Why is prime minister interfering in Delhi, says CM Arvind Kejriwal after Rajya Sabha passes Delhi services bill. They (BJP) cannot compete with Kejriwal, AAP with their work; their only motive is to stop me: Delhi CM after RS passes Delhi services bill. People of Delhi will not give single seat to BJP in 2024… Continue reading Kejriwal after Parl passes services Bill
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Parl disruptions will accomodate forces not accountable to Constitution: VP
Describing Parliament as the temple of democracy where debate, discussion and dialogue have to take place, the vice-president said that no one expects disturbance and disruptions in the House. Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday cautioned that if Parliament does not engage in dialogue and discussion and is plagued by disruption, the space will not… Continue reading Parl disruptions will accomodate forces not accountable to Constitution: VP
EC against Parl panel’s advice to lower age to contest Assembly polls to 18
A parliamentary panel has suggested reducing the minimum age required to run in national elections, particularly Assembly elections, from 25 to 18 years. However, the Election Commission (EC) has resisted this proposal, arguing it’s “unrealistic” to expect individuals of such a young age to manage the responsibilities of public representation. Currently, the minimum… Continue reading EC against Parl panel’s advice to lower age to contest Assembly polls to 18
Parl panel recommends population-based cancer registries in rural areas
A parliamentary committee has recommended setting up of population-based cancer registries in rural areas to help data-driven and evidence-based policy formulation. It has also suggested raising taxes on tobacco products citing that increasing their market price would make them less affordable. This will result in lower consumption and decrease the risk of tobacco-related… Continue reading Parl panel recommends population-based cancer registries in rural areas
Explore bringing law to govern recruitment of Agniveers: Parl panel
A parliamentary committee on Thursday asked the government to explore the possibility of bringing a law to govern the recruitment of ‘Agniveers’ in the country’s armed forces. It also suggested reservation or preference for Agniveers in other government jobs to prevent any kind of “disaffection” among them. Under the Agnipath scheme, selected… Continue reading Explore bringing law to govern recruitment of Agniveers: Parl panel
INDIA floor leaders to meet in parl to chalk out strategy
Amid continuous disruptions of the proceedings of the Monsoon session, since it began, over the Manipur issue, the floor leaders of Opposition’s I.N.D.I.A bloc on Wednesday will hold a meeting in Parliament to chalk out the strategy for the floor of the house. The floor leaders of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance… Continue reading INDIA floor leaders to meet in parl to chalk out strategy
PM Modi should come to parl for ‘comprehensive’ discussion on Manipur: Oppn
The opposition on Monday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi should stop “insulting” the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha and come to Parliament for a “comprehensive” discussion without any time limits on the Manipur violence. Congress deputy leader in Rajya Sabha Pramod Tiwari said the first priority should be to hold a comprehensive… Continue reading PM Modi should come to parl for ‘comprehensive’ discussion on Manipur: Oppn
Issues should be discussed, there should be no disruption in Parl: Om Birla
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Sunday said every serious issue should be discussed, but there should be no disruption in state assemblies and Parliament as people have a lot of expectations from these “temples of democracy”. Birla’s remarks came against the backdrop of ongoing impasse in Parliament… Continue reading Issues should be discussed, there should be no disruption in Parl: Om Birla