The Latest Breaking News from Opposition

Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav among Opposition leaders briefly detained during protest near PM's residence

Opposition leaders including Rahul Gandhi were detained by Delhi Police on Tuesday. They protested near Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence demanding accountability. The leaders were later released after their detention at Chhatrasal Stadium. This protest occurred after police action against students protesting examination irregularities. The agitation continues from Jantar Mantar…

The Economic Times · Jul 21

Nepal reference, Pak ‘link’, and opposition conspiracy theories: How TV anchors spun the July 20 march

By late afternoon on July 20, the images from Delhi were difficult to ignore: protesters marching from Jantar Mantar towards Parliament were met with tear gas shells, lathi charge, and mass detentions, while internet services were suspended around central Delhi. But anyone switching on primetime television that evening would have…

Newslaundry · Jul 21

Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day amid uproar over police action against protesting students

Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned for the day after the post-lunch session. Opposition members protested police lathi charge on students demonstrating over the NEET exam paper leak. The House experienced multiple adjournments throughout the day due to the commotion. Earlier, the Leader of the Opposition raised concerns about the police…

The Economic Times · Jul 21

Om Birla accepts rebel TMC MPs' demand for separate seating in Lok Sabha ahead of Monsoon Parliament session

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has accepted the request of 20 rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs for separate seating in the Lok Sabha. The move comes amid an internal split within the party and allows the dissident lawmakers to sit separately from the main TMC benches during House proceedings.

The Economic Times · Jul 18

Sonam Wangchuk health update: Safdarjung Hospital says activist 'stable but requires continuous monitoring'

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was hospitalized due to his prolonged hunger strike. He remains stable but requires continuous medical observation and treatment. His wife requested that no treatment be administered without family consent. Police removed protesters from the Jantar Mantar site after his hospitalization. Opposition leaders criticized the government's actions…

The Economic Times · Jul 18

What kind of thuggery is this?: AAP, Opposition condemn police action against Jantar Mantar protesters, call officers 'Modi goons'

Delhi Police took climate activist Sonam Wangchuk to the hospital from Jantar Mantar. Opposition leaders criticized the police action, alleging suppression of peaceful protest. Wangchuk had been on a hunger strike for twenty days demanding action on exam irregularities. Protesters were removed from the site after Wangchuk's hospitalization. The police…

The Economic Times · Jul 18

'Revenge tactic to secure two-thirds majority': Jairam Ramesh slams Centre over potential Delimitation Bill

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticized the government's potential Delimitation Bill introduction. He alleged the move aims to secure a two-thirds majority and weaken opposition parties. The government is reportedly eyeing the 2029 general elections with this legislative proposal. Concerns were raised about the bill's impact on the federal structure and…

The Economic Times · Jul 17

Opposition leaders to meet on July 20 to finalise strategy for Monsoon Session

Leaders of Opposition parties in the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha will meet on July 20 (Monday), the opening day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, to chalk out a joint strategy for the session.

The Economic Times · Jul 17

'Without Opposition's support, how can they bring out the Bill?' : KC Venugopal on One Nation, One Election

"Without the opposition's support, how can they bring out the bill? They have to discuss it with the opposition. Let us have an idea about what they are going to bring, and then we will tell," Venugopal told reporters.

The Economic Times · Jul 17

Congress to strongly oppose Delimitation Bill if reintroduced; make every effort to keep Opposition united: Jairam Ramesh

"Congress Party' we will strongly oppose the Delimitation Bill and continue to do so. We will make every effort to maintain unity among all opposition parties," Ramesh said.

The Economic Times · Jul 16