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Congress should apologise for insulting Vande Mataram on Independence Day: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused the Congress party of disrespecting the national song 'Vande Mataram'. He demanded an apology from party leader Sonia Gandhi for stopping the song midway. Shah also highlighted former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's contributions to India's development. He mentioned Vajpayee's role in making India…

The Economic Times · Aug 16

Sonia, Rahul Gandhi disrespected Vande Mataram: MP CM Yadav; seeks apology

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav accused senior Congress leaders of insulting the national song Vande Mataram. He demanded an apology from Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi for the alleged disrespect shown. The ruling BJP alleged that the Gandhis and Mallikarjun Kharge disrespected Vande Mataram at an event. BJP leaders…

The Economic Times · Aug 16

Sonia Gandhi 'objected' to full version of Vande Mataram at event, claims BJP; Congress denies charge

The BJP accused Sonia Gandhi of objecting to the full Vande Mataram at a Congress event. Congress denied this, stating she sought a chair for Mallikarjun Kharge. BJP leaders criticised the Congress's stance on the national song. Congress cited historical reasons for singing only initial stanzas previously. The full version…

The Economic Times · Aug 15

Govt was scared, rattled during Monsoon Session; oppn unity was on display: Congress

The Congress party stated the Modi government appeared scared and rattled during the recent Monsoon Session. Opposition unity was evident throughout the parliamentary proceedings, according to party leaders. Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Shah were largely absent from the session. Several proposed bills were deferred due to opposition pressure…

The Economic Times · Aug 13

Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan flags disruptions, says session productivity stood at 39%

Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan voiced deep concern over session disruptions. Frequent disorder derailed the House's functioning and lost valuable working hours. Opposition parties raised issues like NEET paper leaks and temple donations. Despite disruptions, twelve bills were considered and passed by the House. Members were urged to uphold…

The Economic Times · Aug 13

Mallikarjun Kharge alleges BJP linked ‘purification’ ritual after Haldwani speech; Union Minister Nadda assures probe

Rajya Sabha witnesses uproar as LoP Mallikarjun Kharge alleges BJP-linked individuals performed a 'purification' ritual at a stage after his rally. Kharge decried the act as "untouchability," demanding arrests under the law. Leader of the House JP Nadda condemned the alleged incident, promising an investigation, while the Chairman urged action…

The Economic Times · Aug 13

Row erupts over 'shuddhikaran' after Mallikarjun Kharge's rally in Haldwani; Congress, BJP trade charges

A heated political clash erupted between Congress and BJP over a controversial purification ceremony. Congress accused a BJP-affiliated group of conducting the rituals based on Mallikarjun Kharge's caste, to which the BJP retaliated, claiming such allegations were aimed at defaming them. The BJP further asserted that slogans used during the…

The Economic Times · Aug 12

Parliament not functioning because of Modi, Shah; they're afraid of coming to House: Mallikarjun Kharge

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge questioned Home Minister Amit Shah's silence on student atrocities. He stated the government is responsible for the ongoing paralysis in both Parliament houses. Kharge asserted that the opposition desires a debate on the critical student issues. He accused Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Shah of…

The Economic Times · Aug 10

VB-G RAM G is 'rozgar chori': Congress slams Modi govt

In a pointed critique, the Congress party has slammed the VB-G RAM G Act for its severe impact on rural employment generation, claiming it contributed to a shocking fifty percent drop year-on-year. Critics argue that the government's actions have led to the demise of the previous MGNREGA scheme, with this…

The Economic Times · Aug 10

Congress demands SC judge-led probe into alleged Ram Mandir donation theft

Congress MP KC Venugopal demanded a Lok Sabha discussion on Ayodhya Ram Mandir donation embezzlement. He alleged an organized racket within the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. Venugopal called for a Supreme Court judge-supervised independent inquiry into the matter. Opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge also urged Prime Minister Modi to…

The Economic Times · Aug 10