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Kharge consumes most of Congress time in Rajya Sabha, 'miffed' Anand Sharm
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 2 (ANI): Congress leader in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge spoke for more than an hour in the House on Wednesday during the debate on the motion of thanks to the President's Address even as the Chair repeatedly reminded him that there were more speakers from hi
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Budget did not meet expectations, no relief for taxpayers, small industrie
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 1 (ANI): Expressing disappointment over Union Budget 2022-23 presented in the Parliament on Tuesday, Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Anand Sharma said that it did not meet the expectations of bringing relief to taxpayers and small industries.
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Jairam's tweet divides Cong, G-23 group charges in favour of Padma Bhushan
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 26 (ANI): Ever since the announcement of the Padma Awards, a divide is being seen in the Congress, especially after its veteran leader Gulam Nabi Azad was awarded the Padma Bhushan by the Centre for his contribution in public Affairs.
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Anand Sharma congratulates Ghulam Nabi Azad on being conferred Padma Bhush
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 26 (ANI): Congress leaders Kapil Sibal and Anand Sharma, on Wednesday, congratulated veteran leader Ghulam Nabi Azad for being conferred with the Padma Bhushan, the third-highest civilian award.
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Congress urges Amit Shah to bring amendments in law to counter all manifes
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 21 (ANI): Congress leader and Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs, Anand Sharma, has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah urging him to bring amendments in law to counter all manifestations of 'hate speech' targeting certain section
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Parliamentary Committee on Home Affairs visit to Hyderabad, Goa postponed
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 1 (ANI): A Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs' scheduled one-week study trip to Hyderabad and Goa has been postponed due rise in COVID-19 cases in the country.
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Health Ministry along with NTAGI, NEGVAC, should assess need for Covid-19
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 10 (ANI): In view of the threat posed by the new Omicron variant of COVID-19, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs has recommended that the Health Ministry in coordination with the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization (NTAGI) and Natio
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Disruptions in Parliament occur when government suppresses Opposition's vo
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 30 (ANI): Congress Rajya Sabha MP Anand Sharma on Tuesday said that the disruptions in the Parliament occur only when the government suppresses the Opposition's voice.
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Suspension of MPs "grossly unjust", govt painting opposition wrongly: Cong
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 30 (ANI): Congress Rajya Sabha MP Anand Sharma on Tuesday termed the suspension of the 12 Rajya Sabha MPs for the ongoing winter session of the Parliament as "grossly unjust."
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Constitution can be celebrated when it ensures inclusiveness of all repres
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 26 (ANI): Merely observing the Constitution Day as a government function and disrespecting the spirit and essence of the Indian Constitution is a poor reflection on the state of affairs, said senior Congress leader Anand Sharma after several Opposition parties inc
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Parliamentary standing committees reconstituted, Shashi Tharoor continues
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 9 (ANI): Parliamentary standing committees have been reconstituted for a new term and Congress members continue to head panels on Home, Information Technology and Environment and Forests.
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Ghulam Nabi Azad condemns 'orchestrated hooliganism' outside Sibal's resid
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 1 (ANI): Congress leaders and members of the "G-23 grouping" on Thursday slammed "hooliganism" outside the residence of former union minister Kapil Sibal who had expressed dissatisfaction with the manner of decision-making in the party.
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