Brisk voting marked the Vice President election, with 96 per cent of MPs casting ballots by 3 p.m. Prime Minister Modi was the first to vote. The contest is between NDA nominee C P Radhakrishnan and opposition candidate B Sudershan Reddy
Opposition MPs will undergo a mock poll on Monday to prepare for the September 9 vice-presidential election, followed by a dinner hosted by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge. The contest pits NDA nominee C P Radhakrishnan against opposition candidate B Sudershan Reddy
Union Home Minister Amit Shah cautioned against repeated disruptions in Parliament, saying blocking proceedings for narrow political gains undermines democracy and nation-building. Addressing the Speakers’ Conference, he urged dignity in debate and paid tribute to Vitthalbhai Patel’s role in legislative history.
Opposition leaders in Sri Lanka united in Colombo to denounce the arrest of former president Ranil Wickremesinghe, calling it an undemocratic and politically motivated act amid concerns over his health.
Tourism Minister Jupally Krishna Rao dismissed allegations surrounding the Miss World pageant as opposition propaganda. He clarified spending figures and denied wrongdoing, while admitting an internal enquiry had taken place. The state claims the Miss World organisation is handling the issue.
In short, history proves that the Congress can stoop to any low to influence voters and usurp power with incidents from the past reflecting the party’s brand of dirty politics.
While the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is still scouting for ‘eligible’ candidates to be fielded in 119 constituencies, the Congress is taking its own sweet time in the pre-candidate selection process.
In the Upper House, RJD MP Manoj Kumar Jha and AAP MP Raghav Chadha tabled suspension of business notices, addressing the situation in the Northeastern state.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Ambadas Danve on Monday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Maharashtra government of protecting and promoting right-wing activist Sambhaji Bhide.
The Opposition MVA and INDIA parties will organise a 'black-flags' protest against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the government's handling of the Manipur violence -- during his visit to Pune on August 1.
The government on Monday agreed to a discussion on the Manipur issue in the Rajya Sabha at 2 pm but the opposition insisted on a debate only under Rule 267 of the House.