Speaking to ANI, Jairam Ramesh pointed out, "To escape the present day challenges, they have to chant Nehru's name. If they don't, people will ask them what they are doing about inflation, unemployment, and inequalities"
Following the introduction of 'One Nation, One Election,' in the Lok Sabha Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi alleged that electronic voting in the Parliament had failed and many votes were not counted.
"Every day, they abuse the Gandhi family. They are trying to divert people through lies and it won't go for long. He came to the Parliament just to praise PM Modi," Kharge said.
The Opposition raised concerns that the change could disproportionately benefit the ruling party, giving it undue influence over the electoral process in states, and could undermine the autonomy of regional parties.
BJP MP and renowned actress Hema Malini on Tuesday voiced her support for the 'One Nation, One Election' bill, citing the benefits of synchronised elections. She emphasizes that frequent elections in India, unlike other countries, hinder her work as an MP due to the model code of conduct enf
Union Ministers Giriraj Singh, Nitin Gadkari, Jyotiraditya Scindia and CR Patil were among nearly 20 BJP MPs absent during the division for the introduction of the 'One Nation, One Election' bill in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, according to the sources.
Senior Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Indresh Kumar on Tuesday welcomed the 'One Nation, One Election' proposal, calling the initiative a step forward in realizing the foundational principles of India's Constitution, and asserted that it aims to strengthen the country's democratic
"I think the fact that the government is keen to go back to the days when all elections used to happen simultaneously is a move that reduces the burden on the taxpayers and allows the government to focus on governance. It is the need of the hour." He further expressed curiosity over the Oppo
Gogoi argued that the cost of conducting elections, such as the Rs 3,700 crores spent on the 2024 Lok Sabha elections--representing only 0.02 per cent of the annual budget--is negligible compared to the far-reaching implications of the bill.
Pakistan's JUI-F leader Maulana Fazlur Rehman strongly asserts that the Madrassa Registration Bill has already become law after addressing the president's objections. He warns that any further delay or changes to the bill would be unconstitutional and threatens to take the issue to the stree
Asserting that India's democracy is deep-rooted, Home Minister Amit Shah said on Tuesday that the people of the country through the Constitution have given appropriate response to those who used to say that India will not become powerful economically.