Several Opposition MPs on Wednesday protested in Parliament premises over the National Herald case. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor also took part against the goverment doing vendetta Politics in the National Herald.
While speaking at a protest in Belagavi against the move, Rao said, "It is a well-known fact that the RSS and BJP dislike Mahatma Gandhi, which is reflected in their deeds. It was a successful employment generation programme, recognised worldwide..."
Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha received a warm welcome by the IOC (Indian Overseas Congress) upon arrival at Berlin Airport during his 5-day visit to Germany. He is scheduled to attend a major IOC event happening today, where he will meet IOC leaders across Europe.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday said that a meeting of MLAs and officials would be held under the leadership of the Leader of the Opposition R Ashoka to discuss Jalahalli underpass work.
Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Tuesday termed the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, or the VB-G RAM-G Bill, replacing the MGNREGA, an "insult to the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi."
BJP Leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi weighed in on Congress's disapproval of MGNREGA being replaced with VB-G Ram G. He stated that the opposition party and its problem with Lord Ram's name is the reason for the objection.
Participating in the Lok Sabha debate, the Wayanad MP said that no legislation should be rushed through Parliament without adequate consultation or discussion, and alleged that the Bill was being pushed through due to "personal obsession" or "bias."
Kharge said to ANI, "The Hate Speech Bill will be discussed in the Assembly. Why is the BJP and its affiliates panicking? It has nothing to do with them."
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday strongly opposed the Union government's decision to rename the MGNREGA, saying that the bill seeks to "undermine the very foundational objectives" of the employment guarantee scheme.
The Opposition MPs have demanded the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 'Atomic Energy Bill', and the VB-G RAM G Bill to Standing Committees, Congress MP Jairam Ramesh said on Monday.
Leader of the Opposition in West Bengal and Nandigram MLA Suvendu Adhikari on Monday questioned the arrest of spectators following the incident at Yuva Bharati Stadium, alleging police high-handedness and political shielding of ministers.