INDIA bloc rally: Priyanka Gandhi lists Opposition's five demands
The Opposition leader stressed that the Election Commission must intervene to halt the actions of agencies like the Enforcement Directorate, CBI, and the Income Tax department against Opposition figures, which she said will impact the election process in a negative way. Gandhi also demanded the immediate release of former Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal. Key Points
Economic TimesWhy I quit journalism and joined politics—media is muzzled, Opposition isn’t
Independence is about speaking truth to power every day, all day. Independence is not calling oneself a journalist and then being an outrider and trumpeter of the government. Key Points
ThePrintWomen, farmers not minorities for you? PM Modi slams Opposition in Lok Sabha
PM Modi defended President's address in Parliament and slammed the Opposition by asking if women, farmers and fishermen were not minorities for them. Several Opposition leaders had criticised President Murmu's address to joint sitting of Parliament. Key Points
India TodayPM Modi predicts at least 370 seats for BJP, over 400 for NDA in next LS polls
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed confidence that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will win over 400 seats and the BJP will win at least 370 seats in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. He believes that Opposition parties have lost the courage to contest elections and have decided to stay on the Opposition benches for a long time. Modi also criticized the Congress party for failing to play a good Opposition role and blamed them for the opposition's current state. Key Points
Economic TimesAppreciate Opposition's resolve of staying in opposition, says PM Modi in Lok Sabha
Speaking at the Lok Sabha, Modi said, 'I appreciate the Opposition's resolve to remain in the Opposition for a long time...The way you sat here (in govt) for many decades, the same way you resolve to sit there (in opposition). The public will certainly give you its blessings' Key Points
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Suspension of Opposition MPs to be revoked, says Union Minister Pralhad Joshi
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has said that the suspension of Opposition MPs from Parliament will be revoked. The Opposition leaders were suspended during the Winter Session of Parliament for disrupting House proceedings. Key Points
India TodayDoomed PM dream pushed Bihar CM Nitish Kumar back to BJP
The non-realization of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's Prime Ministerial dream has triggered storms in state politics once again. Read more about the change in government and alliance. Key Points
Times Of IndiaSee on map how winter session left 100 Lok Sabha constituencies in the cold
The winter session saw the highest number of MPs being suspended. Of the 146 MPs, 100 are from the Lok Sabha. How does the map of India look after the constituencies of the suspended Lok Sabha MPs are marked? Key Points
India TodayIndia 'largest flailing democracy', says Hamid Ansari, talks of 'growing authoritarianism' globally
Former V-P was talking at launch of book by ex-law & justice minister Ashwani Kumar. Ansari described it as a 'set of writings depicting a contemporary vision of our democracy'. Key Points
ThePrintTV news was confused this week. Went from Comedy Hour with Kalyan to Kharge vs Modi real quick
'Has the Pakistan government got rid of Dawood?’ TNNB wanted to know. Nobody knew, and nobody seemed to care. Key Points
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143 & counting — Lok Sabha suspends 2 more Opposition MPs over Parliament security breach protests
MPs Thomas Chazhikadan & A.M. Ariff’s were suspended Wednesday. Opposition is demanding a statement in the House by Home Minister Amit Shah, while govt says detailed probe should suffice. Key Points
ThePrint'Democracy has been strangled': Sonia Gandhi on suspension of 141 MPs
Congress MP Sonia Gandhi has slammed the Narendra Modi government over the suspension of Opposition MPs in the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament. In her address at a party meeting, she accused the Modi government of "strangling" the democracy. Key Points
India TodayGet over the idea that a Speaker is above party politics—Parliament to Maharashtra assembly
The suspension of 12 Maharashtra BJP MLAs in 2021 was as unjustified as the suspension of 141 Opposition MPs now. The existence of the Speaker's power under the Lok Sabha rules does not guarantee the constitutionality of their exercise. Key Points
ThePrintWith 49 more leaders shown the door, 41% of Opposition MPs now stand suspended from Parliament
Today's suspensions from Lok Sabha take total tally of both Houses to 141 in less than a week. 48% of Opposition MPs in Lok Sabha & 32% in Rajya Sabha suspended. Key Points
ThePrint'Opposition will remain just that... Opposition': PM Modi at BJP parliamentary party meet
'The act of Opposition clearly indicates that Opposition has made its mind to be in Opposition and they are practising for the same. The nation has also made up its mind to keep them in Opposition and will perhaps push them even more behind from where they currently stand...,' said PM Modi Key Points
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Status of economy: Govt cut off from realities, says Opposition; stop distorting facts, counters BJP
In the per capita GDP index, out of 194 nations, India is at 133. The condition of the common people shows where we stand even if we are the fifth (largest economy in the world), Samajwadi Party leader Ram Gopal Verma said in the House. BJP MP Mahesh Jethmalani retorted saying the Opposition is playing on selective data and distorted facts. Key Points
Economic TimesChina’s Best Hope for the Taiwan Presidential Election Just Fell Apart
Opposition parties failed to unify ahead of a registration deadline, in a boon to U.S.-leaning candidate Lai Ching-te, the current favorite. Key Points
mintOpposition MPs question 'haste' in adopting draft reports on bills to replace IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act
Opposition MPs in the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs have raised concerns about the speed at which draft reports on three bills are being adopted. The committee, which is examining the bills to replace the IPC, CrPC, and the Evidence Act, has called a meeting to adopt the reports on October 27. Opposition MPs have complained that they were given insufficient time to review the reports and have requested a postponement. They have also criticized the lack of consultation with stakeholders and the short notice for the meeting. Key Points
Economic TimesPM Modi hits out on no-confidence motion, says Opposition parties did not allow discussion on Manipur
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched a blistering attack on the Opposition parties, accusing them of running away from the Lok Sabha during a debate on the no-confidence motion, and said his government has countered the negativity being spread by them across the country. He also accused the Opposition of not being serious about the discussion on Manipur as it would have hurt them the most . Key Points
Economic TimesPM says Oppn ran away during no-confidence motion, slams TMC's 'terror politics'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday slammed the Opposition parties for walking out from Parliament during the no-confidence motion and said his government has defeated the negativity being spread by them across the country. PM Modi, who virtually addressed the Panchayati Raj Parishad in West Bengal, criticised the ruling TMC for using terror and threats to intimidate the Opposition in the state during the rural poll last month. Key Points
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CAA, Article 370 abrogation, cow protection laws — what would Oppn bloc change if elected in 2024
If Opposition wants to offer a different approach to political & economic issues, it would need to spell out how and what. Especially on social issues, frequently one cannot turn back the clock. Key Points
ThePrintPM Narendra Modi tears into Opposition during no-confidence motion debate: Here's all what he said
While speaking on the no-confidence motion moved by the Opposition against the Centre, PM Modi said that the motion has always proven to be lucky for his government. No-confidence motion has proven to be always lucky for us, and this one also will ensure we return with a record-breaking mandate, he said in the Lok Sabha amidst Opposition din. Key Points
Economic Times‘When you bring no-trust motion in 2028, do your homework,’ PM mocks Opposition
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, said no-confidence motions brought by the Opposition proved to be auspicious for his government as it returned with a bigger mandate in 2019. "The country trusts that when you bring a no-confidence motion in 2028, India would be among the Top 3 economies," he said while responding to the no-trust motion. Key Points
India TodayTwo more bills passed in Lok Sabha amid Opposition protests
Amid Opposition sloganeering and after an adjournment, Defence Minister Rajnanth Singh piloted The Inter-services Organisations (Command, Control and Discipline) Bill. He did so from one of the back row seats after telling the presiding officer he didnt want to do it from his usual front row seat due to the Opposition sloganeering in the Lok Sabha. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan then piloted The Indian Institute of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2023. Key Points
Economic Times'Tumhare ghar ED na aa jaaye': Meenakshi Lekhi's jab at Opposition in Parliament
During a discussion on the Delhi services bill in the Lok Sabha, Union Minister Meenakshi Lekhi on Thursday issued a stern warning to the Opposition, asking them to keep quiet or else "the ED may arrive at your homes". Her comments have been condemned by several Opposition leaders. Key Points
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Opposition accuses Rajya Sabha chairman of defending PM. Dhankhar’s response
Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday asserted that his duty was to defend the Constitution and people's rights, not to defend any individual, including Prime Minister Modi. Dhankhar's statement came in response to Kharge's accusations over the Manipur issue. Key Points
India TodayPresident Murmu agrees to meet Opposition leaders on Manipur issue tomorrow
President Droupadi Murmu will be meeting Opposition MPs on Wednesday at 11.30 am to discuss the situation in Manipur after a request from Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge. Key Points
India TodayDelhi services bill, Manipur violence set to roil Parliament today | Top facts
The Centre’s proposed bill for control of services and officers' postings in Delhi is expected to ignite a confrontation with the Opposition this week. The Opposition INDIA bloc is expected to ramp up its attacks against the government, demanding a no-trust vote to force PM Modi to address the ongoing ethnic conflict in Manipur. Key Points
India Today‘Theatrics’: Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day after spat between chair, Derek O'Brien
Rajya Sabha adjourned after Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar had a spat with TMC leader Derek O'Brien over non-admission of notices by Opposition members. Opposition parties allege the government is ‘subverting’ Parliamentary traditions. Key Points
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