The standoff between the opposition and government in Lok Sahha escalated today after eight opposition MPs were suspended for "unruly behaviour" and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused the government of not allowing him to proceed with his speech on the motion of thanks to the President'
Leader of Opposition (LoP) Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday wrote to Speaker Om Birla, raising concerns over being prevented from speaking on matters of national security during the discussion on Motion of Thanks to the President's Address.
The Lower House of the Parliament on Tuesday was adjourned till 12 noon following continuous sloganeering by the Opposition MPs during the Question Hour.
Congress MP KC Venugopal on Tuesday gave an Adjournment Motion notice in Lok Sabha to discuss the India-US trade agreement, claiming "adverse consequences" for Indian industries and farmers.
Both Houses of Parliament are scheduled to continue the discussion on the motion of 'Thanks to the President's address' during the ongoing Budget Session on Tuesday.
Sarbananda Sonowal, who initiated the debate in Lok Sabha on the motion of thanks to the President's Address, said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has "given the highest respect to the Northeast, its culture, heritage and people".
Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Monday slammed Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over his remarks in Parliament, calling his conduct "childish behaviour" and accusing him of indiscipline during the President's Address, while also reviving the 1962 China issue to counter what he
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday hit out at Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi for allegedly violating parliamentary rules during the discussion on the Motion of Thanks to the President's Address, saying that despite repeated rulings by the Lok Sabha Speaker, the Congr
A sharp verbal exchange broke out in the Lok Sabha on Monday during the Budget Session after Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi was interrupted by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh while speaking on the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address.
Tejasvi Surya, during his address, criticised the Congress, stating that its government has never mentioned India's civilisational ethos. He challenged Congress leaders to show any instance while reading from the previous President's addresses.
He further hailed the Prime Minsiter Narendra Modi, whose "dedication and delivery of governance", he said, has been awarded with an overwhelming victory thrice while other democracies witnessed major government shifts.