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CPI Leader Gives Breach of Privilege Notice to Amit Shah Over ‘Flip Flop’ on NRC
08 Jan 2020
Binoy Viswam, Rajya Sabha MP, has blamed the “contradictory messaging of the government” for over 20 lives being lost during the ongoing nationwide protests.
Leslie Xavier
CAA 2019 to Tokyo 2020: Mary Kom Hones Evasion Tactics Outside the Ring
18 Dec 2019
As a parliamentarian, MC Mary Kom chose to follow the party line, rather than make decisions based on her own convictions, during voting on the Citizenship Amendment Bill. As a boxer, she has chosen…
Chakshu Roy
A Rajya Sabha for Every State
04 Dec 2019
The powerful Upper House of Parliament is in its 250th session. Now all states must have a second chamber too.
PTI
Opposition Stalls Parliament, Says Democracy ‘Murdered’ in Maharashtra
25 Nov 2019
Congress, Left, DMK and other Opposition MPs in Rajya Sabha shouted anti-BJP slogans after their notices for discussion under Rule 267 were rejected.
PTI
Opposition Raises Electoral Bond ‘Scam’ Issue in Rajya Sabha
22 Nov 2019
House Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu stalls matter despite Congress, other parties giving notices under Rule 267 seeking suspension of business.
PTI
Left, BJP War of Words in Rajya Sabha Over JNU Fee Hike Protest
22 Nov 2019
Mikes of CPI(M) member KK Ragesh were switched off even though there was time remaining out of his allotted slot of three minutes.
PTI
HRD Ministry Gets Over 2 Lakh Suggestions on New Education Policy
21 Nov 2019
Consultations on with states on final NEP, Minister informs Rajya Sabha.
PTI
Rajya Sabha Adjourned After Uproar Over Police Action in JNU, Detentions in J&K
19 Nov 2019
Venkaiah Naidu orders review of change in military-style uniforms of House marshals.
Prabhat Patnaik
Kashmir: Why Amit Shah’s ‘Development’ Argument is a Hoax
09 Aug 2019
Apart from promoting Hindutva, removal of special status of an economy that’s engaged productive activities, will benefit BJP’s corporate patrons the most.
Prannv Dhawan, Kanksshi Agarwal
RTI Act Amendment: Hasty Passage and Controversial Events
08 Aug 2019
The inaction or inadequate action by the Deputy Chairman who did not order fresh set of voting despite multiple concerns being raised about the manner in which voting had happened is a matter of deep…