New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) Opposition leaders on Saturday lashed out at the BJP-led Centre after climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was shifted to a hospital from the protest site at the national Capital’s Jantar Mantar, calling it an “attempt to crush democracy”, while the NDA alleged that it is the work of some people to “create chaos and instability”.Wangchuk, who had been on a hunger strike for 20 days demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over NEET paper leaks…
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Jaipur, July 15 (IANS) The ‘Amrit Utsav’, commemorating the glorious 75-year democratic journey of the Rajasthan Assembly, commenced on Wednesday in the Assembly House. Former MLAs were visibly emotional as they returned to the Assembly chamber, making the reunion of sitting and former legislators a truly memorable occasion. The historic event attracted attention not only across Rajasthan but throughout the country, with public representatives and dignitaries praising Speaker Vasudev Devnani for…
Jaipur, July 14 (IANS) The Rajasthan Assembly will mark its 75th year with a special gathering of current and former Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) on Wednesday, inaugurating the Assembly’s ‘Amrit Utsav’ celebrations, officials said on Tuesday. Rajasthan Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani reviewed the preparations for the event on Tuesday and inspected the venue and related arrangements.During the inspection, Devnani directed government officials to ensure seamless arrangements for the…
Jaipur, July 10 (IANS) Former and current members representing every Rajasthan Assembly, from the first to the sixteenth, will come together on July 15 for a historic conference, marking the commencement of the Amrit Mahotsav celebrations. The landmark gathering will deliberate on the evolution of democracy, legislative traditions, the dignity of the House, Parliamentary experiences, contemporary challenges, and the Assembly’s digital transformation, while celebrating 75 years of Rajasthan’s Leg…
Jaipur, June 30 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma received a grand welcome from Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers, public representatives and members of the public after returning to Jaipur following the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) for the Yamuna Water Project. Large crowds gathered along the route from Jaipur Airport to the Chief Minister’s residence to greet him.BJP workers, particularly those from the Shekhawati region, expressed gratitude for the project b…
Jaipur, June 8 (IANS) Senior BJP leaders Satish Poonia and Alka Singh Gurjar on Monday filed their nomination papers as the Bharatiya Janata Party’s candidates for the two Rajya Sabha seats from Rajasthan. Before filing his nomination, Satish Poonia offered prayers at the revered Shri Govind Dev Ji Temple in Jaipur and sought the blessings of the presiding deity of the Pink City.Sharing the moment on X, Poonia wrote, “After performing worship and rituals at the abode of Jaipur’s presiding deity,…
Jaipur, May 16 (IANS) The Rajasthan unit of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to hold a crucial core group meeting in Jaipur on Saturday to discuss potential candidates for the three Rajya Sabha seats going to polls next month, party leaders confirmed. During the meeting, the BJP is expected to prepare a panel of three names, which will later be sent to the BJP Parliamentary Board for final approval.While leaders present in Jaipur will attend physically, others are likely to join through video…
Jaipur, May 7 (IANS) Rajasthan politics witnessed major developments on Thursday morning after the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested former PHED Minister Mahesh Joshi in connection with the alleged Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) scam involving tenders worth nearly Rs 960 crore.According to officials, a Special Investigation Team (SIT) led by ACB DIG Dr Rameshwar Singh reached Joshi’s residence in Jaipur’s San Colony at around 5 a.m. and took him into custody following allegations of corruption…
Jaipur, May 5 (IANS) The Rajasthan Assembly on Tuesday hosted the second meeting of the Committee of Presiding Officers, constituted by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to review and strengthen the committee system of legislative bodies across the country. The meeting was held in Jaipur at the Constitution Club of Rajasthan which brought together seven Presiding Officers from across the country.The committee comprises the Speakers of the Legislative Assemblies of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Prade…
Jaipur, May 5 (IANS) A meeting of the Review Committee on Committees constituted by the Lok Sabha got underway on Tuesday at the Constitution Club of Rajasthan. This is the second meeting of the committee, with its inaugural session having been held earlier in Bhopal.Speakers from six states will deliberate on strengthening and empowering legislative committees, focusing on enhancing their effectiveness in governance and oversight.The meeting aims to review and strengthen the committee system of…