KARTI CHIDAMBARAM ON LEADER OF OPPOSITION
Criminal law in concurrent list, state legislature competent to make amendments: Chidambaram
Criminal Law is a subject in the concurrent list of the Constitution and the state legislature is competent to make amendments, Chidambaram said. "I also welcome the appointment of Justice (retd) Mr K.Sathyanarayanan as the one-person Committee. I request the Committee to hold consultations with all stakeholders, including judges, lawyers, police, law teachers, scholars and human rights activists," he said.
Who insults parliamentary procedures on daily basis, not us: Kapil Sibal to Jagdeep Dhankhar
MP Kapil Sibal responds to VP Dhankhar's criticism of Chidambaram's remarks on criminal laws. Sibal defends the opposition, highlighting the importance of parliamentary procedures. The exchange of words reflects the ongoing debate on the drafting of new laws.
Who insults parliamentary procedures on daily basis, not us: Kapil Sibal to Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar
Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal criticised Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar for his remarks on Congress leader P Chidambaram's comments about new criminal laws, stating that it was not the opposition but the government that insults parliamentary procedures. Dhankhar had called Chidambaram's statement about part-time drafters of laws "inexcusable," urging him to withdraw the comment.
Rahul Gandhi's 'Hindu' remark creates uproar in Lok Sabha, invites sharp reactions from BJP leaders: Who said what?
Rahul Gandhi's remarks on Hinduism and NEET-UG paper leak sparked controversy in the Lok Sabha. Union ministers criticized him for denigrating Hindus, while Congress defended his stance. The issue led to a heated debate on political exploitation of religion and biased media coverage.
Rahul Gandhi denigrated position of LoP: Vaishnaw, Rijiju
Union ministers criticized Rahul Gandhi for delivering an irresponsible speech in Lok Sabha, making untruthful claims about various topics. The BJP highlighted the contrast with past leaders like Vajpayee, Advani, and Swaraj, emphasizing the importance of responsibility in such positions.
Rajya Sabha Chair expunges Kharge's remarks on PM poll speeches, RSS
During the Rajya Sabha debate on the Motion of Thanks to the President's address, Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge criticized Prime Minister Modi and the RSS, leading to many of his remarks being expunged by Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar. Dhankhar defended the RSS, highlighting its nationalistic work, and rejected Kharge’s use of newspaper clippings to support his claims. The session was marked by interruptions and strong objections from the BJP members
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"To facilitate NDA's electoral chances...": P Chidambaram slams AIADMK for boycotting Vikravandi by-polls
"AIADMK's decision to boycott the Vikravandi by-election is clear evidence that it has received instructions from the 'top' to facilitate the electoral chances of the NDA candidate (PMK). Both the BJP and AIADMK are fighting the battle through a proxy (PMK). The INDIA bloc must ensure the resounding victory of the DMK candidate," Chidambaram said.
Karti Chidambaram urges Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to restore senior citizens' concessions
Congress MP Karti Chidambaram has urged Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to reinstate senior citizens' concessions and address safety issues related to ticketless traveling to ensure the well-being of commuters. Chidambaram highlighted the withdrawal of concessions during the pandemic, calling for their urgent restoration and citing concerns over the revenue earned from their withdrawal.
Sonia Gandhi elected chairperson of Congress Parliamentary Party
Former Congress chairman Sonia Gandhi has been unanimously elected as the chairperson of the Congress Parliamentary Party. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge proposed Gandhi's name for the post during a party meeting, with leaders like Gaurav Gogoi, Tariq Anwar, and K Sudhakaran seconding the proposal. The Congress increased its seat total to 100 from 52 in the 2019 Lok Sabha poll, making it the second-largest party in the recent elections.
Congress did not reject EVMs, says P Chidambaram
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram clarified that his party does not reject Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) but supports improving the Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) system. He emphasised the need for enhancements to ensure transparency, suggesting that voters should be able to physically receive and deposit the VVPAT slip. Chidambaram denied blaming EVMs and advocated for ongoing reform to strengthen the electoral process.
Time will tell if Modi can run a stable government, says P Chidambaram
Chidambaram questions the stability of PM Narendra Modi's coalition government and discusses the challenges of forming alliances with regional parties. He emphasizes the Congress' focus on electoral transparency and improvement, rejecting comparisons between Modi and Nehru and criticizing misleading exit polls.
India's employment data: PM Modi's naukri numbers appraisal spars with Congress in election fray
Narendra Modi: India is in the final stages of a significant election campaign, with a focus on job discussions taking precedence. The ruling BJP, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlights positive employment indicators. However, the opposition, particularly Congress leader P. Chidambaram, challenged these claims and demanded transparency on job creation data.
EC egregiously wrong in directing Congress not to 'politicise' Agnipath scheme: Chidambaram
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram criticises Election Commission's directive on politicising the Agnipath scheme, asserting Opposition's right to criticise government policies.
PM 'blatantly racist" by bringing in skin colour in poll debate: Congress leader P Chidambaram
Congress leader P Chidambaram on Thursday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of being racist by bringing in skin colour in the poll debate, and said the opposition's support to Yashwant Sinha in the presidential election was not based on the colour of skin. In a post on X, he said in the last election to the office of President of India, there were two candidates - Droupadi Murmu and Sinha.
Amit Shah slams Congress leader Chidambaram's anti-CAA stance, vows to uphold law
Amit Shah, Union Minister of Home and Cooperation, criticizes Congress for its alleged appeasement politics and vows to uphold key laws, including the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, for the welfare of the public. Shah emphasizes the Modi government's commitment to protecting persecuted minorities and modernizing India's legal system. Meanwhile, Congress faces criticism for its stance on these issues as the election season progresses.
Opposition cites 2015 RTI reply, jabs govt over 'change in stance' on Katchatheevu island
The opposition's response came after External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday claimed that prime ministers from the Congress displayed indifference about Katchatheevu island and gave away Indian fishermen's rights despite legal views to the contrary.
Congress releases 4th list of 46 Lok Sabha poll candidates; Digvijay Singh to contest from Rajgarh
Former finance minister's son and Member of Parliament Karti Chidambaram has been fielded from Tamil Nadu's Sivaganga. The list comprises the names of candidates from Assam, Andaman, MP, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Mizoram, Rajasthan, Manipur, Tamil Nadu, UP, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal.
Karti Chidambaram took Rs 50L bribe through close aide in Chinese visa case: ED
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has alleged that Congress MP Karti P Chidambaram received illegal gratification of Rs 50 lakh through his associate S Bhaskararaman for facilitating approval for reusing Chinese visas for Talwandi Sabo Power Limited's power project in Punjab.
Election Commissioner Arun Goel's sudden resignation has led to a crisis: Karti Chidambaram
The sudden resignation of Election Commissioner Arun Goel has sparked a Constitutional crisis, with the central government yet to offer any explanation, according to Congress leader Karti Chidambaram. Karti expressed concern that no press conference or official statement has been made regarding the resignation of a senior figure in a constitutional role.
ED files fresh chargesheet against Congress MP Karti Chidambaram in money laundering case
The Enforcement Directorate has filed a chargesheet against Karti Chidambaram and others in a money laundering case linked to alleged issuance of visas to Chinese nationals. The ED has named P Chidambaram, S Bhaskararaman, and others. The case is listed for a hearing on March 16. The CBI had raided the Chidambaram family's premises and arrested Bhaskararaman.
Will repeal PMLA, enact better law if Congress returns to power: Chidambaram
Chidambaram calls for repeal of Prevention of Money Laundering Act, citing misuse. Claims law wasn't UPA's initiative, stresses need for better legislation. Criticizes ED's alleged political targeting of opposition leaders. Urges review of Supreme Court verdict empowering ED. Accuses BJP of using law to coerce opposition, calls for jurists' panel to draft new law.
Karti Chidambaram appears before ED third time in less than one month
Congress MP Karti Chidambaram made his third appearance before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Delhi on Friday. He was questioned in connection with a money laundering case related to the alleged issuance of visas to Chinese nationals in 2011. The 52-year-old legislator from Sivaganga Lok Sabha seat in Tamil Nadu had previously been questioned on December 23 and January 2.
Chinese visa case: Congress MP Karti Chidambaram appears before ED, calls it 'futile exercise'
Congress MP Karti P Chidambaram appeared before the Enforcement Directorate regarding an alleged money laundering case related to the issuance of Chinese visas. Describing it as a routine exercise ahead of elections, Karti stated that he had already answered similar summonses. The case involves allegations of receiving Rs 50 lakh to facilitate visas for 263 Chinese nationals for a Punjab power project.
Karti Chidambaram appears before ED in money laundering case
The ED case pertains to the allegations of Rs 50 lakh being paid as kickbacks to Karti and his close associate S Bhaskararaman by a top executive of the Vedanta group company Talwandi Sabo Power Ltd. (TSPL), which was setting up a power plant in Punjab, according to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) FIR.
HC asks Chidambaram to respond to CBI's plea challenging order to supply un-relied upon documents
Investigating agencies, for the purpose of prosecution, may not rely on all the documents they have gathered during the probe resulting in the documents getting bifurcated into "relied" and "un-relied" categories. While the former may benefit the prosecution, the latter could help the defence, which would normally want to inspect all the documents, including those the probe agency has not relied upon.
ED summons Karti Chidambaram in PMLA probe; MP calls it 'most bogus' case
The 52-year-old legislator from the Sivaganga Lok Sabha seat in Tamil Nadu was summoned by the central agency to appear this week at its office here and record his statement in the case being probed under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
Karti Chidambaram uses timed-out dismissal analogy on Mahua Moitra's expulsion from Lok Sabha
Talking to PTI outside Parliament, Chidambaram said a woman, particularly a single woman who has been humiliated and wronged, only rises in politics. He said Moitra is going to come back to the 18th Lok Sabha with a bigger winning margin of votes.
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