UDF ACCUSES ASSEMBLY SPEAKER
Convicts in T P Chandrasekharan case not being considered for remission: Kerala govt
The Kerala government on Thursday suspended three jail officials for allegedly including three convicts from the high-profile T P Chandrasekharan murder case in a remission list, amidst opposition outcry in the State Assembly accusing the Left dispensation of complicity in the process.
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.
Kerala to have a new name? Assembly passes resolution for second time to change state's name
The Kerala Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution on Monday to urge the Centre to officially change the state's name to 'Keralam'. This resolution, moved by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, came for the second time after the Union Home Ministry suggested some technical changes to the first one.
AIADMK legislators demand adjournment of House; stage walkout over Kallakurichi Hooch tragedy
AIADMK legislators staged a walkout from the Tamil Nadu Assembly in protest over the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy. Ruckus erupted after they demanded a discussion on the incident and the resignation of CM MK Stalin.
Ruckus in Tamil Nadu Assembly over Kallakurichi hooch tragedy; Speaker evicts protesting AIADMK MLAs
Visuals from outside the Assembly showed watch and ward staff escorting AIADMK members outside. There were heavy police personnel outside the Assembly.
Tamil Nadu Hooch tragedy: Death toll rises to 47, three accused sent to 15-day judicial custody
In Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu, a tragic incident claimed 47 lives due to consumption of illicit liquor, leading to protests by AIADMK legislators in the state assembly. Chief Minister MK Stalin announced compensation, and three accused were remanded to judicial custody. The government initiated a judicial inquiry, while BJP called for a CBI probe, alleging governance failures. Victims received treatment across several medical facilities in the region.
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CPI(M) will play any 'dirty game' to win; it carried out communal campaign in Vadakara: Congress
Leader of Opposition in the State Assembly V D Satheesan also alleged that the CPI(M) in Kerala "will not hesitate to play any dirty game to win". He alleged that the "kafir" campaign was carried out in Vadakara Lok Sabha constituency by local CPI(M) leaders and workers.
Who will be the next Lok Sabha Speaker? Uncertainty looms over key post amid INDIA bloc's demands
The election for the Speaker of the 18th Lok Sabha is expected to take place on June 26, during the special session of Parliament running until July 3, 2024. However, with the BJP falling short of a majority by 32 seats, there's uncertainty about who the NDA alliance’s candidate for the position will be.
Kerala govt rejects opposition demand to register corruption case into liquor policy row
Kerala's Left government rejected opposition UDF's demand to register a corruption case regarding alleged liquor policy amendment. Chief Minister Vijayan dismissed claims in the state assembly. Opposition protested and demanded investigation and resignations, leading to a House boycott. Congress accuses LDF of bribery, while Left denied discussing any policy changes. There was a controversy over an audio clip suggesting bribes from bar owners. sparking further calls for action.
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.
Voters first, then party: Himachal Congress ex-MLAs contesting assembly bypolls on BJP ticket
Rajinder Rana (Sujanpur), Sudhir Sharma (Dharamshala), Ravi Thakur (Lahaul & Spiti), Inder Dutt Lakhanpal (Barsar), Chaitanya Sharma (Gagret) and Devinder Kumar Bhutto (Kutlehar), along with three Independent lawmakers, voted for Harsh Mahajan -- the BJP's nominee in the Rajya Sabha election on February 27.
RMP leader Hariharan arrested over sexist remarks against Shailaja, Manju Warrier
RMP leader K S Hariharan arrested for sexist remarks against CPI(M) leader K K Shailaja and actress Manju Warrier, released on station bail by Vadakara police after AIDWA complaint. Booked under IPC Sections 509 and 153, criticized by V D Satheesan. Criticized by UDF, issued regretful Facebook post. Remarks made in response to morphed video accusation by LDF.
Congress approaches Press Council of India seeking action against CPI(M) mouthpiece
Congress in Kerala filed a complaint against CPI(M) mouthpiece for spreading fake news about its leaders, alleging a political agenda to gain an unfair advantage in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
Kerala CM attacking Rahul Gandhi to hide govt failures, help BJP in LS polls: Congress
The opposition Congress in Kerala accused Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of diverting attention from his government's failures by targeting the Congress and Rahul Gandhi while ignoring the BJP and Narendra Modi. Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan questioned Vijayan's focus on attacking the Congress, emphasizing the need to combat communalism and fascism.
Congress claims Gujarat assembly speaker canvassing for BJP, seeks EC action
The Congress filed a complaint with the Election Commission against Gujarat assembly Speaker Shankar Chaudhary for allegedly violating the model code of conduct by campaigning for the BJP. They argued that as a constitutional post holder, Chaudhary shouldn't be involved in political campaigning.
Congress accuses ruling CPI(M) in Kerala of using CAA for electoral gains
Congress accuses Kerala CPI(M) of using CAA for electoral gains, while its leaders criticize the Left front for spreading misinformation. Opposition against the law continues, with protests and political implications in upcoming elections.
Congress leader Satheesan accuses CM Vijayan of 'creating space' for BJP in Kerala
Satheesan accuses Vijayan of creating space for BJP in Kerala. CPI(M) leader Govindan asserts BJP will fail in all 20 constituencies. Satheesan reiterates accusations on Jayarajan's business ties with BJP's Chandrasekhar.
'We are the real Shiv Sena...': Uddhav faction leader seeks SC intervention in Maharashtra political crisis
Anand Dubey, the Shiv Sena spokesperson, expressed disappointment with recent decisions in Maharashtra politics and called for justice. He criticized the Maharashtra Assembly speaker and questioned the adherence to party constitutions. Fairness and justice are crucial in upholding democracy.
Haryana Speaker admits no-confidence motion against Khattar govt, fixes Feb 22 for debate
The Haryana Assembly Speaker admitted the Congress' no-confidence motion against the Khattar government. Bhupinder Singh Hooda accused the BJP-JJP government of failure. Khattar challenged the opposition to table a motion every session to hear about the government's work. The BJP has 41 MLAs, JJP has 10, and 6 Independent members support the BJP. The Congress has 30 MLAs.
Ayodhya: Prakash Javadekar accuses LDF and UDF of hypocrisy, says 'Bharat has changed'
Senior BJP leader Prakash Javadekar criticized the ruling LDF and opposition UDF in Kerala for their hypocrisy in criticizing the State's involvement in the Ayodhya Ram Temple consecration ceremony. Javadekar argued that the ceremony was organized by the trust responsible for building the temple with public donations, not by the state. He emphasized that Bharat has changed and accused both LDF and Congress of being hypocrites.
Sanjay Raut accuses ED of threatening leaders who want to join Shiv Sena (UBT)
Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut accuses the Enforcement Directorate of threatening political leaders who want to join the Uddhav faction with notices. Raut calls the Maharashtra Assembly Speaker's ruling on the Eknath Shinde faction as 'real' Shiv Sena illegal. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court will hear Uddhav Thackeray's faction's plea challenging the Speaker's order on the dismissal of disqualification pleas against Chief Minister Eknath Shinde faction MLAs.
Speaker's ruling is victory of truth and defeat of autocracy, dictatorship: CM Eknath Shinde targets Uddhav Thackeray
Without naming Uddhav Thackeray, who heads the party's rival faction, he said the order was a "tight slap" on the face of those who ran the party as if it was their private limited company. He was addressing a press conference in his home turf Thane. CM Shinde scored a big political win on Wednesday after Speaker Narwekar held that the Shiv Sena faction led by him was the "real political party" when rival groups emerged in June 2022.
Speaker acted like CM Eknath Shinde's lawyer: Shiv Sena (UBT) on ruling on disqualification petitions
The people of the state will not forgive those who were behind this outcome, an editorial in the Sena (UBT) mouthpiece 'Saamana' said while also targeting the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), an ally of the rival Shiv Sena led by Shinde.
Maha oppn targets speaker for meeting Eknath Shinde 'secretly'
Thackeray claimed that it was suspicious that the two met twice recently. "I have also been the chief minister. I know how the chief minister and Speaker meet.... Are they planning to kill democracy in the country?" Sena (UBT) leader Anil Parab, who is overseeing the case both before the Speaker and SC, said they have filed the affidavit before SC on Monday itself and the "Supreme Court has to take serious cognizance of the issue".
Maharashtra assembly speaker to hold next hearing on disqualification pleas of Shiv Sena factions on Oct 12 instead of 13
The next hearing on the disqualification petitions filed by two rival Shiv Sena factions in Maharashtra has been rescheduled to Thursday instead of Friday. The speaker of the legislative assembly, Rahul Narwekar, made the decision as he had to attend the G20 Parliamentary Speakers' Summit in Delhi on Friday.
Opposition BJP to boycott Odisha Assembly Speaker's election on Sep 21
The BJP and Congress parties in Odisha have decided to boycott the election for the Odisha Assembly Speaker on September 21. Both parties claim that the date of the election clashes with the Nuakhai festival, an important agrarian event in the western region of the state.
Ruling CPI(M) accuses Centre of imposing economic sanctions on Kerala; announces protest from Sep 11
The CPI(M) in Kerala has accused the Centre of imposing economic sanctions on the state and announced a mass public protest against the BJP-led Union government from September 11. The party plans to carry out large-scale protests across Kerala against the Centre's financial policies and the UDF's stance on the issues of price rises and unemployment.
A 'coterie' in CM's office controlling police, not Pinarayi Vijayan: UDF in Kerala Assembly
The opposition made the allegations in a notice moved by some UDF MLAs for adjournment of the House proceedings to discuss the issue of alleged police atrocities in the state.
BJP demands legal action against Jharkhand Speaker for 'unconstitutional' remarks
Mahato, a third-term legislator from Nala Assembly constituency in Jamtara district, during a JMM workers rally on Sunday had remarked that the Hemant Soren government had called a special Assembly session to pass the Sarna code, a long-pending demand of Jharkhand tribals for a separate religious identity in the census, but the Raj Bhavan returned the Bill.
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