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PM Modi slams opposition leaders for questioning the surgical strike conducted by Indian security forces

Patna, Mar 3 (IBNS): Coming down to Patna city, where he shared the stage with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar after a long time, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday attacked the opposition leaders for 'questioning' the surgical strike conducted by the Indian Air Force on terror camp across the Line of Control last week.

Criticise me but don't weaken India: PM Modi attacks Opposition

New Delhi, Mar 2 (IBNS): In a scathing attack on the rival political parties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday urged the Opposition to refrain from making activities which will weaken the country.

Opposition attacks PM Modi for attending political programme amid Indo-Pak tension

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IBNS): The Opposition has launched an attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi for continuing with his party's political programmes at a time Indian Air Force pilot Abhinandan has been captured in Pakistan amid an ongoing bilateral tension.

Opposition meet on Feb 27 to decide Common Minimum Programme ahead of elections

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IBNS): Several anti-BJP parties will meet on Feb 27 to decide a Common Minimum Programme for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, which is due to be held by May, media reports said.

Pakistan won't be spared, says Modi over Pulwama attack; Opposition backs

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IBNS): Acting tough on Pakistan over the Pulwama terrorist attack which killed at least 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent out a warning to the neighbour stating the South Asian country will have to pay a huge price.

Opposition parties protest against BJP government outside parliament

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IBNS): A line of opposition leaders have joined in a protest against the BJP government outside the parliament, which will have its last day on Wednesday ahead of the forthcoming General Elections due to be held by May.

Mamata extends support to Robert Vadra, says "Opposition stands together"

Kolkata/ New Delhi, Feb 6 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who sat on dharna to counter the Central Bureau of Investigation's move against Kolkata Police Commissioner Rajeev Kumar, on Wednesday has extended her support to Robert Vadra, who is the brother-in-law of Congress President Rahul Gandhi.

Opposition to meet EC today, will raise demand for paper ballots

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IBNS): Several opposition parties will once again raise their demand for the use of paper ballots in upcoming elections, at a meeting with the Election Commission (EC) on Monday, media reports said.

Opposition demands Joint Parliamentary Committee to probe Rafale Deal

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IBNS): Taking on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led central government, the Opposition on Friday demanded the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) to probe into the buying of 36 fighter jets from France or Rafale deal, which the Congress called a scam by the Centre, media reports said.

NDA candidate Harivansh Narayan Singh becomes RS Dy Chairman, Opposition unity jolted

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IBNS): In a blow to the Opposition unity ahead of 2019 General Elections, the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate Harivansh Narayan Singh won the Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman election by 20 votes.

Rajya Sabha Dy Chairman election today, likely advantage for NDA

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IBNS): The National Democratic Alliance (NDA), which runs the central government, is likely to have an upper hand in the Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman election, which will be held on Thursday, media reports said.

BJP accuses Opposition of playing politics on Assam NRC issue

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IBNS): In a fresh attack on the rival parties, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has virtually accused the Opposition of playing politics over Assam's National Register of Citizens (NRC) that excluded over four million people.

Rajya Sahha adjourned over NRC draft in Assam

New Delhi, July 30 (IBNS): The Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the second time till 2 pm on Monday, as the Opposition kicked up an uproar over publication of Assam's National Register of Citizens (NRC). The NRC contains names of Indian citizens of Assam and it was first prepared in 1951, after 1951 Census of India. 

Opposition raises mob lynching incidents in Lok Sabha, creates ruckus

New Delhi, July 24 (IBNS): The Opposition on Tuesday raised the mob lynching incidents, including the Alwar case, in the Lok Sabha, leading to a ruckus in the lower house of the parliament, media reports said.

Advantage BJP as Opposition join forces to move No-Confidence Motion

New Delhi, July 20 (IBNS): In the run up to the 2019 General Election, the Opposition unity will be tested perhaps for one last time by the no-confidence motion- moved by N Chandrababu Naidu's Telegu Desam Party (TDP)- in the parliament on Friday.