Patna, April 6 (IANS) Former Union Law Minister and Lok Sabha MP Ravi Shankar Prasad on Monday stated that the “double-engine government” is seriously considering launching international flight services from Jayaprakash Narayan International Airport, Patna, to key destinations such as Dubai, Bangkok, and Kathmandu. Prasad revealed that he held constructive discussions with Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary regarding the initiative.“The State Government is actively considering of…
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Patna, April 6 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) celebrated its 47th foundation day with enthusiasm across the country on Monday, with a key event held at the party’s state headquarters in Patna.At the BJP state headquarters in Patna, leaders and party workers commemorated the day by cutting a special cake made of laddoos, symbolising the festive spirit of the occasion.The event witnessed the participation of a large number of party workers, creating an atmosphere of enthusiasm and unity…
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Senior BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad on Sunday launched a sharp attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over her remarks questioning Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), alleging that her statements reflect “frustration” amid electoral pressure.Reacting to Banerjee’s comments, Prasad said, “Mamata Banerjee is losing and is frustrated. She has won twice through EVMs, right? How did she become Chief Minister, through EVMs, isn’t it? Yes, in gram panc…
Patna, March 26 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar continued his ‘Samriddhi Yatra’ on Thursday with visits to Nalanda and Patna, where he inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for a large number of development projects.During his visit to Nalanda, the Chief Minister highlighted the district’s progress under his leadership and unveiled a series of new initiatives.He inaugurated 110 projects worth Rs 316 crore and laid the foundation stones for 106 projects valued at Rs 494 crore, mar…
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) The Lok Sabha witnessed noisy scenes after BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad spoke about the responsibilities associated with the position of the Leader of Opposition (LoP) and Rahul Gandhi, while speaking in his defence stated that “wild things have been said about me” and added that “the last time I spoke, I raised a fundamental question.”During the debate, Prasad took a swipe at LoP Rahul Gandhi and raised questions about his conduct both inside Parliament and during his v…
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad on Wednesday criticised the Opposition during the debate on the no-confidence resolution against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, cautioning that such a parliamentary instrument should not be misused for political or personal motives.Participating in the discussion in the Lok Sabha, Prasad said that the mechanism of moving a motion against the Speaker should not be turned into a tool to settle political scores or to satisfy the “ego of some lead…
New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) The Congress initiated a move to bring a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday, triggering sharp exchanges in the House over procedural rules and who should preside over the proceedings during the discussion. Congress MP Mohammed Jawed formally moved the resolution seeking the removal of Speaker Birla. The motion has reportedly been signed by 118 Opposition MPs, who have accused the Speaker of displaying “partisan” conduct, particularly…
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday sharply criticised Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, describing him as a “failed LoP” and alleging that the Congress has become “directionless” under his leadership.Goyal also targeted the Congress-led Opposition alliance for repeatedly disrupting the proceedings of the House after bringing a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.He questioned the Opposition’s conduct, par…
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday said the Parliamentary Friendship Groups constituted with more than 60 countries will deepen ties with key nations and strengthen parliamentary diplomacy as a central pillar of India’s foreign policy.Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has set up Parliamentary Friendship Groups with 64 countries in a significant step aimed at expanding India’s inter-parliamentary engagement and supplementing conventional diplomacy through sus…
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has constituted Parliamentary Friendship Groups with more than sixty countries in a major initiative to deepen India’s inter-parliamentary ties and complement traditional diplomacy through sustained legislative engagement. The move brings together Members of Parliament from diverse political parties to lead these groups, projecting the inclusive and multi-faceted nature of Indian democracy on the global stage. Senior figures including Ra…