New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) As Rajya Sabha Chairman, C.P. Radhakrishnan, rejected the Opposition’s impeachment motion against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, BJP and Shiv Sena on Tuesday termed the rejection a ‘strong response’ to those allegedly misusing constitutional provisions for political gains. However, the Opposition said that the “democratic process had been ignored.” BJP leader Rohan Gupta said that the move sends a clear message that constitutional processes cannot be drive…
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New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha on Monday rejected a notice of motion submitted by the Opposition seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. The notice of motion, backed by 63 Members of Parliament, was not admitted by the Chairman after a detailed review under relevant constitutional and legal provisions.A Rajya Sabha bulletin issued this evening stated that a notice dated March 12, 2026, signed by 63 Rajya Sabha members under Article 324(5) of the Constit…
New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha on Saturday rebutted “false and coordinated allegations” levelled against him by fellow party leaders, asserting that the accusations were aimed at silencing his voice in the Parliament. In a video on X, a defiant Chadha claimed that a “scripted campaign” had been launched against him, with repeated and identical accusations being circulated.”From yesterday, a scripted campaign is working against me. The same langua…
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) India’s former Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Syed Akbaruddin, on Friday noted that claims that India follows the United States are “unfair” and “not reflective of reality”. In an interaction with young Indian podcaster and entrepreneur, Raj Shamani, on his YouTube channel, Akbaruddin said: “No, I think it’s unfair to say that we follow (the US). Look at the Board of Peace. (US President Donald) Trump has put up a Board of Peace; Pakistan has put up a…
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha on Thursday commented on the ongoing West Asia situation, stating that the crisis was not created by India or its government, but the Centre’s management of the situation has been “remarkable.” Speaking to reporters, Jha said the crisis has been continuing for over a month and has affected several parts of the world. “The crisis has been going on for more than a month. In many places across the world, restrictions have been imposed, and…
New Delhi/Kozhikode, April 1 (IANS) The proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) triggered sharp political reactions on Wednesday, with the Opposition vowing to block the Bill and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) signalling a possible rethink amid mounting concerns.Numerous Church heads in Kerala have come out strongly against the Centre’s move.All India Congress Committee (AICC) general secretary and Alappuzha Lok Sabha member K.C. Venugopal said the Opposition wo…
New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) The Opposition on Tuesday alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government is itself responsible for making illegal infiltration an election issue, with leaders of at least four Opposition parties claiming that wherever elections have been conducted or will take place, the ruling party raises the matter.The reactions followed after Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while virtually addressing BJP booth-level workers in Assam ahead of the April 9 Assembly polls, …
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Monday criticised the Opposition AAP legislators’ negative approach during the just concluded Budget Session that involved boycotting the House without any issue functioning and attempting to mislead the public.Addressing reporters in a post-session conference, Gupta said, “It is a matter of concern that the Opposition has displayed a completely negative approach during this session.”“It is indeed unfortunate that the Oppo…
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Union Minister J.P. Nadda on Monday launched a scathing attack on the Congress-led INDIA Bloc in the Rajya Sabha, accusing it of having no commitment to democratic principles, parliamentary decorum, or meaningful debate.Speaking during proceedings in the Upper House, Nadda said it was “with great sadness” that he had to point out that the Opposition bloc has “no interest in democracy, nor in upholding parliamentary decorum, nor in speaking or engaging in debates …
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Friday termed the Opposition’s behaviour in Parliament as “most unfortunate,” accusing the Congress and other parties of acting irresponsibly at a time when the world is grappling with economic challenges, particularly rising crude oil prices.“The Opposition’s behaviour in Parliament at present is most unfortunate. The Congress and a few other major parties are acting irresponsibly,” Joshi said, claiming that instead of ackno…