Rajya Sabha
Dhankhar Criticizes Opposition Walkout During PM's Speech as 'Dangerous Precedent'
In his final remarks of the 264th session of Rajya Sabha before adjourning the House sine die, Dhankhar described the instance of Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge entering the well of the House as "a disgrace to parliamentary conduct and proprietary."
PM Modi Criticizes Opposition's 'Selective Politics' on Women's Issues, Highlights Bengal Flogging Incident
He particularly zeroed in on the issue of selective outrage and termed the phenomenon as one that worried him. PM Modi referred to the incident of Sandeshkhali in Bengal during his speech in the Rajya Sabha.
PM Modi's Assertive Message to INDIA Bloc in Rajya Sabha: A Decade Down, Two to Go
As PM Modi began his speech, he drew attention to the fact that this is the first time ever that the NDA has won for a third consecutive time. He pointed out how the 2024 election results had left some people perplexed while others resorted to a defamatory campaign.
Upendra Kushwaha Chosen by NDA as Rajya Sabha Candidate from Bihar
Bihar BJP President and Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary welcomed the nomination of Kushwaha as a Rajya Sabha member: "Upendra Kushwaha is an experienced leader. As soon as the notification comes for the Rajya Sabha by-poll, he will take his place in the Upper House. His candidature has been supported by all NDA constituents unanimously."
Sunetra Pawar of NCP Speaks on Unanimous Nomination for RS Bypoll
Despite claims that BJP and Shiv Sena were taken into confidence about her nomination, their members were conspicuously absent during the filing.
Mayawati Urges Rajya Sabha Speaker to Address Assault on Maliwal
she said in a post on social media, "Swati Maliwal was assaulted at the residence of the chief minister and she is also a Rajya Sabha member but no action has yet been taken in the matter. I urge the Rajya Sabha Speaker to take note of the incident."
Manmohan Singh's Departure from Rajya Sabha: A Three-Decade Legacy Comes to a Close
Despite an unsuccessful attempt at the Lok Sabha elections from South Delhi in 1999, Singh's resolve remained steadfast. Notably, during his tenure as the Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha from 1998 to 2004, he demonstrated remarkable leadership and integrity.
Sudha Murty nominated to Rajya Sabha, PM Modi extends warm wishes
In his post, Modi emphasized the profound significance of Murty's appointment to the Upper House, highlighting it as a powerful embodiment of "Nari Shakti" or women power. He underscored the pivotal role women play in shaping the nation's trajectory and expressed confidence in Murty's ability to further contribute to this cause.
Praful Patel Resigns from Rajya Sabha Position Ahead of New Term
Recently elected unopposed to the upper house during the biennial elections in Maharashtra, Patel is poised to commence a fresh six-year term come April.
RS Polls: BJP scores impressive victories; Congress, SP suffer massive setback
The polling encompassed 10 seats in Uttar Pradesh, four in Karnataka, and one in Himachal Pradesh. Notably, on February 20, a total of 41 candidates, including prominent figures like BJP chief J P Nadda, former Congress president Sonia Gandhi, and Union ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw and L Murugan, were elected unopposed to the Upper House.
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