Rajya Sabha suspends 8 opposition MPs
4 years, 3 months ago

Rajya Sabha suspends 8 opposition MPs

The Hindu  

Rajya Sabha on Monday suspended eight Opposition members till the remaining Monsoon session, for their unparliamentary behaviour in the House the previous day. The members include Trinamool Congress' Derek O'Brien and Dola Sen, AAP's Sanjay Singh, Congress MPs Rajeev Satav, Syed Naseer Hussain and Ripun Bora, and CPI members K.K. Earlier in the day, Rajya Sabha Chairperson M. Venkaiah Naidu did not permit motion of no-confidence against Deputy Chairperson Harivansh, citing such a motion requires 14-days notice period. "It was a bad day for the Rajya Sabha yesterday," the Vice President said adding that "he was pained" about what happened on Sunday.

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Rajya Sabha: No-confidence motion against Jagdeep Dhankhar junked
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Rajya Sabha: No-confidence motion against Jagdeep Dhankhar junked

Hindustan Times  

Rajya Sabha deputy chairman Harivansh on Thursday dismissed the Opposition’s notice for a motion of no-confidence against Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, arguing that it was drawn in haste to malign the vice-president and garner publicity, had technical flaws and misspelt his name, among other reasons. “Worrisomely for the prestige of Parliament and its members, the notice is replete with …

No-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman Dhankhar rejected
3 weeks, 2 days ago

No-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman Dhankhar rejected

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: A no-confidence motion moved by the Opposition against Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar was rejected on procedural grounds, escalating tensions in Parliament. The motion, filed in protest of Dhankhar's alleged bias in handling parliamentary proceedings, was deemed inadmissible under Rajya Sabha rules. Chairman Dhankhar dismissed the motion, citing Article 90 of the Constitution and Rule 256 of the …

Both Houses adjourned without any transaction, after protests over Amit Shah’s remarks on Ambedkar
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Both Houses adjourned without any transaction, after protests over Amit Shah’s remarks on Ambedkar

The Hindu  

Both Houses of Parliament adjourned for the day on Thursday without taking up any business. Meanwhile, DMK member Tiruchi Siva said the BJP complaint mentioned only one version even though Mr. Gandhi alleged that MPs belonging to the ruling party pushed him. Congress and other Opposition parties have launched an all-out attack on Mr. Shah for his remarks on Ambedkar …

The Partisan burden of legislative umpires
4 weeks ago

The Partisan burden of legislative umpires

New Indian Express  

When Prime Minister Narendra Modi called India the Mother of Democracy, he wasn’t kidding. With two big allies as shadows, Modi owns Parliament, which is also the fiefdom of the Speaker and RS Chairman. The self-destructive Opposition has colluded to impeach Jagdeep Dhankhar as Rajya Sabha Chairman: a first in Indian parliamentary history. The Opposition also knows the no-confidence motion …

All Parliament’s A Stage | Power Play by Anand Mishra
4 weeks, 1 day ago

All Parliament’s A Stage | Power Play by Anand Mishra

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 13, 2024 18:39 IST - 5 MINS READ Dear readers, When MPs of the indigenous Māori group staged a ceremonial Haka dance in New Zealand’s Parliament to protest the contentious Treaty Principles Bill in November this year, little did they know it would become an internet sensation. Inside Parliament, the nature of protests has seen many variants—be …

‘The whole world knows whose praises you like’: Chairman Dhankhar and Mallikarjun Kharge lock horns in Rajya Sabha
4 weeks, 1 day ago

‘The whole world knows whose praises you like’: Chairman Dhankhar and Mallikarjun Kharge lock horns in Rajya Sabha

Live Mint  

Rajya Sabha witnessed a heated exchange between Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar and Leader of Opposition and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge after the Opposition passed a no-confidence motion against Dhankar on Friday. “The whole world knows whose praises you like. How can I respect you?” The Rajya Sabha chairman said, “I am personally pained for a reason that the main opposition …

DC Edit | Parl held to ransom by both govt & Opp.
4 weeks, 1 day ago

DC Edit | Parl held to ransom by both govt & Opp.

Deccan Chronicle  

The Winter Session of Parliament has witnessed a series of curious events with some having precedents but not the others. Most notable among them was the notice to remove Jagdeep Dhankhar as vice-president and Chairman of the Rajya Sabha but no less surprising were the Treasury benches disrupting proceedings even as the Opposition insisted it wanted the Houses to function …

Wide aisle: On the Opposition versus the Rajya Sabha Chairman
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Wide aisle: On the Opposition versus the Rajya Sabha Chairman

The Hindu  

In a move that is unprecedented in India’s parliamentary history, 60 Members of the Rajya Sabha have expressed a loss of confidence in the Chairman, Jagdeep Dhankhar, who is also the Vice-President of India. Mr. Dhankhar’s decision to allow Bharatiya Janata Party MPs to speak on the subject of an adjournment motion that he himself had rejected on December 9 …

Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha fail to function amid BJP-Congress tussle
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha fail to function amid BJP-Congress tussle

The Hindu  

The Rajya Sabha failed to function on Wednesday with uproar from Treasury and Opposition benches over the no-confidence notice against House Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, while the Lok Sabha witnessed repeated adjournments and sparring after getting off to a smooth start following a meeting between Speaker Om Birla and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi. In the …

Congress calls Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar ‘biggest reason for disruptions’
1 month ago

Congress calls Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar ‘biggest reason for disruptions’

Hindustan Times  

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar, alleging that the Vice President was the “biggest reason for disruption in the parliament.” Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar listens to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge in the Rajya Sabha during the Winter Session of Parliament, in New Delhi. Kharge also alleged that the Rajya …

Will the no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar succeed?
1 month ago

Will the no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar succeed?

The Hindu  

On December 10, the opposition submitted a notice to move a no-confidence or impeachment resolution against Vice President and Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar. Additionally, Article 67 provides for the removal of the Vice-President if a majority of Rajya Sabha members pass a resolution to that effect, which must then be “agreed to” by the House of the People. ‘Resolution …

Opposition vs Jagdeep Dhankhar: 10 instances when Vice-President clashed with Congress, other parties
1 month ago

Opposition vs Jagdeep Dhankhar: 10 instances when Vice-President clashed with Congress, other parties

Hindustan Times  

From a fiery left-of-centre Janata Dal activist to a centrist dyed-in-the-wool Congressman and finally, a right-wing Hindutva die-hard, Vice-President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar has had a truly chequered career. This week, he became the first person holding one of the top two constitutional posts to face the prospect of impeachment as the Opposition submitted a notice to move a no-confidence …

Rajya Sabha adjourned after chaos over no-trust notice against chairman Dhankar
1 month ago

Rajya Sabha adjourned after chaos over no-trust notice against chairman Dhankar

Hindustan Times  

The Rajya Sabha was adjourned till noon on Wednesday after the House witnessed chaos over the Opposition’s no-trust notice against chairman Jagdeep Dhankar. Rajya Sabha deputy chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh leaves after adjourning the House on Wednesday, Union minister Kiren Rijiju accused the Opposition of making baseless accusations against the vice president and questioned the Congress’ alleged links with billionaire …

‘Dhankhar acted in partisan manner’: 60 MPs sign notice
1 month ago

‘Dhankhar acted in partisan manner’: 60 MPs sign notice

Hindustan Times  

Vice President and Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar’s term is rife with instances where he “acted in a manner that is explicitly partisan and unfair towards members belonging to the Opposition”, around 60 Opposition MPs alleged in a notice they submitted seeking his removal. The notice said the chairman repeatedly made disparaging comments about Opposition MPs, criticising “any and every …

Why opposition moved no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankar
1 month ago

Why opposition moved no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankar

Firstpost  

The Congress-led Indi bloc has moved a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar in the backdrop of a tumultuous Winter Session of Parliament. The opposition has accused Dhankhar of ‘bias’ and running the House to favour the ruling party Dozens of MPs have signed the notice against Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar. Jairam Ramesh wrote on X, “All …

‘Had no choice’: Opposition MPs submit no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha chairman Dhankhar
1 month ago

‘Had no choice’: Opposition MPs submit no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha chairman Dhankhar

Hindustan Times  

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday said that all parties belonging to the opposition bloc ‘INDIA’ had submitted a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, accusing him of conducting house proceedings in an “extremely partisan manner". Yesterday, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said it before the chairman and JP Nadda was also there - 'by the time you …

Opposition Moves Motion To Remove Jagdeep Dhankhar As Rajya Sabha Chairman
1 month ago

Opposition Moves Motion To Remove Jagdeep Dhankhar As Rajya Sabha Chairman

ABP News  

The Trinamool Congress has said that the Opposition has moved a no-confidence motion to remove Vice-Principal Jagdeep Dhankhar as the Rajya Sabha Chairman. TMC Rajya Sabha MP Sagarika Ghose said: "For the first time in history, the government itself is not allowing the House to function. The Modi government is murdering Parliament," TMC Rajya Sabha MP Sagarika Ghose #ParliamentWinterSession2024 December …

Kiren Rijiju rejects opposition's no-trust motion against Dhankhar, says 'NDA has majority in RS'
1 month ago

Kiren Rijiju rejects opposition's no-trust motion against Dhankhar, says 'NDA has majority in RS'

India TV News  

Rejecting the opposition’s no-trust motion against Jagdeep Dhankhar, Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju said that NDA has a majority mark in Rajya Sabha. Rijiju called the opposition INDIA bloc’s move to submit a notice for removal of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar as ‘extremely regrettable’ and said that the Centre is very proud of him. In a first, parties …

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

Opposition to move no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman Dhankhar: Report
1 month ago

Opposition to move no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman Dhankhar: Report

New Indian Express  

Opposition MPs in the INDIA bloc have repeatedly accused Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar of showing bias towards the ruling party. Earlier this year, reports suggested that the Opposition was considering a no-confidence motion against the Rajya Sabha Chairman. During the Budget Session, Opposition MPs had expressed concerns over the reduced time and space allocated for them to voice their …

INDIA bloc leaders in Rajya Sabha plan to bring no-confidence motion against Jagdeep Dhankhar: Sources
1 month ago

INDIA bloc leaders in Rajya Sabha plan to bring no-confidence motion against Jagdeep Dhankhar: Sources

India TV News  

The leaders of the INDIA bloc in the Rajya Sabha are preparing to bring a no-confidence motion against the Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar. In the meantime, the leaders alleged that Rajya Sabha chairman discriminates against opposition leaders by allocating time, interrupting while opposition leaders are speaking. They alleged that the Rajya Sabha chairman stops the opposition leaders without uttering …

Opposition to move no-confidence motion against Jagdeep Dhankhar in Rajya Sabha
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1 month ago

Opposition to move no-confidence motion against Jagdeep Dhankhar in Rajya Sabha

India Today  

The Opposition INDIA bloc is set to bring a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar under Article 67 of the Indian Constitution. However, the INDIA bloc is now expressing dissatisfaction with Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, accusing him of showing "bias" towards certain MPs in the Rajya Sabha. INDIA bloc MPs have frequently accused the Rajya Sabha …

Constitution debate to be held in Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha in big Winter Session breakthrough
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Jagdeep Dhankhar slams protesting Opposition MPs: We've become laughing stock
1 month, 1 week ago

Jagdeep Dhankhar slams protesting Opposition MPs: We've become laughing stock

India Today  

As Parliament proceedings were stalled for the fourth consecutive day, Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday criticised protesting Opposition members and said their conduct was not people-centric. Since the beginning of the Winter Session of Parliament on Monday, Opposition MPs have been demanding a discussion on a host of pressing issues, including the bribery charges against …

Parliament Adjourned for 3rd Day in a Row
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Parliament Adjourned for 3rd Day in a Row

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Both the Houses of Parliament remained non-functional on Thursday and were adjourned for the day following protests from the Opposition MPs over the violence in Sambhal and Adani issue. Parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju flayed the protests and said that the Opposition members were protesting despite the government agreeing to their demands for extension of the tenure of …

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar criticises members for continued disruption of House.
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar criticises members for continued disruption of House.

The Hindu  

Chiding the Rajya Sabha members for disrupting the House for three days, Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar said that straying from its constitutional duty to represent people’s hopes and aspirations parliament risks sliding into irrelevance. Chair can be convinced, Mr. Dhankhar said, only by “exhibiting the highest standard of conformance to the rules.” He adjourned the house till 12:00 noon. This was …

NDA eyes majority in Rajya Sabha after bypolls
5 months ago

NDA eyes majority in Rajya Sabha after bypolls

The Hindu  

The BJP-led NDA is expected to achieve a clear majority in Rajya Sabha after by-elections for 12 seats scheduled next month, which would help the party get the nod for key legislations such as the Waqf Bill. Ten Rajya Sabha seats fell vacant as the sitting members, including Union ministers Piyush Goyal, Sarbananda Sonowal, and Jyotiraditya Scindia, were elected to …

Parliament session Highlights: Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha adjourned for the day
5 months, 1 week ago

Parliament session Highlights: Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha adjourned for the day

Hindustan Times  

Parliament monsoon session LIVE updates: The proceedings of the Lok Sabha are underway during the Monsoon Session of Parliament, in New Delhi on Wednesday. Parliament monsoon session Highlights The Lok Sabha was adjourned briefly on Wednesday amid protests by Congress members over BJP MP Tejaswi Surya's remarks that Rahul Gandhi, as Wayanad MP, never raised the issue of landslides in …

Disruptions a disgrace to Rajya Sabha: Dhankhar
6 months, 1 week ago

Disruptions a disgrace to Rajya Sabha: Dhankhar

The Hindu  

Vice-President and Chairman of the Rajya Sabha Jagdeep Dhankhar, during his valedictory remarks on July 3 at the conclusion of the 264th session of the Upper House, expressed “deep disappointment” over recent disruptions in Parliament. Mr. Dhankhar reminded elders that they are expected to exemplify their conduct, turning the Rajya Sabha into a temple of deliberation, discussion, dialogue, and debate. …

Jagdeep Dhankhar Backs Kharge During LoPs Address On Hathras Tragedy, Shuts Down NDA MPs video
6 months, 1 week ago

Jagdeep Dhankhar Backs Kharge During LoPs Address On Hathras Tragedy, Shuts Down NDA MPs video

ABP News  

It was one of those rare occasions in Parliament when the Rajya Sabha Chairman backed the Opposition and silenced the ruling party's members. As the final day of the Rajya Sabha's special session began on Wednesday, the Upper House presided over by Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar observed a minute of silence for the 121 victims of the Hathras stampede on Tuesday. …

Parliament LIVE: Rajya Sabha Adjourned Sine Die After PM Modi's Speech On Motion of Thanks
6 months, 1 week ago

Parliament LIVE: Rajya Sabha Adjourned Sine Die After PM Modi's Speech On Motion of Thanks

News 18  

Parliament LIVE: 'Rise Above Politics': On Manipur, PM Modi's Strong Message To Opposition In Rajya Sabha Giving a strong response to the Opposition on the Manipur issue, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reminded Congress on Wednesday that President’s rule had to be imposed in the northeastern state previously. Parliament LIVE: Rajya Sabha Adjourned Sine Die Following PM Modi's Motion Of Thanks …

'Opposition talks about common man while PM Modi does only his Mann Ki Baat': Kharge in Rajya Sabha
6 months, 1 week ago

'Opposition talks about common man while PM Modi does only his Mann Ki Baat': Kharge in Rajya Sabha

India TV News  

Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, on Monday, heavily criticized the central government in his response to the President's address in Rajya Sabha. He also appealed to Rajya Sabha chairman to put back statues of Mahatma Gandhi, Ambedkar, others in their original places in Parliament complex. Meanwhile, Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, during the session, refused to …

AAP MP’s suspension revoked, six new members take oath in Rajya Sabha
6 months, 2 weeks ago

AAP MP’s suspension revoked, six new members take oath in Rajya Sabha

The Hindu  

Six newly-elected members of Parliament from Bihar, Jharkhand and Madhya Pradesh took oath as members of the Rajya Sabha on June 27. Rajya Sabha Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar also announced the revocation of suspension of Aam Aadmi Party member Sanjay Singh. The Privileges Committee held 12 Opposition MPs, including the AAP’s Sanjay Singh, guilty of misconduct for disrupting House proceedings last …

Rajya Sabha polls | With the February 27, 2024 results, NDA just four MPs short of majority in the Upper House
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Rajya Sabha polls | With the February 27, 2024 results, NDA just four MPs short of majority in the Upper House

The Hindu  

February 28, 2024 11:18 am | Updated February 29, 2024 07:21 am IST - New Delhi The Rajya Sabha poll results on February 27 have far reaching implications for domestic politics, not just the unfurling crisis with regard to the Congress government in Himachal Pradesh, where six MLAs cross-voted in favour of the BJP, or in Uttar Pradesh where the …

Suspension Lifted For 14 MPs, RS Panel Finds 11 Guilty Of Breach Of Privilege: Report
11 months, 1 week ago

Suspension Lifted For 14 MPs, RS Panel Finds 11 Guilty Of Breach Of Privilege: Report

ABP News  

The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha chairs lifted 14 opposition MPs' suspensions on Monday, allowing them to attend House proceedings, news agency PTI reported on Tuesday citing sources. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi stated that the Rajya Sabha chairman and the Lok Sabha speaker have agreed to the government's request to lift the 14 MPs' suspensions. The Rajya Sabha's Privileges …

14 suspended Opposition MPs may attend upcoming budget session in Parliament
11 months, 2 weeks ago

14 suspended Opposition MPs may attend upcoming budget session in Parliament

Hindustan Times  

The 14 opposition MPs suspended for privileges cases may be able to attend the upcoming budget session, the last one before the general elections, as the privileges committees of both Houses have initiated the process to submit reports on the lawmakers, functionaries aware of the matter said on Tuesday. The Lok Sabha’s privileges committee has called a meeting on January …

LS privileges committee adopts resolution to revoke 3 MPs’ suspension
11 months, 4 weeks ago

LS privileges committee adopts resolution to revoke 3 MPs’ suspension

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The Lok Sabha privileges committee on Friday adopted a resolution to revoke the suspension of three Congress MPs, who were penalised along with 143 Opposition lawmakers during the winter session of Parliament last month, a person aware of the details said. A record 146 opposition MPs from both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha were suspended over …

Government wants Opposition MPs to behave like Bidhuri, Brij Bhushan: Derek O'Brien
1 year ago

Government wants Opposition MPs to behave like Bidhuri, Brij Bhushan: Derek O'Brien

India Today  

Trinamool Congress MP Derek O'Brien on Tuesday said the government perhaps wants Opposition members to behave like BJP lawmakers Ramesh Bidhuri and Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh -- both of whom are facing allegations of misconduct -- as 14 Opposition MPs remain suspended from Parliament. A hundred opposition MPs in the Lok Sabha and 46 in the Rajya Sabha were suspended …

90% of suspended MPs set to return to House for budget session
1 year ago

90% of suspended MPs set to return to House for budget session

Hindustan Times  

Ninety percent of the 146 Opposition lawmakers suspended during the tumultuous winter session of Parliament will be eligible to attend the last session, the budget one, before the Lok Sabha polls, but the remaining 10%, or 14 members of Parliament will continue to remain suspended as they face breach of privilege investigations. Parliament officials pointed out that 14 MPs—11 from …

Kharge writes to Dhankhar, says suspension of MPs 'predetermined, premeditated'
1 year ago

Kharge writes to Dhankhar, says suspension of MPs 'predetermined, premeditated'

India Today  

Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge wrote to Vice-President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jadgeep Dhankar, saying the suspension of Opposition MPs from Parliament was “predetermined and premeditated”. Referring to TMC Rajya Sabha MP Saket Gokhale’s post on X, but not naming anyone, Kharge said that the Chairperson would have been made aware about “a Union …

Winter session disruptions were ‘deliberate, strategised’: Dhankhar to Kharge; suggests ‘moving ahead’
1 year ago

Winter session disruptions were ‘deliberate, strategised’: Dhankhar to Kharge; suggests ‘moving ahead’

Hindustan Times  

Disruptions during the Winter Session of Parliament were deliberate and strategised, Rajya Sabha Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday said in a letter to Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge. Dhankhar also said he had to “painfully” suffer Kharge's stance to “reject” his offer for interaction in the Chamber of the House which is “unwholesomely unprecedented” and “not in sync” with the well-established …

MPs' 'deliberate disorder': Rajya Sabha Chairman to Congress chief on suspensions
1 year ago

MPs' 'deliberate disorder': Rajya Sabha Chairman to Congress chief on suspensions

India Today  

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar wrote to Congress chief and Leader of Opposition in the House Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday suggesting a meeting between them on December 25 to discuss the suspension of MPs during the Winter Session of Parliament. The Rajya Sabha Chairman said the MPs were suspended from the House as they created "deliberate disorder by way of …

Opposition's INDIA bloc hits streets over LS security breach, MPs suspension
1 year ago

Opposition's INDIA bloc hits streets over LS security breach, MPs suspension

Hindustan Times  

New DelhiThe Bharatiya Janata Party government is not letting the Opposition speak when women and Dalits are assaulted, farmers are killed or Constitution is violated, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge said on Friday as the Opposition hit the streets and held protests across the country against a record number of members being suspended from Parliament in the recently concluded winter session. …

Kharge's letter to Jagdeep Dhankhar: ‘Govt will have its way but Opposition must…’
1 year ago

Kharge's letter to Jagdeep Dhankhar: ‘Govt will have its way but Opposition must…’

Hindustan Times  

Congress president and Rajya Sabha leader Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday wrote to Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on the Winter Session that witnessed unprecedented events including the security breach, suspension of over 150 MPs, passage of crucial bills without the presence of the opposition MPs. "the government will have its way but the Opposition must, you will readily agree, have …

RS Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar Writes to LoP Kharge, Says Disruptions Unfortunate
1 year ago

RS Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar Writes to LoP Kharge, Says Disruptions Unfortunate

News 18  

Rendering the House dysfunctional by making a demand to the Chair that cannot be acceded is unfortunate and against public interest, Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar is learnt to have said in a letter to Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge. The Upper House witnessed repeated protests by opposition MPs who were demanding a discussion on the December 13 Parliament security …

INDIA MPs protest against suspension of 146 Opposition members
1 year ago

INDIA MPs protest against suspension of 146 Opposition members

India Today  

Leaders from the Opposition bloc, INDIA, on Friday, are holding nationwide protests against the suspension of 146 members during the Winter Session of Parliament. Here are the top developments of the Opposition's nationwide protests: Congress leader Arvinder Singh Lovely said the suspension of Opposition MPs from Parliament was a "blot on India's democracy". "First time in Parliament’s history, 146 Opposition …

Winter session of Parliament marked by breach, suspensions ends
1 year ago

Winter session of Parliament marked by breach, suspensions ends

Hindustan Times  

An acrimonious winter session of Parliament that saw a serious lapse in the security of the heavily fortified building with two intruders jumping into the Lok Sabha with smoke canisters; a record number of lawmakers being suspended from both Houses; and 10 important bills passed by Parliament, mostly in the absence of the Opposition, ended on Thursday, a day ahead …

Parliament proceedings | Three more MPs suspended, total at 146 as Opposition’s protest over mass suspension continues
1 year ago

Parliament proceedings | Three more MPs suspended, total at 146 as Opposition’s protest over mass suspension continues

The Hindu  

The Lok Sabha on December 21 suspended three more MPs — Nakul Nath, Deepak Baij, D.K. Earlier in the day, INDIA bloc MPs marched from Parliament to Vijay Chowk in New Delhi to protest the suspension of Opposition lawmakers, with Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge asserting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had violated parliamentary privilege by not speaking on the security …

3 more Congress MPs suspended from Lok Sabha; total expulsion in Parliament reaches 146
1 year ago

3 more Congress MPs suspended from Lok Sabha; total expulsion in Parliament reaches 146

Firstpost  

Congress MPs - DK Suresh, Nakul Nath and Deepak Baij - were suspended from the Lok Sabha on Thursday for unruly behaviour Three more Congress MPs including DK Suresh, Nakul Nath and Deepak Baij were suspended from the Lok Sabha on Thursday. The total number of Opposition MPs suspended from the Parliament now stands at 146 with 100 lawmakers alone …

Opposition protests mass suspension of MPs, Kharge asks govt to 'behave democratically'
1 year ago

Opposition protests mass suspension of MPs, Kharge asks govt to 'behave democratically'

The Hindu  

INDIA bloc MPs on December 21 marched from Parliament to Vijay Chowk in New Delhi to protest the suspension of Opposition lawmakers, with Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge asserting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had violated parliamentary privilege by not speaking on the security breach issue inside the House. The Opposition wanted to speak on the issue but Prime Minister Modi …

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