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Inside Labour’s battle with its own green agenda

The Uxbridge by-election and the ongoing disputes over Ulez have shone a light on ideological struggles at the heart of the Opposition, says Anne McElvoy

Evening Standard

MPs from Opposition bloc INDIA to visit Manipur on July 29, 30

Opp. MPs from INDIA alliance to visit Manipur this wknd to assess situation riven by ethnic violence since May 3. Delegation of over 20 MPs to take first-hand account. Rahul Gandhi had visited earlier. MPs demand discussion in both houses & statement from PM on current situation.

The Hindu

‘Breaks the impasse’, ‘scores moral point’: Editorials on Opposition’s no-confidence motion

The news of the week is that the Opposition moved its no-confidence motion yesterday against the Modi government. This was after days of logjam in Parliament as the Opposition insisted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi must make a statement on the Manipur issue.

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Opposition parties to wear black dresses in Parliament on Thursday

Leaders of various Opposition parties who are part of the INDIA alliance will wear black dresses on July 27, 2023 as a mark of protest against the treasury Bench for not allowing a discussion on Manipur and not starting a discussion on their no confidence motion.

The Hindu

Uniting the House: On the government, the Opposition and the Manipur issue

The turmoil in Manipur is a threat to India’s security, integrity, and social harmony and it is time the Prime Minister called for healing in the sensitive border State

The Hindu

One District One Sport policy to be implemented to encourage region-specific sports activities

Min. Nagendra plans to implement One District One Sport policy to encourage local sports & identify talent. He also aims to extend reservation facilities to all 30 departments & build an int'l standard stadium in Ballari. He is confident of govt's stability despite Opposition's attempts to destabilise.

The Hindu

On same day, PM links Opposition to terrorists, HM seeks their cooperation on Manipur: Kharge

Congress LoP Kharge says there's "world of difference" between sentiments expressed in Home Minister's letter & actions taken by govt. PM Modi equated Opposition with terror groups & Home Minister wrote emotional letter expecting positive response. Kharge urges PM to give statement in House.

The Hindu

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Parliamentary privilege breached, says Congress chief Kharge

Congress president and Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge said that he was “insulted” when his microphone was turned off, calling it a breach of his Parliamentary privilege.

The Hindu

‘Zero hour‘ of Assembly cannot be telecast live unless all party leaders give an assurance to stick to the subject, HC told

Assembly Speaker M. Appavu opines that zero hour can't be telecast live unless all party leaders assure only relevant topics discussed. A-G, Assembly Secretary, & AIADMK Chief Whip submitted counter-affidavits. Rule 119 allows Speaker to expunge certain words. Live telecast of 1st hour & important resolutions already in place. Edited…

The Hindu

Which are the 26 parties in the INDIA combine, the face of Opposition unity for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls?

A total of 26 parties are now part of the Opposition INDIA combine. We explore each of these parties and examine their standing in Parliament.

The Hindu

Opposition MPs walk out of Parliamentary panel meet on Personal Data Protection Bill

Opposition members walked out of a meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee objecting to the panel’s adoption of a “laudatory” report on the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023

The Hindu

"This was about Manipur's fight for justice..." Congress MP Gogoi after filing no-confidence motion against govt

After filing a no-confidence motion against the government in the Lok Sabha on behalf of the opposition alliance, Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Wednesday said that "this was about Manipur's fight for justice." Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Explained | Why is the Opposition insisting on a debate about Manipur under Rule 267?

Opposition want the Rajya Sabha Chairman to invoke Rule 267 to suspend business and debate Manipur in the Upper House. Read The Hindu explainer on provisions of Rule 267 of the Rajya Sabha rulebook and what is the controversy over it.

The Hindu

Nitish Kumar criticises Prime Minister’s silence on Manipur incident

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday slammed Prime Minster Narendra Modi for keeping mum on the Manipur situation and said this was why the no-confidence motion against his government had been put forth in Parliament by Opposition parties.

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Newslaundry

Opposition moves no-confidence motion, DD News says Modi ‘predicted’ it five years ago

If India’s opposition alliance moves a no-confidence motion, what is the most important thing about it?

The Hindu

Delhi services Bill | 4 parties issue whips to members

All parties under the INDIA coalition have already extended support to Aam Aadmi Party’s campaign against the Delhi Services Bill which negates a Supreme Court order that gave executive powers to the Delhi government in service matters, including transfer and posting of officers

The Hindu

Rajya Sabha passes Bill to expand ST list from Chhattisgarh

Rajya Sabha passes Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Fifth Amendment) Bill, 2022 to benefit 72,000 tribal people in Chhattisgarh. Minister of Tribal Affairs Arjun Munda said the Bill corrects anomalies in spellings of tribal groups.

The Hindu

Letters to The Editor — July 26, 2023

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Opposition is daydreaming about bringing down Congress govt., says M.B. Patil

Cong. Min. Patil affirms govt. will complete term & be re-elected; no ruling party MLA will defect; MLAs have grievances, but can be discussed in LP meeting.

Newsroom.co.nz

PM under pressure without Opposition's help

On Monday the end of Kiri Allan’s political career brought MPs, staff, and journalists to a standstill, and 'tragic' was used repeatedly to describe her job loss. By Tuesday Allan was a political football in an urgent debate.

The Hindu

Deve Gowda claims group of local Congress leaders threatened boycott if he was invited to Oppn. leaders’ meet

Deve Gowda blames Congress for not being invited to Opposition meet; says JD(S) won't have alliance with anyone for LS polls, will take call on number of seats to contest based on feedback from leaders, cadre.

The Hindu

House logjam on; govt. seeks debate on atrocities in Congress-ruled States

Opposition protests in Parliament over Manipur; Treasury Benches move notices on atrocities against women in Congress-ruled States. Speaker Om Birla convenes all party meeting, but fails to break logjam. Opposition demands PM's statement, government says Home Minister is ready to reply

The Hindu

No informal channels of communication between Opposition, treasury benches: BJD

BJD MP Patra calls for better floor management in Parliament to bridge communication divide between government and opposition parties must socialize and work out terms for stuck legislation. BJD wants discussion on Manipur issue without walking into binaries.

The Hindu

Opposition alliance will rebuild idea of India in Manipur: Rahul hits back at PM Modi

Rahul Gandhi hits back at PM Modi, says “We are INDIA” and “will rebuild the idea of India in Manipur”. PM Modi slams Opposition alliance as “directionless”, citing East India Co. and IM. R. Gandhi responds, “We are INDIA” and will bring back love and peace.

Newslaundry

Opposition brings up Manipur, Economic Times asks if ‘agenda is to target PM’

Last week, we reported on how editorials in top English newspapers united in condemning the ongoing violence in Manipur, especially a recent viral video of two Kuki women. From The Hindu to Indian Express to The Times of India, they were particularly critical of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-month silence…

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