Protesting against the Delhi Services Bill, Opposition MPs walk out of Rajya Sabha business advisory committee meet
1 year, 8 months ago

Protesting against the Delhi Services Bill, Opposition MPs walk out of Rajya Sabha business advisory committee meet

The Hindu  

Opposing a proposed Bill that seeks to amend the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991, Opposition parties staged a walkout from a meeting of the business advisory committee of the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. At this point, AAP Rajya Sabha leader Sanjay Singh vehemently opposed the introduction of the Bill, pointing out that the matter is already in front of a five-judge Bench of the Supreme Court. Follow live updates of the Monsoon session of Parliament Speaking to reporters after the walkout, Mr. Singh said, “Today, at the business advisory committee meeting, it was the very first Bill they presented. Mr. Rao said that the Bill is brazenly against the federal spirit of the Indian Constitution and that his party will oppose the move.

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Rajya Sabha: Opposition protests tabling of JPC report on Waqf (amendment) Bill, alleges deletion of dissent notes
1 month, 1 week ago

Rajya Sabha: Opposition protests tabling of JPC report on Waqf (amendment) Bill, alleges deletion of dissent notes

The Hindu  

The Opposition on Thursday protested the tabling of the report of Joint Committee on Waqf Bill, criticising the government for censoring their dissent notes. The Rajya Sabha was adjourned briefly amid the uproar by Opposition parties. “Don’t show disrespect to the president of India.” Mr. Dhankhar said and urged Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge to ask the opposition members to …

Opposition, led by Congress, demands legal guarantee for MSP in Rajya Sabha, stages protest
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Opposition, led by Congress, demands legal guarantee for MSP in Rajya Sabha, stages protest

India TV News  

Amid the ongoing monsoon session of the Parliament, the opposition parties led by the Congress on Friday obstructed proceedings in the Rajya Sabha after Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's reply on providing a legal guarantee on minimum support price to farmers. The ruckus began during the Question Hour when Chouhan narrated steps taken by the Central government for the welfare …

Experimental bill that BJP will introduce to weaken state govts: AAP on Delhi services bill
1 year, 7 months ago

Experimental bill that BJP will introduce to weaken state govts: AAP on Delhi services bill

Firstpost  

Even as Amit Shah is set to introduce the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Bill, 2023 in the Rajya Sabha today, the AAP on Monday said that this is an experimental bill that the Centre will introduce in non-BJP governed states in future to weaken governments there Even as Home Minister Amit Shah is set to introduce the …

Delhi services bill to be moved in Rajya Sabha today; AAP, Congress issue whip to its MPs
1 year, 7 months ago

Delhi services bill to be moved in Rajya Sabha today; AAP, Congress issue whip to its MPs

Firstpost  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will introduce the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Bill, 2023 in the Rajya Sabha today, following the Delhi services bill’s easy passage through the Lok Sabha Union Home Minister Amit Shah will introduce the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Bill, 2023 in the Rajya Sabha today, following the Delhi services bill’s …

‘To me, the bill is correct, right…’, says Rajya Sabha MP and former CJI Ranjan Gogoi on Delhi Services Bill
1 year, 7 months ago

‘To me, the bill is correct, right…’, says Rajya Sabha MP and former CJI Ranjan Gogoi on Delhi Services Bill

India TV News  

Delhi Services Bill: Rajya Sabha MP and former CJI Ranjan Gogoi on The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Bill, 2023, said that the matter is not sub-judice and what is pending before the Supreme Court is the validity of the ordinance, but what is being debated in Parliament is the validity of the law. Union Home Minister Amit …

Delhi services bill to be tabled in Rajya Sabha today; AAP, Congress issue whips
1 year, 7 months ago

Delhi services bill to be tabled in Rajya Sabha today; AAP, Congress issue whips

India Today  

The Aam Aadmi Party issued a three-line whip to its Rajya Sabha members, asking them to be present in the House on August 7 and 8. This comes as the contentious Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Bill, which seeks to replace the ordinance promulgated in May after the Supreme Court granted control of Delhi's bureaucracy to the elected …

Delhi Services Bill to come in Rajya Sabha on Monday
1 year, 7 months ago

Delhi Services Bill to come in Rajya Sabha on Monday

Firstpost  

The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Bill, 2023 to replace the ordinance on transfers and postings of senior officers in the Delhi government was passed by Lok Sabha on Thursday amid a walkout by the opposition parties. The government is likely to bring the Delhi Services Bill for its consideration and passage in Rajya Sabha on Monday, sources …

Lok Sabha passes Delhi services Bill amid Opposition walkout
1 year, 7 months ago

Lok Sabha passes Delhi services Bill amid Opposition walkout

The Hindu  

As the Lok Sabha on Thursday gave its nod to a Bill that gives the Lieutenant-Governor of Delhi control over Group A services, Union Minister Amit Shah said the Opposition parties belonging to the Indian National Developmental, Inclusive Alliance came together to oppose the Bill for the sake of their alliance and not for “democracy, the country or its people”. …

Lok Sabha approves Delhi Services Bill amid Oppn walkout
1 year, 7 months ago

Lok Sabha approves Delhi Services Bill amid Oppn walkout

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed the controversial Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Bill, 2023, which will replace an ordinance promulgated to give the Centre the power to control the transfers and postings of senior officers in the Delhi government. The Lok Sabha also suspended newly-elected AAP member Sushil Kumar Rinku for the remaining part of …

Parliament session: Parliament offers to discuss Manipur on 11 August, INDIA bloc demands a debate on Tuesday
1 year, 7 months ago

Parliament session: Parliament offers to discuss Manipur on 11 August, INDIA bloc demands a debate on Tuesday

Live Mint  

Parliament Session Live: Parliament logjam is likely to end as Centre and INDIA bloc MPs have decided to discuss the Manipur issue under section 167. Parliament session: Lok Sabha leaders assured to maintain the dignity of the Chair, urges him to come to the house Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, Congress' Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, NCP's Supriya Sule, RSP's NK Premchandran, BSP's …

Delhi Services Bill passed in Lok Sabha via voice vote after Amit Shah's speech | Updates
1 year, 7 months ago

Delhi Services Bill passed in Lok Sabha via voice vote after Amit Shah's speech | Updates

India TV News  

Parliament Monsoon Session Update: The contentious Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Bill, 2023 to replace the ordinance on transfers and postings of senior officers in the Delhi government was passed by Lok Sabha on Thursday amid a walkout by opposition parties. After a spirited nearly four-hour-long debate, Union Home Minister Amit Shah took potshots at the opposition parties …

Parliament Today Top Points: Delhi Services Bill Tabled, 6 Bills Passed In Both Houses On Day 10
1 year, 7 months ago

Parliament Today Top Points: Delhi Services Bill Tabled, 6 Bills Passed In Both Houses On Day 10

ABP News  

New Delhi: Parliament continued to witness uproar and protests on Wednesday over the issue of violence in Manipur as new bills were introduced and passed in both Houses. There was no debate on the Delhi Services Bill today, which was introduced by Union Minister Nityanand Rai on Tuesday. Here's what happened on the tenth day of Parliament's monsoon session: Rajya …

BJD to support Delhi Services Bill in Rajya Sabha, oppose no-trust motion in Lok Sabha
1 year, 7 months ago

BJD to support Delhi Services Bill in Rajya Sabha, oppose no-trust motion in Lok Sabha

India TV News  

As the Union Government tabled the Delhi Services bill in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik-led Biju Janta Dal has decided to extend its support to the passing of the bill in Rajya Sabha Further, the Odisha-based party also decided to oppose the No-Confidence motion brought by the Opposition. "BJD to support bill replacing Delhi services …

Opposition mustering strength to challenge Delhi ordinance
1 year, 7 months ago

Opposition mustering strength to challenge Delhi ordinance

Hindustan Times  

Jharkhand’s first chief minister and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha MP in Rajya Sabha, Shibu Soren, who has not been keeping well these days, has arrived in Delhi with his caregivers. And Janata Dal ’s Rajya Sabha floor leader Aneel Prasad Hegde said on Thursday that one of its MPs, Bashistha Narain Singh, is unwell, “but he himself has said that he …

Opposition holds protest march after Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification from Lok Sabha; seeks JPC probe into Adani issue
1 year, 11 months ago

Opposition holds protest march after Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification from Lok Sabha; seeks JPC probe into Adani issue

The Hindu  

Minutes after orders disqualifying Rahul Gandhi from the Lok Sabha were issued, the Opposition parties came together for a protest march from Parliament House to Vijay Chowk, alleging that “democracy is in danger” and reiterating their demand for a probe by the Joint Parliamentary Committee into the Adani issue. The parliamentarians were not allowed to proceed any further from Vijay …

Opposition calls NCT Bill 'unconstitutional', says Centre wants to rule Delhi as RS debate leads to walkout
3 years, 11 months ago

Opposition calls NCT Bill 'unconstitutional', says Centre wants to rule Delhi as RS debate leads to walkout

India Today  

Rajya Sabha witnessed massive uproar on Wednesday as the opposition, led by the Congress and the AAP, alleged that the Modi government was trying to bypass the elected Delhi Assembly by bringing an "unconstitutional" bill to empower the Lt Governor and was practising "coercive federalism". We are bringing these amendments to ensure that Delhi Govt functions properly: MoS MHA G …

India’s opposition boycotts Parliament in solidarity with farmers
4 years, 1 month ago

India’s opposition boycotts Parliament in solidarity with farmers

Al Jazeera  

Opposition parties shun the opening day of Parliament’s budget session as farmers continue to protest against new farm laws. Main Indian opposition parties have boycotted the opening day of Parliament’s budget session in solidarity with farmers engaged in a two-month standoff over new agricultural laws the government refuses to repeal. A statement by the Congress party on Friday said 16 …

Top news of the day: Opposition’s silent march in Parliament against farm Bills; show-cause notice to Sudarshan TV, and more
4 years, 5 months ago

Top news of the day: Opposition’s silent march in Parliament against farm Bills; show-cause notice to Sudarshan TV, and more

The Hindu  

Parliament proceedings | Opposition takes out silent protest march in Parliament against farm Bills The protesting MPs carried placards with messages such as “Save Farmers, Save Workers, Save Democracy” during their march from the Mahatma Gandhi statue to the Ambedkar statue in the premises. Parliament proceedings | Rajya Sabha bids farewell to 11 retiring members They include Civil Aviation Minister …

Parliament passes rash of bills as Opposition boycotts session
4 years, 5 months ago

Parliament passes rash of bills as Opposition boycotts session

Live Mint  

The government, benefiting from the complete absence of opposition parties, on Tuesday got Parliament to pass a rash of bills that are set to transform the farming, labour and social security landscape when they become laws. A total of seven bills were passed in the Rajya Sabha and at least four in the Lok Sabha, amid an Opposition boycott of …

Opposition boycotts Lok Sabha over farm bills: Top developments
4 years, 5 months ago

Opposition boycotts Lok Sabha over farm bills: Top developments

Live Mint  

The Opposition parties led by Congress have boycotted the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, in protest over the farm bills and also the suspension of eight Rajya Sabha MPs. Walking out of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha today, a number of opposition members want the Modi government to meet their three key demands, including a "request" to revoke the suspension …

BJP hits back at Rahul Gandhi after his letter asking the PM to ‘walk the talk’ on passage of Women’s Reservation Bill
6 years, 8 months ago

BJP hits back at Rahul Gandhi after his letter asking the PM to ‘walk the talk’ on passage of Women’s Reservation Bill

Op India  

The 18 year-journey of the Women’s Reservation Bill was marked by high drama and hit roadblocks in each of its outings in Parliament. Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Monday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asking him to ensure the passage of the Women’s Reservation Bill in the Monsoon Session of Parliament, which begins on Wednesday. #MahilaAakrosh pic.twitter.com/IretXFFvvK — Rahul …

Oppn boycotts Rajya Sabha: Naidu expresses concern, Jaitley condemns frequent disruptions
7 years, 1 month ago

Oppn boycotts Rajya Sabha: Naidu expresses concern, Jaitley condemns frequent disruptions

India TV News  

Facing opposition ire after he disallowed their adjournment notices, Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu today said his intention behind long adjournments was to promote a sense of collective responsibility among members to minimise forced disruptions. Naidu said he was committed to allow all members to raise any issue as per rules and procedures and “none should have any misgiving …

SP boycott paves way for Bill passage
11 years, 3 months ago

SP boycott paves way for Bill passage

The Hindu  

Ending disruption, the Samajwadi Party on Tuesday spelt out its opposition to the Lokpal Bill and staged a boycott, paving the way for its passage in the Rajya Sabha. “Even if one is proved innocent, a bad impression will be created about the person.” Emphasising that the Prime Minister might be required to take immediate decisions at times, Mr. Yadav …

Rajya Sabha takes up Finance Bill amid walkouts
11 years, 10 months ago

Rajya Sabha takes up Finance Bill amid walkouts

India TV News  

New Delhi, May 2: Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party and several other parties Thursday walked out of the Rajya Sabha after the Finance Bill 2013 was introduced, slamming the government for inefficiency. As part of an agreement reached between the government and the opposition, the Finance Bill and demands for grants for various ministries, along with the railway bill and appropriation …

Protests against quota in promotions continues in U.P.
12 years, 3 months ago

Protests against quota in promotions continues in U.P.

India TV News  

Lucknow,Dec 17: Employees and officials of various departments of Uttar Pradesh government continued their strike to protest against the constitutional amendment bill for reservation for SC/ST in promotion. “Nearly 18 lakh employees and officers of various departments and corporations are participating in the work boycott to protest against constitutional amendment bill for reservation in promotion,” said Shailendra Dubey, president of …

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