Rajya Sabha
Rajya Sabha Biennial Elections for 56 Seats Scheduled on February 27
The states from which members are retiring and where the elections will be held include Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Odisha, and Rajasthan.
Rajya Sabha Chairman Deems Actions of Certain Leaders 'Shameful'
Addressing the House, Dhankhar highlighted the disrespect shown towards the Chair and cited instances where his background as a farmer and community member was disparaged.
45 RS MPs Suspended for Rest of Winter Session, House Adjourned Amidst Action
Those suspended for the Winter Session included MPs from various parties like the Congress, Trinamool Congress, RJD, and others.
Rajya Sabha Clears New CEC Bill Amidst Opposition Walkout
The Bill aims to override a March Supreme Court ruling mandating a high-power committee's involvement in appointing CEC and ECs.
India’s space programme is a source of national pride, says Rajya Sabha resolution
“India’s Space programme is a source of national pride. It is a continuing testimony to the nation’s inherent, scientific and technological prowess. Affirmative ecosystem and visionary leadership has enabled our scientists to fully realise their potential, unleash their energy and attain this historical milestone.
Out of 225 RS MPs, 75 face criminal charges: Report
In a report, the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and National Election Watch (NEW) said that it has analysed and updated the criminal background details of 225 out of 233 Rajya Sabha MPs.
Delhi Services Bill passed by Parliament, with Rajya Sabha's clearance
The Bill was passed after voting was done through slips after a technical glitch in automated voting machine. "Now it is a matter of investigation how the motion was signed," Shah said.
'RS entitled to discuss everything under the planet with a restriction': Jagdeep Dhankhar
According to the agenda of Parliament's monsoon session, 'Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (amendment) Bill 2023' will be introduced in Rajya Sabha. The National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, aims to affect the powers of Delhi government and restore certain powers to the Lt Governor.
With RS ticket to Rajbanshi leader, BJP reaches out to North Bengal tribals
Political observers feel that the choice of Maharaj for the post is a well-calculated move keeping in mind the Rajbanshi vote bank in tribal-dominated pockets in north Bengal, where people from the community form a decisive section of voters especially in the tea-belts of Terai and Dooars regions. The people from the community also constitute a substantial section of the voters in Indo-Bangladesh bordering Cooch Behar district.
BJP names Ananta Maharaj as RS candidate from Bengal
The polls are scheduled for July 24. BJP Lok Sabha member and the Union minister of state for home affairs, Nisith Pramanik met Ananta Maharaj at his residence on Tuesday, and finalised his nomination for the Upper House.
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