New Delhi sessions turned contentious as the government and the opposition clashed over student protests in Delhi, with Minister of State in PMO Jitendra Singh rejecting Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi’s claim that Home Minister Amit Shah ordered police to open fire. During a Lok Sabha discussion on a new law to curb paper leaks, … Read more
Two COVID-19 cases and three deaths linked to co-morbidities have surfaced in Andhra Pradesh, according to Union Health Minister J P Nadda. Speaking to Parliament on Tuesday, Nadda confirmed that genomic sequencing by the National Institute of Virology in Pune identified the variant in samples from Kadapa district, though the World Health Organization has not … Read more
The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) is expected to adopt its report on the 130th Constitution Amendment Bill on July 17. The proposed law seeks to automatically remove ministers, including the Prime Minister and Chief Ministers, from office if they are detained in custody for 30 consecutive days for serious offences. What does the 130th Constitution … Read more
The Congress party has formally accused Union Home Minister Amit Shah of orchestrating a campaign to undermine the Opposition by enticing elected representatives to defect through significant financial incentives. According to party general secretary Jairam Ramesh, this alleged strategy seeks to destabilize democratic processes as a response to legislative setbacks, including the failure to pass … Read more
A sharp political confrontation has erupted between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over the implementation of women’s reservation in India’s legislative bodies. The dispute centers on whether the opposition has blocked a 33% quota or is simply opposing the method of its rollout. The Clash Over Women’s Representation During … Read more
Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, led a fierce opposition charge on Friday during the tabling of the Women’s Reservation Bill. His address was marked by cryptic references and sharp critiques of the government’s intentions behind the legislation. The Riddle of ‘Number 16’ During the session, Gandhi repeatedly referred to … Read more
A motion to remove Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla was brought before Parliament on Tuesday. Congress MP Dr Mohammad Jawed initiated the resolution, alleging the Speaker had not maintained impartiality required to gain the confidence of all sections of the House. During the debate, Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra stated Birla was “no longer fit … Read more
A contentious exchange between Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) disrupted proceedings in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, stemming from a dispute over an unpublished memoir by former army chief MM Naravane. The disagreement, which began on Monday, led to the suspension of eight Congress MPs on Tuesday for what was … Read more
The Shifting Landscape of Rural Employment: Beyond MGNREGA to VB-G RAM G The recent passage of the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission-Gramin (VB-G RAM G) Bill in the Lok Sabha, amidst significant opposition, signals a pivotal moment in India’s approach to rural employment. While the debate centered on the removal of Mahatma Gandhi’s … Read more
Gujarat’s Election Crossroads: Factors Shaping the Future Gujarat, a state with a significant impact on the Lok Sabha elections, is gearing up for a crucial contest. Political analysts are keenly observing the dynamics at play, identifying key factors that could sway voter preferences. Understanding these influences is crucial for anticipating future trends in the state’s … Read more