THAKUR PROTESTS
Anurag Thakur starts Lok Sabha debate, takes a dig at Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi
During Monday's Lok Sabha session, NDA MPs defended government policies in response to the motion of thanks to the President's Address, while the Opposition countered. BJP MP Anurag Thakur initiated the discussion by highlighting the Opposition's stance against the Constitution. He congratulated Rahul Gandhi on becoming Leader of the Opposition, emphasising the need for responsibility over power. Opposition MPs protested as Thakur criticised Gandhi's absence during important sessions.
Rahul Gandhi enjoyed power without responsibility till now: Anurag Thakur in Lok Sabha
While congratulating Rahul Gandhi on becoming the Leader of Opposition, Anurag Thakur said the Congress leader now has power with responsibility and "absentee landlordism will not work". For the last many years, Gandhi was enjoying power without responsibility, Thakur said and asserted that it was an "agnipariksha" for the Congress leader now.
Parliament set to witness stormy debate on NEET-UG row, Agnipath scheme, inflation from Monday
Parliament will witness heated debates on various issues like the NEET paper leak, the Agnipath initiative, and inflation as both houses reconvene on Monday. The opposition is also expected to raise concerns about unemployment. In the Lok Sabha, Anurag Thakur will lead the debate on the Motion of Thanks, seconded by Bansuri Swaraj. The Rajya Sabha debate, initiated by Sudhanshu Trivedi, highlighted Modi's leadership compared to Nehru. Opposition members have protested for a dedicated discussion on the NEET issue.
Modi-Yogi factor not enough? BJP's poor show in UP comes as a reality check for 'Bulldozer Baba'
The recent elections in Uttar Pradesh have presented a stark reality to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Despite the party's emphasis on the 'Yogi factor' — a combination of strict law and order, development, and aggressive Hindutva — along with the 'Modi factor,' the expected support did not materialise.
Vikramaditya Singh, Kangana Ranaut engage in war of words over black flag protest
Congress' Vikramaditya Singh criticised Kangana Ranaut over remarks against the Dalai Lama which lead to a clash between their supporters in Lahaul and Spiti. Singh accused Ranaut of disrespecting the spiritual leader, while Ranaut blamed Congress for orchestrating the protest. The incident followed Ranaut's controversial tweet about the Dalai Lama last year. Both parties filed complaints. Singh and Ranaut outlined their priorities for the Mandi constituency.
Kangana Ranaut shown black flags in Himachal's Lahaul and Spiti, BJP files complaint with CEO
Kangana Ranaut, BJP candidate, faced black flags and anti-Kangana slogans from Congress workers in Lahaul and Spiti over remarks on Dalai Lama and Joe Biden. Jai Ram Thakur alleged Congress workers disrupted BJP rally.
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Matua Thakurbari incident: Union minister Shantanu Thakur gets a threat letter
Lok Sabha MP and Minister of State (MoS) Shantanu Thakur claimed on Monday that he received a threat letter from over CAA and NRC, saying if CAA and NRC are implemented, Matua Thakurbari will be blown off in a blast.
Arrest of Arvind Kejriwal to divert attention from electoral bonds scam: Kerala CM Vijayan
The chief minister said when the idea of electoral bonds was floated, the CPI(M) had opposed it as it was a tool for corruption and moved the Supreme Court against it.
Congress in talks with 6 rebels for their return, offered them plum posts: Jai Ram Thakur
Former Himachal Pradesh CM Jai Ram Thakur accused Congress of trying to win back rebel leaders who voted for BJP in Rajya Sabha polls. A piquant situation exists within the party with persuasion rounds. Pratibha Singh refused Lok Sabha polls, and party high command plans Sukhu's replacement.
AAP workers hit streets against Kejriwal's arrest; party says 'biggest political mistake' of BJP
Amidst slogans and protests, AAP leaders and workers rallied against the BJP after Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's arrest by the Enforcement Directorate. Detentions ensued as demonstrators gathered, decrying what they called an "undeclared emergency." Traffic disruptions were reported across Delhi. AAP leaders vowed support for Kejriwal, while BJP criticized his actions.
Insult to people of Delhi, and law: Anurag Thakur on Kejriwal to continue as Delhi CM
Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Friday reacted to Aam Aadmi Party claims that arrested Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will run the government from jail and said that this is an "insult" to the people of Delhi and "law and democracy."
CAA will be implemented before Lok Sabha polls, says Union Minister Shantanu Thakur
"The CAA will be implemented in such a way that there will be no role for state governments in it. They will not get any chance to create an environment of disturbance in the country," Thakur told ANI on Monday.
Ensure media is not crushed in West Bengal: Anurag Thakur to CM days after journalist's arrest
Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur expressed concern over the arrest of a TV journalist in West Bengal and appealed to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to safeguard media freedom. Journalist Santu Pan from Republic Bangla was arrested, and Thakur called the incident unfortunate, emphasizing the importance of press freedom.
Farmers protest: Ready for talks, says Jagjit Singh Dallewal
Farmers leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal has said he is ready for talks with the Centre over their demands, including a legal guarantee to minimum support price. He said the Centre was ready to resolve the issues of the farmers and that they have taken the consent of fellow farmers for holding talks. Dallewal said the priority is for the talks to take place in Chandigarh.
Haryana police fires tear shells on farmers en route to Delhi
Farmers from Punjab faced tear gas shells and a police barricade at Shambhu border near Ambala and at Jind as they attempted to break through barriers set up by Haryana Police to prevent them from reaching Delhi. The confrontation led to hours-long standoff and clashes, resulting in injuries to protesters.
Rejoin talks, vandalism no answer to demands: Union minister Anurag Thakur to farmers
Union Minister Anurag Thakur called on protesting farmers to resume talks with the government instead of resorting to violence and vandalism. He stated that while some farmer demands had been accepted, issues like India's withdrawal from the World Trade Organisation and cancellation of free trade agreements required broader consultations with stakeholders and state governments.
Jharkhand: If CM Soren goes to jail, we will also go with him, say JMM supporters
Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) workers and supporters held a protest in Ranchi against the questioning of Chief Minister Hemant Soren by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering case. The supporters claimed that the CM was being targeted by the BJP-led central government. The protesters displayed banners and posters, expressing their support for Soren. They stated that if the CM goes to jail, they will also go with him. The protesters believe that the BJP is conspiring to destabilize the government.
Karpoori Thakur: The leader who strode corridors of power like colossus but chose humble rickshaw to meet journalists
'Jan Nayak' Karpoori Thakur (people's leader) joins the pantheon of great political leaders like Lal Bahadur Shastri, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi, and Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan, who were honoured with the Bharat Ratna award posthumously.
How Karpoori Thakur and Mohan Yadav can be BJP's two aces against Nitish & Co's caste politics
BJP's strategic elevation of Mohan Yadav as Madhya Pradesh CM and Bharat Ratna to Karpoori Thakur can counter Nitish Kumar's caste politics masterstroke in Bihar, particularly with Thakur's historical influence over the CM and other leaders. Thakur's Bharat Ratna is viewed as a key strategy to align with Extremely Backward Classes, particularly at a time when the opposition advocates for a nationwide caste census.
India protests denial of visas to Arunachal Pradesh athletes
Protesting China's move, sports minister Anurag Thakur has cancelled his visit to China. Kiren Rijiju, Thakur's cabinet colleague and who is an Arunachal Pradesh MP, told reporters he "strongly condemns this illegal (and) illegitimate action... China has no right to deny the entry of people from Arunachal Pradesh".
INDIA bloc to stage statewide protests in J'khand on Tuesday over Manipur issue
The meeting was attended by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Alamgir Alam, senior Congress leader Bandhu Tirkey, Rajya Sabha MP from JMM Vijay Hansda, senior JMM leader Vinod Kumar Pandey, Jharkhand JD (U) president Khiru Mahto, RJD's Rajesh Yadav, CPI's Ajay Singh and Janaradan Singh from CPI (ML).
Delhi Police likely to file charge sheet on Thursday in Brij Bhushan Singh case: Officials
On June 7, Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur met Olympic medallists Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik and assured the agitating wrestlers that the charge sheet in the case would be filed by June 15, following which they suspended their stir. "Since the minister has assured the wrestlers that the charge sheet in the case will be filed by June 15 (Thursday), we will abide by it," said a senior police official.
Govt invites protesting wrestlers for talks
The wrestlers have been agitating against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, a BJP MP, and demanded his arrest. Some women wrestlers have accused him of sexually harassing them, charges he has denied.
Top wrestlers meet sports minister Anurag Thakur
It is the second round of meeting between the government and protesting wrestlers, who met Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday night.
Want justice for wrestlers, but after due process of law: Anurag Thakur
The government favours an unbiased investigation.... All of us want justice to be delivered, but it will happen after following the due process, Union Sports Minister said at the India Economic Conclave. His remarks come at a time when India's top wrestlers are protesting against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh over alleged sexual harassment.
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