Lok Sabha
LS polls marked end of communal politics in India: Akhilesh Yadav
During his participation in the debate on the Motion of Thanks to the president’s address, the Kannauj MP raised concerns about the reliability of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), vowing to challenge their authenticity even if his party secured all seats in Uttar Pradesh.
Censored Segments of Rahul Gandhi's Contentious Lok Sabha Address
That is, the words which were blacked out ironically comprised his comments on Hindus and other communities.
NIA Allows Engineer Rashid to Take Oath as Member of Parliament
The development emerged during proceedings at the Patiala House Court in Delhi where Engineer Rashid had applied for interim bail or custody parole to personally attend the swearing-in ceremony as a Lok Sabha member.
BJP Clarifies: Leader of Opposition Role Defined Statutorily, Not Constitutionally
BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya explained in a series of tweets that LoP is not a constitutionally ordained post but one which was created by a statute brought in by a non-Congress government in 1977, after the Emergency.
Resolution on Emergency by LS Speaker Sparks Opposition Uproar
Birla's remarks on the Emergency, made shortly after his election as Lok Sabha speaker, also led to a confrontation between the government and the opposition in the first session of the lower house.
BJP MP Om Birla elected as Lok Sabha Speake for second consecutive term
With this victory, Birla has become the first BJP leader to hold this prestigious position for the second consecutive term.
Sukhbir Badal Confronted by Rebellion, Leaders Demand His Resignation as Party Chief
Addressing a press conference in Jalandhar, the dissident leaders on Sunday announced that a 'SAD bachao' movement would be launched next month. The meeting was held parallel to another rally in Chandigarh where Badal was examining the party's election performance with district presidents and other leaders. The SAD dismissed them as "frustrated elements sponsored by the BJP" and bent upon weakening the party.
TDP Directs 16 Lok Sabha MPs to Support Om Birla in Speaker Election
In the directive, Amalapuram MP Harish Balayogi asked all the TDP MPs to assemble in room 111–B by 10:30 am on Wednesday.
K Suresh to challenge OM Birla for Lok Sabha Speaker post from Opposition side
Venugopal said the BJP was not ready to promise the Deputy Speaker's post to the opposition. The opposition leaders insistence comes a day after union ministers Amit Shah, J P Nadda, and Singh, met leaders of the opposition parties to explain them the ruling alliance's stand on the election of the Rajya Sabha Deputy Speaker, but seemed to get no positive response. Though union ministers Piyush Goyal and Lalan Singh charged the Congress with laying conditionalities and said that the ruling alliance was willing to discuss their demand, a day when the Deputy Speaker's election is held.
Om Birla files nomination for Lok Sabha Speaker post as NDA candidate
Lalan Singh countered opposition by mentioning that while Rajnath Singh sought to decide upon a discussion in this regard at an appropriate time, they themselves wanted a decision on the deputy speaker post instantly. Cabinet Minister Piyush Goyal mirrored the sentiment in saying it was better to have had a consensus candidate and condemned the opposition for laying conditions. He clarified that democracy couldn't function in this manner.
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