New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda on Wednesday urged political parties not to politicise the issue of examination paper leaks, accusing Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi of attempting to derive political mileage from students’ concerns while asserting that the government was ready for an extensive discussion on the matter in Parliament. Addressing a press conference on the ongoing protests over the NEET paper leak issue, Nadda described paper leaks as a “serious problem”…
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New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Wednesday wrote a letter to climate activist Sonam Wangchuk urging him to end his 25 days of hunger strike which has spearheaded the agitation demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak.In a letter addressed to Wangchuk, the outfit said: “With great respect and gratitude, we request you to please end your fast. Your sacrifice has inspired thousands of students across the country. O…
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) Amid tumultuous scenes inside the Parliament and consistent Opposition-government stand-off over debate on the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) paper leaks, Union Minister J.P. Nadda on Wednesday lashed out at the Opposition in Rajya Sabha, saying that the Parliament’s decorum was being shattered because of their “highly irresponsible” conduct. Nadda, Leader of the Upper House, said that the Opposition was acting in a highly irresponsible manner despite the…
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha was once again thrown into turmoil on Wednesday as the Opposition continued to press for a discussion on the NEET paper leak issue. Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, saying his exit was necessary for any meaningful and fair discussion to take place in Parliament. The trouble escalated when Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh took up notices submitted under Rule 267.He caut…
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) Union Ministers J.P. Nadda and Jitendra Singh met innovator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram, shortly after he was shifted there from Delhi’s Safdarjung Hospital for further treatment. Wangchuk was discharged from Safdarjung Hospital earlier in the evening and taken to Medanta in an ambulance under tight security, in compliance with a Delhi High Court order. He was admitted to the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU) under the supe…
Jaipur, July 21 (IANS) Former Rajasthan Leader of the Opposition Rajendra Rathore on Tuesday criticised Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, describing his support for the recent student protest as a “political gimmick” and alleging that it undermined the dignity of democratic institutions. Rathore said the Congress has become accustomed to resorting to political theatrics to compensate for what he described as its shrinking public support.He alleged …
Jaipur, July 21 (IANS) Rajasthan Minister of State for Home Jawahar Singh Bedham on Tuesday described the Congress’s recent protest as a “political gimmick,” alleging that the party was attempting to mislead the public instead of engaging constructively on issues affecting the people. Bedham said the Congress has been unsettled by the rapid pace of development in the country and Rajasthan, as well as the expanding opportunities being created for young people.He remarked that, unable to acc…
New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda on Tuesday visited Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital and Lady Hardinge Hospital to meet protesters injured in the violent demonstrations during the ‘Sansad Chalo’ march in Delhi over the NEET-UG paper leak. In an effort to defuse the escalating crisis, Nadda met the injured at both the hospitals and inquired about their health. He also held a meeting with doctors at RML Hospital to discuss the condition of the injured.The hospital visit c…
New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) Union Food Processing Industries Minister Chirag Paswan on Tuesday said he respects the sentiments of students and does not believe in “suppressing their voices through force”, asserting that dialogue remains the most effective way to address their concerns. The Lok Jansashakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief made the remarks in the aftermath of the violent clashes that erupted on Monday between Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) supporters and security personnel during the ‘Sansad C…
New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday accused the government of suppressing the Opposition’s voice in Parliament, alleging that his party was not allowed to raise the issue of the police action against the protesters a day earlier and questioning the government’s handling of the demonstrations. Addressing reporters outside Parliament, Kharge said the Congress wanted to discuss the “assault on students” who had gathered to protest during the Cockroach…