Parliament monsoon session: Opposition to protest RTI (Amendment) Bill in RS today
New Delhi, July 19 (IBNS): The Opposition will protest the government's Right To Information (RTI) (Amendment) Bill 2018 in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, leading to another conflict with the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on the second day of the parliament's monsoon session, media reports said.
Opposition unnerves BJP in by-polls; saffron outfit saves face in Maharashtra, Uttarakhand
A collective opposition-backed Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) candidate Tabassum Hasan has upset the BJP in much-talked Uttar Pradesh's Kairana Lok Sabha seat. Hasan is leading by a margin of nearly 40,000 votes in the constituency, which was earlier won by the BJP.
Opposition conspiring to weaken democracy: Shivraj Singh Chouhan on impeachment motion against CJI
Bhopal, Apr 21 (IBNS): Launching a scathing attack on the opposition over the bringing of impeachment motion against Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dipak Misra, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the rival parties are conspiring to weaken democracy by undermining the constitutional bodies of the country.
PM Modi addresses Parliament, Opposition creates ruckus
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IBNS): The Opposition kicked up a ruckus in Parliament as Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.
BJP's masterstroke of triple talaq bill throws Opposition in "secularism" dilemma
A party which is often accused of being the proponent of 'Hindutva' delivered a masterstroke to the opposition groups by introducing the much awaited triple talaq bill in the winter session of Parliament in early 2018. And what followed in the upper house with the united opposition hullabaloo is a Shah Bano redux of 1986, reigniting India's pseudo-secularism debate.
Rajya Sabha adjourned following ruckus over Ananth Kumar Hegde's comment on constitution
New Delhi, Dec 27 (IBNS) : The Rajya Sabha was adjourned twice on Wednesday following an uproar by the opposition over Union Minister Ananth Kumar Hegde's controversial remark on the constitution.
Those questioning recognition of India's feat were in the World Bank:Modi
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IBNS) : Claiming that India made a "stupendous work" by jumping the index ladder for ease of doing business, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday lashed out at the opposition for questioning the country's progress, saying the critics themselves were in the World Bank, the institution which has recognised the feat.
Opposition attacks NDA over farmers' issue in RS, govt appeals not to stall the proceedings
New Delhi, July 19 (IBNS): The Opposition attacked the ruling BJP-led NDA government in Parliament on Wednesday raising the farmer's issue that rocked Madhya Pradesh several weeks ago after a police firing on agitating peasants left several dead.
Opposition parties meet to decide on Presidential candidate
New Delhi, June 22 (IBNS): Preceded by a hectic parley with NCP chief Sharad Pawar, whose move was in doubt before the Presidential election, a meeting of the opposition parties to decide on their candidate began at the Parliament House in Delhi on Thursday.
EVM tampering allegation by Opposition forces Rajya Sabha adjournment
New Delhi, Apr 5 (IBNS) : The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday was briefly adjourned after the Opposition parties raised an uproar over the alleged tampering of electronic voting machines to favour the BJP., reports said.
Demonetisation: Mamata Banerjee departs for Delhi to unite oppositions against Modi-govt
Kolkata, Dec 26 (IBNS): With an aim to continue the fight against the BJP-led-Central government over its move of demonetisation, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee flew to Delhi on Monday afternoon to meet the opposition leaders.
New Delhi, Dec 16 (IBNS) : In a scathing counter attack, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday accused the Opposition of being against the Government's war against corruption and black money, alleging that the previous Congress Governments had shirked the responsibility even though recommendations were made for demonetisation.
Prez Mukherjee chides opposition, says disruption absolutely unacceptable in Parliamentary system
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IBNS): Chiding the opposition over frequent disruptions in Parliamentary proceedings, President Pranab Mukherjee said on Thursday that it is absolutely unacceptable.
We won't let Modi run inside the House, says Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IBNS): Taking a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi said on Thursday that his party won't let the former run away any more.
Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day as Opposition presses for PM's statement on note ban
New Delhi, Dec 7 (IBNS) : The Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the day amid uproar and slogan shouting as the Opposition put its foot down for a statement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on demonetisation and its cascading effects.