He stated that if such commitments are made without extensive public consultation, parliamentary debate, or dialogue with farmers' representative bodies, it would constitute a direct betrayal of the interests of crores of Indian farmers, horticulturists, and agricultural labourers.
Congress Rajya Sabha MP Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday demanded a parliamentary discussion on the trade deals with the European Union and the United States, slamming the Centre over Washington's claim that the deal will help them export more agricultural products to New Delhi.
Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Monday raised concerns over ministers interfering and questioned why an Army general's book and statements could not be referenced, calling it an attack on parliamentary debate.
Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Sunday demanded a parliamentary debate on air pollution, asking the government to ensure "enough money" in the Union Budget to tackle the issue.
The 269th Session of the Rajya Sabha concluded on Friday with the Chairman and Vice-President of India extending his valedictory remarks, highlighting the productivity and constructive debates during the winter session, RS Chairman CP Radhakrishnan said.
A day after Union Home Minister Amit Shah's speech, RJD MP Manoj Jha expressed disappointment, saying he had "never imagined" parliamentary debate would fall to such levels. Speaking to ANI, Jha recalled how the opposition first approached the Election Commission regarding concerns over e
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Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Monday hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his remarks against former PM Jawaharlal Nehru during the Parliamentary debate over the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram, calling him the "master of distortion".
Ahead of the Lok Sabha's special discussion on 150 years of Vande Mataram, CPI General Secretary D Raja criticised the BJP-RSS, alleging that the ruling political bloc is attempting to use the occasion to advance its ideological narrative. Speaking to ANI on Sunday, he said that the BJP a
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