New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday bid farewell to Members of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha who are set to retire upon the completion of their terms, acknowledging their contribution to parliamentary proceedings and public life.The proceedings in the Upper House began with members coming together to extend farewell to MPs who will be retiring between April and July after completing their tenure.A total of 37 MPs from 10 states are scheduled to retire from the Ra…
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Chandigarh, March 10 (IANS) On the initiative of the Haryana Assembly, preparations are in full swing for the youth conference to be held at the Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology in Murthal on March 21, government officials said on Tuesday. The aim of the summit is to connect the youth with the democratic system, public representation, and the process of nation-building.To ensure the success of this important event, officials from the Assembly Secretariat held a detailed…
Agartala, Feb 27 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday asserted that democracy thrives on transparency, responsibility and accountability, stressing that elected representatives must remain answerable to the people and uphold the highest standards of public service. Addressing a seminar on the responsibility and accountability of public representatives to all sections of people, the Chief Minister said that accountability is one of the key pillars of democracy. He said that safeguar…
Patna, Feb 24 (IANS) Political activity in Bihar has intensified ahead of the elections for five Rajya Sabha seats, which are being seen as significant in the context of the polls to the 37-seats across 10 states.Of the five Bihar seats, the terms of three NDA MPs and two Grand Alliance MPs are set to expire, making the contest strategically important for both alliances.Amid this churn, Union MSME Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi has reminded the NDA leadership of an earlier assurance made to his party…
Patna, Feb 23 (IANS) Political activity has intensified in Bihar ahead of elections to five Rajya Sabha seats, with senior Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MLA Bhai Virendra urging the party leadership to nominate Hina Shahab, wife of former MP Mohammad Shahabuddin, as the joint candidate of the Grand Alliance. Speaking to reporters at the Bihar Legislative Assembly premises on Monday, Bhai Virendra said that fielding Hina Shahab could strengthen opposition unity and help consolidate minority votes…
Patna, Feb 7 (IANS) Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Saturday described Bihar as the land of knowledge, saying the state has played a historic role in shaping global thought and democratic traditions.Speaking on the occasion of the Foundation Day of the Bihar Legislative Assembly, he said, “Lord Buddha preached Buddhism to the world from this land. We have a lot to learn from Bihar, and the people of the state are excellent orators.””When Biharis are in the Assembly, there…
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh said on Saturday that a society that forgets its history loses not only its future but also its moral direction.Addressing a symposium on the coffee table book “Shri Veer Vithal Bhai Ki Gaurav Gatha: Ek Shatabdi Yatra”, brought out by the Delhi Legislative Assembly Secretariat, at New Delhi World Book Fair, the Deputy Chairman said, “History is not merely a record of the past; it is the foundation upon which democ…