Parliament monsoon session: 4 Cong MPs suspended from Lok Sabha for disrupting proceedings
2 years, 4 months ago

Parliament monsoon session: 4 Cong MPs suspended from Lok Sabha for disrupting proceedings

India TV News  

Highlights Parliamentary Affair Minister Pralhad Joshi moved resolution to suspend 4 Congress MPs Congress MPs were suspended from Lok Sabha for the rest of the session Congress has reacted sharply to the development Parliament monsoon session: Four Congress MPs were suspended from Lok Sabha for the rest of the session for displaying placards and disrupting proceedings despite a warning by Speaker Om Birla. Later, Parliamentary Affair Minister Pralhad Joshi moved a resolution to suspend the four for the rest of the session. Congress reacted sharply to the development saying, "Govt trying to intimidate us by suspending our MPs; they were trying to raise issues which matter to people." Earlier, Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned amid protests by Opposition members over price rise.

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Winter Session of Parliament Ends in Chaos
4 days, 2 hours ago

Winter Session of Parliament Ends in Chaos

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The final day of the Winter Session of Parliament on Friday saw a series of protests and counter-protests, with the ruling BJP and the Opposition clashing over recent remarks and allegations. While NDA MPs demanded an apology from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Opposition members rallied at Vijay Chowk, calling for Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s apology and resignation …

Opposition boycotts Speaker's tea meet as tumultuous Parliament session ends
4 days, 20 hours ago

Opposition boycotts Speaker's tea meet as tumultuous Parliament session ends

India Today  

The tumultuous winter session of Parliament saw no exception on the last day as an uproar by the opposition over the alleged insult to Dalit icon BR Ambedkar by Home Minister Amit Shah saw both the Houses being adjourned. In the Lok Sabha, the opposition shouted 'Jai Bhim' slogans as the Speaker read out directions barring demonstrations and protests at …

Lok Sabha Speaker Bans Protests At Parliament Gates Amid Scuffle
5 days, 2 hours ago

Lok Sabha Speaker Bans Protests At Parliament Gates Amid Scuffle

ABP News  

Parliament Scuffle: After political protests at the Parliament premises turned ugly on Thursday, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla banned demonstrations by MPs and political parties at any of the gates of the Parliament. "Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has issued strict instructions that no political party, Member of Parliament or groups of members will hold any dharna and demonstration at …

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla bans demonstrations at Parliament after NDA vs INDIA scuffle: Report
5 days, 3 hours ago

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla bans demonstrations at Parliament after NDA vs INDIA scuffle: Report

Hindustan Times  

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday banned demonstrations by MPs and political parties at any of the gates of Parliament, PTI reported citing sources. The speaker's decision comes after a scuffle between NDA and INDIA bloc MPs at Parliament resulted in injuries to two Bharatiya Janata Party MPs. "Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has issued strict instructions that no …

High-voltage drama in Parliament as BJP, INDIA bloc MPs protest amid Ambedkar row | Day in pictures
5 days, 7 hours ago

High-voltage drama in Parliament as BJP, INDIA bloc MPs protest amid Ambedkar row | Day in pictures

Hindustan Times  

High-voltage drama in Parliament as BJP, INDIA bloc MPs protest amid Ambedkar row | Day in pictures The faceoff between opposition and NDA over alleged insult to BR Ambedkar took an ugly turn in Parliament with claims. 1 / 11 BJP MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi gets injured after clashes between India Bloc and NDA MPs following their protests, at Parliament …

Parliament adjourned till 2pm amid Opposition protests on various matters
6 days, 20 hours ago

Parliament adjourned till 2pm amid Opposition protests on various matters

New Indian Express  

Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned until 2 pm on Wednesday following Opposition protests over key issues, disrupting proceedings in the ongoing session. Opposition MPs protested over issues including the One Nation, One Election bills and remarks made by Home Minister Amit Shah in the Rajya Sabha the previous day. Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned till 2 pm on Wednesday …

Lok Sabha witnesses disruption after Trinamool MP Mahua Moitra’s remarks on judge’s death
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1 week, 4 days ago

Lok Sabha witnesses disruption after Trinamool MP Mahua Moitra’s remarks on judge’s death

The Hindu  

The Lok Sabha on Friday witnessed two adjournments after Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju warned Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra for her remarks about the death of a judge, the circumstances of whose death were examined and settled by the Supreme Court. — Mahua Moitra December 13, 2024 BJP member Nishikant Dubey had first raised the issue after Ms. Moitra …

Parliament Winter Session 2024 highlights Day 14: MoS Nityanand Rai responds to discussion on Disaster Management (amendment) Bill in Lok Sabha
1 week, 5 days ago

Parliament Winter Session 2024 highlights Day 14: MoS Nityanand Rai responds to discussion on Disaster Management (amendment) Bill in Lok Sabha

The Hindu  

This live is closed The Opposition’s no-confidence notice against Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar led to disruptions at the Upper House today too, a day after the Rajya Sabha saw no business and was washed out after clashes between the government and the Opposition over the notice and also the BJP’s allegations of Congress’ link with biliionaire George Soros. Among …

BJP vs Congress over no-trust motion, George Soros claims stall Parliament again
1 week, 5 days ago

BJP vs Congress over no-trust motion, George Soros claims stall Parliament again

India Today  

Rajya Sabha proceedings were disrupted again on Thursday following a heated exchange between the treasury benches and the opposition over the no-confidence notice against chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, and the alleged nexus between US hedge fund tycoon George Soros and Sonia Gandhi. As soon as the proceedings began in the Rajya Sabha, Union Minister JP Nadda trained his guns on Congress …

Parliament Winter Session: Govt, Oppn end deadlock; Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha likely to function smoothly from tomorrow
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Parliament Winter Session: Govt, Oppn end deadlock; Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha likely to function smoothly from tomorrow

Live Mint  

Parliament Winter Session: Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha are expected to function smoothly in the ongoing winter session of Parliament from December 2 onwards, as the Opposition and government have reached an understanding. Both the houses were adjourned on Monday for the fifth straight day amid protests by opposition members over Adani bribery charges and other issues. Proceedings in …

Parliament Winter Session Day 6 LIVE updates: INDIA floor leaders to meet Speaker to intervene in smooth functioning of House
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Parliament Winter Session Day 6 LIVE updates: INDIA floor leaders to meet Speaker to intervene in smooth functioning of House

The Hindu  

Parliament Winter Session is set to resume proceedings today after the first week of proceedings were washed out due to Opposition protests on the Adani issue and Manipur situation. Floor leaders of the INDIA parties, after a meeting at the Congress Parliamentary Party office chaired by Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, have decided to meet the Speaker …

Parliament Winter Session: Congress, Opposition MPs split on stalling proceedings over Adani bribery charges
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Parliament Winter Session: Congress, Opposition MPs split on stalling proceedings over Adani bribery charges

Live Mint  

Parliament Winter Session: Some Members of Parliament in the Lok Sabha affiliated to the Congress and other opposition parties have expressed reservations over the continued stalling of the Parliament over Adani bribery charges in the ongoing winter session. The proceedings in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were washed out in first week of the Parliament's Winter Session ending …

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 …

Winter Session: Parliament Washed Out For Third Day Amid Oppn Uproar Over Sambhal, Manipur, Adani Issues
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Winter Session: Parliament Washed Out For Third Day Amid Oppn Uproar Over Sambhal, Manipur, Adani Issues

ABP News  

Both Houses of Parliament remained non-functional on Thursday for the third day since the beginning of the Winter Session after disruptions by the opposition over the violence in Manipur and Sambhal, and the Adani issue. The Lok Sabha experienced disruptions amid Question Hour, as soon as Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Ravindra Chavan took oath as members of the …

Parliament adjourned till Monday as protests over Adani, other issues disrupt proceedings
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Parliament adjourned till Monday as protests over Adani, other issues disrupt proceedings

New Indian Express  

Winter Session proceedings in both Houses of Parliament were suspended for the fourth straight day on Friday as Opposition members continued their protests over the Adani bribery charge and other issues. Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned till Monday as Opposition persisted with protests, demanding a discussion on the issues. Soon after laying of listed papers in the …

Parliament adjourned till Monday as Opposition protests over Adani, other issues disrupt proceedings
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Parliament adjourned till Monday as Opposition protests over Adani, other issues disrupt proceedings

New Indian Express  

Winter Session proceedings in both Houses of Parliament were suspended for the fourth straight day on Friday as Opposition members continued their protests over the Adani bribery charge and other issues. Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned till Monday as Opposition persisted with protests, demanding a discussion on the issues. Soon after laying of listed papers in the …

Parliament Winter Session Day 4 Updates: JPC term on Waqf Bill extended till end of budget session 2025 by LS; both Houses adjourned for the day
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Parliament Winter Session Day 4 Updates: JPC term on Waqf Bill extended till end of budget session 2025 by LS; both Houses adjourned for the day

The Hindu  

Recently-elected Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra took oath as an MP in the Lok Sabha on Thursday. The Lok Sabha on Thursday adopted a resolution to extend the tenure of the Joint Committee on the Waqf Bill till the last day of the Budget session of Parliament next year. Committee Chairman and BJP leader Jagdambika Pal moved the resolution in …

Parliament adjourned till Friday amid Opposition protest over Adani, Sambhal issues
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Parliament adjourned till Friday amid Opposition protest over Adani, Sambhal issues

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Both houses of the Parliament were adjourned for the day on Thursday amid protests by Opposition members over the Adani issue, violence in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal and other issues. As soon as the Lok Sabha met for the day, Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, who was elected from Kerala's Wayanad in the recent bypoll, and Ravindra Vasantrao Chavan, …

Opposition MPs storm out of Waqf panel meeting
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Opposition MPs storm out of Waqf panel meeting

The Hindu  

Opposition members stormed out of the meeting of the joint parliamentary committee examining the Waqf Bill, alleging that its proceedings had become a mockery on Wednesday. #WATCH | Delhi: While leaving, Congress MP and Waqf JPC member Gaurav Gogoi says, "We discussed regarding the extension and we expect a motion to be moved to this effect in the House tomorrow." …

Day 3: Houses adjourned; Rahul says 'jail Adani'
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Day 3: Houses adjourned; Rahul says 'jail Adani'

Hindustan Times  

Nov 27, 2024 9:34 AM IST Parliament Winter Session kickstarted on Monday, November 25, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his customary speech and appealing to all the MPs to hold constructive discussions on key issues. Delivering his customary speech at Parliament complex, PM Modi also hit out at the Opposition, saying some members, ‘rejected by the people 80-90 times’, …

Parliament Winter Session Day 3 Highlights
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Parliament Winter Session Day 3 Highlights

The Hindu  

Both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha were adjourned for the day on Wednesday. After the Opposition protested the Chair’s move to decline the suspension of the day’s business, the Upper House was adjourned till 11:30 a.m., and later for the day. The Lok Sabha, on the other hand, saw protests from the Opposition members on the issue of …

Parliament Winter Session 2024: Congress Moves Suspension Notice Over Adani Controversy
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Parliament Winter Session 2024: Congress Moves Suspension Notice Over Adani Controversy

ABP News  

The Winter Session of Parliament begins today, with several suspension and discussion notices submitted by opposition leaders on key issues. Congress leader KC Venugopal has moved a suspension notice in the Lok Sabha, demanding a discussion on the alleged misconduct of the Adani Group and the formation of a Joint Parliamentary Committee to investigate the matter. Congress MP Hibi Eden …

Opposition MPs surprised as Waqf panel's tour meetings lack quorum; Chairman calls it 'informal exercise'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Opposition MPs surprised as Waqf panel's tour meetings lack quorum; Chairman calls it 'informal exercise'

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Several opposition MPs of the parliamentary committee examining the Waqf Bill have suggested that the assurance they received after meeting Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has not been met and have accused the panel chairman of going ahead with a tour of states despite his meetings lacking even the quorum. Jagdambika Pal, chairman of the Joint Committee of …

Chaos in Lok Sabha: MPs Face Microphone Cuts During Zero Hour
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Chaos in Lok Sabha: MPs Face Microphone Cuts During Zero Hour

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: On the last day of Monsoon Session of the Lok Sabha, chaos ensued as members rushed to have their voices heard during Zero Hour. National Conference MP from Srinagar, Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, was angry when his microphone was abruptly cut off while discussing mining rights in Jammu and Kashmir. Independent MP from Bihar, Pappu Yadav, made repeated …

Parliament session Highlights: Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha adjourned for the day
4 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Parliament Session LIVE — BJD MP Mamata Mohanta Resigns From Rajya Sabha
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Parliament Session LIVE — BJD MP Mamata Mohanta Resigns From Rajya Sabha

ABP News  

Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE: Please follow this space and keep refreshing the page for all the latest updates on the Monsoon session of the 18th Lok Sabha. BJP leader Anurag Thakur's apparent reference to Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's caste during a discussion on the Union Budget in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday triggered an ugly spat between the opposition …

MP: 2 Congress leaders suspended for welcoming MP minister in party office
4 months, 3 weeks ago

MP: 2 Congress leaders suspended for welcoming MP minister in party office

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhopal: Two senior Congress leaders in Madhya Pradesh were suspended on charges of indiscipline for according warm welcome to state urban development minister Kailash Vijayvargiya in the party office in Indore. The state party leadership took note of the development of July 12 in which Indore city unit president of the party Surjit Singh Chaddha and Indore district unit president …

Jharkhand Speaker holds all-party meeting ahead of monsoon session
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Jharkhand Speaker holds all-party meeting ahead of monsoon session

The Hindu  

Jharkhand Assembly Speaker Rabindra Nath Mahto on July 25 convened an all-party meeting to ensure the smooth functioning of the House during the upcoming Monsoon session, scheduled to commence on July 26 and conclude on August 2. Present at the meeting were Chief Minister Hemant Soren, Minister Rameshwar Oraon, AJSU Party legislator Lambodar Mahto, and CPI Liberation legislator Vinod Singh. …

Monsoon Session: Rajnath Singh makes an appeal to Opposition at all-party meet
5 months ago

Monsoon Session: Rajnath Singh makes an appeal to Opposition at all-party meet

Hindustan Times  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has urged all MPs to refrain from interfering and interrupting when a fellow member is speaking in the House, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Sunday. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju and Union Minister JP Nadda during the all-party meeting ahead of the Budget session of Parliament, in …

Parliament LIVE: Rajya Sabha Adjourned Sine Die After PM Modi's Speech On Motion of Thanks
5 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Parliament session day 4 highlights: President Murmu says govt will investigate NEET paper leaks, guilty will be punished
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Parliament session day 4 highlights: President Murmu says govt will investigate NEET paper leaks, guilty will be punished

The Hindu  

President Droupadi Murmu addressed the joint sitting of Parliament, her first presidential address after the formation of the third National Democratic Alliance government. President Murmu congratulated all the newly-elected MPs and lauded the Election Commission for successfully conducting the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Aam Aadmi Party MPs boycotted President Murmu’s address to the Parliament as a protest against Delhi Chief …

9 Congress MLAs suspended, Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring carried out by marshals amid din
9 months, 2 weeks ago

9 Congress MLAs suspended, Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring carried out by marshals amid din

Hindustan Times  

Ruckus prevailed in the Punjab assembly on Wednesday after the treasury benches and opposition Congress MLAs entered into heated arguments over the denial of more time by the speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan to speak on discussions on the state budget. Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring coming out of assembly after being suspended in Chandigarh on Wednesday. As the …

Suspension of BJP legislators set aside by Delhi HC
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Suspension of BJP legislators set aside by Delhi HC

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi high court on Wednesday set aside the indefinite suspension of seven Bharatiya Janata Party legislators from the state assembly, after the MLAs had interrupted lieutenant governor VK Saxena’s address in the House on the first day of the Budget session on February 15. The suspended MLAs approached the high court on February 19, challenging their suspension from the …

Delhi high court sets aside suspension of 7 BJP legislators
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi high court sets aside suspension of 7 BJP legislators

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court on Wednesday set aside the suspension of the seven Bharatiya Janata Party legislators for interrupting lieutenant governor VK Saxena’s address to the assembly at the start of the Budget session. On February 15, seven BJP MLAs — Mohan Singh Bisht, Ajay Mahawar, OP Sharma, Abhay Verma, Anil Vajpayi, Jitender Mahajan and Vijender Gupta — …

Gujarat: 10 Congress MLAs suspended for a day in assembly for sloganeering in House
10 months ago

Gujarat: 10 Congress MLAs suspended for a day in assembly for sloganeering in House

India TV News  

Ten legislators from the opposition Congress faced a one-day suspension from the Gujarat Assembly on Tuesday after a tumultuous session marred by uproar and chanting regarding a reported "fake" government office in Chhota Udepur district, coupled with allegations of embezzled funds earmarked for irrigation projects. During the budget session's question hour, Congress MLA Tushar Chaudhary probed the government on actions …

Delhi: Seven BJP MLAs suspended from Assembly Budget Session for interrupting LG's address
10 months, 1 week ago

Delhi: Seven BJP MLAs suspended from Assembly Budget Session for interrupting LG's address

India TV News  

Seven MLAs of the Opposition BJP were on Friday suspended from the Delhi Assembly for the remainder of the Budget Session for allegedly interrupting the Lt Governor’s address. The BJP MLAs repeatedly interrupted LG Saxena’s address on Thursday forcing the Speaker to ask the marshals to escort them out of the House. Seven out of the eight BJP MLAs in …

6 BJP MLAs suspended from West Bengal assembly over protests against Sandeshkhali unrest
10 months, 1 week ago

6 BJP MLAs suspended from West Bengal assembly over protests against Sandeshkhali unrest

New Indian Express  

KOLKATA: Six BJP MLAs, including Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari, were suspended from the West Bengal assembly over staging protests in the House in view of unrest in Sandeshkhali. Since the beginning of the question hour, BJP legislators started shouting slogans against the TMC government for the present unrest in Sandeshkhali in North 24 Parganas district, which has snowballed into …

Suvendu Adhikari, 5 other BJP MLAs suspended from Bengal assembly over Sandeshkhali unrest
10 months, 1 week ago

Suvendu Adhikari, 5 other BJP MLAs suspended from Bengal assembly over Sandeshkhali unrest

India TV News  

Six BJP MLAs, including Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari, were suspended from the West Bengal assembly over staging protests in the House in view of unrest in Sandeshkhali. Since the beginning of the question hour, BJP legislators started shouting slogans against the TMC government for the present unrest in Sandeshkhali in North 24 Parganas district, which has snowballed into a …

Suspension Lifted For 14 MPs, RS Panel Finds 11 Guilty Of Breach Of Privilege: Report
10 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Suspended MPs to return as last session of 17th Lok Sabha commences on January 31, 2024
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Suspended MPs to return as last session of 17th Lok Sabha commences on January 31, 2024

The Hindu  

The Budget Session of Parliament, the last one for the 17th Lok Sabha, will commence on January 31. A total of 146 Opposition MPs — 100 in the Lok Sabha and the rest in the Rajya Sabha — were suspended for bringing placards into the chambers, and frequently disrupting parliamentary proceedings. ”They have given suggestions, but since this is the …

14 suspended Opposition MPs may attend upcoming budget session in Parliament
11 months 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, 1 week 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
11 months, 3 weeks 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
11 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Watch | Looking back at one of the frostiest Parliament sessions
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Watch | Looking back at one of the frostiest Parliament sessions

The Hindu  

Watch | Looking back at one of the frostiest Parliament sessions One of the frostiest winter sessions of Parliament in recent times, concluded on December 21, 2023, a day ahead of schedule. The relationship between the treasury benches and the opposition, hit its lowest ebb with the suspension of a record 146 members from both Houses. Her expulsion came on …

Kharge writes to Dhankhar, says suspension of MPs 'predetermined, premeditated'
11 months, 4 weeks 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 …

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 …

Opposition MPs came with request for suspension after some lawmakers suspended, says Pralhad Joshi
1 year ago

Opposition MPs came with request for suspension after some lawmakers suspended, says Pralhad Joshi

The Hindu  

Slamming the Opposition over disruptions during Winter Session, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on December 22 said the government was not keen to suspend MPs from Lok Sabha, but Opposition members came with requests for suspension after action was taken against some of their colleagues. Mr. Joshi said the government's floor managers had told the Opposition MPs that action was …

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