Politics

Amit Shah tables bills in Lok Sabha

Shah introduced the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth Amendment) Bill, 2025, to further amend the Constitution of India and the Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill, 2025, apart from the bill to amend the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019.

2025-08-20T08:37:55.814970+00:00 IST

BJP, JD(S) slam Karnataka govt for borrowing Rs 63,000 Cr

Bharatiya Janata Party and Janata Dal (Secular) on Wednesday slammed the Congress government in Karnataka over borrowings of Rs 63,000 crore during 2023-24 to fund its guarantee schemes as mentioned in the Comptroller and Auditor General's (CAG) report.

2025-08-20T08:27:50.019972+00:00 IST

"An important bill, no attempt to divert": BJP MP Manan Mishra

Earlier today, Opposition leaders reacted sharply to the government's move to bring several bills in the Lok Sabha today, saying that it is a "desperate attempt" to distract attention from the 'Vote Adhikar Yatra' of LoP Rahul Gandhi.

2025-08-20T08:13:24.008389+00:00 IST

“Calling it anti-corruption measure a veil": Priyanka Gandhi

The Congress leader said that the amendment being touted as an anti-corruption measure is just a "veil over the eyes of people," claiming that a Chief Minister could be arrested on fabricated charges and be removed from their post after 30 days without a conviction if the bill is passed.

2025-08-20T07:44:24.945987+00:00 IST

"This is a tactic": Manoj Jha on Constitution Amendment Bill

Speaking to ANI, Jha described it as a "tactic" that wherever the BJP can't win elections, it will not indulge in horse-trading, but destabilise and topple that government through the bill.

2025-08-20T07:43:16.244164+00:00 IST

“BJP wants to make India a police state”: Owaisi on Bill to oust

"The people have the right to hold elected governments accountable; this bill goes against that. Executive agencies will get a free run to become judge, jury, and executioner themselves. The Chief Minister is removed in the Assembly," Owaisi said.

2025-08-20T07:30:37.985907+00:00 IST

Just like Bihar, entire country will resist election chori: Congr

Speaking to reporters at Parliament premises, the Congress leader said, "The response is very good. Everyone is now saying 'vote chori' in Bihar. This is reality. Attempt of 'election chori' is being made. Bihar is resisting. The entire country will resist."

2025-08-20T07:15:16.097838+00:00 IST

Kiren Rijiju slams Oppn over ruckus in both Houses

Sharpening his attack, Kiren Rijiju emphasised that the government will pass the bills on its agenda "no matter what".

2025-08-20T07:14:45.679357+00:00 IST

“Bihar a tourist spot for Congress”: BJP MP Vivek Thakur

"It has become their habit to talk with disruptive thinking. Bihar is very ahead in political thinking, they understand everything. Bihar is a tourist spot for them. When elections come, they go there, and then they leave like that," the BJP MP told ANI at Parliament premises.

2025-08-20T06:58:33.136140+00:00 IST

How are citizens of Delhi safe if CM herself is unsafe?: Priyanka

"...We have seen past incidents where the Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal faced these kinds of attacks. At that time, the BJP used to celebrate those attacks. The law and order challenge has entered the doorstep of the sitting CM of the capital of this country. It is extremely worrisome, and questions need to be raised to the Home Ministry since Delhi Police & the law and order come under them...How are the citizens of Delhi safe if the CM herself is unsafe?... I am hoping that the Home Ministry will finally wake up to the cause being made by the citizens of Delhi," Chaturvedi told ANI.

2025-08-20T05:53:57.086936+00:00 IST

RSP MP says Constitution Amendment Bill "can't be accepted"

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will introduce three bills in Lok Sabha on Wednesday - including the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025, which seeks to remove a Central or State Minister who is facing allegations of corruption or serious offences and has been detained for at least 30 days.

2025-08-20T05:36:58.031602+00:00 IST

Congress is with infiltrator voters: BJP’s Nishikant Dubey

The BJP leader gave multiple alleged examples of 'Vote chori' by Congress, one them he said by 'hurriedly' calling an election after the assassination of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1984. Posting about the allegations on X, he also mentioned that doubts over Rajiv Gandhi's election were raised, where it was alleged that trucks full of voters were being ferried in Amethi in the 1981 and 1984 elections.

2025-08-20T05:23:38.908284+00:00 IST

KC Venugopal on J-K Constitution Amendment Bill

Communist Party of India (CPI) MP P Sandosh Kumar asserted that the opposition will fight it out.

2025-08-20T05:14:15.846879+00:00 IST

Ram Gopal Yadav criticises J-K Bill

However, BJP leader Boora Narsaiah Goud termed the move a "historical necessity" and a long-pending bill.

2025-08-20T04:31:44.739208+00:00 IST

Owaisi critiques Constitution Amd Bill

AIMIM Chief and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday opposed the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025, which seeks to remove a Central or State Minister facing allegations of corruption or serious offences

2025-08-20T04:25:22.231743+00:00 IST

Opposition MPs criticise Centre's move to introduce several Bills

Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra and Congress MP Abhishek Singhvi specifically targeted the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025, which seeks to remove a Central or State Minister who is facing allegations of corruption or serious offences and has been detained for at least 30 days.

2025-08-20T03:51:08.603081+00:00 IST

Manickam Tagore moves Adjournment motion in LS over SIR in Bihar

He claimed that in Bihar, credible reports have emerged indicating that a large number of living voters have been falsely marked as deceased and consequently deleted from the rolls.

2025-08-20T03:39:07.122482+00:00 IST

Monsoon Session: Govt to introduce Constitution Amendment Bill

According to the List of Business in the Lok Sabha, Shah will introduce the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth Amendment) Bill, 2025, to further amend the Constitution of India and the Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill, 2025, apart from the bill to amend the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019.

2025-08-20T03:30:19.260647+00:00 IST

INDIA bloc floor leaders to meet in Rajya Sabha LoP's office today

The high-level discussion comes ahead of a crucial session in the Parliament on Wednesday, where several Bills are scheduled to be introduced by the Centre.

2025-08-20T03:14:35.518457+00:00 IST

Priyank Kharge tears into Centre over Online Gaming Bill

In a post on X, Kharge said that the bill could risk billions in foreign investment, while driving users to unregulated offshore platforms rife with money laundering and security threats.

2025-08-20T02:41:42.618605+00:00 IST

Telangana's Vikarabad to be named as Anantagiri: BJP state Prez

While addressing the Vikarabad district workers meeting at Tej function hall, Rao also promised to develop Anantagiri hills as a "Southern Ooty" tourist place, boosting tourism in the region.

2025-08-19T22:28:33.142094+00:00 IST