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

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

The Hindu  

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has constituted a committee to frame rules for “oath-taking and affirmation” for members, and action will be taken to ensure there are no deviations from the process, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said at a press conference on Wednesday, at the end of the first session of the 18th Parliament. To ensure no repeat of such a thing, Lok Sabha Speaker has decided to constitute a committee to frame rules,” Mr. Rijiju said. Constant heckling The Minister also criticised the Opposition for sloganeering during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speech in the Lok Sabha. No call has yet been taken on the post of the Deputy Speaker in the Lok Sabha, Mr. Rijiju said, avoiding questions on the topic.

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PM Modi to participate in Constitution debate in Lok Sabha today
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1 week, 2 days ago

PM Modi to participate in Constitution debate in Lok Sabha today

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to reply in the debate on the 75th anniversary of India’s Constitution in the Lok Sabha on Saturday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to speak in the Lok Sabha today. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh kicked off the discussion by highlighting the Constitution’s historical significance and its role in shaping India’s governance and its …

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

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

India Today  

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

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

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

Live Mint  

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

Amid BJP-Congress standoff, stage set for Constitution debate in Lok Sabha today
1 week, 3 days ago

Amid BJP-Congress standoff, stage set for Constitution debate in Lok Sabha today

India Today  

The Lok Sabha is set to convene today for a two-day debate marking 75 years since the adoption of the Indian Constitution. The political standoff, primarily fuelled by allegations linking Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Adani controversy and counter-allegations involving Congress leader Sonia Gandhi's association with billionaire George Soros, has led to multiple adjournments in both Houses since November …

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

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

New Indian Express  

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

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

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

India TV News  

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Wednesday met Speaker Om Birla and urged him to delete allegations against him by BJP MPs. Speaking to reporters outside Parliament, Gandhi stressed his party’s resolve to ensure the smooth functioning of the government despite provocation by the ruling party. Complaints against BJP MP Nishikant Dubey Earlier, Congress Deputy …

Lok Sabha adjourned sine die, House adopts motion against opposition sloganeering during PM Modi's speech
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Lok Sabha adjourned sine die, House adopts motion against opposition sloganeering during PM Modi's speech

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die on Tuesday after the House adopted the motion of thanks on the President's address following the reply to the debate by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Opposition members constantly raised slogans during PM Modi's speech over the situation in Manipur. After the conclusion of PM Modi's reply to the debate, Defence Minister Rajnath …

Rajya Sabha highlights: Congress knows RSS stands by India in times of danger, says Nadda
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Rajya Sabha highlights: Congress knows RSS stands by India in times of danger, says Nadda

Hindustan Times  

Rajya Sabha Session LIVE updates: Leader of upper House JP Nadda attacked Congress while speaking on the Motion of Thanks on President's address. Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that the people had reaffirmed their support for the Bharatiya Janata Party-led alliance in the Lok Sabha polls by electing the NDA government for the third consecutive term. It also provoked …

Rajya Sabha highlights: Congress knows RSS stands by India in times of danger, says Nadda
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Rajya Sabha highlights: Congress knows RSS stands by India in times of danger, says Nadda

Hindustan Times  

Rajya Sabha Session LIVE updates: Leader of upper House JP Nadda attacked Congress while speaking on the Motion of Thanks on President's address. Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that the people had reaffirmed their support for the Bharatiya Janata Party-led alliance in the Lok Sabha polls by electing the NDA government for the third consecutive term. It also provoked …

PM Modi to speak in Lok Sabha today, a day after LoP Rahul Gandhi’s Hinduism jibe at BJP
5 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi to speak in Lok Sabha today, a day after LoP Rahul Gandhi’s Hinduism jibe at BJP

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will speak in Lok Sabha during the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address on Tuesday, July 2, news agency PTI reported. PM Modi's speech will come a day after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party in his maiden speech as Leader of Opposition in the Lower House of …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

I.N.D.I.A. to field SP’s Faizabad MP for Dy Speaker
5 months, 3 weeks ago

I.N.D.I.A. to field SP’s Faizabad MP for Dy Speaker

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The INDIA bloc is planning to project Faizabad Member of Parliament from the Samajwadi Party, Mr Awadhesh Prasad, for the deputy speaker post in Lok Sabha. It is learnt that Mr Prasad’s name was suggested by Trinamul Congress chief and West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee, who felt that Mr Prasad’s nomination carries “strong symbolism”. While conveying his …

Who will be Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha? From NDA or INDIA bloc?
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Who will be Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha? From NDA or INDIA bloc?

Live Mint  

The 18th Lok Sabha will have a Deputy Speaker, but it will likely be from the ruling National Democratic Alliance and not from the Opposition INDIA bloc, reports suggest. The post of Deputy Speaker was vacant in the second term of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government in the 17th Lok Sabha. Buoyed by its increased strength in the Lok …

Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha: A peek into power and responsibilities as Opposition INDIA bloc vies for the post
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha: A peek into power and responsibilities as Opposition INDIA bloc vies for the post

Live Mint  

After the ruling National Democratic Alliance rejected the Opposition's demand for the Deputy Speaker's post in exchange for their support of the NDA's Speaker candidate, the NDA's nominee, Om Birla, was elected as the Speaker by a voice vote on Wednesday. The Lok Sabha Deputy Speaker's post has been lying vacant since 2019. Congress MP KL Sharma said it is …

Himachal speaker warns Jai Ram Thakur of contempt action over public remarks on his decisions
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Himachal speaker warns Jai Ram Thakur of contempt action over public remarks on his decisions

Hindustan Times  

Himachal Himachal Pradesh assembly speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania. Himachal assembly Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania on Wednesday warned leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur against his recent remarks on his decisions, saying such actions would compel him to initiate contempt proceedings for making public statements against the chair. The Speaker addressed the issue of nine Bharatiya Janata Party members’ unruly behaviour, …

'Action like expulsion...': Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav's terse message for Om Birla
5 months, 3 weeks ago

'Action like expulsion...': Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav's terse message for Om Birla

Hindustan Times  

Rahul Gandhi, the new Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, on Wednesday, told the newly elected Speaker, Om Birla, that the idea of running the House without those opposed to the government's views is "non-democratic". Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi speaks after the election of the Speaker of the 18th Lok Sabha. Rahul Gandhi's ally, Samajwadi Party …

Lok Sabha news Highlights: Opposition to contest in deputy speaker's election
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Lok Sabha news Highlights: Opposition to contest in deputy speaker's election

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju escort Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla to the chair. Lok Sabha news Highlights: National Democratic Alliance candidate Om Birla was elected Speaker of the House on Wednesday. The election to the Lok Sabha speaker post took place for the first time in …

‘Hypocrisy-laden…’: Congress attacks PM over consensus remark amid Lok Sabha Speaker row
5 months, 4 weeks ago

‘Hypocrisy-laden…’: Congress attacks PM over consensus remark amid Lok Sabha Speaker row

Hindustan Times  

After NDA and INDIA failed to reach a consensus to appoint the Lok Sabha Speaker unanimously, the Congress party attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his “hypocrisy-laden pravachan” on consensus and cooperation over the post. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh slammed PM Modi for making the appointment of the Speaker a “contest”, saying that the 2024 Lok Sabha election was a …

Lok Sabha Speaker election: What Rahul Gandhi said on supporting NDA candidate
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Lok Sabha Speaker election: What Rahul Gandhi said on supporting NDA candidate

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said that the Opposition's INDIA bloc will support the BJP-led NDA government's choice of Lok Sabha Speaker if they give the deputy Speaker's post to the INDIA bloc. Follow Lok Sabha proceeding live coverage Congress leader and MP Rahul Gandhi Rahul Gandhi informed that defence minister and senior BJP leader Rajnath Singh spoke to …

LS Speaker: All eyes on NDA's pick, Rajnath Singh Seeks Opposition Consensus
5 months, 4 weeks ago

LS Speaker: All eyes on NDA's pick, Rajnath Singh Seeks Opposition Consensus

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: With the deadline to file the nomination for the post of Lok Sabha speaker being 12 pm Tuesday, the battle between the NDA and the opposition has drawn out. Although the BJP leaders remained tight-lipped about their nominee for the post, there are speculations that Om Birla, the speaker in the 17th Lok Sabha, could also be in …

Opposition panel members likely to stay away from assisting protem Speaker
6 months ago

Opposition panel members likely to stay away from assisting protem Speaker

Hindustan Times  

Three Opposition leaders, TR Balu of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, K Suresh of the Congress and Sudip Bandopadhyay of the Trinamool Congress, who are in the panel to assist protem Speaker Bhartruhari Mahtab, might not perform their duties as a mark of protest, a top Opposition leader said on Saturday. The Opposition parties alleged that the BJP didn’t follow the …

NDA leaders to meet at Rajnath Singh's residence to discuss Speaker, Deputy Speaker candidates
6 months ago

NDA leaders to meet at Rajnath Singh's residence to discuss Speaker, Deputy Speaker candidates

India TV News  

Amid suspense over the names to be selected for the prestigious positions of the 18th Lok Sabha Speaker and the Deputy Speaker, the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance leaders are set to hold a significant meeting at 5 p.m. on Tuesday at Defense Minister Rajnath Singh's residence. The meeting, which comes mere days ahead of the first session of the 18th …

Give up impropriety, demonstrate impartiality
1 year, 1 month ago

Give up impropriety, demonstrate impartiality

The Hindu  

‘The order of this court has to be followed. If someone feels that this was a stricture passed by a local court against a government servant, they are mistaken.’ These are the words of the Chief Justice of India, who felt despair over the inaction by the Maharashtra Assembly Speaker with respect to the disqualification petitions of its members that …

Rahul back in Parliament, may open debate on no-trust motion on Tuesday
1 year, 4 months ago

Rahul back in Parliament, may open debate on no-trust motion on Tuesday

The Hindu  

More than four months after his disqualification as a member of the Lok Sabha, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on August 7 returned to Parliament after the Lok Sabha Secretariat restored his membership, following the Supreme Court stay on his conviction by a Surat court in a defamation case. With Mr. Gandhi’s reinstatement coming a day before the Lok Sabha takes …

Parliament fails to function for the eighth consecutive sitting
1 year, 4 months ago

Parliament fails to function for the eighth consecutive sitting

The Hindu  

Parliament remained paralysed for the eighth consecutive sitting on July 31, with Rajya Sabha witnessing an aggressive push from the government to hold a short-duration discussion on Manipur, and the Opposition demanding a more expansive debate suspending all business. In the Upper House, the government made at least two failed attempts to hold a debate on Manipur under the lesser …

NSS criticises Kerala Speaker Shamseer remarks on Hindu gods, demands apology
1 year, 4 months ago

NSS criticises Kerala Speaker Shamseer remarks on Hindu gods, demands apology

The Hindu  

Even as the bitter war of words between the Communist Party of India and the Bharatiya Janata Party over the remarks made by Speaker A.N. Shamseer began easing off, the controversy took a new turn on Monday with the Nair Service Society launching an offensive on the issue and demanding an apology by the Speaker. In a statement, G. Sukumaran …

Lok Sabha Speaker accepts the no-confidence motion moved by the Opposition against the Modi government
1 year, 4 months ago

Lok Sabha Speaker accepts the no-confidence motion moved by the Opposition against the Modi government

The Hindu  

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla accepted the no-confidence motion moved by the Opposition against the Narendra Modi government over Manipur violence. Deputy leader of the Congress in the Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi had moved a no-confidence motion against the Modi government on July 26, the party’s leader in the Lower House Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury told The Hindu on Wednesday. Only …

TN BJP leader files complaint with LS Speaker against DMK MP\'s hate speech
2 years, 3 months ago

TN BJP leader files complaint with LS Speaker against DMK MP\'s hate speech

Deccan Chronicle  

CHENNAI/UDHAGAMANDALAM: A senior Tamil Nadu BJP functionary on Tuesday said he has filed a complaint with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla against A. Raja for his alleged hate speech against Hindus and wanted the DMK MP to be refrained from contesting in future elections. In the hilly Nilgiris, Raja's parliamentary constituency, shops downed shutters in response to a call by …

The second chair: The Hindu Editorial on Lok Sabha Deputy Speaker
4 years, 3 months ago

The second chair: The Hindu Editorial on Lok Sabha Deputy Speaker

The Hindu  

More than a year after the 17th Lok Sabha was constituted, the constitutionally mandated post of Deputy Speaker is lying vacant. On September 9, the Congress leader in the Lok Sabha, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, wrote to Speaker Om Birla to initiate the process, by election or consensus. Its refusal to engage the Opposition in electing a Deputy Speaker is further …

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