He said that President Droupadi Murmu, as the constitutional head of state, must ensure that traditions of bipartisan engagement are upheld. He said that the President of India has "departed" from the democratic tradition of inviting LoPs to the official dinner organised for foreign state
Speaking to ANI, Priyanka Chaturvedi said, "The President hosted a State dinner yesterday in honour of Russian President Vladimir Putin. But the LoPs were not invited. The position of the President is not affiliated with any political side. It is bipartisan. So, the President has to take
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday paid homage to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in Parliament on the occasion of Mahaparinirvan Diwas, marking the 70th death anniversary of the architect of the Indian Constitution, and reiterated that safeguarding Ambedkar's ideas and
In the post, the Kerala Unit of the Congress referred to Putin as the "new PawPaw" of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's followers, a sign of frustration as the party's top leaders, including LoP Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi did not find their name on the guest list of people meeting the Russian Pr
In a post shared on X, Congress leader said, "There has been speculation whether the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and the Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha have been invited for tonight's official dinner in honour of President Putin. The two LoPs have not been invit
"We have made allegations against CPM and BJP, as they seem to have an unholy nexus. Without the Politburo and LDF knowing, they entered into an agreement with the central government. He was acting as a middleman. He (Pinarayi Vijayan) himself constructed the bridge," Satheeshan told ANI.
"This is Rahul Gandhi's restlessness. The tradition that has been going on so far has always been accepted, but only whenever it is required," Choudhary said.
"Since June 9, 2024, the following leaders have met the Leader of Opposition: Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina on June 10, 2024, Prime Minister of Vietnam Pham Minh Ching on August 1, 2024, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim of Malaysia on August 21, 2024, Prime Minister of Mau
Reacting to Congress leader and MP Rahul Gandhi's allegation that the Leader of Opposition is not allowed to meet visiting dignitaries, Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) MP Arun Bharti said that as the LoP, first, he should fulfil the parliamentary procedures and traditions that exist.
Earlier today, ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to India, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, alleged that the Centre is suggesting that foreign dignitaries not meet the LoP.
RJD leader Manoj Kumar Jha on Thursday emphasised the importance of understanding the country's pulse, claiming that this tradition is being compromised due to "someone's insecurity," after Rahul Gandhi alleged that the LoP is not allowed to meet visiting dignitaries.
On being chosen as Bihar Assembly Speaker, BJP MLA Prem Kumar told ANI, "In keeping with the tradition of our democracy, I was offered a seat on the stage by the Chief Minister and LoP Tejashwi Yadav. I welcome both leaders, thank them, and certainly take everyone into confidence regardin