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BJP leader files complaint with Om Birla against DMK's Raja on hate speech

A senior Tamil Nadu BJP functionary on Tuesday said he has filed a complaint with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla against A Raja for his alleged hate speech against Hindus and wanted the DMK MP to be refrained from contesting in future elections. CTR Nirmal Kumar, State President IT and Social Media, wanted action against Raja for his "unethical" act. "Complaint filed as affidavit against @dmk_raja before honorable @loksabhaspeaker under rule 233A(4) conduct of Business In Lok Sabha, for unethical act of hate speech against Hindus, Shri A.Raja should be refrain(ed) from contesting any elections in future," Kumar said in a tweet. He also uploaded the complaint filed with the LS Speaker. Raja, the DMK deputy general secretary had recently stoked a controversy over his Shudra remark and drew the BJP's ire with the saffron party accusing him of spewing hatred against a community to appease others. Shudras, the Nilgiris MP claimed, were insulted in Manusmrithi and denied equality, educati

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurates India-Mexico Friendship Garden

Both the countries are also sharing best practices for strengthening parliamentary democracy in the world, Birla noted

Consensus on public welfare issues among parties in India: Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday said there is consensus on issues of public welfare among political parties in India notwithstanding differences of opinion. Birla is leading an Indian Parliamentary Delegation to Mexico. He unveiled a bust of freedom fighter Pandurang Khankhoje at Chapingo University in Mexico on Friday. Recalling Khankhoje's contribution, Birla said he was an outstanding Indian revolutionary, scholar, agricultural scientist and statesman. Talking about successful governance in India through democratic means, he said Indian Parliament is the epitome of the will and aspirations of the people of the country. "Matters of public importance are raised in Parliament by members of both ruling and opposition parties. Notwithstanding differences of opinion, there is consensus on issues of public welfare," Birla said. He said parliamentary committees are functioning as effective mechanisms to ensure accountability of the executive. Birla also called on President of the

World listens when India speaks, says Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla in US

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla interacted with members of the Indian diaspora and Indian students studying in the United States on Saturday and said the voice of the country reverberates around the world as its democracy is the most dynamic and vibrant. On his arrival in Boston, Birla visited the Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He interacted with the faculties, resource persons and students there. Interacting with the Indian students and members of the diaspora, Birla shared the country's growth story and said the Indian diaspora is held in high esteem across the world due to their work ethics and culture, the Lok Sabha Secretariat said in a statement. He also noted that members of the Indian diaspora have always come to the aid of their motherland as well as their host countries, whenever called upon in times of need. Talking about the Indian democracy, Birla said it is the biggest strength of the country and it has accelerated India's ...

Monsoon session: Parliament adjourned sine die four days ahead of schedule

Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu, whose tenure will end on August 10, adjourned the house sine die, saying that detailed statistics pertaining to the session will be circulated during the course

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla flags off 'Har Ghar Tiranga yatra' in Delhi

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla flagged off "Har Ghar Tiranga yatra" in the national capital today

Adhir demands apology from Irani for not using prefix before Prez's name

"She was yelling 'Droupadi Murmu' repeatedly without prefixing Hon'ble President or Madam or Smt. before the Hon'ble President's name," he said.

Shiv Sena seeks disqualification of 12 MPs of Shinde faction in Lok Sabha

The 12 Lok Sabha members, owing allegiance to Shinde, had declared Rahul Shewale as their leader and five-term member Bhawana Gawli as the chief whip of the party.

Uddhav faction moves SC against Birla's decision on Sena leader, chief whip

The Uddhav group terms the action of the speaker as illegal and arbitrary alleging that the Shiv Sena leader and its chief whip in the Lok Sabha were removed unilaterally.

Congress slams govt over suspension of MPs, calls it 'blot on democracy'

Four Congress MPs -- Manickam Tagore, TN Prathapan, Jothimani, and Ramya Haridas -- were suspended from Lok Sabha for the rest of the session for displaying placards and disrupting proceedings

Speaker has recognised Rahul Shewale as Sena leader in Lok Sabha: Shinde

Speaking to reporters here, Shinde said Shiv Sena MPs have supported his stand to uphold the ideals of party founder Balasaheb Thackeray.

Month after revolt by MLAs, 12 Shiv Sena MPs join Maha CM Eknath Shinde

After offering allegiance to Shinde, the group of 12 Shiv Sena MPs called on Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and are understood to have submitted a letter with various demands, this afternoon.

Parl's Monsoon Session begins with adjournments over price rise, Agnipath

In the Rajya Sabha, Congress members trooped to the Well of the House raising slogans as soon as Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu read out the obituary references.

India has lost a true friend: Speaker Om Birla pays tribute to Shinzo Abe

As the Monsoon session of the Parliament commenced on Monday, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla paid tribute to former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe, who was assassinated recently."It is with heartfelt sadness that I wish to inform former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe passed away recently. The House pays heartfelt condolences on the same. He passed away on July 8, 2022. He (Abe) was the longest serving Prime Minister of Japan," Birla said."Abe supported various interests that were beneficial for India. He considered Asia's two prominent democracies ie, India and Japan, as 'friends'. Due to this reason, the relationship between India and Japan became stronger under his regime," the Lok Sabha Speaker said.He added, "On one hand, Japan has lost a visionary leader, on the other hand, India has lost a true friend. Abe will always be remembered for his work and excellency. The House pays heartfelt condolences on Abe's demise and hopes that God provides strength to the families and kins of the ...

Monsoon Session from today: Govt lists 32 bills, Oppn seeks Agnipath debate

Union Minister Prahlad Joshi has listed the government's business for the monsoon session, which includes 14 pending bills and 24 new bills

Parliament's Monsoon Session: LS Speaker to hold all-party meeting today

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will hold an all party meeting on Saturday, two days ahead of the start of the Monsoon session of the Parliament

Speaker Birla clarifies guidelines inside Parl, calls it routine procedure

"Such guidelines and appeals are issued before every session. Therefore, it should be seen as a normal and routine procedure," Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said in a press conference.

Adhir Ranjan demands withdrawal of 'unparliamentary expression' list

Lok Sabha MP and West Bengal Congress chief Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury urged Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and sought withdrawal of the new booklet listing out unparliamentary words and expressions

No words banned, but members should maintain decorum: Lok Sabha Speaker

'It's a routine practice continuing since 1954,' says Om Birla on row over selection of words for expunging

Adhir Ranjan slams Centre over attack on workers, says don't use vendetta

"We told the Speaker in detail, the manner in which we have been subjected to atrocities and violence. Speaker listened to us attentively