Opposition parties have been insisting on a debate on the SIR of electoral rolls in Bihar, and both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha have faced repeated adjournments on the issue.
The tour witnessed a completely new avatar of Rahul. In the absence of legends like Ravichandran Ashwin, Rohit Sharma, and Virat Kohli, the 31-year-old was no longer someone whose 'potential' was up for debate, just as it had been in the past before every series. Rather, he stepped up as
Citing precedents from 1981, 1995 and 2005, Gogoi argued that such discussions have taken place in the past, contrary to the government's recent claims. He asserted that the refusal to allow debate reflects the government's discomfort and fear of transparency in electoral reforms.
The Delhi Assembly witnessed heated scenes for the second consecutive day on Tuesday as a debate over the 'phansi ghar' spiralled into political accusations and disruptions.
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra questioned the government's reluctance to hold a debate, stating that the Opposition was "only asking for a discussion" and that the issue could be "easily resolved" if the ruling party was willing.
Education Minister Ashish Sood on Monday tabled the "Delhi School Education (Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fees), Bill, 2025" in the Delhi Assembly, stating that the legislation seeks to end commercialisation of education and take action against those exploiting it for profit.
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has accused the BJP-led government of running away from debate on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, saying that people elect representatives to the Parliament and the electoral process should be discussed in Lok Sabha and Rajya
The PDP chief further said, "The ceasefire had to be declared later. Unless reconciliation, dialogue, debate and discussions are done, such encounters will go on, and we will always stay on the verge of war." "Reconciliation is the only way forward," she added.
NCP-SCP MLA Jitendra Awhad has sparked a fresh row by saying that Sanatan Dharma has "ruined India" and calling its ideology "perverted." His comments came after all seven accused in the 2008 Malegaon blasts were acquitted by a special NIA court, reigniting the political debate over the term
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday clarified that the government is ready to hold discussions on any issue as per rules, but there cannot be a discussion on Special Intensive Revision (SIR) as it is a process undertaken by a constitutional body, the Election Commission of India.
Leader of Opposition Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi come to the Rajya Sabha and give a reply on Operation Sindoor after the heated debate in Lok Sabha.