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'Can't run down Chair every time', RS Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar rebukes Mallikarjun Kharge
In a heated exchange in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, Rajya Sabha Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar rebuked Congress MP Mallikarjun Kharge and accused him of repeatedly disrespecting the Chair. "You cannot every time run down the chair. You cannot every time disre...
Cannot be expunged from people's memories: RJD MP Manoj Jha on Rahul Gandhi's remarks in Parliament
After Rahul Gandhi's contentious remarks in Parliament were expunged, RJD leader Manoj Jha emphasized that while Parliament can erase records, the impact remains in people's memories. Gandhi's speech, accusing the BJP and RSS of promoting violence, led to protests and accusations of misrepresentation from the ruling NDA. Despite backlash, Gandhi defended his comments, distinguishing between BJP-RSS and the broader Hindu community.
Rahul Gandhi targeted BJP's politics of hatred, not Hindus: AAP MP Malvinder Singh Kang defends LoP's remarks
During his speech in Lok Sabha on Monday, Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP and RSS of preaching and spreading violence and hatred. His remarks drew protests from the Treasury benches.
BJP does not know about Sanatan Dharma…; should leave Congress Chalisa, do Vikas Chalisa: Pappu Yadav
New Delhi: After BJP demanded Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to apologise to Hindus for his statement in the Parliament, Independent Lok Sabha MP from Purnea Pappu Yadav on July 1 said that BJP does not know about Sanatan Dharma and spirituality. “The...
Congress MP Manish Tewari files adjournment motion for discussion on new criminal laws
Congress MP Manish Tewari has filed an adjournment motion in Lok Sabha to discuss the implementation of three new criminal laws that came into effect on Monday, urging the suspension of Zero Hour and relevant rules for the debate. Tewari highlighted that the laws were passed in Lok Sabha with 146 MPs suspended during protests over a security breach, warning of significant disruption to the established criminal jurisprudence of the country.
Ajmer Dargah chief hits out at Rahul Gandhi's claim, says no 'Abhayamudra' in Islam
Haji Syed Salman Chishty, Gaddi Nashin-Dargah Ajmer Sharif, has responded to Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's recent speech in Parliament, expressing concern over the linkage of the symbol of 'Abhayamudra' to Islamic prayer.Ajmer Dargah chief hits out at Rahul Gandhi's cla...
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MP govt abolishes transport check posts at interstate borders, road safety and enforcement checking points to be arranged
The Madhya Pradesh government has abolished transport check posts at interstate borders and will introduce new road safety and enforcement checking points. Initially, 45 checking points will be established, with mobile units temporarily handling enforcement until these points are operational. These mobile units will comprise district transport office staff, enforcement staff, and home guards.
Veteran Congress leader D Srinivas passes away
D. Srinivas, former Andhra Pradesh Congress president and minister under YS Rajasekhar Reddy, passed away at 76. He played pivotal roles in state politics, serving as PCC president during the 2004 and 2009 elections. After leaving Congress, he served as a Rajya Sabha Member from 2016 to 2022, returning to the party later. His death prompted condolences from Chief Revanth Reddy, Union Minister G Kishan Reddy, Telangana ministers, and Congress leaders, marking the end of a significant political career.
"Internationally recognised...": Independent MP Pappu Yadav on Rahul Gandhi elected as LoP in Lok Sabha
Independent MP Pappu Yadav stated on Tuesday that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is an "internationally recognised" leader after Gandhi was elected as the Leader of the Opposition. Congress announced on Tuesday that Rahul Gandhi, the party's MP from Rae Bareli, will serve as the Leader of the Opposition in the 18th Lok Sabha.
Former cricketer Yusuf Pathan sworn in as TMC MP in 18th Lok Sabha
Yusuf Pathan, a former cricketer, won the Lok Sabha seat in Baharampur, defeating Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury by 85,022 votes. He retired in 2021 after playing 57 ODIs and 22 T20Is, with TMC securing a stronghold in West Bengal.
K Suresh: All you need to know about INDIA bloc's candidate for Lok Sabha speaker post
The INDIA bloc nominated Congress leader K Suresh for the Speaker's position against Om Birla, accusing the ruling NDA of not adhering to the convention of offering the Deputy Speaker's role to the opposition. Suresh, a Congress veteran and eight-term MP, faced electoral challenges in the past due to allegations regarding his caste certificate, which were later resolved by the Supreme Court. He won from the Mavelikkara constituency in Kerala in the 2024 elections. Suresh, born on June 4, 1962, has a legal background and has served as the minister of state for labour.
BJP MP Piyush Goyal condemns Congress for stalling Lok Sabha Speaker consensus
After failing to reach a consensus on the Lok Sabha Speaker post, BJP MP Piyush Goyal criticised Congress for demanding the Deputy Speaker be decided first. Goyal condemned this political move, emphasising the importance of maintaining the House's dignity. Efforts for consensus failed as the INDIA bloc nominated K Suresh against BJP's Om Birla for Speaker.
Consensus on speaker only if govt agrees to deputy post for Opposition
The Opposition stand comes in the wake of it planning to pull out its three representatives, earlier named by the government to assist the protem Speaker in administering oath to the newly elected members of the Lok Sabha, as a protest against the ruling side overlooking seniormost MP Kodikunnil Suresh (Congress) for the post.
Lok Sabha pro-tem Speaker issue: Congress should make Kodikunnil Suresh LoP, says BJP
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Congress have criticized the Centre over the pro-tem Speaker appointment issue, with the BJP asking for Kodikunnil Suresh to be appointed as the Opposition leader in the Lok Sabha. The BJP state chief K Surendran criticized the Centre's decision, calling Suresh "brilliant" and a member of the Dalit community. Suresh criticised the Centre's decision as threatening parliamentary democracy and indicating the BJP's continued use of parliamentary procedures for its own interests.
Third Eye: From saints' "mythological" reasons for BJP's Ayodhya loss to Eknath Shinde's bell taunt backfiring
Recent political events have sparked intriguing discussions and initiatives. In Ayodhya, saints and sages have offered mystical and mythological explanations for the ruling party's unexpected defeat, with figures like Jagadguru Rambhadracharya and Jagadguru Paramhans Acharya attributing the loss to divine and historical reasons. Meanwhile, All India Radio is launching a new series, "Akankshayein," to explore public expectations from the new government within its first 100 days. In Maharashtra, a campaign remark by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has backfired, as supporters of victorious Congress candidate Satej Patil mockingly question Shinde's taunt with bell-themed posters in Kolhapur.
Karnataka: Voices against guarantees get louder in Congress, putting pressure on CM Siddaramaiah
Voices within the ruling Congress are growing louder, calling for a reassessment of the five guarantees, after the party's disappointing performance in the Lok Sabha polls despite pledging Rs 52,000 crore annually to these programs. The guarantees, which include free bus rides for women, free electricity up to 200 units a month, and a cash transfer of Rs 2000 per month per woman head of a family, were a key part of the party's campaign in the assembly polls last year.
Madhya Pradesh: BJP aims to win Amarwara assembly seat bypoll after defeating Nakul Nath in Chhindwara stronghold
Following the BJP's victory in the Chhindwara Lok Sabha seat, the party aims to win the upcoming bypoll in the Amarwara assembly segment on July 10, where their candidate had a lead of over 15,000 votes in the recent general elections. The Gondwana Gantantra Party also secured this seat once in 2003. The byelection was called after the resignation of three-time Congress MLA Kamlesh Shah, who joined the BJP.
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