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Lok Sabha Speaker to Rule on Rival Merger Claims Ahead of Monsoon Session, Setting Stage for Political Showdown
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Lok Sabha Speaker to Rule on Rival Merger Claims Ahead of Monsoon Session, Setting Stage for Political Showdown

The political atmosphere in New Delhi is expected to intensify as the Lok Sabha prepares for its upcoming Monsoon Session, with the Speaker likely to take key decisions on a series of pending merger-related disputes involving Members of Parliament. The outcome of these decisions could influence the strength and recognition of parliamentary groups, while also...

Odisha Speaker Rejects BJD and Congress Petitions Seeking Disqualification of 11 MLAs Over Cross-Voting Row
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Odisha Speaker Rejects BJD and Congress Petitions Seeking Disqualification of 11 MLAs Over Cross-Voting Row

In a significant development that could have far-reaching implications for Odisha’s political landscape, Odisha Legislative Assembly Speaker Surama Padhy has dismissed petitions filed by both the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and the Congress seeking the disqualification of 11 legislators accused of cross-voting during the Rajya Sabha elections. The decision brings an end, at least for...

Anti-Defection Law Faces New Test as 20 Trinamool MPs Explore Move to Emerging Political Formation
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Anti-Defection Law Faces New Test as 20 Trinamool MPs Explore Move to Emerging Political Formation

A fresh constitutional debate has emerged in Indian politics after reports suggested that around 20 Members of Parliament (MPs) from the Trinamool Congress (TMC) may be considering alignment with a newly emerging political formation that currently has no representation in Parliament. The development has triggered intense discussion among constitutional experts, legal scholars, and political observers...

AIADMK Faces Internal Rift as Rebel MLAs Back Vijay Government Ahead of Tamil Nadu Floor Test
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AIADMK Faces Internal Rift as Rebel MLAs Back Vijay Government Ahead of Tamil Nadu Floor Test

Tamil Nadu politics witnessed dramatic developments ahead of the crucial floor test faced by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay in the state Assembly, as a section of rebel AIADMK legislators openly extended support to the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government despite warnings from the party leadership regarding the anti-defection law. The political showdown has...

AAP Split Sends Shockwaves: How 7 Rajya Sabha MPs Joining BJP Could Reshape Power Dynamics
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AAP Split Sends Shockwaves: How 7 Rajya Sabha MPs Joining BJP Could Reshape Power Dynamics

In a major political development that could significantly alter the balance of power in Parliament, seven Members of Parliament (MPs) from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), led by Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha, have announced their decision to part ways with the party and align with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The move marks one...