MP ASSEMBLY
MP assembly adjourned after ruckus over Rahul Gandhi's remarks
While Sharma was speaking, both BJP as well as Opposition MLAs got to their feet and began to shout slogans. Amid the commotion, Speaker Narendra Singh Tomar urged the members to sit down. As the slogan-shouting went on, he adjourned the house for 15 minutes. Gandhi, speaking in the Lok Sabha on Monday, took a swipe at the ruling BJP saying those who call themselves Hindus are engaged in "violence and hate", drawing massive protests from the members
Muslim Rashtra's rule has started in Bengal, state will merge with Bangladesh...: BJP's Khan attacks TMC
BJP MP Saumitra Khan accused the TMC of excessive Muslim appeasement, suggesting that in ten years, the TMC MPs might not return to Parliament. "Muslim Rashtra's rule has started there...this is the biggest problem," Khan stated, adding that Hindus in West Bengal are unable to say "Jai Shree Ram" or celebrate Saraswati and Kali Puja.
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.
TDP issues whip to party's 16 Lok Sabha MPs to vote for Om Birla in Speaker election
TDP is part of the NDA in Andhra Pradesh, along with BJP and Janasena. The alliance won 21 Lok Sabha seats, which include 16 by TDP, two by Janasena and three by BJP and also swept the Assembly elections with a landslide victory.
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.
Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar hints he may contest Channapatna Assembly bypoll
Channapatna bypoll is necessitated as the seat fell vacant following the election of its representative -- JD(S) leader and now Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy -- to Lok Sabha in the recent elections.
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Political speculations arise as Mamata Banerjee meets BJP Rajya Sabha MP Ananta Maharaj in Coochbehar
Trinamool Supremo and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee met BJP Rajya Sabha MP Ananta Maharj at his residence in Coochbehar, sparking speculations about their relationship. Maharaj, a representative of the Rajbonshi community, has substantial influence over the Rajbonshi votebank and is unhappy with BJP Bengal leadership. Banerjee did not comment on the meeting, but Maharaj welcomed Banerjee with a scarf and his followers.
Ramvir Singh Bidhuri gives up Assembly membership after becoming Lok Sabha MP
Bidhuri thanked Assembly Speaker Ram Niwas Goel for his cooperation and expressed gratitude towards his fellow legislators for their support during his tenure as the Leader of Opposition. The number of BJP MLAs in the Delhi Assembly has come down to seven after Bidhuri's resignation. The party is yet to appoint a new Leader of Opposition in the Assembly.
MLA elected to Lok Sabha should be allowed to remain member of both houses: MP Beniwal
Beniwal, who won the Lok Sabha elections from Nagaur as Rashtriya Loktantrik Party (RLP) candidate under INDIA bloc, was speaking to reporters outside the legislative assembly after resigning as an MLA. According to Article 101 (2) of the Constitution, no person can be a member of both Parliament and a Vidhan Sabha.
Newly elected MP Ramvir Bidhuri requests BJP chief to relieve him of LoP post in Delhi assembly
BJP MLA Ramvir Singh Bidhuri, elected to Lok Sabha, requested BJP president J P Nadda to relieve him as leader of opposition in Delhi assembly. Bidhuri won in South Delhi parliamentary constituency. Bidhuri will resign from assembly membership on June 18 to comply with rules stating he must resign from either assembly or Lok Sabha within 14 days of notification. BJP's Delhi assembly representation will decrease to seven after his resignation. New Leader of Opposition in the Assembly is yet to be announced.
Bhujbal: Wanted to fight from Nashik, was keen on Rajya Sabha nomination as I wish to become an MP
Sunetra Pawar on Thursday filed nomination papers as the NCP candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha bypoll, days after she lost the Lok Sabha elections from Baramati. The bypoll was necessitated after Praful Patel vacated his seat and got elected for the full term of six years in February.
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.
Be ready for Maharashtra polls: Sharad Pawar to NCP (SP) workers on party foundation day
Sharad Pawar, NCP (Sharad Pawar) chief, urged party workers to gear up for the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections, expressing confidence in securing power. Celebrating the party's 25th foundation day, he highlighted the NCP's recent success in winning 8 out of 10 contested Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra as part of the opposition alliance.
Lok Sabha: Number of ministers from MP in Modi 3.0 remains same as second term
India Council of Ministers: The number of ministers representing Madhya Pradesh in the new Narendra Modi government remains at six, consistent with the previous term. Notable inclusions are Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Savitri Thakur, and Durga Das Uikey. BJP workers celebrated Chouhan's appointment, expressing optimism for the state's representation in the central government. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and BJP chief VD Sharma thanked PM Modi for the representation.
Pralhad Joshi, RSS loyalist & five-time MP, returns as union minister
Pralhad Joshi, a fifth time BJP MP from Dharwad, Karnataka, close to PM Narendra Modi and BJP leader Amit Shah, played a key role in passing crucial bills during 17th Lok Sabha.
Three-term MP from Uttarakhand Ajay Tamta says 'fortunate to get opportunity' in Modi 3.0 government
Ajay Tamta, newly elected from Uttarakhand's Lok Sabha constituency, expressed gratitude for being inducted into PM Modi's ministerial team, highlighting his past political journey and victories.
BJP seeks special assembly session to discuss Delhi 'water crisis', blames AAP govt 'mismanagement'
The BJP demanded a special session of the Delhi Assembly to address the city's water crisis, blaming it on the AAP government's mismanagement. BJP Chief Whip Ajay Mahawar, in a letter to Speaker Ram Niwas Goel, highlighted the severe water shortage amid extreme heat. The BJP's Delhi unit chief, Virendra Sachdeva, also called for a session to discuss the issue.
Bihar BJP's agenda: Fresh faces in Union Cabinet, state unit rejig
BJP in Bihar plans to induct new faces in the Union cabinet, restructuring its organization. Previous ministers denied tickets in 2024 elections, new leaders to maintain caste balance. Possible comebacks for Ravi Shankar Prasad and Rajiv Pratap Rudy. Focus on addressing voter grievances before crucial assembly elections.
UP to face assembly bypolls for 8 seats as MLAs win Lok Sabha polls
Nine legislators from UP, including eight MLAs, won in the Lok Sabha elections. The Samajwadi Party secured 37 out of 80 seats in UP, with the BJP winning 33 seats. Congress and allies also claimed seats in the politically crucial state.
Former Karnataka Deputy CM Govind Karjol wins Chitradurga seat
Former Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister Govind Karjol of the BJP won the Chitradurga Lok Sabha seat with a margin of 48,121 votes, defeating Congress candidate B N Chandrappa.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin, Congress President Kharge pay tribute to former CM M Karunanidhi on birth anniversary
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, along with DMK Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin and DMK MP Kanimozhi, paid homage to former CM M Karunanidhi on his birth anniversary at Kalaignar Karunanidhi Memorial. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge also honoured Karunanidhi's legacy. He praised his lifelong dedication to social justice and public welfare. Karunanidhi, a prominent figure in Tamil Nadu politics, passed away in 2018.
Karnataka obscene video scandal: Revanna Jr. arrested at Bengaluru airport
JDS Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna arrested in Bengaluru on sexual assault charges after fleeing country amidst obscene video scandal.
SP leader Azam Khan gets 10 years of jail in 2016 forced eviction case
Samajwadi Party leader Mohammad Azam Khan was sentenced to 10 years in prison for forcibly vacating and demolishing a house in Dungarpur eight years ago. The Special MP/MLA Court also fined him Rs 14 lakh. The court found Khan guilty of conspiracy, while co-accused Barkat Ali received a seven-year sentence and Rs 6 lakh fine. Ali faces additional imprisonment if he fails to pay. Khan, already in Sitapur jail for other convictions, lost his UP Assembly membership in 2022 due to a hate speech case.
Kumaraswamy lying about phone tapping to divert attention from Prajwal case: CM Siddaramaiah
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah denies Kumaraswamy's phone tapping allegations, accuses diversion. Officials dismiss claims; BJP seeks CBI probe. Siddaramaiah discusses Lok Sabha polls, invited by Congress state president for dinner meeting.
Kannauj: SP's Akhilesh Yadav strives to reclaim his family legacy as BJP's Subrat Pathak tries to repeat his 2019 win
Kannauj seat has been considered a stronghold of the Samajwadi Party since 1998, but the seat witnessed a significant shift in the 2019 election when BJP's Subrat Pathak managed to secure victory. Kannauj known as the 'perfume capital of India' will go to polls in the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha election on May 13. The counting of the votes will take place on June 4.
Odisha Assembly Elections 2024: BJP's CM face to be decided by party's parliamentary committee, says Manmohan Samal
Amid speculation over BJP's chief ministerial candidate in Odisha, party's state chief Manmohan Samal said the parliamentary committee will decide. BJD leaders predicted the announcement on social media. BJD's Sasmit Patra claimed BJP faced internal disputes, while BJP leaders criticized BJD's governance and projects. Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan highlighted migration issues.
Can Congress replicate the feat of assembly victory in Lok Sabha elections in Pune?
Congress and BJP gear up for Pune Lok Sabha seat. Ravindra Dhangekar leads Congress, Muralidhar Mohol BJP. The outcome may reflect Kasba Peth's by-election. Vasant More's participation on Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi ticket adds intrigue to this battle.
BJD announces names of 6 more candidates for Assembly elections, drops 5 sitting MLAs
Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced six more candidates for the Assembly elections, denying nominations to five sitting MLAs. The BJD has announced 141 candidates for 147 constituencies, with Sudam Marndi of Bangirpossi being fielded by the BJD from the Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha seat and his wife Ranjita Marndi from the Bangirpossi Assembly segment.
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