Tamils issue rocks Rajya Sabha
12 years ago

Tamils issue rocks Rajya Sabha

The Hindu  

The Rajya Sabha was adjourned on Friday amid unruly scenes of AIADMK members breaking mikes and throwing papers in the air, even as the DMK protested against the Chair proceeding with conducting private members’ business. The House also witnessed acrimonious exchanges between DMK members and Congress member Renuka Chowdhury soon after she left the Chair while adjourning the House to meet again on April 22 after recess. Both, the DMK and the AIADMK members, repeatedly entered the well of the House on the Sri Lanka Tamils issue, forcing frequent adjournments. This was not the understanding.” Ms. Chowdhury earlier asked Mr. Siva if he wanted to move his private member bill and he apparently declined as he was protesting I >ndia’s position on the human rights resolution on Sri Lanka.

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Parliament Budget Session: Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha adjourned amid DMK protests over delimitation
1 week, 5 days ago

Parliament Budget Session: Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha adjourned amid DMK protests over delimitation

The Hindu  

The two Houses of Parliament witnessed adjournments on Thursday as DMK MPs protested in the House wearing T-shirts with slogans on the issue of delimitation of Parliamentary and Assembly constituencies. Parliament Budget Session Day 7 highlights Soon after the House met in the morning, Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar allowed the laying of papers and some reports of the parliamentary standing committees, …

Rajya Sabha adjourned over DMK MPs wearing T-shirts, fails to transact business
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1 week, 5 days ago

Rajya Sabha adjourned over DMK MPs wearing T-shirts, fails to transact business

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, Rajya Sabha failed to transact any significant business on Thursday and was adjourned for the day after witnessing three adjournments over a row on some DMK members wearing T-shirts with slogans written on them. Rajya Sabha adjourned over DMK MPs wearing T-shirts, fails to transact business This is the first day during the second part of the Budget …

Row over delimitation, language continue to rock both Houses
3 weeks ago

Row over delimitation, language continue to rock both Houses

Hindustan Times  

Both Houses of Parliament on Tuesday witnessed heated exchanges as the Opposition and the government sparred over the possible delimitation of Lok Sabha constituencies, three-language policy under the National Education Policy, and duplication of EPIC numbers. Demanding that the 1971 census be made the basis for redrawing of constituencies, Girirajan said, “Delimitation disproportionately penalises southern India progressive states like Tamil …

DMK MPs hold meet, pass resolution to raise delimitation issue in Parliament
3 weeks, 2 days ago

DMK MPs hold meet, pass resolution to raise delimitation issue in Parliament

Live Mint  

All DMK MPs, who met on Sunday in Chennai, passed a resolution to raise the delimitation exercise issue in the Parliament session on Monday. One resolution read: “DMK MPs will raise voice in Parliament supporting the efforts of Chief Minister MK Stalin to safeguard the Tamil Nadu Lok Sabha constituencies. This meeting passes resolution that MPs will raise this issue …

Kerala Assembly: ASHAs’ protest sparks uproar in House; UDF slams govt’s handling
4 weeks ago

Kerala Assembly: ASHAs’ protest sparks uproar in House; UDF slams govt’s handling

The Hindu  

The issue of the agitation by Accredited Social Health Activists for adequate remuneration and the government’s manner of handling the protests rocked the Kerala Assembly on Tuesday with the Opposition UDF raising the same as an adjournment motion. Mr. Mamkootathil said the CPI and the CITU who were “supposed to protect workers’ rights were trying their best to derail” the …

Tamil Nadu CM applauds party MPs’ sterling performance
3 months, 1 week ago

Tamil Nadu CM applauds party MPs’ sterling performance

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The ruling BJP’s upper class fascist face and hate politics had been exposed by the denigration of B R Ambedkar, the father of the Indian Constitution, by none other than the Union Home Minister even as the 75th anniversary of the same Constitution was being celebrated, Chief Minister M K Stalin said. Applauding the sterling performance of his party …

'Hindi speakers from UP, Bihar clean toilets in Tamil Nadu': DMK MP sparks row
1 year, 3 months ago

'Hindi speakers from UP, Bihar clean toilets in Tamil Nadu': DMK MP sparks row

India Today  

DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran triggered a row after he said Hindi speakers from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar who come to Tamil Nadu end up doing construction work or cleaning roads and toilets. Shehzad Poonawalla accused the INDIA bloc of trying to divide the people of the country along the lines of caste, language and religion and slammed the alliance's "inaction" …

Row After DMK MP's Anti-Hindu Slur in Lok Sabha
1 year, 3 months ago

Row After DMK MP's Anti-Hindu Slur in Lok Sabha

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: A political controversy erupted on Tuesday after DMK MP D.N.V. Senthilkumar used derogatory words against Hindi heartland states in the Lok Sabha while describing the BJP's win in recent state Assembly elections. Earlier, while participating in a debate in the Lower House on two bills related to Jammu and Kashmir, Mr Senthilkumar said people of this country should …

Infighting in DMK: K.N. Nehru calls on Tiruchi N. Siva at Chief Minister’s intervention
2 years ago

Infighting in DMK: K.N. Nehru calls on Tiruchi N. Siva at Chief Minister’s intervention

The Hindu  

Minister for Municipal Administration K.N. Mr. Nehru drove straight to Mr. Siva’s house upon his arrival in Tiruchi from Chennai after meeting Chief Minister M.K. The Chief Minister asked me to meet Mr. Siva, one of the senior leaders, who was working well in Parliament,” Mr. Nehru told reporters in the presence of Mr. Siva. Mr. Nehru said he did …

Infighting in DMK | T.N. Minister K.N. Nehru’s supporters stone MP Tiruchi Siva’s house, car
2 years ago

Infighting in DMK | T.N. Minister K.N. Nehru’s supporters stone MP Tiruchi Siva’s house, car

The Hindu  

The inner squabbles in the Tiruchi unit of the ruling DMK came to the fore on Wednesday after supporters of Rajya Sabha member Tiruchi N. Siva waved black flags at Municipal Administration Minister K.N. The trigger Trouble began when Mr. Siva’s supporters waved black flags at Mr. Nehru when he arrived to open a badminton court built under Namakku Naame …

‘…like a dictator’: Kharge reminds PM Modi of China, Korea speeches; slams BJP
2 years ago

‘…like a dictator’: Kharge reminds PM Modi of China, Korea speeches; slams BJP

Hindustan Times  

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge came down heavily on the Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday for demanding an apology from his party leader Rahul Gandhi for his recent remarks in London, following which there were heated arguments between treasury and Opposition benches. Congress MP Mallikarjun Kharge speaks in the Rajya Sabha during Budget Session of Parliament in New Delhi on Monday, …

DMK leader suspended over remarks on Tamil Nadu governor, complaints filed
2 years, 2 months ago

DMK leader suspended over remarks on Tamil Nadu governor, complaints filed

Hindustan Times  

The Raj Bhavan and Bharatiya Janata Party in Tamil Nadu have registered separate police complaints against an office-bearer of the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam for his “abusive and intimidatory” speech against Governor R N Ravi, who has been locked in a tussle with the state government over various issues, according to people aware of the matter. DMK leader Sivaji Krishnamurthy …

Tamil Nadu BJP chief speaks against Hindi imposition as DMK calls for protest
2 years, 5 months ago

Tamil Nadu BJP chief speaks against Hindi imposition as DMK calls for protest

Deccan Chronicle  

CHENNAI: BJP state president K. Annamalai said on Thursday that any entrance examination in India could be held only as per the Schedule Eight of the Constitution and that only the languages listed in that schedule were the official languages even as the DMK’s youth and students’ wings had called for a state-wide protest against ‘Hindi imposition’. Speaking to media …

AIADMK holds DMK regime responsible for violence in Tamil Nadu
2 years, 6 months ago

AIADMK holds DMK regime responsible for violence in Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

The AIADMK on Monday assailed the DMK regime for “having allowed” the spread of violence again in the State. Referring to a series of incidents of hurling of petrol bombs at many places across Tamil Nadu, former Minister and AIADMK’s organisation secretary, D. Jayakumar told reporters at Chennai that those who took to arms had “no fear” of the government …

Tamil Nadu: DMK MP A Raja brazens out his anti-Hindu remarks, refuses to apologize
2 years, 6 months ago

Tamil Nadu: DMK MP A Raja brazens out his anti-Hindu remarks, refuses to apologize

Op India  

On Wednesday, A Raja, the deputy general secretary of the DMK defended his provocative statements against the Hindu community and refused to apologize for hurting the sentiments of Hindus. According to a video released by the News Minute, DMK MP refused to apologize for his provocative statement against the Hindu community and alleged that Hindus themselves were enemies of Hindus. …

BJP condemns provocative statements of DMK MP A Raja against Hindus
2 years, 6 months ago

BJP condemns provocative statements of DMK MP A Raja against Hindus

Op India  

The Bharatiya Janata Party has vehemently condemned the provocative statements of DMK MP A Raja against Hindus and has also doubted the ‘state of affairs’ in Tamil Nadu. pic.twitter.com/UntspDKdQ3 — K.Annamalai September 12, 2022 Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MP A Raja stirred outrage after making insulting remarks toward Hindus. Speaking at the event, A Raja said, “All individual institutions like Election …

DMK's A Raja stirs up a controversy, says, 'You are shudra until you are Hindu'; BJP reacts
2 years, 6 months ago

DMK's A Raja stirs up a controversy, says, 'You are shudra until you are Hindu'; BJP reacts

India TV News  

A Raja's controversial statement: Tamil Nadu BJP has strongly objected to DMK MP A Raja's controversial comments and has also 'questioned the state of affairs of the state.' Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai took to Twitter and shared a video in which Raja can be heard making the provocative remarks. A Raja was addressing an event in Tamil Nadu’s …

Sonia Gandhi protests in well of the House amid uproar in Lok Sabha against ED, Modi Govt
2 years, 7 months ago

Sonia Gandhi protests in well of the House amid uproar in Lok Sabha against ED, Modi Govt

India TV News  

Highlights Sonia Gandhi was seen asking party leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury to speak on certain issues Cong members trooped into Well of House while some DMK members seen protesting at their seats Chowdhury tried to raise issue of investigation into National Herald case but was disallowed Monsoon Session: Congress chief Sonia Gandhi joined other MPs in the Well of the …

DMK members, supported by Congress, stage a walkout from Rajya Sabha over NEET issue
3 years, 1 month ago

DMK members, supported by Congress, stage a walkout from Rajya Sabha over NEET issue

Firstpost  

DMK members wanted to raise the issue during the Zero Hour, but Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu did not agree, and asked them to raise the matter during the discussion on the Motion of Thanks to the President’s Address New Delhi: The Rajya Sabha witnessed noisy scenes and a walkout by DMK and Congress members on Friday over the Tamil Nadu …

Congress, DMK, TMC stage walkout from Rajya Sabha on NEET issue
3 years, 1 month ago

Congress, DMK, TMC stage walkout from Rajya Sabha on NEET issue

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Congress, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and Trinamool Congress members among other Opposition party leaders staged a walkout from the Rajya Sabha on Friday, protesting against Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi's decision to return the NEET Exemption Bill and demanded him to immediately recall the decision. DMK members kept on insisting on the issue, but Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah …

DMK's A Raja apologises for remarks against Tamil Nadu CM, says intention was not to hurt anyone
4 years ago

DMK's A Raja apologises for remarks against Tamil Nadu CM, says intention was not to hurt anyone

Hindustan Times  

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader A Raja apologised on Monday for offensive remarks against Tamil Nadu chief minister and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader E Palaniswami. The DMK leader also said that his remarks were "misrepresented" and only portions of it were carried by media organisations, and apologised to the chief minister if he was hurt. The ruling party …

Parliament proceedings live | Rajya Sabha is adjourned after Opposition raises slogans against Rao's "statistical Shaheen Bagh" comment
5 years ago

Parliament proceedings live | Rajya Sabha is adjourned after Opposition raises slogans against Rao's "statistical Shaheen Bagh" comment

The Hindu  

The Budget Session of the Parliament resumes after Thursday's session, when former CJI Ranjan Gogoi took oath as a Rajya Sabha member and the Lok Sabha passed the Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda Bill, 2020. Bills passed: The Central Sanskrit Universities Bill, 2019 The Indian Institutes of Information Technology Laws Bill, 2020 Here are today's updates: Lok Sabha …

Group of Congress, IUML, DMK MPs give adjourned motion notice in Lok Sabha over issues including Jharkhand mob lynching
5 years, 9 months ago

Group of Congress, IUML, DMK MPs give adjourned motion notice in Lok Sabha over issues including Jharkhand mob lynching

Firstpost  

Congress MPs Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury and Ravneet Singh Bittu, along with IUML and DMK MPs E T Mohammed Basheer and T R Baalu respectively have given adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha over different issues. DMK’s Baalu has given adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha on the urgent need to stop Carbon project in Cauvery Basin. New Delhi: Congress MPs …

Lok Sabha Elections 2019; Tamil Nadu edition: H Raja of BJP says DMK, Congress blaming us for their sins
5 years, 11 months ago

Lok Sabha Elections 2019; Tamil Nadu edition: H Raja of BJP says DMK, Congress blaming us for their sins

Firstpost  

In this interview, Panimalar Paneerselvam speaks to H Raja, national secretary of Bharatiya Janata Party from Tamil Nadu. As part of our coverage of the upcoming Lok Sabha 2019 elections, we asked prominent media personalities in south India to interview leaders from their respective states. In Tamil Nadu, we spoke to Kanimozhi of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, H Raja of Bharatiya …

RS chairman holds meetings for functioning of House, asks govt to find solution to Cauvery issue
6 years, 2 months ago

RS chairman holds meetings for functioning of House, asks govt to find solution to Cauvery issue

India TV News  

To ensure smooth functioning of the Rajya Sabha, Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu Wednesday held meetings with leaders of various parties and asked the government to find a solution to the Mekedatu dam issue over which AIADMK and DMK members are protesting. Venkaiah Naidu had earlier in the House expressed anguish that the image of the Rajya Sabha was "taking a …

DMK-Rajini ties come under strain
7 years, 2 months ago

DMK-Rajini ties come under strain

The Hindu  

The bonhomie between actor Rajinikanth and the DMK, the party which he supported in the 1996 Assembly and 1998 Lok Sabha elections, came under visible strain on Wednesday after the former visited DMK leader M. Karunanidhi at his Gopalapuram residence. However, after the actor left the venue, Mr. Stalin, while addressing media persons, said that Mr. Rajinikanth had initially sought …

AIADMK crisis: TTV Dhinakaran's comeback bid puts Edappadi Palaniswamy and O Panneerselvam on shaky ground
7 years, 7 months ago

AIADMK crisis: TTV Dhinakaran's comeback bid puts Edappadi Palaniswamy and O Panneerselvam on shaky ground

Firstpost  

The realisation That wasn’t part of TTV Dhinakaran’s original plan but his Mannargudi clan with the swelling numbers in its ranks has hit two set of AIADMK leaders with one rebellion. While nudging the Edappadi Palaniswamy and O Panneerselvam camps to shake hands, the powers-that-be did not foresee that it will lead to many AIADMK MLAs openly opting for the …

AIADMK crisis: LS speaker Sumitra Mahajan rejects notice to expedite VK Sasikala's swearing-in as TN CM
8 years, 1 month ago

AIADMK crisis: LS speaker Sumitra Mahajan rejects notice to expedite VK Sasikala's swearing-in as TN CM

Firstpost  

Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan on Thursday rejected a notice by the AIADMK on Tamil Nadu Governor CV Rao asking to expedite the swearing in of General Secretary VK Sasikala as chief minister. New Delhi: Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan on Thursday rejected a notice by the AIADMK on Tamil Nadu Governor CV Rao asking to expedite the swearing in …

As it happened: RS, LS adjourned till Monday
8 years, 4 months ago

As it happened: RS, LS adjourned till Monday

The Hindu  

On Friday, day three of the winter session of Parliament, Rajya Sabha proceedings were disrupted with BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi demanding an apology from Leader of the Opposition Ghulam Nabi Azad for his remarks on Thursday. > Demonetisation debate: Ghulam Nabi Azad remark on Uri attack triggers protests in Rajya Sabha > Winter session of Parliament — Day 1 …

Demonetisation debate: Rajya Sabha adjourned after Opposition steps-up protests
8 years, 4 months ago

Demonetisation debate: Rajya Sabha adjourned after Opposition steps-up protests

New Indian Express  

All hell broke loose when Derek asked where the Prime Minister was when the House discusses hardships and inconvenience caused by the decision to withdraw old 500 and 1000 rupee notes. Treasury benches countered him vociferously with even Ministers including I&B Minister M Venkaiah Naidu rising to counter the demand. At this point, Congress members trooped into the Well of …

AIADMK MP Sasikala sacked for slapping DMK MP and bringing 'ill fame' to party
8 years, 8 months ago

AIADMK MP Sasikala sacked for slapping DMK MP and bringing 'ill fame' to party

Firstpost  

Sasikala Pushpa, AIADMK Rajya Sabha MP, has been sacked from the party for slapping DMK Rajya Sabha MP ‘Tiruchy’ Siva Sasikala Pushpa, AIADMK Rajya Sabha MP, has been sacked from the party for slapping DMK Rajya Sabha MP ‘Tiruchy’ Siva, as reported by CNN News18. Sasikala had slapped the DMK MP Tiruchy Siva, on Saturday, at the Delhi airport for …

AIADMK disrupts House over Karti Chidambaram issue
9 years, 1 month ago

AIADMK disrupts House over Karti Chidambaram issue

The Hindu  

Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned on Tuesday as the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam demanded action against the son of former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram, Karti Chidambaram, after newspaper reports alleged his >involvement in the Aircel-Maxis issue. With multiple adjournments in both Houses, hardly any business was conducted, even as the Congress, which had moved privilege motions against …

As it happened: Parliament proceedings on March 1, 2016
9 years, 1 month ago

As it happened: Parliament proceedings on March 1, 2016

The Hindu  

Both the Houses of Parliament saw repeated adjournments as Opposition confronted the Government on a range of issues, including MoS for Human Resource Development Ram Shankar Katheria's remark following a Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader’s murder in Agra. 3.25 pm:Rajya Sabha adjourned till 3.45 pm as AIADMK members continue noisy protest on Chidambaram issue. Jyotiraditya has tarnished my image: Bandaru Dattatreya …

Opposition may demand adjournment of Question Hour in Parliament-IndiaTV News
9 years, 11 months ago

Opposition may demand adjournment of Question Hour in Parliament-IndiaTV News

India TV News  

New Delhi: Farmer Gajendra Singh's suicide has brought ‘unwanted' and ‘new' worries to government as the united opposition led by Congress is likely to demand adjournment of Question Hour session in both the Houses of Parliament today. The latest incident has given fresh ammunition to the opposition which now will be intensifying its attack on government over the contentious Land …

DMK, AIADMK members clash in Rajya Sabha over fishermen issue
10 years, 3 months ago

DMK, AIADMK members clash in Rajya Sabha over fishermen issue

The Hindu  

Members from various political parties in Tamil Nadu on expressed concern in Rajya Sabha over arrest of Tamil fishermen by Sri Lankan Navy, an issue that saw a clash between the DMK and the AIADMK members. Replying to a Calling Attention Motion on the Tamil fishermen issue in the Lok Sabha, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj had on Wednesday said …

Sadhvi remark: Chair asks opposition parties, government to end logjam
10 years, 3 months ago

Sadhvi remark: Chair asks opposition parties, government to end logjam

India TV News  

New Delhi: Concerned over the impasse in Rajya Sabha over Union Minister Niranjan Jyoti's remarks, Deputy Chairman P J Kurien today directed leaders of opposition parties and the government to sit together and hammer out a solution by Monday. Kurien adjourned the House for the day at about 3.15 PM after it failed to transact any business for the fourth …

DMK, AIADMK spar in Rajya Sabha over death of infants in TN hospital
10 years, 3 months ago

DMK, AIADMK spar in Rajya Sabha over death of infants in TN hospital

India TV News  

New Delhi: Acrimonious scenes were witnessed in the Rajya Sabha today with DMK members blaming AIADMK supremo J Jayalalitha over the death of infants in Dharmapuri district hospital. Kanimozhi said the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister must explain why the maternity benefits did not reach women, which led to their malnutrition that caused the death of the children. The AIADMK members, …

Crucial day for Jayalalithaa
10 years, 6 months ago

Crucial day for Jayalalithaa

The Hindu  

The thunderous showers that brought Bangalore to its knees on Friday have failed to dampen the loyalty of AIADMK workers, with the city expected to be flooded with party members for the D-Day in the long-drawn legal battle involving Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa. Police forces from both Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, which have seen bitter water wars in the …

Rajya Sabha adjourned again over UPSC row
10 years, 7 months ago

Rajya Sabha adjourned again over UPSC row

India TV News  

New Delhi: The UPSC exam row again echoed in the Rajya Sabha on Monday as opposition members pressed the government to find a solution. The question house was disrupted over a derogatory article about Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the web site of Sri Lanka's defence ministry.However, the matter subsided after External Affairs …

Rajya Sabha adjourned twice during Question Hour on UPSC row
10 years, 8 months ago

Rajya Sabha adjourned twice during Question Hour on UPSC row

India TV News  

New Delhi: Opposition today created ruckus in Rajya Sabha over the issue of regional language aspirants having disadvantage in Civil Services examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission leading to two adjournments during Question Hour. Immediately after obituary reference to Pune landslide victims, opposition members including those from Congress, SP and JD-U were on their feet raising the issue …

Rajya Sabha adjourned twice over Gaza violence
10 years, 8 months ago

Rajya Sabha adjourned twice over Gaza violence

The Hindu  

Congress-led Opposition on Thursday created ruckus in Rajya Sabha over a discussion on violence in Gaza not being listed in the day’s agenda, leading to two adjournments during the Question Hour. As soon as the House met for the day, Chairman Hamid Ansari said though the matter was included in Wednesday’s agenda, it has not been done so on Thursday …

BJP ally MDMK to hold protest against Rajapkasa in Delhi
10 years, 10 months ago

BJP ally MDMK to hold protest against Rajapkasa in Delhi

India TV News  

A similar protest will be also held in Chennai on the same day, he said. A staunch supporter of Tamil Eeelam, Vaiko had earlier led protestors to oppose Rajapaksa's visit to Sanchi in Madhya Pradesh last year. Vaiko, who lost in the recent Lok Sabha elections along with six other party nominees contesting as part of the alliance formed by …

Modi's invite to Rajapaksa not acceptable: DMK
10 years, 10 months ago

Modi's invite to Rajapaksa not acceptable: DMK

The Hindu  

DMK president M. Karunanidhi on Friday said Narendra Modi’s invitation to Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa for his swearing-in was “not acceptable and unwelcome” by Tamils all over the world and urged the BJP leader to drop the initiative. Political parties in Tamil Nadu, including DMK and AIADMK have charged that the maximum number of civilian casualties of Tamils occurred …

Sri Lankan Tamils issue takes back seat
10 years, 11 months ago

Sri Lankan Tamils issue takes back seat

The Hindu  

The Sri Lankan Tamils issue appears to have taken a back seat in the campaign for the April 24 Lok Sabha elections in Tamil Nadu, much to the disappointment of active pro-Tamil groups in the State. Almost all the political parties, including those which, vociferously criticised the Congress led-UPA at the Centre, for its alleged inaction in protecting the Island …

Rajya Sabha members tear papers, throw towards Chair
11 years, 1 month ago

Rajya Sabha members tear papers, throw towards Chair

India TV News  

New Delhi: Protests in Parliament over various issues today took an ugly turn in the Rajya Sabha with some members tearing official papers and throwing these towards the Chair besides trying to reach to the microphones on the podium. Tempers ran high in the Upper House as some members objected to the mention of 10 MPs for action against them …

DMK not to ally with Congress for Lok Sabha polls
11 years, 3 months ago

DMK not to ally with Congress for Lok Sabha polls

The Hindu  

Accusing the Congress of being an “ungrateful” ally, DMK leader M. Karunanidhi on Sunday said his party would not align with it in the Lok Sabha elections next year. Mr. Karunanidhi said he was not upset because the former Union Minister, A. Raja, and party MP Kanimozhi were arrested in the 2G spectrum case, but there was an attempt to …

AIADMK will bite the dust in LS election: Vijayakant
11 years, 9 months ago

AIADMK will bite the dust in LS election: Vijayakant

The Hindu  

DMDK leader Vijayakant said the AIADMK will bite the dust in the coming Lok Sabha elections. After appearing before the Tiruvannamalai Sessions court on Thursday with regard to a defamation case filed against him by the government, Mr.Vijayakant said, “Jayalalithaa had harshly criticised Karunanidhi and his family members when the DMK was in power. Referring to the Madurai Bench of …

LS adjourned twice during Question Hour – India TV
11 years, 11 months ago

LS adjourned twice during Question Hour – India TV

India TV News  

New Delhi, May 2: Lok Sabha was adjourned twice during Question Hour today as Opposition members triggered uproar over the death of Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh in a Pakistani hospital and Congress leader Sajjan Kumar's acquittal in anti-Sikh riots case. As soon as the House met for the day, members of the Akali Dal rushed to the Well waving placards …

DMK pulled out of UPA not because of love for Sri Lankan Tamils: Ramadoss
12 years ago

DMK pulled out of UPA not because of love for Sri Lankan Tamils: Ramadoss

The Hindu  

The DMK has pulled out of the United Progressive Alliance not because of affection or concern for the Sri Lankan Tamils, but only because it was looking for an opportune time to dump the UPA, Pattali Makkal Katchi founder S. Ramadoss said on Thursday. The DMK had used the Sri Lankan Tamils issue only as a pretext. “If the DMK …

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