The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, is expected to be tabled in Parliament on Wednesday, with both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress issuing whips to their MPs to ensure their presence in the House.
In their letter, the INDIA bloc MPs highlighted a series of disturbing trends and called for immediate corrective action to address issues such as the vacant post of Deputy Speaker, the denial of speaking opportunities to the Leader of Opposition, and the unfair treatment of opposition MP
Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi on Thursday said that a delegation of the INDIA bloc gave a letter to the Lok Sabha Speaker stating how the ruling party is violating the traditions, rules and culture of the House.
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut criticized the Lok Sabha Speaker for not allowing Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi to speak, calling it a threat to democracy. He questioned the purpose of Parliament if the opposition's voice is silenced.
Congress MP Manish Tewari submitted an adjournment motion in the Lok Sabha on Thursday, seeking to suspend the regular business of the House to discuss urgent concerns regarding alleged aberrations in the higher judiciary.
Earlier today, LoP Rahul Gandhi claimed that it was an "unsubstantiated remark" about him and that there is a convention that the Leader of Opposition is allowed to speak when he rises to do so.
RJD MP Manoj Jha on Monday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not mentioning in his speech in the Lok Sabha about the people who lost their lives during Maha Kumbh. He alleged that the Prime Minister did not believe in dialogue.
Earlier today, the Prime Minister commended the successful organisation of the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj, attributing its success to the dedication of the public, administration, and devotees across the country and highlighting the collective efforts that contributed to the grand event.
Union Minister SP Singh Baghel praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement in Lok Sabha on Maha Kumbh and said that it was the biggest religious event in the history of the world.
Congress MP Manickam Tagore has filed an Adjournment Motion in the Lok Sabha to discuss the exam paper leaks, including the NEET paper leak, and the government must take steps to prevent it.