Rajya Sabha adjourned as Centre, Opposition spar over Constitution
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Rajya Sabha adjourned as Centre, Opposition spar over Constitution

Hindustan Times  

Rajya Sabha was adjourned shortly after proceedings began as the ruling party raised the matter of the Karnataka government announcing reservation for Muslims. Union minister Kiren Rijiju speaks in the Rajya Sabha on Monday. Parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju claimed that a senior Congress leader holding a constitutional position said if need arises, the party will change the Constitution. Leader of opposition Mallikarjun Kharge retorted by saying that the Congress was the party that saved the Constitution, to which Rijiju claimed that Karnataka deputy CM DK Sivakumar made the statement about changing the Constitution.

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Jairam Ramesh moves privilege motion against Kiren Rijiju for ‘misleading’ remarks on DK Shivakumar
1 day, 9 hours ago

Jairam Ramesh moves privilege motion against Kiren Rijiju for ‘misleading’ remarks on DK Shivakumar

Hindustan Times  

The Congress slammed union parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju for a statement regarding Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar’s alleged statement about Muslim reservation, with the party's chief whip in the Rajya Sabha, Jairam Ramesh, giving a notice of a question of breach of privilege against him. In his notice submitted to Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankar, Jairam Ramesh accused …

BJP protests over Shivakumar’s comments on Constitution disrupt Rajya Sabha
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1 day, 13 hours ago

BJP protests over Shivakumar’s comments on Constitution disrupt Rajya Sabha

Hindustan Times  

Ruling Bharatiya Janata Party lawmakers on Monday protested in Rajya Sabha against the alleged comments of Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar about changing the Constitution to provide reservations to Muslims, prompting the adjournment of the House proceedings until 2pm without transacting any business. “Where are all those fake people who insulted Dr. BR Ambedkar and keep shouting about protecting …

BJP vs Congress amid row over DK Shivakumar's ‘changing Constitution’ remark
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1 day, 13 hours ago

BJP vs Congress amid row over DK Shivakumar's ‘changing Constitution’ remark

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka deputy chief minister and Congress leader DK Shivakumar's reported remarks about "changing the Constitution" have sparked a major row, with Union minister Kiren Rijiju demanding his sacking in the Lok Sabha on Monday. Karnataka BJP chief Vijayendra Yediyurappa termed the deputy CM's comment as "unfortunate" and said that if he had any respect for the Constitution or Dr Babasaheb …

Chaos in Parliament over Karnataka Muslim quota, BJP says Congress dividing India
1 day, 21 hours ago

Chaos in Parliament over Karnataka Muslim quota, BJP says Congress dividing India

India Today  

Rajya Sabha today began with loud protests from the Treasury Benches demanding an explanation from Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge regarding the party’s position on reservations for Muslims amid uproar over a four per cent reservation for minorities in Karnataka. This comes after Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister Shivakumar, at an event on Sunday, talked about the bill that provided four per …

Privilege motion against Kiren Rijiju for 'misleading' House on remarks by Shivakumar
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1 day, 21 hours ago

Privilege motion against Kiren Rijiju for 'misleading' House on remarks by Shivakumar

India Today  

Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has moved a privilege motion against Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju, accusing him of misleading the Rajya Sabha regarding remarks attributed to Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar. In his notice, Ramesh stated that Rijiju had “blatantly misled the House” on March 24, 2025, by attributing statements to Shivakumar that were “false and …

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

Parliament Winter Session 2024: My government made changes to constitution to unite the country, says PM Modi
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3 months, 1 week ago

Parliament Winter Session 2024: My government made changes to constitution to unite the country, says PM Modi

The Hindu  

This liveblog is now closed Prime Minister Narendra Modi replied to the debate on the 75th anniversary of India’s Constitution in the Lok Sabha today. The Defence Minister initiated a two-day debate 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. In her …

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

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

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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 …

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

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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 …

Consensus over Constitution debate in Parliament as parties end logjam
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Consensus over Constitution debate in Parliament as parties end logjam

India Today  

In a big breakthrough between the Centre and the Opposition in Parliament, MPs of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha have agreed to hold a debate on the Constitution to commemorate its 75th year of adoption. The end to the parliamentary stalemate came after Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla chaired an all-party meeting earlier today. "The debate on the Constitution …

PM Modi says Nehru was against any kind of reservation, attacks Congress in Rajya Sabha
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PM Modi says Nehru was against any kind of reservation, attacks Congress in Rajya Sabha

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lashed out at the Congress party over the issue of quota for backward classes saying that it was Jawaharlal Nehru who was against any kind of reservation. "Congress spread the narrative, as a result of which people who believed in Indian culture and values ​​started being viewed with an inferiority complex.the world knows very …

Rajya Sabha passes Bills to extend women's reservation to J-K, Puducherry amid uproar by opposition
1 year, 3 months ago

Rajya Sabha passes Bills to extend women's reservation to J-K, Puducherry amid uproar by opposition

Firstpost  

The Bills were passed by the Upper House amid continuous sloganeering by opposition parties, who have been demanding that Union Home Minister Amit Shah make a statement on the December 13 security breach in the House. The Rajya Sabha was adjourned untill 4 pm on Monday after two Bills to introduce reservation for women in legislative assemblies of Puducherry and …

Women's reservation Bill passage in Rajya Sabha will transform face of women power in India: PM Modi
1 year, 6 months ago

Women's reservation Bill passage in Rajya Sabha will transform face of women power in India: PM Modi

Firstpost  

The historic bill was passed in Lok Sabha on day 3 of the Special Parliament Session. It will now undergo another litmus test today in Rajya Sabha before formally becoming a law Commenting on the passage of the Women’s Reservation Bill in Lok Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said “Yesterday was a golden moment of India’s Parliamentary journey.” “All the …

Parliament Budget Session Highlights March 13
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Parliament Budget Session Highlights March 13

The Hindu  

Both Houses of Parliament adjourned till tomorrow amid chaos— Lok Sabha saw Opposition members protesting and gathering in the well of the House after Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Prahlad Joshi demanded an apology from Rahul Gandhi over his speech in London. Lok Sabha | 2:10 p.m. Lok Sabha adjourned till 11 a.m. on Tuesday As members …

Rajya Sabha updates | March 14, 2022
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Rajya Sabha updates | March 14, 2022

The Hindu  

Rajya Sabha began post adjournment at 2 P.M. with member Bhubaneswar Kalita in the chair. Mr. Singh also mentioned that the Central Government has taken up the issue of reducing Value Added Tax on Aviation Turbine Fuel with the states and the union territories.- ANI Central Vista Govt has spent ₹418.70 crore on Central Vista project so far The Union …

Sitharaman accuses Oppn of creating 'false narrative' in Rajya Sabha; Lok Sabha passes arbitration amendment bill
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Sitharaman accuses Oppn of creating 'false narrative' in Rajya Sabha; Lok Sabha passes arbitration amendment bill

Firstpost  

The Rajya Sabha has been adjourned till 8 March with Chairman Venkaiah Naidu saying that the Upper House clocked 99 percent productivity during the two-week-long sitting of the two-phased Budget session Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman accused the Opposition of creating a “ false narrative ” about the Centre favouring businessmen and industrialists, in her reply to the debate on the …

Parliament updates live | Economic-based reservation unsustainable, unconstitutional: AIADMK
6 years, 2 months ago

Parliament updates live | Economic-based reservation unsustainable, unconstitutional: AIADMK

The Hindu  

Winter Session in Rajya Sabha has been extended by a day till January 9, for the House passed the the Constitution Bill, 2019. Ahmed Patel's Speech | The Constitution Bill, 2019: https://t.co/i0WM8MCKn9 via @YouTube — Rajya Sabha TV January 9, 2019 Ritabarta Banerje says reality is job loss and unemployment. Naresh Gujral's Speech | The Constitution Bill, 2019: https://t.co/Kt38RgBU5m via …

Centre extends Rajya Sabha proceedings by a day to ensure passage of Reservation Bill granting 10% quota to upper castes
6 years, 2 months ago

Centre extends Rajya Sabha proceedings by a day to ensure passage of Reservation Bill granting 10% quota to upper castes

Firstpost  

Rajya Sabha chairman M Venkaiah Naidu has agreed to the government’s request and extended the proceedings by a day. New Delhi: The government on Monday extended the Rajya Sabha proceedings during the winter session of Parliament by a day till 9 January to enable the House to take up a proposed legislation to provide 10 percent job and education quota …

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