 without the President or Vice-President came under flak from Nationalist Congress Party president Sharad Pawar, who said that he was “satisfied” he did not attend the event, even while expressing concern about the regressive nature of the ceremony. ‘Lethal for democracy’ The NCP’s ally in the Maha Vikas …

1 year, 6 months ago

Left parties compare new Parliament inauguration by PM Modi to ‘coronation of monarch’

Hindustan Times

The Left parties on Sunday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, comparing the inauguration of the new parliament building by him with the coronation of a monarch and relegating the people of the country to "subjects ". Prime Minister Narendra Modi gesturing during the inauguration of the new parliament building in New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the …

1 year, 6 months ago

NCP, Shiv Sena (UBT) lament “no invite” to President Murmu for new Parliament building inauguration

The Hindu

The Nationalist Congress Party on May 28 said it was saddening that the new Parliament building was not inaugurated by India's President Droupadi Murmu. The Shiv Sena claimed the inauguration of the new Parliament building by ignoring President Murmu was not in accordance with tradition and protocol. People of the country must yield Power.It is saddening to see that our …

1 year, 6 months ago

Modi opponents boycott opening of new Indian Parliament; PM says it breaks with colonial past

Associated Press

NEW DELHI — India’s major opposition parties on Sunday boycotted the inauguration of a new Parliament building by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a rare show of unity against his Hindu nationalist ruling party, which has ruled for nine years and is seeking a third term in next year’s elections. Shortly after the inauguration, a visibly beaming Modi entered Parliament …

1 year, 6 months ago

Modi Modi Modi Chants Buzz Lok Sabha Chamber As Prime Minister Narendra Modi Enters During Inauguration

ABP News

New Delhi: Amid chants of "Modi," "Modi," "Modi" and a standing ovation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday afternoon entered the Lok Sabha chamber of the new Parliament building, that he had inaugurated in a ceremony earlier this morning. The room buzzed with applause from all the members of the Parliament, Chief Ministers of different States and other dignitaries in …

1 year, 6 months ago

PM treating inauguration of new Parliament building as coronation: Rahul Gandhi

The Hindu

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on May 28 said Parliament is the voice of the people but the Prime Minister is treating the inauguration of the new Parliament building like "coronation". Venugopal also tweeted, saying, "At the foundation stone laying ceremony of the new Parliament building, then Hon’ble President Sh. Savarkar, the person whose ideological ecosystem led to the killing of …

1 year, 6 months ago

PM Modi treating Parliament inauguration as ‘coronation’: Rahul Gandhi

Live Mint

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the grand opening of the new parliament building saying “prime minister is treating the inauguration as coronation.” "Parliament is the voice of the people! AICC general secretary, Organisation, K C Venugopal also tweeted, saying, "At the foundation stone laying ceremony of the new Parliament building, then Hon’ble President …

1 year, 6 months ago

Shah Rukh Khan faces online criticism with voice-over on new parliament building

Live Mint

Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan faces online criticism for sharing his voice-over on the new Parliament building, which sparked a debate among netizens. Despite the trolling, Khan stands by his tweet, emphasizing the significance of the new Parliament building in representing the diverse people of India and upholding the country's constitutional values. A username with Nadim Ahmad Sheikh replied, “Whether …

1 year, 6 months ago

New Parliament Building Inauguration LIVE: Democracy is our 'Sanskaar', idea, tradition, says PM Modi

Live Mint

New Parliament building: The inauguration ceremony of India's new Parliament building has kicked off today. Cong's Adhir Chowdhury boycotts event despite receiving invitation Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury boycotted Sunday's new Parliament building inaugural event despite receiving invitation from the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led India Government. PM Modi did what opposition couldn't: BJP leader on New Parliament building BJP Leader …

1 year, 6 months ago

Modi opens India’s new parliament as opposition boycotts

Al Jazeera

Opposition parties say the new four-storey building should have been inaugurated by the president not the prime minister. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated a new parliament building in New Delhi in a grand ceremony boycotted by more than a dozen opposition parties. “The new parliament isn’t just a building; it is the symbol of the aspiration of the …

1 year, 6 months ago

New Parliament building:

India TV News

New Parliament Building inauguration : TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee today said that religious leaders and priests were invited to the grand inauguration of the new Parliament building by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, but President of India Droupadi Murmu who is the constitutional head of the country, was not. The TMC MP claimed that when the prime minister was talking of …

1 year, 6 months ago

New Parliament Building Inauguration: PM Modi Receives 'Sengol' from Adheenams, Says It is Now Getting Rightful Place in Temple of Democracy

News 18

New Parliament House Opening: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday interacted with Adheenam seers and said, “Tamil Nadu played a very important role in freedom of India.” He noted that it is “unfortunate” that the southern state did not receive due recognition. Adheenam seers, who arrived in New Delhi ahead of the inauguration of the new Parliament building, handed over …

1 year, 6 months ago

'No sense to attend...': Bihar CM Nitish Kumar hits out at central govt over new parliament building

India TV News

Nitish Kumar on new Parliament building: Amid the Opposition's furore over the new Parliament building in the national capital, Bihar Chief Minister and JD leader Nitish Kumar slammed the central government and also questioned the need for a new Parliament. 'No sense to attend NITI Aayog meeting & Parliament building inauguration' The Bihar Chief Minister further stated that there was …

1 year, 6 months ago

Chirag Paswan condemns Opposition move to boycott new Parliament building inauguration

The Hindu

Lok Janshakti Party leader Chirag Paswan on Friday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi extending his wishes for the inauguration of the new Parliament building and condemned Opposition parties for announcing a boycott of the event. "I and my party - LJP - condemns the decision by 19 opposition parties to boycott the inauguration of new Parliament building. The decision …

1 year, 6 months ago

BJD to attend new Parliament inauguration ceremony today

Live Mint

Amid the opposition's decision to boycott the inaugural ceremony of the new Parliament building on May 28, the Biju Janata Dal has decided to attend the new House inauguration on Sunday, said BJD MP Amar Pattnaik while addressing the media persons today. “Our party president Naveen Patnaik has taken this decision that BJD will attend the inaugural function of the …

1 year, 6 months ago

‘Symbol of democracy’: Rajnath urges Oppn not to ‘politicize’ new Parl launch

Live Mint

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said that no one should politicize the new Parliament Building inauguration as the House is a symbol of democracy and the aspiration of all Indians. It is my appeal to all parties who have decided to boycott the inauguration of the Parliament that they should rethink their decision.” Around 20 political parties, including …

1 year, 6 months ago

New Parliament building inauguration row: Bihar BJP leaders protest against Nitish's 'double standards'

India Today

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal is among the score of parties boycotting the inauguration of the new Parliament building by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The opposition legislators led by Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha protested at different locations on the state legislature campus including both annexe buildings. Samrat Choudhary said that Nitish Kumar had inaugurated the annexe …

1 year, 6 months ago

New Parliament building row: Supreme Court rejects PIL seeking direction on inauguration by President Murmu

India TV News

Parliament new building row: Amid the ongoing furore over the new Parliament building, the Supreme Court on Friday rejected the Public Interest Litigation decision is illegal, Arbitrary, high-handed, whimsical and unfair, abuse of authority and against the principles of natural justice." A total of 21 opposition parties, including the Congress, TMC and AAP have announced a boycott of the inauguration …

1 year, 6 months ago

OPINION | WHY IS OPPOSITION TARGETING MODI ON PARLIAMENT ISSUE?

India TV News

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a PIL seeking direction that the new Parliament building be inaugurated by the President. The petitioner had said that since President possesses power to summon and prorogue Parliament or dissolve the Lok Sabha, she should not be kept away from the inauguration of the new Parliament building, scheduled to be inaugurated by …

1 year, 6 months ago

New Parliament opening today: Deve Gowda, Naveen Patnaik among attendees

Live Mint

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla are scheduled to inaugurate New Parliament Building on 28 May, Sunday. A total of twenty five parties are set to attend the new Parliament building inauguration event on Sunday in national capital Delhi. President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar are likely to release congratulatory messages on the occasion …

1 year, 6 months ago

Opposition Divided: TDP to attend new Parliament building inauguration on May 28

Firstpost

N Chandrababu Naidu-led Telugu Desam Party on Thursday said his party will take part in the inauguration of the new Parliament building on May 28 in New Delhi. According to a party statement, Naidu has instructed Rajya Sabha MP Kanakamedala Ravindra Kumar to represent the party during the inauguration of the new Parliament building. On receiving an invitation from the …

1 year, 6 months ago

New Parliament Building: Opposition's boycott call unfair, says Mayawati

Firstpost

Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati on Thursday called the Opposition parties’ boycott of the inauguration of the new Parliament building by Prime Minister Narendra Modi “unfair” as she welcomed the forthcoming opening. Nineteen Opposition parties, including the Congress, Left, TMC, SP, and AAP, on Wednesday announced their boycott of the inauguration of the new Parliament building by Narendra Modi, saying …

1 year, 6 months ago

New Parliament building inauguration | Rethink boycott decision, Nirmala Sitharaman tells Opposition

The Hindu

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told the media at the Raj Bhavan in Chennai, on Thursday, May 25, 2023 that the Opposition parties, now speaking of President Droupadi Murmu as an eminent leader from a tribal community, had ran a bitter campaign against her before she got elected as the President. To get today’s top stories from the State in …

1 year, 6 months ago

Plea in Supreme Court on President not inaugurating the new Parliament building

The Hindu

A public interest petition was filed in the Supreme Court on Thursday challenging the inauguration of the new Parliament building by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and not the “First Citizen of India”, President Droupadi Murmu. The plea in the Supreme Court has come amidst announcements made by 19 Opposition parties to boycott the inauguration on May 28. Pointing out that …

1 year, 7 months ago

Sitharaman urges Opposition to attend Parliament inauguration, ‘kindly rethink’

Live Mint

The Parliament ‘is a temple of democracy,’ Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Thursday while urging all the opposition parties to attend the inauguration of the new Parliament building. This comes when Congress and 18 political parties are boycotting the inauguration after Prime Minister Modi decided to inaugurate the new building himself, allegedly sidelining President Droupadi Murmu. In a joint …

1 year, 7 months ago

19 Opposition parties to boycott PM Parliament inauguration

The Hindu

Boycotting the inauguration of the new Parliament, 19 Opposition parties, including the Congress, issued a joint statement on Wednesday saying there was no value in a new building when the “soul of democracy has been sucked out from Parliament”. Their primary objection is with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to inaugurate the building himself, “completely sidelining President Droupadi Murmu”. The …

1 year, 7 months ago

New Parliament should be inaugurated by the President: PIL filed at SC

Live Mint

A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court on Thursday seeking "direction, observation or suggestion" to the Lok Sabha Secretariat that the new Parliament building should be inaugurated by the President of India. It is argued that the not inviting the President for the ceremony is a humiliation and a violation of the Constitution, a report by LiveLaw cited …

1 year, 7 months ago

Plea In Supreme Court Seeks Direction That New Parliament Building Should Be Inaugurated By President Instead Of Prime Minister

Live Law

Amidst the political controversy regarding the new Parliament building being inaugurated by the Prime Minister, a Public Interest Litigation has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking a direction that the inauguration should be done by the President of India.The petition filed by Advocate CR Jaya Sukin as party-in-person seeks any "direction, observation or suggestion" to the Lok. Amidst the …

1 year, 7 months ago

New Parliament launch: CM Gehlot gives advice to PM Modi on inviting President

Live Mint

Rajasthan chief minister and senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot on Thursday suggested PM Narendra Modi and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to discuss with each other and decide on inviting President Droupadi Murmu for the inaugural ceremony of the new Parliament building. The announcement of new Parliament building inauguration was not made with dignity,” Gehlot said as quoted by Hindustan …

1 year, 7 months ago

‘One man’s ego’ has denied President her constitutional privilege, says Congress

The Hindu

Stepping up the attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the inauguration of the new Parliament building, the Congress on Thursday alleged that “one man’s ego and desire for self-promotion” have denied the first tribal woman President her constitutional privilege. Taking a swipe at the Prime Minister, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh tweeted, ”Yesterday, President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the country’s …

1 year, 7 months ago

Parliament building row: Who is attending, who is boycotting?

Firstpost

Political parties are divided over the inauguration of the new Parliament building by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. While NDA allies and some other parties – Naveen Patnaik’s BJD and Shiromani Akali Dal – will be present during the event, at least 20 Opposition parties have decided to stay away The Central government and dozens of Opposition parties are embroiled in …

1 year, 7 months ago

These political parties will attend inauguration of new parliament. Full list

Hindustan Times

The inauguration of the new parliament building coming up on Sunday has sparked a row amongst political parties as to who are against the event and will be boycotting the same, and those who are in favour and will be attending it. 20 opposition parties, including the Congress, Delhi's ruling Aam Aadmi Party, Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress, issued a joint …

1 year, 7 months ago

New Parliament Opening today: Who is attending the event and who is not

Live Mint

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has scheduled the date to inaugurate the new Parliament Building on May 28, 2023. In a joint statement, Opposition parties said, “The inauguration of a new Parliament building is a momentous occasion. Despite our belief that the government is threatening democracy, and our disapproval of the autocratic manner in which the new Parliament was built, we …

1 year, 7 months ago

President should inaugurate new Parliament building, says lawyer in Supreme Court PIL

India Today

A Public Interest Litigation has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking directions to the Lok Sabha Secretariat and the Central government to inaugurate the new Parliament building by the President of India. This development came after 20 opposition parties, including the Congress, TMC, AAP, AIMIM and JD, said they would boycott the inauguration of the new Parliament building by …

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AB Vajpayee architect of India’s transition into 21st century: PM Modi

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Atal Bihari Vajpayee as the architect of India’s transition into the 21st century and said the BJP stalwart ushered in reforms that set the stage for India’s economic surge, abandoning an economic philosophy which encouraged cronyism and stagnation. Modi said, “He stands tall as a statesman who continues to inspire countless people.”The prime minister said …

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Protests at Kalaburagi, Gadag against Amit Shah’s remarks

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Protests at Kalaburagi, Gadag against Amit Shah’s remarks

Hindustan Times

Kalaburagi and Gadag in North Karnataka came to a standstill on Tuesday as people protested against Union home minister Amit Shah’s remarks on BR Ambedkar,father of Indian Constitution. Protests against Union home minister Amit Shah’s remarks on BR Ambedkar in Kalaburagi on Tuesday. People familiar with the matter said that the activists and members of the Constitution Protection Committee staging …

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‘Amit Shah’s statement against Ambedkar disrespects Indian Constitution’

The Hindu

“Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s statement against B.R. Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha was pre-planned with an intention to disrespect the Indian Constitution,” said Communist Party of India leader K. Balabharathi. Speaking at a protest organised by Tamil Nadu Untouchability Eradication Front against Mr. Shah here on Tuesday, Ms. Balabharathi said in the guise of celebrating the 75th year of …

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Congress Working Committee’s Belagavi meet to take up ‘insult’ to Ambedkar legacy

The Hindu

The Congress on Tuesday alleged that just like how Prime Minister Narendra Modi bowed on the steps of the old Parliament building in 2014 only to abandon it in favour of a new building, this year he placed his head on the original Constitution so that a new one could be brought in. Stepping up its campaign against the BJP …

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UP: Bareilly court summons Asaduddin Owaisi over ‘Jai Palestine’ slogan during Parliament oath

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UP: Bareilly court summons Asaduddin Owaisi over ‘Jai Palestine’ slogan during Parliament oath

Hindustan Times

A local court in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly has directed All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi to appear before it in response to a petition alleging he violated the Constitution by raising a slogan supporting Palestine during his oath-taking in Parliament, news agency PTI reported. Gupta said that he was hurt by Owaisi’s slogan, stating, “His slogan …

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'Cong repeatedly disrespected Ambedkar', alleges UP CM Yogi Adityanath

Hindustan Times

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday demanded an apology from Congress for continuously insulting Bharat Ratna Baba Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar and said that the Bharatiya Janata Party has worked to build the country of Baba Saheb's dreams. Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath has slammed the Congress for insulting Babasaheb Ambedkar Addressing a press conference in Lucknow, the …

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Bareilly court summons AIMIM chief Owaisi over pro-Palestine slogan in Parliament

The Hindu

A local Court has directed AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi to appear before it over a plea that claimed he had violated the Constitution by raising a slogan hailing Palestine in Parliament. Lawyer Virendra Gupta filed a petition against Mr. Owaisi over the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen leader voicing support for Palestine during his oath-taking ceremony in Parliament. District Judge Sudhir …

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Key meeting of NDA leaders at JP Nadda’s house tomorrow; Ambedkar row, other issues on agenda

Live Mint

A meeting of top leaders of the National Democratic Alliance is going to be held in Delhi on December 25. Top leaders of the alliance will gather at Bharatiya Janata Party President, JP Nadda's residence at 4 pm to discuss host of issues including the recent Ambedkar controversy. The top two agendas of this meeting are the raging row over …

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Scuffle breaks out between Cong, AAP and BJP councillors at Chandigarh Municipal body meet

Hindustan Times

The Chandigarh Municipal Corporation meeting turned into a scuffle on Tuesday as Congress and BJP councillors turned physical over Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on Dr. BR Ambedkar. The Amit Shah remarks row Opposition parties have accused Amit Shah of showing disrespect towards Ambedkar, a charge denied by the senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader. Following the remarks made by Shah, …

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Congress members detained in Raipur during protest against Amit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar

The Hindu

Several Congress members were detained after they took out a foot march to the residence of Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, while alleging that Union Minister Amit Shah had insulted Dr. B.R. The opposition party members also tried to 'gherao' the residence of CM Sai to register their protest against Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks …

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Congress has an anti-Ambedkar mindset: UP CM Yogi Adityanath

New Indian Express

LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath criticised the Congress and other political parties, including the Samajwadi Party, accusing them of engaging in divisive politics and adopting an immoral and unconstitutional approach. “Former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru was opposed to Dr BR Ambedkar’s inclusion in the Constituent Assembly,” he claimed. “The Congress never allowed a memorial for Dr Ambedkar after …

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Remarks on Ambedkar: Congress leaders demand Shah’s resignation

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Remarks on Ambedkar: Congress leaders demand Shah’s resignation

Hindustan Times

Uttar Pradesh Congress on Monday demanded resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah while terming his remarks on Dr BR Ambedkar as ‘objectional’ and ‘insulting’. Senior Congress leaders, including former Union Minister Salman Khursheed, deputy leader of Congress in Rajya Sabha Pramod Tiwari, Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee president Ajay Rai and party MPs Kishori Lal Sharma and Rakesh Rathore, spoke …

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Amit Shah should resign, says Kozhikode MP

The Hindu

Raghavan, MP, has demanded Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s resignation for allegedly undermining Dr. B.R. Since that is not possible now, its leaders are resorting to insulting the Constitution and its founders,” Mr. Raghavan said, accusing the party of showing contempt not only towards the Constitution but also towards Dalits. Citing the BJP’s reluctance to conduct a caste census, Mr. …

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Rajnath reaches Lucknow, to attend Atal’s centenary celebrations

Hindustan Times

Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Monday reached Lucknow to attend the birth centenary celebrations of the late PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee. UP dy CM Brajesh Pathak welcoming defence minister Rajnath Singh in Lucknow on December 23. Deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak, UP BJP general secretary Sanjay Rai, regional president Kamlesh Mishra, Lucknow BJP chief Anand Dwivedi, MLC Mukesh Sharma, Lucknow …

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Stop hypocrisy, says Ravi Shankar Prasad on Congress protests over remarks on Ambedkar

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Stop hypocrisy, says Ravi Shankar Prasad on Congress protests over remarks on Ambedkar

Hindustan Times

NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday renewed its attack on the Congress for its continuing agitation over Union home minister Amit Shah’s comments on BR Ambedkar in Parliament last week. BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad said the Congress should apologise for the way it treated BR Ambedkar Senior BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad said the Opposition and the …

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Congress denies link to vandalism at Pushpa 2 actor Allu Arjun's residence in Hyderabad: Report

Hindustan Times

The Congress on Monday denied allegations of involvement in the attack on actor Allu Arjun's Hyderabad residence, which occurred over the Sandhya Theatre stampede incident on December 4, that claimed a woman's life during the premiere of recently released film Pushpa 2. The party's reaction followed unverified social media posts allegedly linking the main accused in Sunday evening's attack to …

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BJP wants to disregard backward classes: Karnataka Congress MLC slams Amit Shah over Ambedkar remarks

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BJP wants to disregard backward classes: Karnataka Congress MLC slams Amit Shah over Ambedkar remarks

New Indian Express

BENGALURU: Senior Congress MLC BK Hariprasad on Sunday hit out at the BJP and RSS saying that it was “ridiculous” for them to preach about patriotism when in the past they have opposed the country’s national flag and the Constitution. Addressing the media in Bengaluru, Hariprasad said that the Congress will launch a series of protests against Union Minister Amit …

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Insult to Ambedkar: Congress to submit memo seeking Amit Shah’s removal

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Insult to Ambedkar: Congress to submit memo seeking Amit Shah’s removal

Hindustan Times

To press for resignation of Union home minister, Himachal Pradesh Congress unit will organise a protest march on December 24. The protest march will be from Ambedkar Chowk located in Chaura Maidan till the Shimla DC office, where a memorandum will be submitted to the deputy commissioner, who will then forward it to the President. Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee chief …

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AIMIM likely to contest 10 assembly seats in Delhi

Hindustan Times

The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen is likely to contest at least 10 of the 70 assembly seats in its first-ever Delhi elections, party leaders said on Friday. Other seats that the party is eyeing are Seelampur, Babarpur, Ballimaran, Chandni Chowk, Okhla, Jangpura, Sadar Bazar, Matia Mahal, and Karawal Nagar, said AIMIM Delhi general secretary Haji Mehradeen Rangrez. Meanwhile, AIMIM’s Delhi …

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TPCC to organise Ambedkar Saman march on December 24: Sudip Roy Barman

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TPCC to organise Ambedkar Saman march on December 24: Sudip Roy Barman

The Hindu

“The Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee will hold a ‘Baba Saheb Ambedkar samman march’ on December 24, 2024, in protest against Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s statement in Parliament on Dr. Ambedkar,” said a senior party leader on Sunday. Congress MLA Sudip Roy Barman told a press conference in Agartala that the party will organise the march in all district headquarters …

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Kerala Congress to march to District Collectorates over Amit Shah’s remark on Ambedkar, election rule change

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Kerala Congress to march to District Collectorates over Amit Shah’s remark on Ambedkar, election rule change

The Hindu

The Congress will stage marches to District Collectorates in Kerala on December 24 to highlight Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s allegedly disparaging comments about the late Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, the iconic chairperson of the committee that drafted the Indian Constitution. All India Congress Committee general secretary, K. C. Venugopal, MP, told reporters in Thiruvananthapuram that Congress activists would meet …

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Amit Shah’s remarks on Ambedkar caused lasting shame on Parliamentary democracy: DMK

The Hindu

The high-level executive committee of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Sunday said the “insulting and distasteful attack” on Dr. Ambedkar in the Parliament by Home Minister Amit Shah had caused a lasting shame for the Parliamentary democracy by the Bharatiya Janata Party government. Amit Shah’s comments on Ambedkar: Congress demands HM’s resignation; INDIA bloc MPs protest in Parliament premises Another …

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BJP MPs did not mention Indira herself voted to remove many provisions of 42nd Amendment: Jairam Ramesh

The Hindu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his colleagues mounted a "furious attack" on Indira Gandhi for the 42nd Amendment but they did not mention that she, along with other Congress MPs, voted in favour of the 44th Amendment which removed a number of provisions introduced through the 42nd Amendment, Congress MP Jairam Ramesh said on Sunday. Mr. Ramesh pointed out that …

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Parliament Ambedkar row: Congress to hold press conference in 150 cities demanding Amit Shah’s resignation

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Parliament Ambedkar row: Congress to hold press conference in 150 cities demanding Amit Shah’s resignation

The Hindu

Congress leader Pawan Khera on Saturday informed that the Congress MPs of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, the CWC members will do press conferences in 150 different cities across the nation demanding the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. "On 22 and 23 in more than 150 cities our MPs of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, the CWC members …

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DMK executive panel condemns Union Minister Amit Shah; slams BJP for bid to 'divert attention'

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DMK executive panel condemns Union Minister Amit Shah; slams BJP for bid to 'divert attention'

New Indian Express

CHENNAI: DMK's executive committee meeting, chaired by party president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin here on Sunday strongly condemned Union Home Minister Amit Shah, for "defaming" Babasaheb Ambedkar. Shah besmirched the sacrifices of Dr Ambedkar, which was "unacceptable" and a "blot" on Parliamentary democracy under the BJP regime, the Dravidian party alleged in a resolution. In order …

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Congress steps up campaign over Amit Shah’s remarks on Dr. Ambedkar

The Hindu

Stepping up its campaign against Home Minister Amit Shah for his comment that it has become a “fashion” to take Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar’s name, the Congress on Saturday announced a plan to hold countrywide press conferences and Ambedkar samman marches in the next few days. “On 24 December, all across the country, we will hold Babasaheb Ambedkar Samman Marches and …

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Amit Shah Should Apologise For Remark On Ambedkar Else BSP Will Stage Protest: Mayawati

ABP News

Lucknow, Dec 21 Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Saturday hit out at Union Home Minister Amit Shah, saying that he should apologise for his statement on B R Ambedkar. In a series of posts on X in Hindi, Mayawati said, "Babasaheb Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar, the author of the original book in the form of the super-humanistic and welfare Constitution …

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‘You Also Chant Modi-Modi’: Dalits Respond to Amit Shah's Remark on Ambedkar

The Quint

Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on Dr. B.R Ambedkar, "It has become a fashion to say Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar. A Congress leader said, "The way home minister Amit Shah has insulted Baba Saheb Ambedkar inside the Parliament, he has no moral right to remain a minister." Another resident added, “The public keeps fighting while they only …

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Congress, AAP stage protests against Amit Shah, CT Ravi in Bengaluru

New Indian Express

BENGALURU: The Congress on Friday staged protests against Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his Ambedkar remarks and against BJP MLC C T Ravi for his alleged derogatory remark against Women and Child Welfare Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar. Led by women Congress president Sowmya Reddy, party workers laid siege to the BJP office in Malleshwaram. Aam Aadmi Party workers staged a …

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Manipur Congress leaders stage protest against Amit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar

India Today

The Manipur unit of the Congress staged a protest in Imphal on Friday seeking the resignation of Home Minister Amit Shah for his remarks on BR Ambedkar during the Winter session of the Parliament. Addressing the media, state Congress legislative party leader O Ibobi Singh said that the BJP had levelled false allegations against Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi …

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Hebbalkar attacks BJP over its ‘silence’ on CT Ravi’s remarks

Hindustan Times

Day after a war of words between minister for women and child development Laxmi Hebbalkar and BJP leader CT Ravi, the minister questioned the silence of other BJP members over his alleged remarks during the Karnataka Legislative Council. Congress supporters protest over Union Home Minister Amit Shah's speech in Rajya Sabha during the Constitution debate and Karnataka BJP leader CT …

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Protest vs protest on last day as House session ends

Hindustan Times

A bitter winter session of Parliament, marked by acrimony between the government and Opposition, protests and counter protests over Union home minister Amit Shah’s comment on BR Ambedkar, the first attempt in Independent India to remove the vice-president, a landmark debate on 75 years of the Constitution, and ugly scenes that led to a flurry of police complaints and privilege …

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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 …

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Day after BJP Yuva Morcha attacked their office, Congress workers protest at Mantralaya

Deccan Chronicle

Mumbai: A day after BJP Yuva Morcha’s protest at Mumbai Congress office and vandalisation, Mumbai Youth Congress and Mumbai Congress leaders held a protest for approximately half an hour in front of Mantralaya raising a slogan against home minister Amit Shah and BJP leaders for dishonouring Dr. BR Ambedkar. BJP Yuva Morcha on Thursday had staged a protest and vandalised …

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BJP’s Dalit Dilemma | Power Play by Anand Mishra

The Hindu

Published : Dec 20, 2024 18:37 IST - 4 MINS READ Dear readers, What’s in a name? Nishikant Dubey of the BJP responded by filing a privilege notice against Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of showing a “criminally edited” version of Shah’s speech. BJP leaders shared photographs of the injured Sarangi and Rajput, insisting that “pictures don’t lie”, but refused to …

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After Priyanka Gandhi, BJP MP makes a statement with '1984' bag

India Today

Days after Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi made a political statement in Parliament by carrying bags featuring motifs of Palestine and Bangladesh, BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi on Friday gifted Gandhi a bag with ‘1984’, written on it, referencing the year of the anti-Sikh riots. The Nanavati Commission, appointed to investigate the riots, concluded that Congress leaders including top figures Jagdish Tytler, …

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Ambedkar row: Opposition MPs hold protest against Amit Shah at Vijay Chowk

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: Opposition MPs staged a protest on Friday, at Vijay Chowk in Delhi demanding Home Minister Amit Shah's apology and resignation for allegedly "insulting" BR Ambedkar. Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also slammed the BJP over the FIR filed against the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, saying it "shows their desperation level". Priyanka …

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BJP, Congress' cases over Parliament scuffle to be given to Crime Branch: Report

Hindustan Times

The Parliament case enquiry of both the Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress' complaints over Thursday's row will be transferred to the Crime Branch, sources cited in a news agency ANI report said. Amid the boiling rage over Home minister Amit Shah's remarks on Dr BR Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha earlier this week, a scuffle broke out in the Parliament …

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Parliament Highlights: Rahul Gandhi's Case Transferred To Delhi Police Crime Branch For Probe

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Parliament Highlights: Rahul Gandhi's Case Transferred To Delhi Police Crime Branch For Probe

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Parliament Live Updates: Please follow this space for all the latest news and updates on the Parliament Winter Session. On Thursday, Congress along with other opposition parties protested against Union Home Minister Amit Shah demanding his resignation over his remarks for BR Ambedkar in Rajya Sabha. The BJP-led NDA MPs were protesting at the Makardwar, the main entrance for the …

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OPINION | Parliament's fight should not have gone to Police

India TV News

The scuffle between Congress and BJP MPs outside the Makar Dwar gate of Parliament on Thursday was unprecedented and unfortunate. BJP MPs filed a police complaint against Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, alleging that he shoved Mukesh Rajput, who was standing next to him, and Rajput fell on Sarangi. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan accused Rahul Gandhi of “behaving like …

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Opposition boycotts Speaker's tea meet as tumultuous Parliament session ends

India Today

The tumultuous winter session of Parliament saw no exception on the last day as an uproar by the opposition over the alleged insult to Dalit icon BR Ambedkar by Home Minister Amit Shah saw both the Houses being adjourned. In the Lok Sabha, the opposition shouted 'Jai Bhim' slogans as the Speaker read out directions barring demonstrations and protests at …

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BJP attempts to weaken constitution, democracy: SP chief Akhilesh Yadav

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha MP and Samajwadi Party MP Akhilesh Yadav on Friday hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party over Amit Shah's remarks on BR Ambedkar in Parliament, claiming that the ruling party is trying to weaken the constitution and democracy. Speaking to ANI, after the Lok Sabha adjourned sine die, the SP chief noted that Babasaheb's Constitution shows …

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Minority groups in Karnataka plan protests against Amit Shah over Ambedkar remarks

New Indian Express

BENGALURU: Dalit organisations are planning to stage protests against Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his remarks on Dr BR Ambedkar. Senior DSS leader Mavalli Shankar said that along with Dalits, backward classes will join the campaign against Amit Shah until he resigns from his post. Dalit organisations were also upset over former PM HD Deve Gowda’s advice in the …

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CM Siddaramaiah slams Amit Shah over Ambedkar remarks; calls BJP anti-Constitution

New Indian Express

BELAGAVI: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday stepped up the attack on Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his recent comments on Dr BR Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha. Reading out a detailed statement in the assembly amid din by both BJP and the Congress MLAs over the issue, the CM claimed that Shah would have been a “gujari” if there …

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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 …

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Gujarat Bar Council member to boycott oath-taking ceremony over Amit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar

New Indian Express

AHMEDABAD: Paresh Vaghela, a member of the Bar Council of Gujarat, has announced that he will boycott the upcoming event scheduled for December 30, 2024, in protest against Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s recent remarks on Dr. B.R. Shah, who is set to attend the Bar Council of Gujarat’s public ceremony as the chief guest, has drawn the ire of …

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Congress must apologise for ‘disrespect’ to Babasaheb, says BJP

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva has called on Congress leaders, particularly the Gandhi family, to apologise for the disrespect shown to B R Ambedkar both during his lifetime and posthumously. The protest came in response to demonstrations across the city by the Congress as well as the AAP over senior BJP leader and Union Home minister Amit Shah’s …

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Congress holds protest at BJP office over ‘insult to Ambedkar’

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: The Delhi unit of the Congress, on Thursday, staged a protest in the city against Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s remarks on Babasaheb Ambedkar. Holding aloft Ambedkar’s photograph and raising slogans like ‘Amit Shah Maafi Mange’ and ‘Daliton Ka Apmaan Nahi Sahenge,’ the party workers demanded Shah’s apology and his resignation. Addressing the members of the party, Yadav …

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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 …

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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla bans demonstrations at Parliament after NDA vs INDIA scuffle: Report

Hindustan Times

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday banned demonstrations by MPs and political parties at any of the gates of Parliament, PTI reported citing sources. The speaker's decision comes after a scuffle between NDA and INDIA bloc MPs at Parliament resulted in injuries to two Bharatiya Janata Party MPs. "Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has issued strict instructions that no …

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