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Bihar: Nitish reiterates call for Opposition unity ahead of 2024 LS polls

Questioning the BJP's role in the freedom struggle of the country, the Bihar CM alleged that they will "finish even Bapu" (Mahatma Gandhi).

Bihar: Nitish reiterates call for Opposition unity ahead of 2024 LS polls
Updated On : 24 Aug 2022 | 11:04 PM IST

BJP will do better in 2024 if Kejriwal becomes opposition face: Assam CM

People in many states do not know Kejriwal and his party. It would be very good for the BJP if Kejriwal is Opposition's face for the 2024 election as most people have not even heard his name, he said

BJP will do better in 2024 if Kejriwal becomes opposition face: Assam CM
Updated On : 20 Aug 2022 | 11:23 PM IST

No PM ambitions, but ready to play role in forging opposition unity: Nitish

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar maintained that he had no prime ministerial ambitions but said he was looking forward to play a positive role in forging opposition unity against the ruling NDA

No PM ambitions, but ready to play role in forging opposition unity: Nitish
Updated On : 12 Aug 2022 | 3:01 PM IST

Why ED not probing corruption in Bundelkhand Expressway project: Akhilesh

'The ED has become a tool to harass Opposition leaders on directions of central government. Will ED also probe corruption of govt? The Bundelkhand expressway project is marred by corruption,' he said

Why ED not probing corruption in Bundelkhand Expressway project: Akhilesh
Updated On : 28 Jul 2022 | 11:32 PM IST

Maybe it's time for another dharna: Derek O'Brien on suspension of oppn MPs

With 23 opposition MPs suspended from Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha in two days, TMC lawmaker Derek O'Brien on Tuesday said maybe it is time for another long day-night dharna.

Maybe it's time for another dharna: Derek O'Brien on suspension of oppn MPs
Updated On : 27 Jul 2022 | 6:29 AM IST

Differences in non-BJP camp a family quarrel; Mamata can change mind: Alva

The 80-year-old Alva also said the Opposition was clear in its intention that the Constitution has to be defended and democratic institutions protected.

Differences in non-BJP camp a family quarrel; Mamata can change mind: Alva
Updated On : 23 Jul 2022 | 10:23 PM IST

Oppn continues protest on GST rates in Parliament, PM meets top ministers

Congress and other like-minded opposition parties held a joint protest against the price rise and increase in the GST rates of essential commodities in the Parliament House complex

Oppn continues protest on GST rates in Parliament, PM meets top ministers
Updated On : 23 Jul 2022 | 1:32 AM IST

Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 pm amid opposition protests over price rise

Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned till 2 pm on Friday following protests by the Opposition on price rise and other issues. As soon as the House reconvened at 12 pm, members of opposition Congress and Left parties stormed the well, waving placards and raising slogans against rising inflation. BJP member Kirit Solanki, who was in the Chair, allowed laying of parliamentary papers and matters of urgent public importance on the table of the House. MPs Rajveer Singh, Sushil Kumar Singh and Pallab Lochan Das mentioned matters related to their constituencies. As the Opposition's protest continued despite appeals from the Chair, the proceedings were adjourned till 2 pm.

Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 pm amid opposition protests over price rise
Updated On : 22 Jul 2022 | 1:13 PM IST

Modi govt trying to suppress Oppn's voice using central agencies: NCP

The Nationalist Congress Party on Thursday alleged that whenever there are protests against the Narendra Modi government's various failures, central agencies are used to harass Opposition leaders

Modi govt trying to suppress Oppn's voice using central agencies: NCP
Updated On : 22 Jul 2022 | 7:46 AM IST

Govt's aim is 'character assassination'; trample Oppn's voice: Sachin Pilot

Slamming the Centre over Congress chief Sonia Gandhi's questioning by ED, party leader Sachin Pilot said the BJP-led govt's sole objective is to indulge in "character assassination" of people

Govt's aim is 'character assassination'; trample Oppn's voice: Sachin Pilot
Updated On : 21 Jul 2022 | 2:45 PM IST

Sibal suggests keeping 1 day in week for any matter Oppn wishes to discuss

Amid the logjam in Parliament, Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Thursday suggested that the rules of procedure may be altered to have one day of the week for any matter the Opposition wishes to discuss

Sibal suggests keeping 1 day in week for any matter Oppn wishes to discuss
Updated On : 21 Jul 2022 | 11:55 AM IST

Monsoon session: Oppn leaders to meet at office of Rajya Sabha LoP today

Floor leaders of all Opposition parties in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha will meet in the office of Leader of Opposition (LoP) Mallikarjun Kharge in Parliament to discuss an important political issue

Monsoon session: Oppn leaders to meet at office of Rajya Sabha LoP today
Updated On : 21 Jul 2022 | 11:10 AM IST

Monsoon session: Opposition protest leads to adjournment of both Houses

Agitating MPs wanted all other businesses to be put aside to discuss price rise, inflation and rupee depreciation

Monsoon session: Opposition protest leads to adjournment of both Houses
Updated On : 20 Jul 2022 | 10:02 PM IST

Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day as Oppn continues to protest price hike

Rajya Sabha proceeding washed out completely and was adjourned for the day amid continued protest by the Opposition parties led by the Congress over price rise and levy of GST on daily essentials

Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day as Oppn continues to protest price hike
Updated On : 20 Jul 2022 | 3:22 PM IST

Talk to Oppn representatives during visits to districts: UP CM to ministers

UP CM Yogi Adityanath asked his ministers to interact with public representatives of opposition parties and take their feedback on government policies during their visits to the districts

Talk to Oppn representatives during visits to districts: UP CM to ministers
Updated On : 20 Jul 2022 | 7:14 AM IST

Opposition continues protest for discussion on GST; RS adjourned for day

When Rajya Sabha proceedings resumed at 2 p.m., the opposition members continued their protest demanding discussion on GST, price rise, Agnipath and other issues.

Opposition continues protest for discussion on GST; RS adjourned for day
Updated On : 19 Jul 2022 | 3:52 PM IST

RS proceedings adjourned for the day amidst opposition uproar over Agnipath

Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned for the day on Tuesday as the opposition continued to create uproar over various issues ranging from price rise to the Agnipath scheme

RS proceedings adjourned for the day amidst opposition uproar over Agnipath
Updated On : 19 Jul 2022 | 3:07 PM IST

Opposition protests in Rajya Sabha for discussion on GST, other issues

Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge and other opposition members had given notices to discuss Aginpath recruitment scheme for armed forces, hike in GST, price rise and other issues.

Opposition protests in Rajya Sabha for discussion on GST, other issues
Updated On : 18 Jul 2022 | 10:08 PM IST

Oppn seeks adjournment of Assembly to discuss power tariff hike in Kerala

The Congress-led UDF opposition on Monday sought an adjournment of the Kerala assembly proceedings to discuss the increase in power tariffs

Oppn seeks adjournment of Assembly to discuss power tariff hike in Kerala
Updated On : 18 Jul 2022 | 11:36 AM IST

Govt calls all-party meet on Lanka crisis on Tuesday; FM, EAM to brief MPs

Leaders of various opposition parties on Sunday demanded that issues of price rise, 'Agnipath' scheme as well as the alleged misuse of investigative agencies be taken up in Parliament

Govt calls all-party meet on Lanka crisis on Tuesday; FM, EAM to brief MPs
Updated On : 17 Jul 2022 | 5:40 PM IST