New Parliament inauguration: PM Modi installs sacred 'Sengol' in Lok Sabha chamber
1 year, 6 months ago

New Parliament inauguration: PM Modi installs sacred 'Sengol' in Lok Sabha chamber

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday installed the sacred 'Sengol' in the Lok Sabha chamber, right next to the Speaker's chair in the new Parliament building, after performing puja. It is learnt that after the pujas, the dignitaries will examine the premises of the Lok Sabha's chamber and the Rajya Sabha chamber in the new building. At 11:30 am, all the invitees including members of Parliament, Lok Sabha Speaker and Rajya Sabha, chairman and other distinguished guests are expected to be seated in the Lok Sabha chamber in the new building. Considering the above, both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha passed resolutions urging the government to construct a new building for the Parliament.

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PM Modi meets Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge at his office in Parliament
6 days, 19 hours 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 …

Parliament Winter Session 2024 Day 17 LIVE updates: Discussion on Constitution in Rajya Sabha, says Sanjay Raut
1 week, 1 day ago

Parliament Winter Session 2024 Day 17 LIVE updates: Discussion on Constitution in Rajya Sabha, says Sanjay Raut

The Hindu  

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut said that there would be a discussion on the Constitution in the Rajya Sabha. The Parliament witnessed a two-day debate on December 16 and 17, 2024, on the Constitution in the Lok Sabha with a sharp focus on its historical significance and its role in shaping the nation’s governance and global standing. Priyanka Gandhi, in …

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to make her first speech in Lok Sabha during debate on Constitution today
1 week, 4 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 …

Top events today: Two-day debate on Constitution to begin, PM Modi to meet state chief secretaries, IPO news and more
1 week, 4 days ago

Top events today: Two-day debate on Constitution to begin, PM Modi to meet state chief secretaries, IPO news and more

Live Mint  

Top events today: The Lok Sabha will hold a two-day debate on the Constitution starting December 13 to celebrate its 75th adoption anniversary, with PM Modi expected to respond on Saturday. One MobiKwik Systems IPO closses today The initial public offer of fintech firm One MobiKwik Systems Ltd received 20.37 times subscription on the second day of bidding on Thursday, …

Parliament Winter Session To Witness Debates In Lok Sabha Rajya Sabha From Dec 14-16 PM Modi To Address LS On Dec 14
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Parliament Winter Session To Witness Debates In Lok Sabha Rajya Sabha From Dec 14-16 PM Modi To Address LS On Dec 14

ABP News  

The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha are set to hold debates of the Constituent Assembly in the coming days. In the Rajya Sabha, the debate will take place on 15th and 16th December, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP President J.P. Nadda, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expected to participate. Lok Sabha Witnesses Uproar Over Adani, George Soro Issues …

Constitution debate to be held in Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha in big Winter Session breakthrough
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Constitution debate to be held in Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha in big Winter Session breakthrough

India TV News  

The Constitution debate will be held in the Parliament, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju told reporters outside parliament on Monday. The Samajwadi Party may also be allowed to raise the Sambhal issue and the Trinamool Congress happenings in Bangladesh in the Lok Sabha, the sources said. This coupled with vociferous opposition protests over matters such as the Sambhal violence and Manipur …

PM Modi's 'Remote Government' Jibe At Opposition In Rajya Sabha: WATCH
5 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi's 'Remote Government' Jibe At Opposition In Rajya Sabha: WATCH

ABP News  

PM Modi Rajya Sabha Speech: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday took a swipe at the Opposition and said those calling his third term as one-third government are correct, as the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance has already completed a decade in power and will continue to rule for twenty more years. Addressing Rajya Sabha a day after his …

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 …

Sengol latest flashpoint between INDIA and NDA
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Sengol latest flashpoint between INDIA and NDA

Hindustan Times  

Samajwadi Party MP RK Chaudhary on Thursday demanded the removal of the Sengol, the staff installed in the new Parliament, calling it a symbol of “monarchy” and asked for it to be replaced by the Constitution, sparking a row between the government and the INDIA block of opposition parties. Sengol latest flashpoint between INDIA and NDA Chaudhary, in a letter …

How sengol in Parliament has become latest flashpoint between Centre and opposition
5 months, 3 weeks ago

How sengol in Parliament has become latest flashpoint between Centre and opposition

Firstpost  

Samajwadi Party MP RK Chaudhary wrote a letter to Speaker Om Birla saying that the sengol, which is placed next to the Speaker’s chair in Lok Sabha, should be replaced with a copy of the Constitution. PTI The latest Parliament session’s hot spot has been the “sengol” placed next to the Speaker’s chair in the Lok Sabha. PTI In order …

Parliament Session: PM Modi introduces Council of Ministers to Lok Sabha | WATCH
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Parliament Session: PM Modi introduces Council of Ministers to Lok Sabha | WATCH

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced his newly formed Council of Ministers to the Lok Sabha on Wednesday in a significant parliamentary move. Meanwhile, PM Modi congratulated Om Birla on his re-election as Lok Sabha Speaker, expressing confidence in his ability to guide parliamentarians and fulfill the people's expectations. Historic achievements The prime minister highlighted the 17th Lok Sabha's achievements, including …

Rahul Gandhi, with Constitution book in hand, takes oath as MP, says 'Jai Hind, Jai Samvidhan' | WATCH
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi, with Constitution book in hand, takes oath as MP, says 'Jai Hind, Jai Samvidhan' | WATCH

India TV News  

Parliament Session: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took oath as Lok Sabha MP on Tuesday and displayed the Constitution in his hand, showing it to both the treasury and Opposition benches. The oath-taking ceremony of the elected representatives was held on June 24 and 25 as the first session of the 18th Lok Sabha began yesterday. Lok Sabha Speaker Election on …

In Photos: 18th Lok Sabha session kicks off with oath-taking ceremony
6 months ago

In Photos: 18th Lok Sabha session kicks off with oath-taking ceremony

Hindustan Times  

In Photos: 18th Lok Sabha session kicks off with oath-taking ceremony First session of the 18th Lok Sabha began with elected candidates taking oath as MP's. 7 / 17 View Photos in a new improved layout Two-time Union home minister Amit Shah takes oath as an MP from Gandhinagar constituency in Gujarat. 8 / 17 View Photos in a new …

‘Want diligence, not…’: PM Narendra Modi's swipe at Opposition ahead of Lok Sabha session
6 months ago

‘Want diligence, not…’: PM Narendra Modi's swipe at Opposition ahead of Lok Sabha session

Hindustan Times  

Ahead of the commencement of the first session of the 18th Lok Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent out a terse message to the Congress-led Opposition that people of the country expect "debate and diligence" from members of the parliament, not “disturbance”. Addressing the media outside the new Parliament building, PM Modi said the masses want substance from MPs, not …

PM Modi, his ministers take oath as MPs, Opposition gears up for NEET fight
6 months ago

PM Modi, his ministers take oath as MPs, Opposition gears up for NEET fight

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was sworn in as a Member of Parliament for the third time as the inaugural session of the 18th Lok Sabha kicked off on Monday, June 24. Buoyed by its increased numbers, the Opposition is expected to be combative, focusing on issues such as alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG and NET exams, the relocation of statues …

PM Modi, His Council of Ministers to Take Oath in First Session of 18th Lok Sabha Tomorrow
6 months ago

PM Modi, His Council of Ministers to Take Oath in First Session of 18th Lok Sabha Tomorrow

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with other newly elected members, is set to take oath in the first session of the 18th Lok Sabha on Monday. Mahtab will then call upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Leader of the Lok Sabha, to take oath as member of the House. The President has appointed Kodikunnil Suresh, T R Baalu, Radha Mohan …

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 …

Parliament Session 2024: 5 things to watch out for during first session of 18th Lok Sabha
6 months, 1 week ago

Parliament Session 2024: 5 things to watch out for during first session of 18th Lok Sabha

Live Mint  

Parliament Session 2024: All eyes will be on the equation between the Opposition INDIA bloc and the ruling NDA. The Speaker's election and choosing of a Leader of the Opposition will be other important aspects of the first session of the 18th Lok Sabha. The first Parliament session of the 18th Lok Sabha will be held from June 24 to …

Lok Sabha Speaker's Election on June 26, Candidates Can Be Proposed Till Noon Day Before
6 months, 1 week ago

Lok Sabha Speaker's Election on June 26, Candidates Can Be Proposed Till Noon Day Before

News 18  

The Lok Sabha will elect its new Speaker on June 26 for which notices for motions supporting candidates can be submitted by members by noon a day before, the Lok Sabha secretariat said on Thursday. The 18th Lok Sabha will meet for the first time on June 24 and the session will conclude on July 3. At any time before …

First Parliament session after Lok Sabha elections to be held from June 24 to July 3, says Kiren Rijiju
6 months, 1 week ago

First Parliament session after Lok Sabha elections to be held from June 24 to July 3, says Kiren Rijiju

India TV News  

First session of Parliament Session: The first Parliament session after Lok Sabha elections will be held from June 24 to July 3, newly inducted Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kirren Rijiju said on Wednesday. According to Rijiju, the first three days of the session will see the newly elected leaders taking oath or making affirmation of their membership of the Lok Sabha …

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Highlights: PM Modi pays tribute to Swami Vivekanand after his roadshow in Kolkata
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Highlights: PM Modi pays tribute to Swami Vivekanand after his roadshow in Kolkata

India TV News  

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: In the wake of the final phase of polling, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a mega roadshow in Kolkata today. On the other hand, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi held two public meetings in Uttar Pradesh's Rudrapur and Bansgaon and targeted BJP government. With the completion of the six phases of the Lok Sabha elections, political parties …

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: 'Modi, Yogi going to change fate of Purvanchal in next 5 years', says PM in Jaunpur
7 months, 1 week ago

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: 'Modi, Yogi going to change fate of Purvanchal in next 5 years', says PM in Jaunpur

India TV News  

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the poll rally in Uttar Pradesh's Jaunpur today amid the campaigning process of Lok Sabha Elections 2024. Speaking at his public meeting in UP's Jaunpur, PM Narendra Modi said, "You have seen it in Kashi and you are seeing it in Ayodhya how a strong government works. PM appreciates kids in …

Bihar: PM Modi performs 'seva' at Gurudwara Patna Sahib
7 months, 1 week ago

Bihar: PM Modi performs 'seva' at Gurudwara Patna Sahib

Deccan Chronicle  

Patna: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited and offered prayers at Gurudwara Patna Sahib and served food to devotees in its langar on Monday. PM Modi was seen wearing a Sikh turban and he also served langer at Gurudwara Patna Sahib from a steel bucket. #WATCH | PM Narendra Modi serves langar at Gurudwara Patna Sahib in Patna, Bihar pic.twitter.com/qhj5RuHTHh — …

Parliament complex set for a green, sustainable facelift
8 months, 1 week ago

Parliament complex set for a green, sustainable facelift

Hindustan Times  

Ahead of the first sitting of the 18th Lok Sabha in June, the Parliament complex is getting a major facelift. The effort, overseen by the Central Public Works Department, will involve moving several statues, now scattered around the complex, to a prominent area, demolishing some of the walls inside the complex to create more open spaces, and landscaping the entire …

Bihar BJP Lok Sabha nominees discussed; final call post central poll panel nod
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Bihar BJP Lok Sabha nominees discussed; final call post central poll panel nod

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party ’s state election panel has discussed the probable candidates for national polls this summer but a final decision would be taken after the central poll committee’s nod in the next few days, a top leader aware of the matter said. Two warring Lok Janshakti Party factions, Hindustani Awam Morcha of former chief minister Jitan Ram Manjhi, …

PM Modi chairs meeting of ministers, brainstorms over ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ vision: Sources
9 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi chairs meeting of ministers, brainstorms over ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ vision: Sources

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday chaired a day-long meeting of his Council of Ministers, last in this tenure ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, and brainstormed over the vision document for ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ and a detailed action plan for the next five years, sources said. Sources said that the roadmap for ‘Viksit Bharat’ is a result of over …

Modi's dig at ‘big leaders’: Dynasts scared, seeking Rajya Sabha route
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Modi's dig at ‘big leaders’: Dynasts scared, seeking Rajya Sabha route

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said several big leaders of the opposition parties are now scared to contest the Lok Sabha election and are seeking a Rajya Sabha route to Parliament. Though Modi did not take any name, former Congress president Sonia Gandhi opted for Rajya Sabha and got elected from Rajasthan unopposed after she said she wouldn't be contesting in …

PM Modi Takes Dig At Congress, Mocks Kharge As He Replies On ‘Motion of Thanks’ In Rajya Sabha
10 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi Takes Dig At Congress, Mocks Kharge As He Replies On ‘Motion of Thanks’ In Rajya Sabha

ABP News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday replied on the ‘Motion of Thanks’ on the President's address delivered on January 31, the first day of the budget session in Parliament. I pray that you are able to secure 40: Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Rajya Sabha pic.twitter.com/azDwsOplgc — ANI February 7, 2024 PM Modi launched a scathing attack at the grand …

INTERVIEW | D Raja: 'Ram Temple consecration is a BJP-RSS event, how can Opposition parties attend it?'
11 months, 1 week ago

INTERVIEW | D Raja: 'Ram Temple consecration is a BJP-RSS event, how can Opposition parties attend it?'

New Indian Express  

Days after the Opposition alliance naming Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge as its chairman, CPI general secretary D Raja spoke to Preetha Nair about seat-sharing talks, asserting that all the constituents are ready for 2024 polls. All the constituents are bound by a strong commitment that secular, democratic parties must come together and put up a collective fight against the BJP. …

PM Modi likely to kick-start Lok Sabha election campaign from Bihar on Jan 13
11 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi likely to kick-start Lok Sabha election campaign from Bihar on Jan 13

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to kick-off his campaign for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections from Bihar's Champaran on January 13 by addressing a rally at the Raman Maidan in Bettiah city, the sources said on Sunday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi During this visit, PM Modi is also expected to inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for various projects, …

Parliament security breach | Lok Sabha Speaker seeks complete security review of new Parliament building
1 year ago

Parliament security breach | Lok Sabha Speaker seeks complete security review of new Parliament building

The Hindu  

Hours after the security breach in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday afternoon, Speaker Om Birla sought a complete security review of the new Parliament building and a high-level inquiry into the incident. The decisions were taken after Mr. Birla met floor leaders of all political parties in his chamber after two persons jumped into the Lok Sabha chamber from the …

Jairam Ramesh finds 'conspiracy' in the architecture of new Parliament building
1 year, 3 months ago

Jairam Ramesh finds 'conspiracy' in the architecture of new Parliament building

Op India  

Days after the new building of the Parliament became operational, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Saturday attacked the Modi government for constructing a compact and claustrophobic building. After four days, what I saw was the death of confabulations and conversations—both inside the two Houses and in the… — Jairam Ramesh September 23, 2023 Jairam Ramesh accused the Centre of turning …

Confident the new parliament will enhance dedication, PM Modi shares transition from old to new building
1 year, 3 months ago

Confident the new parliament will enhance dedication, PM Modi shares transition from old to new building

Firstpost  

Bidding goodbye to the old Parliament building, Union Ministers and MPs, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, moved to the new building on Tuesday where the remaining days of special secession will be conducted Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday shared a video documenting the transition from the old Parliament building now known as ‘Samvidhan Sabha’ to the new Parliament building. …

PM Modi leads MPs into new House
1 year, 3 months ago

PM Modi leads MPs into new House

Hindustan Times  

A colourful procession led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the historic switch over from the 96-year-old iconic circular building to the mammoth lion-capitol-topped triangular edifice on Central Vista as the home of India’s democracy moved next door on Tuesday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives with Bharatiya Janata Party leaders JP Nadda and Piyush Goyal at the new Parliament building …

Modi leads MPs to new Parliament building: How is it different from the old one?
1 year, 3 months ago

Modi leads MPs to new Parliament building: How is it different from the old one?

Firstpost  

It’s a historic day for India; MPs have moved from the old premises – now called Samvidhan Sadan – to the new Parliament building on the second day of the special session. It’s the day that MPs, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, made the shift to new Parliament building and bid adieu to well-loved circular Lutyens building. Speaking from …

Indian MPs move to new parliament building as gov’t holds special session
1 year, 3 months ago

Indian MPs move to new parliament building as gov’t holds special session

Al Jazeera  

Modi inaugurated the new parliament in May amid boycott by opposition which wanted India’s president to inaugurate instead. Indian legislators have bid farewell to a British-era parliament building and moved to a new facility next door on what Prime Minister Narendra Modi said was a “historic day”. In May, Modi inaugurated the new building, part of an ambitious redevelopment of …

Historic Parliament Special Session to Open in New Building
1 year, 3 months ago

Historic Parliament Special Session to Open in New Building

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: In a momentous occasion, the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, the lower and upper houses of the Indian Parliament, will convene their first session in the newly inaugurated Parliament building today. The new building was officially inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 28, 2023, and will now serve as the permanent legislative home for India's lawmakers. …

Former PM Manmohan Singh to Maneka Gandhi: MPs who will speak at new Parliament
1 year, 3 months ago

Former PM Manmohan Singh to Maneka Gandhi: MPs who will speak at new Parliament

Live Mint  

The joint sitting in the new Parliament will be held on Tuesday as the proceedings of a special session of Parliament shift to the new building. During the joint sitting former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, BJP MP Maneka Gandhi, and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader Shibu Soren will speak for five minutes each, news agency ANI quoted sources on Monday. The …

PM Modi chairs Union Cabinet meeting amid special session of Parliament
1 year, 3 months ago

PM Modi chairs Union Cabinet meeting amid special session of Parliament

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday chaired a key meeting of Union Cabinet at Parliament Annexe Hall in New Delhi. The agenda of the Cabinet meeting was not revealed but it raised the political heat in Delhi as it comes amid the special session of Parliament. As the special session of Parliament was announced, the opposition parties, political observers, and …

Indian lawmakers attend their last session before moving to a new Parliament building
1 year, 3 months ago

Indian lawmakers attend their last session before moving to a new Parliament building

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Indian lawmakers sat in the last session before moving to a new Parliament building, responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call Monday that saw him lauding India’s parliamentary history and the recently concluded Group of 20 summit. Major opposition parties in May boycotted the inauguration of the new Parliament, calling it extravagant, in a rare show of …

Special Parliament Session: PM Modi likely to speak in Lok Sabha today, open discussion on 75 years of Sansad
1 year, 3 months ago

Special Parliament Session: PM Modi likely to speak in Lok Sabha today, open discussion on 75 years of Sansad

Firstpost  

The prime minister will be the first speaker and will open the discussion of 75 years of the Indian Parliament’s democracy Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to speak in the Lok Sabha at the Special Parliament Session that will begin from today. The prime minister will be the first speaker and will open the discussion of 75 years of …

VP Dhankhar hoists tricolour at new Parliament building: ‘Historic moment’
1 year, 3 months ago

VP Dhankhar hoists tricolour at new Parliament building: ‘Historic moment’

Hindustan Times  

Vice President of India and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar hoisted the national flag at the new Parliament building today, a day before the special session of the Parliament. The function was attended by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Pralhad Joshi, Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh, Ministers of State of Parliamentary Affairs Arjun Ram Meghawal …

Parliament special session | BJP, Congress issue whip for all MPs to be present
1 year, 3 months ago

Parliament special session | BJP, Congress issue whip for all MPs to be present

The Hindu  

The BJP and the Congress have issued a whip to all their MPs, asking them to be present during the upcoming five-day Parliament special session from September 18. BJP leaders said the whip has been issued to the MPs from the Lok Sabha as well as the Rajya Sabha, a day after the government listed a special discussion on Parliament’s …

Ganesh puja, new uniforms for staff: How new Parliament is readying for special session
1 year, 3 months ago

Ganesh puja, new uniforms for staff: How new Parliament is readying for special session

Firstpost  

Part of the special session, beginning on 18 September, is likely to be held at the new Parliament building. Officials to the Lok Sabha said that the new building was prepared to host the special session. New uniforms for new Parliament Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha personnel, who assist with the proceedings, will be wearing new uniforms designed by the …

Parliament's special session moves to new building on Ganesh Chaturthi, Sept 19
1 year, 3 months ago

Parliament's special session moves to new building on Ganesh Chaturthi, Sept 19

India Today  

Parliament's special session, set to commence on September 18, will begin in the old building, news agency ANI reported, quoting sources. On September 19, on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, the parliamentary operations will shift to the new Parliament building, which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 28 this year, the report added. On Saturday, the Lok …

No Question Hour, private members business during September 18-22 special session of Parliament
1 year, 3 months ago

No Question Hour, private members business during September 18-22 special session of Parliament

The Hindu  

A session of both Houses of Parliament will be held from September 18-22 without Question Hour or private members’ business, the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha secretariats said on September 2. "Members are informed that the Thirteenth Session of the Seventeenth Lok Sabha will commence on Monday, the 18th September, 2023," the Lok Sabha Secretariat said in a bulletin …

Parliament proceedings | Can’t direct PM to be present in the House, says Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar
1 year, 4 months ago

Parliament proceedings | Can’t direct PM to be present in the House, says Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar

The Hindu  

As the Opposition members continued their demand for a statement by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Manipur, Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Wednesday said he cannot issue a directive to the Prime Minister to be present in the House. Parliament Monsoon Session updates | August 2, 2023 This led to another round of protest by the Opposition members demanding …

Parliament session: PM Modi meets top ministers to stratigise move
1 year, 4 months ago

Parliament session: PM Modi meets top ministers to stratigise move

Live Mint  

As the Manipur row continues to disrupt Parliament session proceedings, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met with top ministers to discuss the government's strategy in both the houses. As per the sources close to ANI, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Pralhad Joshi, Piyush Goyal, Anurag Singh Thakur, Nitin Gadkari, Nirmala Sitharaman and Arjun Ram Meghwal were present at the meeting. …

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