Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has urged Rajya Sabha Leader of the House Jagat Prakash Nadda to ensure immediate action over an alleged “purification” ritual conducted at Ramlila Maidan in Haldwani, Uttarakhand, after a public meeting addressed by him on August 8. In a letter dated September 2, Kharge reminded Nadda of his assurance in Parliament...
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati has strongly condemned the alleged “purification” of a stage in Haldwani after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge addressed a public gathering there, describing the episode as deeply disturbing and reflective of caste-based prejudice. Mayawati demanded immediate and strict legal action against those responsible, describing them as “casteist and feudal elements”....
Despite persistent disruptions in both Houses of Parliament during the ongoing Monsoon Session, the Central Government is preparing to move forward with an important legislative agenda by introducing four significant Bills. The proposed measures cover a range of governance and judicial reforms, including amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), changes concerning Supreme Court...
Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament Raghav Chadha has addressed criticism over his decision not to immediately speak on the NEET paper leak controversy during parliamentary proceedings, saying his priority was to work towards finding practical solutions instead of making statements that would merely attract attention. Speaking about the issue, Chadha said that although many people...
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...
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...
Senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge has formally taken oath as a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha following his re-election to the Upper House of India’s Parliament. The oath-taking ceremony marked his continued presence in one of the country’s most significant legislative bodies, reinforcing his longstanding role in national politics and parliamentary affairs. Kharge,...
In a significant political development, Union Minister of State George Kurian has resigned from his position in the Union Council of Ministers as well as from his membership in the Rajya Sabha, triggering speculation about the Bharatiya Janata Party’s evolving political strategy in Kerala ahead of upcoming electoral contests. Kurian, who held responsibilities in the...
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...
In a significant political development, Trinamool Congress (TMC) Rajya Sabha member Prakash Chik Baraik has tendered his resignation from the Upper House of Parliament, delivering another setback to the party at a time when it is navigating multiple political challenges. The resignation has sparked widespread speculation about the veteran leader’s future political course and the...