PARLIAMENTARY DEMOCRACY
All is not well with democracy, all parties need to introspect: Vice President Dhankhar
At Maharashtra legislative council centenary celebrations, VP Jagdeep Dhankhar lamented democracy's decline, urging for debate, dialogue, and less confrontation. He criticized disruption, speakers as punching bags, and stressed ethics and morality. State legislatures are democracy's North Pole and legislators its lighthouses.
Poll for Lok Sabha Speaker post sign of live and thriving democracy: Om Birla
Om Birla won the rare election for Lok Sabha speaker in a voice vote against K Suresh. Birla emphasized the importance of a functioning democracy and criticized disruptions in Parliament. He defended the election of controversial members and stressed the need for constructive debates. Birla highlighted the role of diversity in shaping government decisions and supported a strong opposition.
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.
Make Parliament parliamentary again
The current state of Parliament shows a lack of focus on legislative proceedings. Elected representatives should prioritize their roles in questioning the government, debating issues, and making laws. A call for a return to issue-based engagement and a functioning Parliament.
Eerie parliamentary activity is such a hit
At its most intense, parliamentary activity works so well by resorting to having long periods of utter inaction, and then sudden unexplained, irrational flurries of activity that make all the waiting in inaction so worth it. Bills get passed as laws mysteriously.
Congress hits back at PM Modi, says people told his govt in polls 'tumse na ho payega'
Congress president Kharge criticized PM Modi's governance, highlighting the disillusionment of various demographics with the BJP's promises and slogans, urging respect for democracy and the people's sentiment.
"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.
Expunging speech against tenets of democracy, says Rahul Gandhi in letter to Speaker
In his first speech as the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Gandhi launched a no-holds-barred attack on the BJP, accusing the leaders of the ruling party of dividing people on communal lines. Certain remarks he made during the discussion on the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address in the Lok Sabha on Monday were later expunged.
PM asked NDA MPs to follow parliamentary rules, says Union Minister Rijiju after meet
"PM urged NDA MPs to follow rules of the Parliament, Parliamentary democracy system and conduct which is essential to becoming a good MP... I think this guidance by the PM is a good mantra for all MPs, especially the first-time MPs...We have decided to follow this mantra...," Rijiju said after the NDA meeting.
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.
Veteran BJP leader LK Advani admitted to AIIMS
Senior BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani, admitted to AIIMS, is in stable condition. Recently honored with the Bharat Ratna, Advani has a long political career, having served as BJP National President and held key roles like Home Minister and Deputy Prime Minister under Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Born in Karachi in 1927, he joined the RSS in 1942 and has been a prominent figure in Indian politics. Despite losing the 2009 elections, he paved the way for Sushma Swaraj as Leader of the Opposition.
Birla's decisions in last 5 years as LS speaker strengthened democracy: Chirag Paswan
The recent Lok Sabha speaker election emphasized the significance of preserving the Constitution's dignity and enhancing democracy through the decisions taken, fostering a spirit of mutual respect and cooperation between ruling and opposition parties for national progress.
Om Birla elected Speaker of 18th Lok Sabha for 2nd consecutive term via voice vote
Birla (61) is a three-time MP from Kota and has served in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly thrice. This marks the fifth instance of a Speaker being elected for a second consecutive term. Balram Jakhar remains the only presiding officer to have served two complete terms during the Seventh and Eighth Lok Sabha.
You keep digging into past to hide your shortcomings: Mallikarjun Kharge attacks PM Modi
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for focusing on the past to conceal his failings, accusing him of creating an "undeclared emergency" that has harmed democracy. Kharge condemned Modi's actions, citing instances of undermining opposition, passing laws without consensus, and disregarding democratic processes. He emphasised Congress' commitment to upholding democracy and the Constitution in the face of what he perceives as BJP's erosion of democratic principles.
BJP bypassing parliamentary democracy, says Congress MP K Suresh on pro-tem Speaker issue
Congress MP Kodikunnil Suresh claimed he should have been appointed pro-tem Speaker based on LS rules and conventions as the senior most MP. He mentioned Maneka Gandhi and Veerendra Kumar as past examples of senior MPs not chosen.
INDIA bloc must function cohesively both in Parliament & outside, says Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge at CWC meet
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge emphasized that the Lok Sabha election outcome signifies a rejection of divisive politics and underscored the importance of unity within the INDIA bloc, both inside and outside Parliament. While acknowledging the party's revival, Kharge also highlighted areas where the Congress fell short of expectations and proposed discussions to address these issues. He credited the Bharat Jodo Yatra for boosting Congress's vote share and seats in several states, particularly in Maharashtra. Kharge praised the solidarity within the INDIA bloc and stressed the continuation of cohesive action.
To keep BJP out of power, Kharge says INDIA will take 'appropriate steps at appropriate time'
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge hints at keeping BJP out of power, emphasizing the INDIA bloc's fight against BJP's fascist rule led by PM Modi. The opposition bloc plans to take steps to honor people's desire to avoid BJP governance.
Ashneer Grover reflects on 2024 Lok Sabha election results during Statue of Liberty visit: 'India mein parliamentary democracy hai'
BharatPe co-founder Ashneer Grover, while visiting the Statue of Liberty in New York, shared his thoughts on the 2024 Lok Sabha election results. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Grover praised Indian voters for demonstrating their intelligence and the strength of parliamentary democracy. He emphasized the importance of selecting better MP candidates at the constituency level. Grover's post received mixed reactions from social media users.
Nearly 67 per cent voter turnout in first four phases of Lok Sabha elections: EC
A total of 379 seats across 23 states and Union Territories have voted in the first four phases of elections. A high voter turnout, Rajiv Kumar felt, would be a message from Indian voters to the world about the strength of Indian democracy. He urged voters to cast their ballot in huge numbers, as voting day is not a holiday but a day of pride to participate in the festival of democracy.
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