Gov. Gavin Newsom brimmed with confidence about Proposition 1 in January as he sat in a Costa Mesa Motel 6 room that was converted into housing for homeless veterans. “I think it’s going to win overwhelmingly,” the governor said in an interview with The Times. “Period. Full stop.” Nearly two months later, Newsom’s cockiness appears… Continue reading Opposition concedes that Newsom likely to win on Proposition 1
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PM Modi accuses Opposition, says alliance playing negative politics
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday accused the opposition of playing “negative politics” and said now the entire country is rooting for corruption, dynasty and appeasement to ‘quit India’. Addressing an event after laying the foundation stone for redevelopment of 508 railway stations across the country via video conferencing, he alleged that a… Continue reading PM Modi accuses Opposition, says alliance playing negative politics
Next Opposition meeting to be held in Mumbai on Aug 31-Sep 1
Leaders of the united Opposition, under the banner of Indian National Developmental Democratic Alliance (I.N.D.I.A), are scheduled to hold their third meeting in Mumbai over two days – August 31 and September 1, Congress sources said on Friday. The Opposition leaders came together to cobble up a united front against the Prime… Continue reading Next Opposition meeting to be held in Mumbai on Aug 31-Sep 1
Opposition likely hold INDIA meet in Mumbai on Aug 31-Sept 1: Report
Opposition bloc INDIA is likely to hold its next meeting on August 31 and September 1 in Mumbai, sources said on Friday. They said it would be held on the format of the Bengaluru meeting with leaders first confabulating in an informal setting on August 31 before their main meeting the next day.… Continue reading Opposition likely hold INDIA meet in Mumbai on Aug 31-Sept 1: Report
Delhi Services Bill passes Lok Sabha test amid Opposition walkout
The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed the Delhi Services Bill by a voice vote amid a walkout by Opposition parties. The Biju Janata Dal (BJD), YSR Congress Party (YSRCP), and Shiromani Akali Dal, which are aligned with neither of the two big alliances, supported the government on the Bill. Developments during the day… Continue reading Delhi Services Bill passes Lok Sabha test amid Opposition walkout
Minister, Opposition spar after Data Bill classified as ‘financial Bill’
The introduction of the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill in the Lok Sabha on Thursday led to heated debate with Information Technology (IT) Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw seeking to quash speculation that the Bill could be classified as a ‘money Bill’ classification. He described it as a “normal Bill”, but the Lok Sabha website has… Continue reading Minister, Opposition spar after Data Bill classified as ‘financial Bill’
AAP opposition to Delhi services bill aimed at hiding corruption: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah (Photo: PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said the AAP’s opposition to the Delhi services bill was aimed at hiding corruption of the Delhi government as he urged other opposition parties to not support it. Initiating the debate in the Lok Sabha on the Government of… Continue reading AAP opposition to Delhi services bill aimed at hiding corruption: Amit Shah
Lok Sabha adjourned for the day amid Opposition protest on Manipur issue
Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day on Wednesday as opposition members continued with their protests on the Manipur issue even as Speaker Om Birla, upset at the repeated disruptions in the House, skipped the proceedings. As the House assembled for the post-lunch session, the opposition members trooped into the well of the… Continue reading Lok Sabha adjourned for the day amid Opposition protest on Manipur issue
Nominate two Manipuri women to Rajya Sabha: Opposition bloc to President
Opposition bloc INDIA on Wednesday suggested that President Droupadi Murmu nominate two Manipuri women from different communities to the Rajya Sabha to help rectify the “grievous harm” inflicted on women of the state. Trinamool Congress leader Sushmita Dev made the suggestion when a delegation of the opposition bloc met the President and urged… Continue reading Nominate two Manipuri women to Rajya Sabha: Opposition bloc to President
Ask PM to speak in Parliament, visit Manipur: Opposition urges President
Opposition bloc INDIA on Wednesday submitted a memorandum to President Droupadi Murmu over their demand for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s statement in Parliament on the Manipur issue. They also demanded that the prime minister visit the strife-torn state to restore peace. In the memorandum submitted to the President, 31 leaders of the… Continue reading Ask PM to speak in Parliament, visit Manipur: Opposition urges President