Congress calls Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar ‘biggest reason for disruptions’
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Congress calls Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar ‘biggest reason for disruptions’

Hindustan Times  

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar, alleging that the Vice President was the “biggest reason for disruption in the parliament.” Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar listens to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge in the Rajya Sabha during the Winter Session of Parliament, in New Delhi. Kharge also alleged that the Rajya Sabha chairman's conduct has been contrary to the post's dignity as he targets opposition leaders and often praises the government. No Confidence motion against Jagdeep Dhankar In a first, parties of the INDIA bloc on Tuesday submitted a notice to bring a motion in Rajya Sabha for the removal of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, accusing him of "partisan" conduct as the chairman of the Upper House. Similar notices for removal of the Speaker of Lok Sabha have been submitted in the past, but none against the Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman.

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Opposition walks out of Rajya Sabha over MP attack issue
15 hours, 28 minutes ago

Opposition walks out of Rajya Sabha over MP attack issue

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi:The Samajwadi Party, Congress, and several other Opposition parties staged a walkout from the Rajya Sabha during the morning session on Thursday protesting the Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar’s decision to not allow discussion on the alleged threat and attempt to attack the residence of a sitting MP in Agra. Javed Ali Khan and Ramji Lal Suman, both belonging to the …

Congress Brass Discusses Bihar Election Strategy, Kharge And Rahul Gandhi Lead High-Level Meeting
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2 days, 21 hours ago

Congress Brass Discusses Bihar Election Strategy, Kharge And Rahul Gandhi Lead High-Level Meeting

ABP News  

New Delhi, Mar 25 The Congress top brass on Tuesday took stock of preparations for the upcoming assembly polls in Bihar and brainstormed on the party's roadmap in the run-up to the election. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge chaired the meeting that was attended by former party chief Rahul Gandhi, Bihar Congress chief Rajesh Kumar and his predecessor Akhilesh Prasad Singh, …

V-P Dhankar To Meet Floor Leaders To Discuss Justice Varma Case; JPC On ONOE Extended: Top Updates
3 days, 2 hours ago

V-P Dhankar To Meet Floor Leaders To Discuss Justice Varma Case; JPC On ONOE Extended: Top Updates

ABP News  

The Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha witnessed another stormy session on Tuesday. Member of Parliament from both the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and Opposition parties traded barbs over various issues, including clearing of MNREGA dues, Justice Varma case and others. In a major development, the Joint Parliamentary Committee on 'One Nation, One Election' has been granted an extension by …

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge calls BJP and AAP ‘anti-farmer’ parties
1 week, 1 day ago

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge calls BJP and AAP ‘anti-farmer’ parties

Hindustan Times  

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Aam Aadmi Party of being “two anti-farmer parties joining hands against the country’s food providers”. The Punjab Police dismantled the protest sites at the Punjab-Haryana border on Wednesday and detained several farmer leaders, including Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on an indefinite fast, and Kisan Mazdoor …

Congress appoints Kutumba MLA Rajesh Kumar as Bihar chief
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1 week, 2 days ago

Congress appoints Kutumba MLA Rajesh Kumar as Bihar chief

Hindustan Times  

The Congress on Tuesday appointed Kutumba MLA Rajesh Kumar as the president of the Bihar Pradesh Congress Committee, replacing Akhilesh Prasad Singh. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge appointed Rajesh Kumar as the president of the Bihar Pradesh Congress Committee. A senior party leader aware of the developments, hailed the move to appoint two senior leaders as the party in-charge in the …

Kharge’s ‘Unparliamentary’ Remark Sparks Uproar In Rajya Sabha, Later Issues Apology To RS Chairperson
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Kharge’s ‘Unparliamentary’ Remark Sparks Uproar In Rajya Sabha, Later Issues Apology To RS Chairperson

ABP News  

The Rajya Sabha witnessed a heated exchange on Tuesday after Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge used an expression deemed unparliamentary by the treasury benches. Opposition members, particularly from the DMK, were already protesting against Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s remarks against the Tamil Nadu government. He should apologise, and the word should be expunged.” Kharge Apologises To Rajya Sabha Chairperson, Says …

We adhere to Kharge's guidance and value opposition's remarks: D K Shivakumar
2 weeks, 4 days ago

We adhere to Kharge's guidance and value opposition's remarks: D K Shivakumar

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Sunday said that the party adheres to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's guidance and values opposition's comments. Amid the power tussle in the Congress, Kharge on Saturday urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar to work together and prioritise the state's development. When reporters reminded him of going together with Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar, who is …

Congress president Kharge appoints Maharashtra CLP office-bearers
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Congress president Kharge appoints Maharashtra CLP office-bearers

The Hindu  

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday appointed the office-bearers of the Maharashtra Congress Legislative Party. The four-time MLA Amin Patel has been appointed as the deputy leader of the Lower House, Viswajith Kadam as secretary, Amit Deshmukh as chief whip, Shirishkumar Niak and Sanjay Meshram as whips. For the Upper House, Satej alias Bunty Patil has been appointed as group …

Congress Rejigs Party Structure In Several States After Losing Haryana, Drawing Blank In Delhi
1 month, 1 week ago

Congress Rejigs Party Structure In Several States After Losing Haryana, Drawing Blank In Delhi

ABP News  

Amid the loss in Haryana and Delhi elections, the grand old party Congress has made reshuffle in the organization. Hon'ble Congress President Shri @kharge has appointed the following party functionaries as AICC General Secretaries/In-charges of the respective States/UTs, with immediate effect. pic.twitter.com/zl8Y0eP5ZM — Congress February 14, 2025 Making a big reshuffle, former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has been appointed …

‘Tere baap ke…’: Mallikarjun Kharge tells Rajya Sabha MP ’chup baith’, triggers row — Viral Video
1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘Tere baap ke…’: Mallikarjun Kharge tells Rajya Sabha MP ’chup baith’, triggers row — Viral Video

Live Mint  

A video of Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge went viral earlier this week, wherein he hit out an MP in the Rajya Sabha and told him to sit quietly "chup baith". During a discussion in Rajya Sabha on Monday, as Kharge was speaking, BJP MP Neeraj Shekhar intervened and made some remarks, to which the Leader of Opposition shot back, saying …

'Chup baith': Kharge lashes out at ex-PM's son after being interrupted during Rajya Sabha speech
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Chup baith': Kharge lashes out at ex-PM's son after being interrupted during Rajya Sabha speech

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Rajya Sabha witnessed an unusual exchange when Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge lashed out at BJP MP Neeraj Shekhar — the son of former Prime Minister Chandra Shekhar — for interrupting his speech in the Rajya Sabha. The incident took place in the Upper House during the debate on the motion of thanks to the President’s address in …

BJP MPs file privilege notice against Sonia Gandhi over remarks on President
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

BJP MPs file privilege notice against Sonia Gandhi over remarks on President

The Hindu  

A group of BJP MPs from the tribal community filed a breach of privilege notice on Monday against Congress parliamentary party leader Sonia Gandhi for using "derogatory and slanderous" words against President Droupadi Murmu. Led by BJP leader and former Union Minister Faggan Singh Kulaste, they met Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and sought disciplinary action against Ms. Gandhi, contending …

Raj Thackeray joins Opposition in raising doubts over EVMs
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Raj Thackeray joins Opposition in raising doubts over EVMs

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray, who campaigned for the Bharatiya Janata Party during last year’s Lok Sabha elections, on Thursday joined the opposition in raising doubts over the Maharashtra assembly poll results and electronic voting machines, claiming that even the ruling Mahayuti alliance leaders were shocked with some of the outcomes. Mumbai, India – 30, Jan 2025: MNS …

Opposition demands debate on Maha Kumbh tragedy
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Opposition demands debate on Maha Kumbh tragedy

The Hindu  

Opposition parties, criticising the government for withholding information on the stampede at the Maha Kumbh, and the U.P. The Rashtriya Janata Dal’s Rajya Sabha MP and senior leader Manoj K. Jha said that the State government had been in denial mode for 17 hours. Congress general secretary and the party’s chief whip in the Rajya Sabha Jairam Ramesh, also attended …

Raja Singh slams Kharge for making comments on Mahakumbh mela
2 months ago

Raja Singh slams Kharge for making comments on Mahakumbh mela

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Goshamahal BJP MLA Raja Singh on Tuesday criticized the Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge’s remarks on the ongoing Mahakumbh mela in Prayagraj, stating that such comments hurt the sentiments of millions of devotees and undermine its cultural significance. At a time when lakhs of people from India and from different countries are taking part in the mela and performing pooja, …

Country's democratic, pluralistic traditions facing 'triple threat': Congress ahead of Mhow rally
2 months ago

Country's democratic, pluralistic traditions facing 'triple threat': Congress ahead of Mhow rally

New Indian Express  

MHOW: The country's democratic and pluralistic traditions face a "triple threat," the Congress said on Sunday and accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of flouting the values anchoring the Preamble to the Constitution. The Congress will hold its 'Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan' rally in this Madhya Pradesh town, the birthplace of BR Ambedkar, on Monday as it aims to …

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar calls BJP 'Godse' party, lashes out at the party
2 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar calls BJP 'Godse' party, lashes out at the party

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday morning hailed Mahatma Gandhi ahead of the 'Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan' rally scheduled to be held in Belagavi district today. 'Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan' Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday left to attend a public rally 'Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan', which is being held in Karnataka's …

Kharge tells 'everyone' to focus, not worry about Karnataka Congress leadership
2 months, 1 week ago

Kharge tells 'everyone' to focus, not worry about Karnataka Congress leadership

India Today  

All India Congress Committee President Mallikarjun Kharge has delivered a stern message to party leaders, urging them to refrain from making speculative statements amid political rumblings over leadership roles in Karnataka. There is no point in making such statements.” Kharge emphasised that decisions regarding leadership positions would be taken at the discretion of the party’s high command, including himself and …

NCW seeks action against Rahul Gandhi over BJP MP Phangnon Konyak's ‘misconduct’ charge
3 months, 1 week ago

NCW seeks action against Rahul Gandhi over BJP MP Phangnon Konyak's ‘misconduct’ charge

Hindustan Times  

The National Commission for Women on Friday sought action against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over the allegation of misbehaviour with a Bharatiya Janata Party MP inside the Parliament premises during a scuffle between the INDIA and NDA MPs. The woman's panel urged the Lok Sabha Speaker and the Rajya Sabha Chairman to act against Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over …

Rajya Sabha adopts motion to nominate 12 MPs to joint panel on simultaneous polls
3 months, 1 week ago

Rajya Sabha adopts motion to nominate 12 MPs to joint panel on simultaneous polls

The Hindu  

The Rajya Sabha on Friday adopted through voice vote a motion to nominate 12 of its members to the joint committee of Parliament that will scrutinise the two bills proposing simultaneous elections. Soon after the House met following an initial adjournment in the morning, Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar asked Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal to move a motion to nominate …

Parliament assault row: Charges against Rahul Gandhi explained
3 months, 1 week ago

Parliament assault row: Charges against Rahul Gandhi explained

India Today  

A scuffle outside Parliament on Thursday led to the Delhi Police filing an FIR against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi based on a complaint filed by BJP MP Hemang Joshi. Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, denied the allegations and claimed he was stopped from entering Parliament by BJP MPs wielding sticks. Other sections include Section …

Rahul Gandhi in fresh trouble? Delhi Police registers FIR against Congress leader over Parliament scuffle
3 months, 1 week ago

Rahul Gandhi in fresh trouble? Delhi Police registers FIR against Congress leader over Parliament scuffle

Live Mint  

In fresh trouble for Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, the Delhi Police on Thursday registered an FIR against him over a scuffle in Parliament after the Bharatiya Janata Party lodged a complaint. Accusing Rahul Gandhi of "physical assault and incitement" during a scuffle on Parliament premises, the BJP sought his indictment under sections of attempt to murder and other charges. Following …

High-voltage drama in Parliament as BJP, INDIA bloc MPs protest amid Ambedkar row | Day in pictures
3 months, 1 week ago

High-voltage drama in Parliament as BJP, INDIA bloc MPs protest amid Ambedkar row | Day in pictures

Hindustan Times  

High-voltage drama in Parliament as BJP, INDIA bloc MPs protest amid Ambedkar row | Day in pictures The faceoff between opposition and NDA over alleged insult to BR Ambedkar took an ugly turn in Parliament with claims. 1 / 11 BJP MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi gets injured after clashes between India Bloc and NDA MPs following their protests, at Parliament …

‘Hoped Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi would apologise for their misconduct in Parliament’: BJP on Cong presser
3 months, 1 week ago

‘Hoped Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi would apologise for their misconduct in Parliament’: BJP on Cong presser

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday hit back at Rahul Gandhi, after the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha addressed a presser to clarify accusations of pushing two ruling party MPs. “Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and party MP Rahul Gandhi held a press conference today. We were hopeful that they will apologise for their misconduct in the Parliament today, …

Rahul Gandhi links Parliament scuffle to Adani indictment: 'New distraction'
3 months, 1 week ago

Rahul Gandhi links Parliament scuffle to Adani indictment: 'New distraction'

Hindustan Times  

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday attributed the scuffle between MPs outside the Parliament to the BJP's alleged attempt to avoid discussion on the Adani Group's indictment in the United States. The Congress MP accused the BJP of creating "a new distraction" to divert the public's attention from legal proceedings against "Narendra Modi's friend Gautam Adani". …

No-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman Dhankhar rejected
3 months, 1 week ago

No-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman Dhankhar rejected

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: A no-confidence motion moved by the Opposition against Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar was rejected on procedural grounds, escalating tensions in Parliament. The motion, filed in protest of Dhankhar's alleged bias in handling parliamentary proceedings, was deemed inadmissible under Rajya Sabha rules. Chairman Dhankhar dismissed the motion, citing Article 90 of the Constitution and Rule 256 of the …

Rahul Gandhi will not push anyone or be rude: Omar Abdullah
3 months, 1 week ago

Rahul Gandhi will not push anyone or be rude: Omar Abdullah

The Hindu  

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday dismissed the Bharatiya Janata Party claims that Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi pushed two ruling party members on Parliament premises, saying it was not in his nature to be nasty or rude. Disrespect has crossed limits of tolerance, says Uddhav on Shah’s Ambedkar comment A face-off between the Opposition and the …

Opposition's no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar rejected: ‘Severely flawed’
3 months, 1 week ago

Opposition's no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar rejected: ‘Severely flawed’

Hindustan Times  

Rajya Sabha deputy chairman Harivansh rejected the impeachment notice moved by the INDIA bloc against House chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar, calling it to be “bereft of facts” and aimed at securing “publicity”. In his ruling, the deputy chairperson said that the impeachment notice is a part of the “design to denigrate the nation’s constitutional institutions and malign the incumbent Vice President.” …

India upper house deputy chair rejects opposition move to impeach vice president
3 months, 1 week ago

India upper house deputy chair rejects opposition move to impeach vice president

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI, - A move by Indian opposition parties to impeach Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar for allegedly performing his job in a partisan manner was rejected, parliament said on Thursday. India upper house deputy chair rejects opposition move to impeach vice president The vice president, India's second highest constitutional office, acts as the chair of the upper house of parliament, …

Actor Vijay lashes out at Amit Shah for Ambedkar remark, says ‘some people may be allergic’
3 months, 1 week ago

Actor Vijay lashes out at Amit Shah for Ambedkar remark, says ‘some people may be allergic’

Live Mint  

Tamil actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam President, Vijay, on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on Union Home Minister Amit Shah after his remarks on BR Ambedkar in Parliament. Itna naam agar bhagwan ka lete to saat janmon tak swarg mil jata.” As protests erupted uniting the Opposition against demanding Amit Shah's sacking as the home minister and stalling the proceedings …

Ambedkar row: Mallikarjun Kharge submits privilege notice in Parliament against Amit Shah
3 months, 1 week ago

Ambedkar row: Mallikarjun Kharge submits privilege notice in Parliament against Amit Shah

India TV News  

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday submitted a privilege notice against Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his alleged insulting remarks against B R Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha on December 17, 2024. In his notice submitted to the Rajya Sabha Chairman, Kharge alleged that the remarks made by Shah were an insult to the architect of the Constitution and …

Rahul Gandhi misbehaved with me, felt extremely uncomfortable: BJP woman MP from Nagaland
3 months, 1 week ago

Rahul Gandhi misbehaved with me, felt extremely uncomfortable: BJP woman MP from Nagaland

India TV News  

Bharatiya Janata Party MP from Nagaland Phangnon Konyak has accused Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi of inappropriate behaviour within the Parliament premises. Konyak, the first woman from Nagaland to be elected to the Rajya Sabha, claimed that Gandhi came uncomfortably close to her near the Parliament entrance which made her "extremely uncomfortable". LoP Rahul Gandhi came really …

After BJP, now Congress MPs file police complaint over 'misbehaviour' with Mallikarjun Kharge
3 months, 1 week ago

After BJP, now Congress MPs file police complaint over 'misbehaviour' with Mallikarjun Kharge

India TV News  

A delegation of Congress MPs on Thursday filed a police complaint over alleged misbehaviour with party chief Mallikarjun Kharge. The complaint from the Congress comes shortly after BJP leader Anurag Thakur said that the party has filed a complaint with Delhi Police against Rahul Gandhi for assault and incitement. A delegation of BJP leaders was still inside New Delhi DCP …

Kharge says BJP MPs 'pushed' him in Parliament premises
3 months, 1 week 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 …

Delhi Police files FIR against Rahul Gandhi, other MPs for assault on Parliament scuffle
3 months, 1 week ago

Delhi Police files FIR against Rahul Gandhi, other MPs for assault on Parliament scuffle

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Delhi Police has registered an FIR against the leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi and other Congress Members of Parliament following a scuffle on Parliament premises on Thursday hours after BJP and Congress members filed cross complaints alleging "assault and attempted murder", sources said. A senior Delhi Police officer confirmed to TNIE that the FIR was filed under sections …

Congress anti-Dalit party, distorts facts: Amit Shah retorts to Ambedkar remarks row
3 months, 1 week ago

Congress anti-Dalit party, distorts facts: Amit Shah retorts to Ambedkar remarks row

Live Mint  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused Congress party of distorting his speech in Rajya Sabha regarding his remarks on BR Ambedkar. Shah also said the Bhartiya Janata Party might even consider taking legal action against Congress leaders on the issue. Kharge asks Modi to sack Shah Earlier, Congress president, Mallikarjun Kharge doubled down on his party's attacks on Amit Shah …

LS, RS adjourned over Congress protest on Amit Shah's Ambedkar remarks
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3 months, 1 week ago

LS, RS adjourned over Congress protest on Amit Shah's Ambedkar remarks

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha proceedings were both adjourned till 2 pm on Wednesday due to heated protests from Congress members over remarks made by Home Minister Amit Shah, which they claimed insulted B.R. In the Lok Sabha, as soon as the House convened for the day, Congress members trooped into the Well, holding posters of Ambedkar …

PM Modi meets Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge at his office in Parliament
3 months, 1 week ago

PM Modi meets Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge at his office in Parliament

India TV News  

A meeting of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and LoP Rahul Gandhi and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge was held in the Prime Minister's Office in the Parliament. Notably, PM Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi and Rajya Sabha LoP Kharge, Lok Sabha Speaker and Rajya Sabha Chairman are the members of the committee that deliberates and appoints …

Chhagan Bhujbal hits out at Ajit Pawar amid resentment in party: 'Am not toy in anyone’s hand'
3 months, 1 week ago

Chhagan Bhujbal hits out at Ajit Pawar amid resentment in party: 'Am not toy in anyone’s hand'

India TV News  

Senior Nationalist Congress Party leader Chhagan Bhujbal has expressed frustration with the conduct of the party leadership that precipitated his exclusion from the Maharashtra Cabinet and delay in political decisions. While acknowledging that Fadnavis had been keen on his inclusion, Bhujbal implied that his exclusion was a decision made at the top levels of NCP leadership, hinting at party chief …

Mallikarjun Kharge’s BIG retort to PM Modi over Constitution debate: ‘Those who did not fight for country…’
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3 months, 1 week ago

Mallikarjun Kharge’s BIG retort to PM Modi over Constitution debate: ‘Those who did not fight for country…’

Live Mint  

Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday responded sharply to PM Modi's jibes during the Constitution debate. “BJP has been giving 'jumlas' to befool people of the country and blaming the Congress instead”, Kharge slammed, adding, “Bhakti of PM is taking country towards dictatorship, democracy should not turn into dictatorship”. Further, Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge …

The Partisan burden of legislative umpires
3 months, 2 weeks ago

The Partisan burden of legislative umpires

New Indian Express  

When Prime Minister Narendra Modi called India the Mother of Democracy, he wasn’t kidding. With two big allies as shadows, Modi owns Parliament, which is also the fiefdom of the Speaker and RS Chairman. The self-destructive Opposition has colluded to impeach Jagdeep Dhankhar as Rajya Sabha Chairman: a first in Indian parliamentary history. The Opposition also knows the no-confidence motion …

All Parliament’s A Stage | Power Play by Anand Mishra
3 months, 2 weeks ago

All Parliament’s A Stage | Power Play by Anand Mishra

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 13, 2024 18:39 IST - 5 MINS READ Dear readers, When MPs of the indigenous Māori group staged a ceremonial Haka dance in New Zealand’s Parliament to protest the contentious Treaty Principles Bill in November this year, little did they know it would become an internet sensation. Inside Parliament, the nature of protests has seen many variants—be …

‘The whole world knows whose praises you like’: Chairman Dhankhar and Mallikarjun Kharge lock horns in Rajya Sabha
3 months, 2 weeks ago

‘The whole world knows whose praises you like’: Chairman Dhankhar and Mallikarjun Kharge lock horns in Rajya Sabha

Live Mint  

Rajya Sabha witnessed a heated exchange between Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar and Leader of Opposition and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge after the Opposition passed a no-confidence motion against Dhankar on Friday. “The whole world knows whose praises you like. How can I respect you?” The Rajya Sabha chairman said, “I am personally pained for a reason that the main opposition …

Dhankhar Vs Kharge: Parliament Stands Witness To Heated Exchange Between 'Sons Of Farmers'. WATCH
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Dhankhar Vs Kharge: Parliament Stands Witness To Heated Exchange Between 'Sons Of Farmers'. WATCH

ABP News  

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and Leader of Opposition in the House Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday were seen shouting at each other. Watch: Huge uproar in Rajya Sabha, heated debate between Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and Rajya Sabha LoP Mallikarjun Kharge pic.twitter.com/PyvKTM2qWd — IANS December 13, 2024 Mallikarjun Kharge retorted saying, "You are encouraging the members to speak against …

‘Unconstitutional activities taking place’: Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge hits out at Centre
3 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Unconstitutional activities taking place’: Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge hits out at Centre

Hindustan Times  

Ahead of the Constitution debate in the Lok Sabha, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday alleged misuse of autonomous bodies and criticised the state of governance in the country. The Lok Sabha will today witness a special debate commemorating 75 years of the adoption of the Constitution, with newly elected Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra likely to make her maiden …

'Have never undermined any MP,' says Jagdeep Dhankhar amid heated debate with Mallikarjun Kharge
3 months, 2 weeks ago

'Have never undermined any MP,' says Jagdeep Dhankhar amid heated debate with Mallikarjun Kharge

India TV News  

Rajya Sabha witnessed a heated debate between Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and Mallikarjun Kharge with the Congress chief accusing him of undermining him as an MP. Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar said, "I am a farmer's son, I will not show weakness. You have only one job 24 hours a day, why is a farmer's son sitting here.look what you are saying. To …

'Farmer's son' vs 'labourer's son': Mallikarjun Kharge, Jagdeep Dhankhar face-off
3 months, 2 weeks ago

'Farmer's son' vs 'labourer's son': Mallikarjun Kharge, Jagdeep Dhankhar face-off

India Today  

The Rajya Sabha witnessed a fiery exchange of words between Jagdeep Dhankhar and Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge as uproar over the no-confidence motion against the House chairman continued to mar proceedings on Friday. Speaking on the no-trust motion, Dhankhar said he was the son of a farmer and wouldn't be cowed down by the opposition's move, accusing it of …

DC Edit | Parl held to ransom by both govt & Opp.
3 months, 2 weeks ago

DC Edit | Parl held to ransom by both govt & Opp.

Deccan Chronicle  

The Winter Session of Parliament has witnessed a series of curious events with some having precedents but not the others. Most notable among them was the notice to remove Jagdeep Dhankhar as vice-president and Chairman of the Rajya Sabha but no less surprising were the Treasury benches disrupting proceedings even as the Opposition insisted it wanted the Houses to function …

Rahul Gandhi doing mimicry in Parliament premises is immature: Nadda
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi doing mimicry in Parliament premises is immature: Nadda

Deccan Chronicle  

Leader of Rajya Sabha and BJP chief JP Nadda on Thursday called Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi a "college guy," for doing mimicry in the Parliament premises and said that the latter behaviour was "immature. "Congress party wants to delay and divert the issues.The countrymen are very disturbed when they come to know that a person named George …

Allegations levelled by Congress against VP Jagdeep Dhankar condemnable: JP Nadda
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Allegations levelled by Congress against VP Jagdeep Dhankar condemnable: JP Nadda

Hindustan Times  

Bharatiya Janata Party president and leader of the House in Rajya Sabha, JP Nadda on Thursday said the allegations levelled against the Chairman and vice president Jagdeep Dhankar by the Congress party are condemnable. Addressing media persons, Nadda said Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge is a senior leader and should know that the ruling of the Chairman is final and unquestionable. …

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