The Monsoon Session of Parliament witnessed strong political protests on Tuesday as opposition Members of Parliament staged a coordinated demonstration, observing what they described as a “Black Day” to protest alleged police brutality against student demonstrators in the national capital. The protest intensified political tensions between the ruling government and opposition parties, with lawmakers accusing...
Trinamool Congress (TMC) Member of Parliament Kalyan Banerjee was suspended from the Lok Sabha after complaints were raised against him over the alleged use of abusive language during parliamentary proceedings. The action has intensified political tensions between the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the Opposition, adding another chapter to the ongoing confrontations inside Parliament....
The Centre has indicated that it remains willing to engage in discussions with the Opposition and representatives of protesting students over concerns surrounding irregularities in competitive examinations. However, the government has stopped short of committing to the protesters’ key demands or announcing a timeline for the next round of talks, leaving the political standoff unresolved....
The Gujarat government has withdrawn an eight-year-old criminal case involving Viramgam MLA and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Hardik Patel in connection with a protest held during the Patidar reservation movement in 2018. The Ahmedabad District Court accepted the state government’s request to withdraw the proceedings, resulting in the acquittal of Patel and the other...
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has announced a dedicated helpline to assist protesters associated with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), offering legal and medical support to those injured during recent demonstrations and to families of individuals who have been detained. AAP national convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal made the announcement during a...
Congress president and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday strongly criticised the government’s handling of a student protest in New Delhi, questioning why young people demanding action over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak were met with police force. Kharge raised the issue during the opening day of the Monsoon Session...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday highlighted India’s reported 7.7% economic growth rate and urged political parties to ensure that parliamentary discussions during the Monsoon Session remain grounded in facts. In his customary remarks before the commencement of the session, Modi said India’s economic performance reflected the strength and resilience of the country’s economy while...
The Monsoon Session of Parliament witnessed a sharp political confrontation on Monday as opposition parties criticised the Union government over a student protest in Delhi, with senior leaders accusing the administration of failing to address concerns surrounding education, examinations and the future of young people. Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi launched...
A fresh political controversy erupted after Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut publicly challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah to recite Vande Mataram without relying on a teleprompter. The remarks have triggered a sharp exchange between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the opposition, adding another chapter to the...
The Monsoon Session of Parliament commenced amid high political drama as members of the Opposition staged coordinated protests over the ongoing revision of Bihar’s electoral rolls and several other pressing national issues. The opening day witnessed disruptions in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, reflecting the growing political tensions between the ruling government...