Opposition can seek clarification from minister on Pegasus issue: Pralhad Joshi
3 years, 4 months ago

Opposition can seek clarification from minister on Pegasus issue: Pralhad Joshi

The Hindu  

With the opposition determined to stall Parliament until the government agrees to a debate on the Pegasus issue, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Friday opposition parties can still seek clarification from IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on his statement over the matter. Interacting with reporters after the Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day due to the opposition's protests, he said the government had agreed to them seeking clarification from Mr. Vaishnaw after he made statements in both the House and these parties can still do so. Lead | The wings of Pegasus, the epoch of cyberweapons The opposition had created a ruckus in the Lok Sabha when Mr. Vaishnaw made his statement on the issue. Mr. Joshi said in the Lok Sabha on Friday that the controversy was a "non-issue" and that the government was ready for discussions on people-related issues.

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Pegasus spyware No Scope For Separate Discussion Union Minister Pralhad Joshi Parliament Privilege Motion IT Minister
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Pegasus spyware No Scope For Separate Discussion Union Minister Pralhad Joshi Parliament Privilege Motion IT Minister

ABP News  

New Delhi: In the ongoing row over Pegasus spyware, Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Pralhad Joshi on Monday said there is no scope for a separate discussion in the ongoing Budget session of Parliament. We have made it clear that the Supreme Court-appointed committee is investigating the matter & that issues related to the Budget should be raised : Parliamentary …

Opposition divided over focus on Pegasus
3 years, 4 months ago

Opposition divided over focus on Pegasus

The Hindu  

At the Friday’s meeting of 19 opposition parties, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren raised questions on whether the emphasis on the Pegasus cyberattack was misplaced and spoke of the challenges of effectively communicating the issue to the general public with any political impact. With three States going for polls early next year, many within the Congress and other parties feel …

Opposition leaders meet to evolve strategy on Pegasus snooping row, other issues
3 years, 4 months ago

Opposition leaders meet to evolve strategy on Pegasus snooping row, other issues

Firstpost  

About 14 parties were represented at the meeting held in the chamber of Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge, sources said New Delhi: Opposition leaders from various parties, including the Congress, the DMK and the Trinamool Congress, met on Wednesday to evolve a joint strategy on the Pegasus snooping row and other issues. About 14 parties were …

Pegasus scandal: Modi government on the back foot
3 years, 4 months ago

Pegasus scandal: Modi government on the back foot

The Hindu  

Barely a month and a half ago, several leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, repeatedly asserted that notwithstanding the victories of opposition parties in the Assembly elections in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Kerala, they were no match for the BJP and its allies in the National Democratic Alliance in the parliamentary arena. But, …

'Mr Modi, listen to us': Opposition tells government amid Parliament logjam
3 years, 4 months ago

'Mr Modi, listen to us': Opposition tells government amid Parliament logjam

India Today  

The Opposition parties released a three-minute video with the title, “Mr Modi, Come listen to us” on Twitter on Sunday. This comes ahead of the final week of the Monsoon session of Parliament, which has witnessed protests by Opposition parties on issues including Pegasus spyware and the three farm laws. The opposition parties are ready for discussions in Parliament but …

Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE Updates Today 8 August 2021 Congress BJP Central Government Pegasus Row Farm Bills
3 years, 4 months ago

Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE Updates Today 8 August 2021 Congress BJP Central Government Pegasus Row Farm Bills

ABP News  

Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE Updates, Wednesday 06 August: Since the begining of the monsoon session of parliament, MP's of Opposition parties has continuously protested over the pegasus snooping scandal, Farm bills and other issues leading to constant disruptions in functioning of both the houses. Ahead of participating in the session proceedings today, leaders of 14 opposition parties met in Parliament …

Opposition will keep fighting to raise people’s issues including Pegasus matter: Congress
3 years, 4 months ago

Opposition will keep fighting to raise people’s issues including Pegasus matter: Congress

The Hindu  

The government is trying to “muzzle” the Opposition’s voice, but it will not be cowed down and will keep fighting to raise people’s issues, including farmers’ problems and the Pegasus snooping matter, the Congress said on Thursday. Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge said that Parliament proceedings are being disrupted over the Pegasus issue as the government is …

Monsoon session: Govt, Opposition parties refuse to budge on Pegasus
3 years, 4 months ago

Monsoon session: Govt, Opposition parties refuse to budge on Pegasus

Business Standard  

Monsoon session: Govt, Opposition parties refuse to budge on Pegasus Congress-led parties resolve to stand united; PM calls their conduct an 'insult' Premium Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives to attend the BJP parliamentary party meeting, on Tuesday; Congress leader Rahul Gandhi rides a bicycle in a symbolic protest over fuel price hike. Aditi Phadnis New Delhi Further disruption of Parliament’s …

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3 years, 4 months ago

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India TV News  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar seems to have struck a chord similar to the Opposition parties' narrative on the Pegasus row. Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha have failed to transact any significant business, except passage of some bills, amid continued protests by Opposition parties over the Pegasus since the Monsoon session of Parliament commenced on July 19. The opposition …

Pegasus spyware 'non-issue'; govt ready to discuss matters related to people: Pralhad Joshi
3 years, 4 months ago

Pegasus spyware 'non-issue'; govt ready to discuss matters related to people: Pralhad Joshi

India TV News  

As Opposition protests over alleged snooping using Pegasus spyware continue to disrupt Parliamentary proceedings, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Friday said the controversy was a "non-issue" and that the government was ready for discussions on people-related issues. The Pegasus spyware issue has snowballed into a political controversy, disrupting Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha since the start of the Monsoon session …

Pegasus row: Shashi Tharoor seeks action after officials skip Parliamentary panel meet
3 years, 4 months ago

Pegasus row: Shashi Tharoor seeks action after officials skip Parliamentary panel meet

India Today  

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has sought action against officials of three Union ministries for skipping the Parliamentary panel meeting on July 28, further escalating the row surrounding a meeting on Pegasus snooping. Shashi Tharoor, chairman of the Parliamentary panel on IT, has written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, seeking action against the officials of three ministries who skipped the …

Govt not allowing Opposition to discuss issues of national importance in Parliament: Rahul Gandhi
3 years, 4 months ago

Govt not allowing Opposition to discuss issues of national importance in Parliament: Rahul Gandhi

India TV News  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday asked the government not to waste more time of Parliament and let the opposition raise issues of inflation, farmers and Pegasus in the House. He also said that the foundation of India's democracy is that Parliamentarians should be the voice of people and discuss issues of national importance, but the Modi government is not …

Government officials skip House panel meet on Pegasus
3 years, 4 months ago

Government officials skip House panel meet on Pegasus

The Hindu  

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‘We are not going anywhere until Pegasus issue is discussed in Parliament’, says Rahul Gandhi
3 years, 4 months ago

‘We are not going anywhere until Pegasus issue is discussed in Parliament’, says Rahul Gandhi

The Hindu  

Asserting that the allegations of snooping using Pegasus spyware were not about privacy but an “anti-national act and treason,” former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said “a united Opposition is not going anywhere ” until the government agreed to discuss the issue in Parliament. Pegasus issue: Opposition leaders discuss strategy to corner govt in Parliament The Opposition’s aggressive stance …

Pegasus issue: Opposition leaders discuss strategy to corner govt in Parliament
3 years, 4 months ago

Pegasus issue: Opposition leaders discuss strategy to corner govt in Parliament

The Hindu  

Amid a stalemate in Parliament over the Pegasus snooping issue, leaders of various Opposition parties on July 28 met and decided to submit similar adjournment notices on the matter. The meeting chaired by Mr. Kharge was attended by Opposition leaders from both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, and discussed the joint Opposition strategy to corner the government on …

Opposition MPs resort to paper tearing, howling and hooting in Parliament over Pegasus report
3 years, 4 months ago

Opposition MPs resort to paper tearing, howling and hooting in Parliament over Pegasus report

India TV News  

Opposition MPs created uproar in the Lok Sabha as they raised 'Khela Hobe' slogan and demanded a discussion on 'Pegasus Project' report. Earlier today, Opposition parties' leaders held a meeting at the Parliament to chalk out the future course of action on several issues including the alleged Pegasus snooping controversy. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi attended the meeting at the chamber …

No way forward till govt discusses Pegasus: Mahua Moitra on Parliament stalemate | Exclusive
3 years, 4 months ago

No way forward till govt discusses Pegasus: Mahua Moitra on Parliament stalemate | Exclusive

India Today  

Parliament is stalled over the Pegasus Snoopgate face-off between the government and its political rivals. Against this backdrop, India Today TV Consulting Editor Rajdeep Sardesai spoke to TMC MP Mahua Moitra who said there can be no way forward in Parliament till Pegasus is discussed. Now Pegasus is the biggest issue and we would be falling way short of our …

Pegasus | Opposition to move adjournment motions as part of joint effort to corner government
3 years, 4 months ago

Pegasus | Opposition to move adjournment motions as part of joint effort to corner government

The Hindu  

Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi and nine other Opposition leaders would be moving adjournment motions in the Lok Sabha to discuss the Pegasus snooping issue by suspending all other regular business. Parliament proceedings | Opposition unrelenting on Pegasus, 3 farm laws Most of them would move adjournment motions as part of the joint effort to corner the government over the …

7 Opposition parties, barring Congress, seek time to meet President over Pegasus, farm laws, other issues
3 years, 4 months ago

7 Opposition parties, barring Congress, seek time to meet President over Pegasus, farm laws, other issues

India TV News  

Seven Opposition parties, barring the Congress, have sought time to meet President Ram Nath Kovind to apprise him on various issues including the Pegasus row. According to news agency ANI, the Opposition parties including SAD, NCP, BSP, JKNC, CPI, CPI, RLD will seek President's intervention in "upholding the dignity of the Constitution of India and parliamentary rules and procedures". They …

Congress Not Allowing Parliament to Function, Expose Them, PM Modi Tells BJP MPs
3 years, 4 months ago

Congress Not Allowing Parliament to Function, Expose Them, PM Modi Tells BJP MPs

The Quint  

Very little business has been conducted in the Parliament since it convened for the Monsoon Session on 19 July. Every day has seen repeated ruckus and chaos, leading to both Houses being adjourned repeatedly, amid loud chants over the Pegasus Project reports, in addition to other issues. Amid the Opposition's continued disruption, the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha M Venkaiah …

Ten Opposition parties to move joint adjournment notice in Lok Sabha to discuss Pegasus spyware issue
3 years, 4 months ago

Ten Opposition parties to move joint adjournment notice in Lok Sabha to discuss Pegasus spyware issue

India Today  

As a logjam in the Parliament continues for the second week of the Monsoon session, leaders of ten Opposition parties met on Tuesday to enable better floor coordination. They have reportedly decided to move joint adjournment motions in the Lok Sabha to discuss the Pegasus snooping issue. The opposition parties wished to discuss the Pegasus issue and farm laws with …

Parliament Monsoon Session: Both Houses adjourned repeatedly amid Opposition din; TMC's Santanu Sen suspended from RS
3 years, 5 months ago

Parliament Monsoon Session: Both Houses adjourned repeatedly amid Opposition din; TMC's Santanu Sen suspended from RS

Firstpost  

Sen was suspended from the Rajya Sabha for the remaining period of the Monsoon Session after a motion moved by the government was passed by the House Trinamool Congress’s Santanu Sen was suspended from the Parliament’s Monsoon Session on Friday, a day after he snatched the Pegasus statement from IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in the Rajya Sabha and tore it. …

Parliament paralysed over Pegasus, farm laws
3 years, 5 months ago

Parliament paralysed over Pegasus, farm laws

The Hindu  

The proceedings of both the Houses of Parliament continued to remain paralysed on Thursday as Opposition members protested over a number of issues including the Pegasus snooping controversy and made a fresh pitch to repeal the three controversial farm laws. Trinamool will not let it sweep under the carpet,” Mr O’Brien said, adding, “When the government is using military grade …

Parliament: Both Houses adjourned amid Oppn ruckus; Centre to seek suspension of TMC MP for misbehaving with IT minister
3 years, 5 months ago

Parliament: Both Houses adjourned amid Oppn ruckus; Centre to seek suspension of TMC MP for misbehaving with IT minister

Firstpost  

The minister’s statement, which was laid on the table of the House, called the reports on the Pegasus scandal an ‘attempt to malign the Indian democracy and its well-established institutions’ Ruckus from the Opposition benches led to repeated adjournments of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on the third day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament with Trinamool Congress MP …

Report on Pegasus project attempt to malign Indian democracy: IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
3 years, 5 months ago

Report on Pegasus project attempt to malign Indian democracy: IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Live Mint  

IT and Communications Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday dismissed media reports on the use of Pegasus software to snoop on Indians, saying the allegations levelled just ahead of the Monsoon session of Parliament are aimed at maligning Indian democracy. The minister made this statement in response to media reports that spyware Pegasus was being used to conduct surveillance on several …

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