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SRINAGAR: The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has provided a comprehensive account of road development under the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) over the last five years, highlighting both progress and constraints in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Responding to a question by Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in the Lok Sabha, []
BENGALURU: App-based transport platforms Uber, Rapido and Ola have resumed bike taxi services in Bengaluru after a two-month ban. Operations were suspended after the state government imposed a ban on June 16, which led to vehicle seizures and penalties. Operations were resumed a day after the Karnataka High Court adjourned hearings on related appeals to September 22, directing the government to review the matter on Wednesday. Following resumption of app-based bike services, the Federation of Kar
New Aug 21: Opposition Vice-Presidential candidate Justice (Retd) B Sudershan Reddy today filed his nomination papers. He filed the nomination in presence of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar, Samajwadi Party leader Ram Gopal Yadav, Shiv Sena (UBT) [] The post Oppn Vice President candidate B Sudershan Reddy files nomination appeared first on Northlines .
The Wayanad MP proposed strengthening self-regulation by enhancing parental controls and introducing more robust age-verification technologies.
Priyanka Gandhi said that the amendment being touted as an anti-corruption measure is just a veil over the eyes of people, claiming that a Chief Minister could be arrested on fabricated charges and be removed from their post after 30 days without a conviction if the bill is passed.
Shashi Tharoor supports the new bills regarding ministers' removal upon imprisonment. The bills propose removing ministers jailed for 30 days on serious charges. This stance differs from other Congress leaders like Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, who criticizes the bill. She calls it draconian and anti-democratic. The proposed law mandates resignation for PMs, CMs, and ministers detained for offenses with five-year sentences.
On Rajiv Gandhis birth anniversary, PM Narendra Modi, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge and senior Congress leaders paid tribute to the former Prime Minister. Priyanka Gandhi offered floral tributes at Veer Bhumi, while Kharge recalled his vision and contributions, observing the day as Sadbhavana Diwas.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, along with family and Congress leaders, paid tribute to Rajiv Gandhi on his birth anniversary at Veer Bhumi. The INC honored the former PM's contributions to modern India, echoing his vision for the nation. Remembered as the youngest PM, Rajiv Gandhi's efforts in technology and education reforms laid the groundwork for India's IT revolution.
Hyderabad: Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Tuesday, August 19 questioned the silence of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) in the Parliament regarding the urea shortage in the state. Reddy raised the question as Congress MPs from Telangana, along with Priyanka Gandhi, protested in the Parliament premises, demanding that Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram
The protests saw the presence of prominent leaders, including Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra
NEW DELHI: Opposition leaders on Tuesday stepped up their attack against the Election Commission over the voter roll revision in Bihar, with protesting MPs holding a huge banner carrying pictures of the election commissioners and raising slogans against the poll body. The banner, which carried the picture of CEC Gyanesh Kumar and other two election commissioners in the panel Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, also had vote chor and the words 'Silent Invisible Rigging' written on them. The pro
INDIA bloc intensified protests against alleged electoral irregularities outside parliament, prompting disruptions and adjournments. Congress leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, accused the election commission of vote theft. Rahul Gandhi continued his 'Voter adhikar rally' in Bihar, highlighting voter list issues. The election commission has refuted rigging claims, urging Gandhi to provide evidence.
A rare consensus has emerged in Indian politics as leaders from opposing ideologies, including RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat and Congress' Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi, unite against the Supreme Court's order to remove stray dogs from Delhi-NCR. They advocate for humane population control methods like sterilization and vaccination, criticizing the order as cruel and impractical.
Almas Khan strongly condemned the detention of INDIA bloc MPs in the national capital. Referring to the deletion of over 1 lakh votes in Karnataka and a staggering 58 lakh votes in Bihar, he said that when senior Congress leaders including AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, and other opposition MPs question such Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to ou
NEW DELHI: The BJP on Wednesday launched a counterattack on the Congress, questioning its alleged attempt at vote-chori by reportedly seeking inclusion of Sonia Gandhis name in the electoral roll years before she was granted Indian citizenship. In response to the Congresss criticism of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) system and its allegations of electoral malpractice, BJP IT Cell chief Amit Malviya took to X (formerly Twitter), saying, Sonia Gandhis tryst with Indias voters list is riddled
The BJP has accused Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Abhishek Banerjee, and Akhilesh Yadav of winning their Lok Sabha seats through fraudulent voter registration practices, demanding their resignations. Anurag Thakur presented alleged irregularities in voter registration in their constituencies, along with accusations against M K Stalin and Dimple Yadav.
NEW DELHI: Hitting back at the BJP for claiming irregularities in seats contested by some top opposition leaders, the Congress on Wednesday said the data shared by the ruling party points to its collusion with the Election Commission (EC) and demanded that the 2024 Lok Sabha polls be considered ull and void for being held on fake voter lists. The opposition party also demanded the electronic voter list of Varanasi, from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi had won the electoral contest, so that p
NEW DELHI: The BJP on Wednesday claimed irregularities in voter registration in Rae Bareli, Wayanad, Diamond Harbour, and Kannauj parliamentary seats and asked Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Abhishek Banerjee, and Akhilesh Yadav to resign as Lok Sabha MPs, alleging they secured victory in elections with vote chori. Giving a slide-show presentation on the issue at the BJP headquarters here on an 'analysis' of electoral rolls in these constituencies represented by opposition leaders, former
Reuven Azar, Israel's Ambassador to India, reacted sharply to Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's recent allegations accusing Israel of genocide in Palestine, countering her claims with a detailed rebuttal. Here's what he said.
Israel Ambassador Reuven Azar criticising Priyanka Gandhi Vadra - after she accused Tel Aviv of genocide in Palestine - has been condemned by the Congress' Pawan Khera and Gaurav Gogoi.
NEW DELHI: The Congress on Wednesday stepped up its campaign against alleged 'vote chori' by releasing a new video depicting how fake votes were being cast and party chief Mallikarjun Kharge asking people to raise their voice and save constitutional institutions from the clutches of the BJP. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also shared the minute-long video and said, Aapke vote ki chori aapke adhikar ki chori, aapki pehchaan ki chori hai. Tagging the advertisement titled 'booth par vote chori, Congr
Minta Devi from Bihar rebuked the INDIA bloc for using her image in a protest without consent, sparked by an EC voter list error that wrongly stated her age as 124. Upset, she questioned the opposition's motives and emphasized her desire for accurate records, not political exploitation.
PATNA: Minta Devi, a resident of Bihars Siwan district, was thrilled to receive her Elector Photo Identity Card (EPIC) last month, allowing her to vote for the first time. However, her excitement turned to dismay when she noticed her voter ID listed her birth year as 1900making her 125 years oldinstead of the correct 1990 as per her Aadhaar card. The discrepancy came to light after Opposition leaders, including Congress Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, highlighted the case during protests against Bihars e
Priyanka Gandhi stated that Israel is committing genocide. She criticized the Indian government's silence. Reuven Azar, the Israeli ambassador, refuted Gandhi's claim. He stated Israel killed 25,000 Hamas terrorists. He blamed Hamas for civilian casualties. The Congress party condemned Azar's response. They demanded government action against the ambassador's remarks.
NEW DELHI: Upping the ante over Rahul Gandhi's poll rigging claims, the Congress on Tuesday announced a roadmap to take its vote chori allegations to the people, which include taking out 'Loktantra bachao mashaal marches' on Independence Day eve. The opposition party also claimed that as more evidence of vote chori was coming to the fore, it seemed that it was not mere theft but dacoity. The assertion was made after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge held a meeting with party general secretar
Minta Devi, a home-maker from a rural family in Bihar's Siwan, had a rude awakening today, finding her name on headlines as Congress's Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and her team wore T-shirts emblazoned with her face.
The moving of all the city's stray dogs to shelters within a matter of weeks is going to result in horrendously inhumane treatment of them. Enough shelters do not even exist to take them on, Priyanka Gandhi said on X
On the 15th day of the protest, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, parliamentary party chief Sonia Gandhi, General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, along with TMC`s Derek O`Brien, DMK`s TR Baalu, NCP(SP)`s Supriya Sule, and other Opposition MPs gathered near Parliament`s Makar Dwar
This exchange comes amid intensifying violence and growing international debate over the humanitarian crisis and civilian casualties in the Gaza Strip. Adding to the rising tensions, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra separately condemned the killing of five Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza.
Israel's Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, strongly criticised Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for her condemnation of the Israeli strike that killed Al Jazeera journalists, labeling her remarks as deceitful. Azar defended Israel's actions, stating they targeted Hamas terrorists and accused the group of using civilians as shields. Gandhi Vadra had accused Israel of committing genocide and criticized the Indian government's silence on the matter.
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday accused the Election Commission of not performing its duty of enforcing the 'one man, one vote' principle and said abhi picture baki hai, alluding to the claims of irregularities in the voters' list. Gandhi asserted that his party was engaged in protecting the Constitution and would continue to do so. There is not just one seat (where there is 'vote chori') but there are a number of seats. This is being done at a national level and systematicall
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra accuses Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians, condemning the Indian government's silence amidst the devastation. She highlights the deaths of over 60,000 people, including thousands of children, and the starvation crisis. Gandhi also denounces the killing of Al Jazeera journalists, praising their courage in the face of Israeli violence.
Priyanka Gandhi accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza. However, the Israeli Embassy rejected her claims as 'shameful deceit'.
NEW DELHI: Several MPs of the INDIA bloc parties held a protest in the Parliament House complex on Tuesday against the Election Commission's voter roll revision in Bihar, with many of them wearing white T-shirts that had the name of a 124-year-old voter allegedly found on the state's voters' list emblazoned on it. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress parliamentary party chief Sonia Gandhi, party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, TMC's Derek O'Brien, DMK's TR Baalu, NCP(SP)'s Su
Priyanka Gandhi said the cold blooded murder of five Al Jazeera journalists is another heinous crime committed on Palestinian soil
New Delhi, Aug 12: Several MPs of the INDIA bloc parties held a protest in the Parliament House complex on Tuesday against the Election Commissions voter roll revision in Bihar, with many of them wearing white T-shirts that had the name of a 124-year-old voter allegedly found on the states voters list emblazoned on it. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress parliamentary party chief Sonia Gandhi, party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, TMCs Derek OBrien, DMKs TR Baalu, NCP(SP)s S
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday said the cold blooded murder of five Al Jazeera journalists is another heinous crime committed on Palestinian soil, and asserted that the immeasurable courage of those who dare to stand for the truth will never be broken by the violence and hatred of the Israeli state. Al Jazeera journalist Anas al-Sharif has been killed alongside four colleagues in a targeted Israeli attack on a tent housing journalists in Gaza City, according to the A
NEW DELHI, Aug 12: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday said the cold blooded murder of five Al Jazeera journalists is another heinous crime committed on Palestinian soil, and asserted that the immeasurable courage of those who dare to stand for the truth will never be broken by the violence and hatred of the Israeli state. Al Jazeera journalist Anas al-Sharif has been killed alongside four colleagues in a targeted Israeli attack on a tent housing journalists in Gaza [] The post Cour
On Monday, Parliament witnessed another day of noisy protests, with Opposition MPs demanding a debate on the Special Intensive Revision of Bihars electoral rolls and alleged voter fraud in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, stalling proceedings in both Houses. In the Lok Sabha, disruptions began soon after the House met, as Congress and other Opposition MPs shouted slogans and held placards. Similar scenes unfolded in the Rajya Sabha, where protests forced adjournment soon after official papers were
New Delhi: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday said the cold-blooded murder of five Al Jazeera journalists is another heinous crime committed on Palestinian soil, and asserted that the immeasurable courage of those who dare to stand for the truth will never be broken by the violence and hatred of the Israeli state. Al Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels.
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra condemned the Israeli strike that killed five Al Jazeera journalists, labeling it a cold-blooded murder. She lauded the reporters' dedication to truth, accusing Israel of silencing them before a planned Gaza offensive. Israel has long accused Al Jazeera of being a Hamas mouthpiece, a claim the network denies.
Opposition MPs from the INDIA bloc marched to the Election Commission of India regarding concerns about Bihar's electoral rolls. The police stopped the march. Several leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, were briefly detained. The Election Commission offered a meeting with limited representatives. The opposition refused this offer. They insisted on a collective meeting.
A BJP leader has filed a missing person complaint against Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi, alleging her absence from the constituency for three months and lack of engagement with tribal issues. This action follows a similar complaint lodged by a Congress student leader against Union Minister Suresh Gopi, accusing him of being inaccessible and silent on key issues affecting his constituency.
Congress student wing KSU lodged a similar complaint against Suresh Gopi earlier
Around 300 Opposition MPs, including Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi, marched to the Election Commission in New Delhi over 'vote theft' claims. Several leaders were detained by police.
Opposition MPs, including prominent figures like Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, were briefly detained by police during a protest march towards the Election Commission. The demonstration, concerning alleged electoral roll manipulation in Bihar and voter list irregularities, was halted due to exceeding the permitted number of representatives and lacking protest authorization.
Chaos erupted outside Parliament as Rahul Gandhi and several opposition MPs were detained while marching to the Election Commissions office to protest the Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls in Bihar. Leaders including Priyanka Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav, and Sanjay Raut joined the demonstration, raising slogans of vote chor
New Delhi, Aug 11: The Delhi Police on Monday said it has detained more than 30 opposition MPs who were holding a march to the EC office against the ongoing special intensive revision of electoral rolls. The detained MPs include Congress Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut and TMCs Sagarika Ghose, a police official said. Police said the opposition leaders were detained and taken to Parliament Street Police Station as only the Election Commission [] The post
New Delhi: The Delhi Police on Monday detained INDIA bloc leaders, including Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Trinamool Congress Sagarika Ghose and Shiv Sena(UBTs) Sanjay Raut along with others, who were en route to the Election Commission of India (ECI). Leaders of the INDIA bloc, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our
INDIA bloc MPs protested the Election Commission on Monday. The protest was against the Special Intensive Revision exercise in Bihar. Demonstrators marched from Parliament to the Election Commission office. Delhi police blocked the march with barricades. Several leaders, including Akhilesh Yadav, were detained. Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also participated.
Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, Shiv Sena (UBT) Sanjay Raut, and other INDIA bloc members were detained on Monday during the 'vote chori' protest. The opposition leaders were protesting against the recently passed Special Intensive Revision electoral rolls in Bihar. Here's all you need to know about
Delhi Police detained senior opposition MPs, including the Congress' Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Monday morning as a stormy public protest over the Election Commission's neutrality spilled over into the streets of central Delhi.
Within an hour of commencing their march towards the Election Commission headquarters, key figures from the INDIA bloc, including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Sanjay Raut, and Sagarika Ghose, were taken into police custody on Monday. The detention occurred during a protest against the recently enacted SIR, signaling a significant escalation in the opposition's response to the legislation.
Opposition MPs, including Rahul Gandhi, have been detained during the protest march from Parliament House to the Election Commission headquarters here on Monday. The MPs took out a march to protest against the voter roll revision in Bihar. However, they were stopped by police midway at Transport Bhawan. Democracy being assaulted, murdered right outside Parliament, Congress's Jairam Ramesh said. It's a fight to protect the Constitution... We want a clean voter list, says Rahul Gandhi. Wearing whi
Robert Vadra, husband of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, is accused by the ED of money laundering in a 2008 land deal. The chargesheet alleges Vadra received 58 crore in illicit funds and exerted undue influence on Haryana officials. Vadra reportedly gave evasive replies during questioning, blaming deceased associates for the transactions, while the court has issued notices to all accused.
New Delhi: As part of a tainted land deal in Gurugram, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadras husband and businessman Robert Vadra received Rs 58 crore as proceeds of crime, the Enforcement Directorate has told a Special Court in a money laundering case. While Rs 53 crore were routed through Sky Ligh Hospitality, another Rs 5 Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can a
NEW DELHI: The BJP on Saturday said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi must resign on moral grounds from the membership of the Lok Sabha if he does not have faith in the Election Commission, and flayed him for not submitting a written declaration on his vote theft claim. BJP national spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia also asked Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi and party MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to resign as members of the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha if they do not have faith in the polls.
The BJP has demanded Rahul Gandhi's resignation from the Lok Sabha, citing a lack of faith in the Election Commission. BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia criticized Gandhi for not providing a written declaration regarding his vote theft claim. Bhatia further suggested Sonia and Priyanka Gandhi should also resign if they distrust the electoral process.
New Delhi: Slamming the Election Commission, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday asked the poll body to probe Rahul Gandhis poll rigging claims and said that it needs to rethink if it feels that its responsibility is only to the BJP. Priyanka Gandhis attack on the poll body came after the chief electoral officers Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You ca
Rahul Gandhi criticized the Election Commission of India (ECI) for demanding a declaration on oath from voters, alleging the ECI is manipulating voter rolls to favor the BJP. He accused Modi of becoming PM by stealing votes and demanded the ECI share electronic data and videography to prove it. Priyanka Gandhi-Vadra supported the call for investigation, alleging massive fraud.
NEW DELHI: Slamming the Election Commission, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday asked the poll body to probe Rahul Gandhi's poll rigging claims and said that it needs to rethink if it feels that its responsibility is only to the BJP. Priyanka Gandhi's attack on the poll body came after the chief electoral officers of at least three states on Thursday asked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to share the names of electors he claimed were either included or excluded wrongfully from the vote
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday slammed the Election Commission over its officials asking Rahul Gandhi to share details of his claims on poll rigging under oath.
New Delhi, Aug 8: Several MPs of the INDIA bloc parties held a protest in the Parliament House complex on Friday against the Election Commissions Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Bihar electoral rolls and alleged poll rigging that they dubbed as vote theft. Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, TMCs Abhishek Banerjee, as well as [] The post INDIA bloc MPs protests against SIR in Parliament Complex appeared first on Northlines .
The Congress MP asked how do the Election Commission of India know the claims are wrong when they have not investigated it
Election Commission sources told PTI that Rahul Gandhi should either sign a declaration under the Conduct of Election Rules and submit the list of people who he claims were either wrongfully included or removed from the voters` list
New Delhi, Aug 8: Several MPs of the INDIA bloc parties held a protest in the Parliament House complex on Friday against the Election Commissions Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Bihar electoral rolls and alleged poll rigging that they dubbed as vote theft. Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, TMCs Abhishek Banerjee, as well as other opposition MPs from DMK and Left parties, gathered near Parliaments Makar Dwar. They held posters and raised slogans, demanding a rollback of the SI
New Delhi: The BJP on Wednesday alleged that Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadras comments on the recent observations made by the Supreme Court about Rahul Gandhi were a direct challenge to its authority, as it demanded the top court take its suo-motu cognizance of the matter. Citing the apex court rapping BJP MP Nishikant Dubey Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels.
The BJP said on Wednesday it would file a contempt petition against Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra over her recent remarks following the Supreme Court's observation concerning Rahul Gandhi. BJP MP and senior advocate Manan Kumar Mishra alleged that Gandhis public comments amounted to contempt of court. Speaking to ANI, Mishra said, She has committed contempt of court by making so many statements before the media. Therefore, we are going to file a contempt petition against her because she
NEW DELHI: Turning down the Opposition's demand for a discussion of electoral roll revision in Bihar, the government asserted in the Lok Sabha that matters pending before the judiciary cannot be discussed on the floor of the House. As soon as the Lower House met again at 2 pm after two earlier adjournments, the opposition parties continued with the protests demanding a discussion on the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar by the Election Commission. Speaking i
NEW DELHI: With a banner reading 'discussion not deletion', several MPs of the INDIA bloc parties staged a protest in the Parliament House complex on Wednesday against the Election Commission's voter roll revision in Bihar , and demanded its rollback as well as a debate on it in both Houses of Parliament. Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra slammed the government, saying hey have become so weak that neither they are able to face US President Donald Trump nor able to run Parliament.
New Delhi, Aug 6: With a banner reading discussion not deletion, several MPs of the INDIA bloc parties staged a protest in the Parliament House complex on Wednesday against the Election Commissions voter roll revision in Bihar, and demanded its rollback as well as a debate on it in both Houses of Parliament. Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra slammed the government, saying they have become so weak that neither they are able to face US President Donald Trump nor [] The post Discussi
The Congress on Wednesday said that the Opposition's demand for a discussion on the Election Commissions 'votebandi' exercise remains non-negotiable in both Houses of Parliament, amid continued disruption over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. Congress general secretary in charge of communications, Jairam Ramesh, said that the Chair in the Rajya Sabha is a continuing entity and must adhere to established rulings and conventions. Jairam Ramesh slammed the Deputy Ch
NEW DELHI: A day after the Supreme Court rapped Congress MP Rahul Gandhi over his alleged remarks on Chinese occupation of Indian territories, the INDIA bloc came together in support of Gandhi and termed the courts observations unwarranted. The opposition parties, in a joint statement, asserted it is the democratic right and duty of political parties to question the government on matters of national interest. The statement, issued after a meeting of floor leaders of INDIA bloc parties on Monday,
INDIA bloc leaders criticized Supreme Court judges' remarks about Rahul Gandhi's patriotism, deeming them extraordinary and unwarranted. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra defended her brother, asserting that judges don't define who is a true Indian and that questioning the government is the Opposition's duty. Akhilesh Yadav challenged the BJP to clarify India's border situation before commenting.
New Delhi: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday dared the government to debate the Election Commissions voter roll revision in Bihar and claimed that the fact that the House is not being able to run smoothly is a manifestation of the ruling sides weakness. Her remarks came amid a logjam in Parliament due to Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also
New Delhi: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday rallied behind her brother Rahul Gandhi after the Supreme Court rapped him over his remarks on the Army, saying it does not fall within the purview of the judges of the top court to decide who is a true Indian. She said her brother has the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for
NEW DELHI: The opposition INDIA bloc on Tuesday termed unwarranted the recent observations made by Supreme Court against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, asserting that it is the democratic right and duty of political parties to question the government on matters of national interest. At a meeting of floor leaders convened in Parliament, members of the bloc deliberated over the apex courts comments made on Monday, when a bench comprising Justices Dipankar Datta and Augustine George Masih pulled up
There should be a debate on the SIR since the exercise is being done throughout the country and is an issue that affects the whole country, says Priyanka Gandhi
New Delhi, Aug 5: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday rallied behind her brother Rahul Gandhi after the Supreme Court rapped him over his remarks on the Army, saying it does not fall within the purview of the judges of the top court to decide who is a true Indian. She said her brother has the highest respect for the Army and will never say anything against it. As the leader of opposition in the Lok [] The post SC judges cant decide who is a true Indian: Priyanka after SC raps Rah
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday rallied behind her brother Rahul Gandhi after the Supreme Court rapped him over his remarks on the Army, saying it does not fall within the purview of the judges of the top court to decide who is a true Indian. She said her brother has the highest respect for the Army and will never say anything against it. As the leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha, it is Rahul Gandhi's duty to ask questions of the government, the Wayanad MP said. Th
NEW DELHI: Several MPs of the INDIA bloc parties, including Congress parliamentary party chairperson Sonia Gandhi, staged a protest in the Parliament House complex on Tuesday against the Election Commission's voter roll revision in Bihar, and demanded its rollback. With banners and posters against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, Sonia Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, as well as other opposition MPs, raised slogans and demanded a rollback of the SIR as they staged
Earlier on Monday, the Supreme Court pulled up Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his alleged remarks on the Indian Army after a clash between the Indian and Chinese armies in the Yangsi region of Arunachal Pradesh in 2022.
Opposition MPs, led by Sonia and Priyanka Gandhi, protested at Parliament against the Election Commission's voter roll revision in Bihar, demanding its rollback. Holding banners reading 'Our Vote. Our Right. Our Fight' and 'SIR - Silent Invisible Rigging,' they alleged the exercise aimed to disenfranchise voters before the Assembly elections.
New Delhi, Aug 5: Several MPs of the INDIA bloc parties, including Congress parliamentary party chairperson Sonia Gandhi, staged a protest in the Parliament House complex on Tuesday against the Election Commissions voter roll revision in Bihar, and demanded its rollback. With banners and posters against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, Sonia Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, as well as other opposition MPs raised slogans and demanded a rollback of the SIR as they st
Both the Upper House and the Lower House of Parliament were adjourned for the day. The Rajya Sabha was adjourned as a mark of respect after the death of sitting MP and JMM supremo Shibu Soren , while the Lok Sabha was adjourned amid continuous protests by the Opposition demanding a discussion on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar . Soren, a five-time Lok Sabha MP and three-time Jharkhand Chief Minister, passed away at the age of 81. He had also served as Union Coal
NEW DELHI: The government on Monday declined to discuss the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) undertaken in Bihar ahead of the state assembly elections, maintaining that the topic comes under the Election Commission of India (ECI), even as the opposition protest continued in the Lok Sabha. Following the protests, the Speaker held a meeting with opposition MPs representing various parties including the Congress, DMK and TMC wherein the opposition suggested that if the government is not willing to
New Delhi, Aug 4 : Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday said the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar is a very big issue, and the government should agree to a discussion on it and move forward. She asked why the opposition should not continue to raise the issue when the matter pertains to voters list. The Congress general secretarys remarks came after the Lok Sabha was adjourned till 2 pm due to protests by opposition parties [] The post SIR very big issue, govt mus
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra asked why the opposition should not continue to raise the issue when the matter pertains to voters' list.
She asked why the opposition should not continue to raise the issue when the matter pertains to voters' list.
She asked why the opposition should not continue to raise the issue when the matter pertains to voters' list.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra addressed the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar. She called it a very big issue. She urged the government to discuss the matter. Opposition parties protested the voter roll revision in Bihar. They demanded its rollback. The Lok Sabha was adjourned due to the protests. The opposition alleges the EC's exercise aims to disenfranchise voters.
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday described the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar as a very big issue and urged the government to agree to a discussion on the matter in Parliament. Speaking to reporters in the Parliament House complex, the Congress general secretary questioned why the opposition should not raise concerns when the matter directly affects the voters' list. It is a very big issue. If all this is being done to the voters list, why
Parliamentary democracy seemed at its peak in recent times, with Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi leading the Opposition charge. A deadly weapon acquisition in the Opposition armoury is Priyanka Gandhi, who recently struck terror in the Treasury Benches in the Lok Sabha. This, she did, not through sloganeering, but putting to advantage the time-tested parliamentary Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Teleg
NEW DELHI: A Delhi court on Saturday issued a notice to Robert Vadra, husband of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, in connection with a money laundering case filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Special Judge (PC Act) Sushant Changotra of the Rouse Avenue Court said he would first hear Vadra and the ten other proposed accused before deciding whether to take cognisance of the EDs prosecution complaint. The matter is scheduled for the next hearing on August 28. The case revolves around