OPPOSITION
Rahul Gandhi draws Opposition's parallel with lord Shiva in first speech as LoP; PM Modi, Amit Shah object
Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, during his first speech in the Lower House on Monday, showed an image of Hindu God Shiva. He drew parallels to Lord Shiva, stating that the Opposition has remained calm, following God's 'abhay mudra', even after numerous attacks by the government.
Rahul Gandhi enjoyed power without responsibility till now: Anurag Thakur in Lok Sabha
While congratulating Rahul Gandhi on becoming the Leader of Opposition, Anurag Thakur said the Congress leader now has power with responsibility and "absentee landlordism will not work". For the last many years, Gandhi was enjoying power without responsibility, Thakur said and asserted that it was an "agnipariksha" for the Congress leader now.
No vision in President's address to Parliament: Mallikarjun Kharge
Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday said there was no vision or direction in the President's address to Parliament and attacked the ruling party for only giving slogans and not doing development works. Participating in the discussion on the Motion of Thanks to the President's address in the Rajya Sabha, Kharge said the President's speech has "ignored" the challenges faced by the country and has tried to hide the government's failure.
First time in history, says anguished Dhankhar on Kharge entering Rajya Sabha Well
Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar expressed his anger over opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge entering the House's Well during an opposition protest. The House witnessed three adjournments due to protests and sloganeering. Dhankhar was surprised that Indian parliamentary tradition would allow such behavior, and adjourned proceedings until 2 pm.
Mallikarjun Kharge says he was forced to go to the Well to get Chairman Dhankhar's attention
Kharge also said that the opposition wanted to raise the NEET issue as it affects lakhs of students, and did not want to disrupt the discussion on the Motion of Thanks to the President's address. Meanwhile, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh took to X and said that Kharge was not the first Leader of Opposition to step in the Well of the House.
RS LoP Mallikarjun Kharge leads Oppn MPs into well to protest paper leak
The Opposition in India has urged the government to address the NEET paper leak issue in the Rajya Sabha, causing widespread protests. Leader Mallikarjun Kharge and other leaders walked into the well of the House, while Congress member Phulo Devo Netam fainted due to exhaustion during protests. Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar announced he will not take up notices for suspending listed businesses to address the issue first.
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Hemant Soren got bail because of the strength of opposition: Sanjay Raut
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut criticised PM Narendra Modi for the 2024 Lok Sabha election outcome, stating it was a personal loss for Modi and questioning his leadership. Raut also linked the release of former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren on bail to Rahul Gandhi's rise in opposition power, alleging political influence on the judiciary and central agencies. Soren was arrested by the ED in a land scam and money laundering case.
Stop ' misusing' agencies to silence opposition: INDIA bloc MPs stage protest against govt
The Opposition leaders carried placards which read "stop misusing agencies to silence opposition" and "BJP mein jao bhrashtachar ka licence pao (Join the BJP and get a licence for corruption)".
Release of Hemant Soren will strengthen INDIA bloc: CPI General Secretary D Raja
CPI General Secretary D Raja welcomed the bail granted to former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren in an alleged land scam case, emphasizing that his release would bolster the INDIA bloc. Raja criticized the central government for targeting opposition leaders through central agencies, asserting that justice and truth will prevail. JMM MP Mahua Maji praised Soren's popularity in Jharkhand and highlighted his leadership's initiatives despite challenges.
Kharge highlights Sonia Gandhi's editorial on PM Modi, says "preaching consensus, provoking confrontation"
Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of not reflecting on the message sent by voters in the recent parliamentary elections. Kharge highlighted an editorial by Congress leader Sonia Gandhi in a leading English daily on Saturday.
Lok Sabha adjourned as Opposition demands NEET discussion
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi said NEET issue is very important for the country and the Opposition wants a dedicated discussion on the matter. Hence, the adjournment motion should be accepted, he said. "Parliament should send a message to the youth that the government and Opposition are together in raising the concerns of students. I urge PM Modi to hold respectful and good discussion on the NEET issue in Parliament as it concerns the country's youth," he added.
Parliament should give message that govt, oppn together in raising students' issue: Rahul Gandhi on NEET
Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, urges PM Modi for respectful discussion in Parliament on NEET exam irregularities, critical for youth. Opposition parties prioritize NEET issue. Gandhi emphasizes unity in addressing student concerns. NEET-UG conducted by NTA faced allegations of leaks, leading to exam cancellations.
Opposition MPs protest Birla's Emergency reference, say it could have been avoided
Congress formally protested against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla's reference to Emergency upon taking charge, calling it "unnecessary" and a "grave matter." Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, met Birla expressing profound concern over this breach of parliamentary traditions.
Deputy Speaker likely to be from NDA, not Opposition
The Deputy Speaker post in the 18th Lok Sabha is a subject of contention between ruling and opposition sides. BJP MP Om Birla won the Speaker election, lacking consensus on the Deputy Speaker. The post may go to a BJP ally. The Deputy Speaker is essential in the House's functioning, especially in the Speaker's absence.
Govt's script, full of lies: Oppn on President's address to Parliament
Criticism mounts against the President's address, with key leaders denouncing the government-scripted speech as lacking substance and failing to address critical issues like NEET resolution, price rise, and unemployment. The opposition highlights the disconnect between the government's narrative and ground realities, calling for concrete actions to tackle pressing challenges.
Rahul Gandhi meets Lok Sabha Speaker, says reference to Emergency could have been avoided
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi met Speaker Om Birla on Thursday and voiced his displeasure over the reference to Emergency made by the chair, saying it was "clearly political" and could have been avoided. It was a courtesy call during which Gandhi also raised the issue of Emergency being invoked by the Speaker in the House, AICC general secretary K C Venugopal told reporters after the meeting in Parliament House.
Uproar in MCD House over Delhi water crisis
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) House meeting on Thursday saw protests by BJP and Congress MLAs over a water crisis in Delhi. The proceedings, delayed by an hour, began at 11.55 am. Soon after, opposition councillors entered the well of the House, raising slogans against the AAP government led by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. BJP councillors were seen carrying earthen pots and chanting "Jai Shree Ram" and "Bharat Mata Ki Jai."
Karnataka: BJP displaying anti-farmer mindset by opposing milk price hike, says DK Shivakumar
Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar defended the recent Rs 2 per litre milk price hike, saying it supports farmers and criticized the BJP for opposing it. Shivakumar argued that input costs for farmers have increased and emphasized that the price in Karnataka remains lower than in other states. He also congratulated Rahul Gandhi on being appointed as the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, calling it a step towards preserving democracy. When questioned about the demand for additional Deputy Chief Ministers, he deferred to the Chief Minister.
Rahul Gandhi as LoP now has a say in important appointments Like CBI, Election Commission, CVC, and CIC chiefs
Rahul Gandhi has become the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, ending a decade-long vacancy. His role includes participating in the selection of key officials such as the CBI director and Chief Election Commissioners. This position also grants him cabinet minister rank and marks his family's continued political influence, following his father Rajiv and mother Sonia Gandhi.
Rahul Gandhi as LoP: Meaning of Leader of Opposition, powers, salary, perks, importance in Lok Sabha
Congress on Tuesday declared that Rahul Gandhi, party's MP from Raebareli will be Leader of the Opposition in the 18th Lok Sabha, ending the 10-year spell of no LoP in the Lower House since 2014. AICC general secretary, Organisation, K C Venugopal told the media that CPP chairperson Sonia Gandhi has written to the Pro-tem Speaker about the decision of the Congress party. Rahul Gandhi has been an MP for five terms and currently represents the Rae Bareli constituency in the Lok Sabha, previously held by his mother Sonia Gandhi.
LS speaker's resolution on Emergency triggers opposition protests
As Lok Sabha Speaker, I condemned the Emergency imposition by Indira Gandhi, leading to opposition protests. The dictatorship suppressed democratic values, jailed opposition leaders, and restricted media. After adjourning, BJP members protested outside Parliament.
Some parties from NDA in touch with us, claims Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has criticized the fragile numbers of the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the potential for a single disturbance to drop the government. He claimed that the Lok Sabha poll results showed a "tectonic shift" in Indian politics and that the idea and image of Modi have been destroyed. Gandhi attributed the defeat of the BJP to the collapse of the party's basic architecture of creating religious hatred.
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