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Protesting against the Delhi Services Bill, Opposition MPs walk out of Rajya Sabha business advisory committee meet

The government said it would allot two hours to discussion on the Bill. At this point, AAP Rajya Sabha leader Sanjay Singh vehemently opposed the introduction of the Bill, pointing out that the matter is already in front of a five-judge Bench of the Supreme Court. The Opposition also insisted…

The Hindu · Jul 20, 2023

Questioning ‘timing’ of viral video, BJP accuses Opposition of avoiding discussion on Manipur

Accusing the Opposition of disrupting Parliament and not allowing a discussion on the situation in Manipur, the BJP on Thursday said that the surfacing of a viral video — which showed two women in the State being stripped and paraded naked — on the eve of Parliament’s monsoon session was “surrounded…

The Hindu · Jul 20, 2023

State BJP will know its real strength in LS polls as Cong. is sure to win minimum of 20 seats: CM

CM Siddaramaiah says BJP heavily dependent on Modi, Congress bound to win 20 of 28 LS seats in Karnataka. Ridicules BJP for delay in appointing Leader of Opposition, calls it political bankruptcy & insult to democracy. Accuses BJP of unruly behaviour & boycotting session.

The Hindu · Jul 20, 2023

Morning Digest | Opposition demands debate on Manipur in Parliament; police promise arrests after Manipur sexual violence video emerges, and more

Morning Digest, July 20, 2023 | Opposition demands debate on Manipur; police promise arrests in sexual violence case; Putin won't travel to BRICS summit; SC to list pleas to criminalise marital rape; Nitish denies being upset; BJP bets on small parties, and more

The Hindu · Jul 20, 2023

Uddhav Thackeray meets Deputy CM Ajit Pawar

Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray met former ally and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar at Vidhan Bhavan, their first encounter since Pawar's split from NCP. Thackeray also attended a key Opposition meeting in Bengaluru. He congratulated Pawar and asked him to continue his efforts for the State.

The Hindu · Jul 20, 2023

Opposition outraged by Manipur viral video

Outrage over two Kuki women paraded naked in Manipur. Union Minister Smriti Irani spoke to CM N. Biren Singh, who assured justice. Opposition leaders, including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Rahul Gandhi & Arvind Kejriwal, slammed govt for its silence. CPI(M)'s Sitaram Yechury called it "barbarism".

The Hindu · Jul 19, 2023

Corruption outside, vendetta inside

DMK faces crises as ED targets Ministers in the Stalin Cabinet

The Hindu · Jul 19, 2023

Opposition demands debate on Manipur

Opposition parties demand PM Modi to answer debate on Manipur ethnic violence. Government willing to discuss issues permitted under rules. BRS, IUML raise questions on UCC. Opposition seeks debate on inflation, govt likely to concede.

The Hindu · Jul 19, 2023

Show of strength: On the NDA and its coalition versus the Opposition

The point being made is that the Bharatiya Janata Party under Narendra Modi, despite its position of strength, is eager to have a broad coalition

The Hindu · Jul 19, 2023

BJP is indulging in “goondaism” out of frustration: CM

CM Siddaramaiah defends suspending BJP MLAs, says they're jealous of Congress' progress & indulging in goondaism. BJP anti-oppressed, anti-poor & opposed to democracy & Constitution. Refers to delay in appointing Leader of Opposition & allegations of IAS officers being reduced to clerks.

The Hindu · Jul 19, 2023