OPPOSITION WALKOUT FROM RAJYA SABHA
Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh appointed as chairperson of AAP Parliamentary Party
The Supreme Court in April granted bail to Sanjay Singh, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) last October in an alleged money laundering case related to the Delhi liquor policy scam. He spent six months in jail.
Modi breaks silence on Manipur, assures youth on paper leaks in Rajya Sabha speech
In his reply that lasted a little over 100 minutes, the prime minister also spoke on the NEET paper leak, assuring the youth that their future will not be jeopardised and those guilty would not be spared. Modi also took jibes at the Opposition which staged a walkout 30 minutes into his speech as the Chair did not heed to its demand for an intervention by Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge, leaving the floor open for the PM to have his say uninterrupted.
Walked out as chairman, PM didn't give respect to LoP: Rajya Sabha opposition leaders
Opposition leaders walked out of Rajya Sabha during the PM's speech, protesting the Chairman and PM's refusal to let Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge intervene. Kharge wanted to counter the PM's accusations against Congress
Modi in Rajya Sabha: 'Given full freedom...,' PM defends ED, CBI actions on Opposition
Addressing allegations of political bias, Modi said that the government does not interfere with these agencies, stating, "Maine karwahi karne k liye khuli chooth dekh rahi hai, sarkar kahi pe tang nahi, par apna kaam imandari se kare" (I have given them full freedom to act, the government does not interfere, but they must do their work with honesty).
Modi's habit is to lie, mislead people: RS LoP Mallikarjun Kharge after Oppn MP's stage walkout during PM's speech
Opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of lying during a speech about the Constitution. He alleged that the opposition was against the Constitution and that the RSS had opposed it since 1950. NCP-SCP chief Sharad Pawar supported Kharge, stating that it was the House's responsibility to respect the LoP.
Rajya Sabha LoP Mallikarjun Kharge defends Oppn walkout, claims PM Modi spreading lies
Tensions escalated in the Rajya Sabha as opposition parties, led by Congress, staged a walkout during the Prime Minister's reply to the Motion of Thanks to the President's Address on July 3, 2024. Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar condemned the opposition's beh...
- Go To Page 1
PM Modi raises Bengal flogging incident, slams Opposition's 'selective politics' on women atrocities
Referring to the viral video showing a woman being brutally flogged in West Bengal, with no intervention from bystanders, PM Modi remarked, "The opposition's selective attitude over the issue of atrocity on women is very worrying."
Modi Rajya Sabha Speech: PM responds to Motion of Thanks on President's address
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday during a discussion on the Motion of Thanks to the President's Address.
Congress biggest opponent of Constitution: PM Modi's scathing attack in Rajya Sabha
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a speech to the Rajya Sabha, accused the Congress party of being the "biggest opponent of the Constitution" and criticized it for running a "fake narrative" to mislead the public. He referenced the 1977 elections, fought to protect the Constitution following the Emergency, to counter the opposition's claims about the 2024 elections.
Opposition walkout during PM's speech sets 'dangerous precedent': Dhankhar
Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar criticized the Opposition for walking out during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's reply to the motion of thanks to the President's address, calling it a "dangerous precedent" against democratic values. He condemned Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge for entering the well of the House, labeling it a disgrace to parliamentary conduct.
Demoralised, aimless Opposition disrespecting constitutional values to hide its defeat: BJP
BJP criticizes opposition for walkout during PM Modi's speech, accusing them of avoiding truth. Opposition's uproar and lack of dialogue condemned by BJP members. PM Modi's speech highlights revolutionary decisions and progress under his leadership, setting a roadmap for the country's development.
PM has still not visited Manipur: Congress slams Modi's remarks on violence-hit state in Rajya Sabha
In his reaction to the remarks, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said, "Today in the Rajya Sabha, after months of absolute silence on the issue, the non-biological PM made the astounding claim that the situation in Manipur is normal."
Rajya Sabha condoles loss of lives in Hathras stampede
Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge called on government to enact legislation aimed at preventing similar incidents in the future.
Rajya Sabha: Opposition members attack govt over paper leaks, demand cancellation of NEET exam
Opposition members in the Rajya Sabha criticised the government over recent examination paper leaks, highlighting the impact on youths and student morale. Calls were made for a fair probe supervised by the Supreme Court, expressing doubts about the government's handling of the situation. Allegations of irregularities, corruption, and lack of action against coaching centers were raised, with demands for accountability and cancellation of exams.
"Never in history, there has been such disregard...": RS chairman Dhankar to Kharge amid disruption
Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar sternly addressed Leader of Opposition in the House, Mallikarjun Kharge, asserting that Kharge could not continuously "rundown the chair." Dhankhar noted a recurring disregard for the chair from Kharge’s side. This exchange occurred during a debate on the motion of thanks to President Droupadi Murmu's address.
Abolish NEET or clear Tamil Nadu Bill to exempt state from exam: DMK's demand in Rajya Sabha
DMK Rajya Sabha member P Wilson called on the central government to either scrap NEET or approve Tamil Nadu's NEET exemption Bill, citing irregularities in the exam. The state passed a resolution against NEET in 2021, but the Bill has been pending approval for three years. Wilson also criticized the delay in CBI probe into NEET irregularities and raised concerns about the NTA's lack of statutory backing.
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.
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
Mallikarjun Kharge says he was forced to go to the Well to get Chairman Dhankhar's attention
Kharge also said that the opposition wanted to raise the NEET issue as it affects lakhs of students, and did not want to disrupt the discussion on the Motion of Thanks to the President's address. Meanwhile, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh took to X and said that Kharge was not the first Leader of Opposition to step in the Well of the House.
RS LoP Mallikarjun Kharge leads Oppn MPs into well to protest paper leak
The Opposition in India has urged the government to address the NEET paper leak issue in the Rajya Sabha, causing widespread protests. Leader Mallikarjun Kharge and other leaders walked into the well of the House, while Congress member Phulo Devo Netam fainted due to exhaustion during protests. Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar announced he will not take up notices for suspending listed businesses to address the issue first.
Six new MPs take oath as Rajya Sabha members
Six newly-elected MPs from Bihar, Jharkhand, and Madhya Pradesh were sworn in as members of the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. Among them were Congress MP Akhilesh Prasad Singh from Bihar, Sarfaraz Ahmad from JMM, and Pradip Kumar Varma from BJP representing Jharkhand. BJP members Banshilal Gurjar, Maya Naroliya, and Balyogi Umeshnath, all from Madhya Pradesh, also took their oaths in Hindi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with other prominent leaders, witnessed the oath-taking ceremony in the House.
Delhi Water Minister Atishi discharged from Lok Nayak Hospital
Delhi Water Minister and AAP leader Atishi was discharged from Lok Nayak Hospital on Thursday after being admitted due to health issues from her indefinite hunger strike. Atishi began her strike on June 22, demanding Haryana release Delhi's water share. The AAP claims Haryana is withholding 100 million gallons of water per day, impacting 2.8 million people. Though the hunger strike ended, AAP vows to continue pressing the issue in Parliament. Amid Delhi's high temperatures, water shortages have led residents to rely on tankers for daily needs.
Prerna Sthal: Statues shifted to other places before also, says Om Birla
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar inaugurated the 'Prerna Sthal' in the Parliament complex, containing statues of leaders and freedom fighters. The statues, including Mahatma Gandhi, were moved to a new location within the Parliament House Complex, which was previously used by opposition MPs to protest against the government.
Mallikarjun Kharge receives invite for Modi's swearing-in ceremony; Check which opposition leaders are attending
Congress President and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge was called by BJP leader Pralhad Joshi late last night to invite him to the swearing-in ceremony of PM-designate Narendra Modi, sources informed.
CWC meet passes resolution to appoint Rahul Gandhi as Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha
The Congress Working Committee (CWC) passed a resolution on Saturday, urging Rahul Gandhi to become the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, according to General Secretary KC Venugopal. Rahul Gandhi has yet to decide but will do so soon. This marks the first time since 2014 that Congress will hold this position, as they previously lacked the necessary seats. Venugopal also mentioned that Rahul Gandhi will decide between keeping Rae Bareli or Wayanad seats by the 17th.
Sonia Gandhi, the quiet, binding force behind Congress and INDIA bloc
Sonia Gandhi, the influential leader of the Congress Party, played a key role in forming the opposition INDIA bloc. Despite her silence, she wielded significant power and strategically led the party during the elections.
Conscious decision by Congress to contest on lesser seats to keep Oppn together: Mallikarjun Kharge
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has consciously contested on a lesser number of seats in the Lok Sabha election to keep the INDIA bloc together and defeat the BJP. He stated that this does not exhibit "under-confidence" on the part of the party, as the compromise was struck to ensure victory of the united opposition while giving space to other parties with strengths in different parts of the country.
Ruckus in MCD House over Swati Maliwal's assault allegation
Ruckus in MCD House as Swati Maliwal claims assault by Kejriwal's PA. BJP, Congress demand resignation. Councillors raise slogans, Maliwal files complaint. Meeting adjourned in chaos.
Load More
