New Delhi: A major discussion on the alleged “maltreatment and handcuffing” of Indian nationals deported from the US dominated Question Hour in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, after Samajwadi Party MP Ramji Lal Suman from Uttar Pradesh raised concerns over the treatment of deportees. He criticised the government’s assertion that no Indian had been handcuffed,.
New Delhi: During a hard-hitting supplementary question at Question Hour, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal accused the Punjab government of gross misuse of Central funds meant for fighting the drug menace in the state. The House also took up the grave issue of drug abuse among schoolchildren in Bihar despite the.
New Delhi: The ongoing Winter Session of Parliament witnessed yet another series of disruptions on the second consecutive day as both Houses were finally adjourned amidst persistent uproar by the Opposition benches. Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were repeatedly disrupted by Opposition protests over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, which began.
New Delhi: The Rajya Sabha experienced a heated standoff on Tuesday as opposition leaders, led by Congress veteran Mallikarjun Kharge, called for an urgent debate on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. They accused the process of causing suicides and voter disenfranchisement across 12 states and union territories. On the other hand, the.
The government has lined up a heavy legislative agenda, with at least 13 bills set to be introduced, including major economic and national security–related proposals.
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Congress president Tariq Hameed Karra said on Sunday that the party has decided not to contest on the Rajya Sabha seat offered to it by the ruling National Conference (NC). After a marathon meeting of party leaders including Tariq Hameed Karra, G.A. Mir, Raman Bhalla, Choudhary Lal Singh and others, the.
New Delhi: Parliament passed 15 bills during the monsoon session that saw continuous protests from the opposition members over their demand for debate on Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, with several legislations passed without debate. Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha were adjourned sine die a day before the scheduled ending of.
New Delhi: Opposition MPs staged a walkout on Wednesday from the Rajya Sabha after a heated altercation between Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Leader of Opposition in the House Mallikarjun Kharge over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s absence during the proceedings. Opposition MPs led by Kharge demanded that the Prime Minister come to the Upper.
