WHY OPPOSITION WALK OUT FROM RAJYA SABHA
Broken all parliamentary norms: Congress slams PM for apparent Ansari reference in LS speech
Congress has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of breaking parliamentary norms by accusing then Rajya Sabha chairman Hamid Ansari of having an "inclination" towards the opposition when the BJP came to power in 2014. Modi responded to the Motion of Thanks on the President's address in the Lok Sabha on July 2, saying that despite the low strength of the Rajya Sabha, the government remained determined to serve the country with pride.
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'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.
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.
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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.
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."
INDIA bloc parties walk out of Rajya Sabha during PM Modi's speech
During PM Modi's speech in Rajya Sabha, LoP Kharge was denied the opportunity to speak, leading to a walkout by Congress-led bloc parties. Chairman Dhankhar condemned the walkout, calling it an insult to the Constitution. Modi reiterated his duty to be accountable for his government's performance.
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 says Speaker bowed down before PM, Birla says he follows tradition of bowing to elders
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi questioned Speaker Om Birla's gesture of bowing before Prime Minister Modi in Lok Sabha, prompting a debate on tradition and respect. Gandhi emphasised the Speaker's crucial role in upholding democracy and fairness in the House, while Birla defended his actions as a display of respect to elders. The exchange highlighted the Speaker's significance as the custodian and ultimate authority in the Lok Sabha.
NEET paper leak issue causes Opposition walk out in Lok Sabha, Congress' Rahul Gandhi seeks discussion
Opposition in Lok Sabha demanded a dedicated one-day discussion on the NEET paper leak, led by Rahul Gandhi. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated no separate discussion until the motion of thanks concludes. Speaker Om Birla affirmed no tradition of side discussions, suggesting a separate notice for NEET. Opposition walked out seeking government assurance.
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.
Lok Sabha Speaker's post: Why the INDIA bloc is forcing a contest, what it means
Lok Sabha Speaker poll: Even before the actual term of the 18 Lok Sabha begins, there seems to political rifts galore. The first jarring note turned out to be the deep disagreement about the Speaker post, which eventually led to an election -- a rare event in Indian Parliamentary history.
BJP chief and Union Minister JP Nadda to be Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha
BJP President and Health and Family Welfare Minister JP Nadda has been appointed as the Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha. This decision comes after Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal moved to the Lok Sabha, representing the Mumbai North constituency.
Bhujbal: Wanted to fight from Nashik, was keen on Rajya Sabha nomination as I wish to become an MP
Sunetra Pawar on Thursday filed nomination papers as the NCP candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha bypoll, days after she lost the Lok Sabha elections from Baramati. The bypoll was necessitated after Praful Patel vacated his seat and got elected for the full term of six years in February.
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.
From NDA's govt formation to Nitish, Tejashwi on same flight: Here's all that happened a day after Lok Sabha election results
Modi said at the meeting that it was a historic mandate for the NDA's third consecutive government which, he noted, was last received in the country over 60 years back. His allies lauded Modi for his clear vision for "Viksit Bharat" and asserted that they are partners in this goal. They also praised him for enhancing India's pride in the world, besides his efforts towards poverty eradication and pledged to continue the good work, the sources said.
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.
Why NDA's seat tally relies on 48 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra
With 48 seats, Maharashtra ranks second only to Uttar Pradesh. The BJP-led alliance clinched 42 seats in 2014 and 41 in 2019, contributing significantly to the party's majority in the Lok Sabha. However, this time around, the BJP is bracing for a challenging battle, with party insiders predicting a more modest outcome of 30-32 seats in an optimistic scenario.
Why Cho Ramaswamy and Merchant of death are trending along with Narendra Modi
Following the release of two exit poll surveys forecasting over 400 seats for the BJP-led alliance, an older video featuring the late Rajya Sabha member and journalist Cho Ramaswamy began resurfacing. In the video, he refers to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the 'merchant of death.'
Exit Polls Result 2024: Why are Indian elections in states and Lok Sabha becoming one-sided?
The 2024 Lok Sabha elections seem poised for another one-sided contest, as per exit polls. Predictions favor the BJP-led NDA, projecting significant gains in the South and East while maintaining dominance in the North. This trend mirrors recent state assembly results, where the BJP and SKM scored landslide victories in Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim, respectively.
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.
Lok Sabha Polls 2024: Opposition leaders say 'Vote out NDA to save democracy'
"We are fighting to save the country's independence... Whenever there are elections, you keep raking up the issue of Hindus and Muslims. His (Prime Minister Narendra Modi's) stomach hurts that Muslims support Uddhav Thackery and INDIA bloc. Muslims are called infiltrators; sometimes they are described as having more children and allegations that properties are given to them," said UBT leader Uddhav Thackeray.
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