PRAMOD TIWARI
War of words between Jagdeep Dhankhar and Mallikarjun Kharge
A confrontation in the Rajya Sabha between Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge over Congress leader Pramod Tiwari's speech ended in a smoother session, allowing Pramod Tiwari to proceed with his address.
"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.
"President's address is actually the speech of the government," says Akhilesh Yadav
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav responded to the President's Address to the joint session of Parliament, noting it as a traditional representation of the government's views. He emphasized the significance of the speech as reflecting the government's stance. Meanwhile, Congress MP Pramod Tiwari criticized the government, describing it as tired and lacking willpower, with nothing new to offer for the nation's benefit. Congress leader Imran Masood echoed similar sentiments, alleging that the address was predetermined amidst what he termed as a situation akin to an emergency.
Rahul Gandhi resigns from Wayanad seat of Lok Sabha; Speaker accepts
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi resigned from Wayanad seat of Lok Sabha, said the official notification. The development comes after Congress appointed Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to run Wayanad bypolls after Rahul Gandhi announced decision to vacate the Lok Sabha seat.
Rahul Gandhi informs Lok Sabha Speaker's office about retaining Raebareli seat
Earlier on Monday, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge announced Priyanka Gandhi's candidature from Wayanad at a special press conference. If Priyanka Gandhi wins from Wayanad, three members of the Nehru-Gandhi family will be in Parliament - Sonia Gandhi in Rajya Sabha and Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi in the Lok Sabha.
"Right political decision": Congress' Pramod Tiwari lauds Rahul Gandhi's decision to retain Rae Bareli seat
Congress leader Pramod Tiwari praised Rahul Gandhi's decision to retain the Rae Bareli Lok Sabha seat in Uttar Pradesh, calling it the "right political decision." Tiwari thanked the Congress party and Rahul Gandhi for respecting Uttar Pradesh's mandate. He expressed confidence in Priyanka Gandhi Vadra winning from Wayanad by a significant margin. Congress workers celebrated in Rae Bareli following Rahul Gandhi's decision. Priyanka Gandhi confirmed her candidature from Wayanad and expressed her continued commitment to Amethi and Rae Bareli. Rahul Gandhi's decision to retain Rae Bareli led to the by-election in Wayanad.
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'BJP is Lord Ram's Vyapari' not 'Pujari,'' Congress' Pramod Tiwari takes dig at BJP for losing in Ayodhya
BJP candidate Lallu Singh lost to Samajwadi Party's Awadesh Prasad in Uttar Pradesh's Faizabad constituency. Prasad polled 54,567 more votes than the BJP candidate.Top BJP leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi brought up the Ram Mandir Prana pratishtha ceremony in their campaign speeches and assailed the Opposition leaders for not attending it. They alleged that the Opposition leaders did not attend the ceremony because of their appeasement politics.
Rahul Gandhi slams govt for 'not inviting' Dalits, backward and even Prez to Ram temple ceremony
Rahul Gandhi criticized the exclusion of Dalits, backward classes, and the President from the Ram temple consecration ceremony in Ayodhya, calling it an insult. He accused PM Modi of prioritizing industrialists over the majority of the population and neglecting Dalits, backward classes, and tribals. Gandhi also criticized the government's handling of the economy, employment, and women's safety, and accused Modi of using agencies like the ED and CBI to threaten opposition parties.
Rahul Gandhi's 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' reaches Prayagraj
Senior party leader Pramod Tiwari said that Rahul Gandhi reached Swaraj Bhavan straight from the airport, where he met the party workers and started his yatra.
Akhilesh Yadav may give January 22 event a miss, plan visit before or after
UP Congress delegation of party in-charge Avinash Pande, state unit chief Ajay Rai, PL Punia, Pramod Tiwari and others will visit Ayodhya on January 15 and pray at Ram Lalla Virajman and Hanuman Garhi temples.
Parliament should send strong message that country will not accept pro-Khalistani activities: Priyanka Chaturvedi
Shiv Sena's Priyanka Chaturvedi raised concerns about growing pro-Khalistani activities abroad, urging robust action in Parliament against threats to India's security. She emphasized diplomatic threats faced in Canada, urging stringent measures and extradition of such terrorists. Other members highlighted diverse issues, including uniform LPG prices, migrant worker welfare, military training for students, and challenges faced by tea garden workers and the handloom sector.
"Rahul Gandhi biggest advocate of caste census", says Congress on Akhilesh Yadav's remarks against party
Senior Congress leader from Uttar Pradesh and Rajya Sabha MP Pramod Tiwari said that Rahul Gandhi was a big advocate of the Caster Census which was the need of the hour.
All-party meeting: Parties push for passage of women's reservation bill in Parliament session
Congress MP Pramod Tiwari said his party will raise issues like price rise, unemployment, social conflict and the Manipur situation during the all-party meeting. He arrived at the Parliament House Complex to attend it.
Congress MP Pramod Tiwari hits out at EAM Jaishankar amid India vs Bharat row
Congress MP Pramod Tiwari has responded to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's call to read the Constitution by suggesting that he should read history instead. This comes after Jaishankar defended the use of 'Bharat' in official communications, stating that it is reflected in the Constitution. Opposition parties have criticized the government's move, accusing it of resorting to "drama." BJP leaders, however, have supported the government's decision.
Government not serious about debate on Manipur in Parliament, President Droupadi Murmu should dismiss state govt: Congress
Addressing a press conference at the party headquarters, Congress deputy leader in Rajya Sabha Pramod Tiwari said the government wants to merely do a formality of holding a short duration debate on Manipur with restrictions of time while the opposition demanded a debate without any time limit so that everyone could express themselves.
Mandatory footwear quality standards to come into force from Jul 1, curb sub-standard imports: BIS DG
The QCO for 24 footwear and related products were notified in October 2020 and thereafter extension was given thrice before making it mandatory for large and medium-scale industries from next month.
Govt plans to make hallmarking of gold bullion mandatory: BIS chief
Gold bullion is used as a raw material for manufacturing of jewellery and its purity is paramount, considering the large volume of jewellery, he said
BIS for mandatory hallmarking of gold bullion from July 1
Fineness is an indicator of the quantity of pure gold in the gold alloy in parts per thousand. A fineness of 995 indicates 995 parts of gold and five parts of another metal. The highest quality is 999.99. An advisory committee has been formed under the chairmanship of Pramod Kumar Tiwari, director general of BIS, to work out the modalities of implementation of hallmarking at the refinery level.
MCD standing committee election: Delhi BJP alleges irregularities, demands fresh voting
The Delhi BJP on Thursday demanded fresh voting for elections of the MCD standing committee members alleging irregularities by the AAP. In a joint press conference, party MP Parvesh Verma claimed that despite objection of BJP councillors, newly-elected Mayor Shelly Oberoi of the AAP allowed members to carry mobile phones to the booth area during the voting.
Opposition MPs protest in Parliament premises on Adani issue
Trinamool Congress members skipped the meeting of opposition leaders but joined the protests by opposition leaders outside Gandhi statue in Parliament complex.
Mallikarjun Kharge resigns as Leader of Opposition in RS; Digvijaya, Chidambaram, Pramod Tiwari in race to replace him
Kharge's resignation, which the 80-year-old leader sent to Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Friday night, is in line with the party's declared 'One person, One post' principle that was announced at the Udaipur 'Chintan Shivir' in May.
Congress president poll: Manish Tewari, Anand Sharma to back Mallikarjun Kharge's candidature
"Myself and Anand Sharma have come in support of the candidature of Mallikarjun Kharge for the party president's election," Manish Tewari said. Congress leader Pramod Tiwari said earlier in the day that Kharge is likely to file his nomination papers around noon.
Mallikarjun Kharge to contest Congress President poll, says Pramod Tiwari
Tiwari indicated that a consensus could be reached on who will take over the top party post from Sonia Gandhi. Kharge is likely to file his nomination papers around noon, he said. Kharge is one of the most experienced persons in the party and he is a Dalit leader too, Tiwari said.
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