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Mass suspension of MPs was ‘premeditated’ and ‘weaponised’ by the ruling party: Kharge to Dhankhar

Declining Rajya Sabha Chairman Dhankhar’s invitation to meet him, Congress President Kharge, who is not in New Delhi, in a letter said that it was the mass suspension of MPs that was “premeditated” and “weaponised”

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Parliament passes new laws to repeal IPC, CrPC, and Evidence Act

Parliament passes historic Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Bills, replacing colonial criminal justice system

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AILU condemns suspension of Opposition MPs en masse

The All India Lawyers Union (AILU) has condemned the suspension of Opposition MPs from Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha for the remainder of the winter session of the Parliament ahead of introducing three crucial Bills related to criminal laws. The union termed it as “undemocratic passing of new criminal law…

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Union I&B Minister criticises West Bengal government for intimidating journalists

Anurag Thakur launched a broadside at the West Bengal government for allegedly intimidating journalists in the State.

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Opposition protests mass suspension of MPs, Kharge asks govt to 'behave democratically'

Opposition MPs protest suspension, march from Parliament to Vijay Chowk, demanding PM Modi speak on security breach issue.

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Record breaking suspension of 143 MPs: Which States and parties affected most | Data

The ongoing winter session of Parliament witnessed a historic suspension of 143 Members of Parliament (MPs), with 97 from the Lok Sabha and 46 from the Rajya Sabha. The suspension, triggered by the Opposition’s demand for a statement on a security breach, drew criticism from Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, who…

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Morning Digest | Lok Sabha passes Telecom Bill 2023, to replace 138-year-old Indian Telegraph Act; India will ‘definitely look into’ any information on alleged Pannun assassination attempt, says PM Modi, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on December 21, 2023

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Jagdeep Dhankhar mimicry row | BJP, Congress trade barbs over ‘insult to Jat community’

BJP & Congress face off over mimicry of Vice President Dhankhar, perceived as insult to Jat community. Congress defends, BJP condemns.

The Hindu

BJP MP Ahluwalia cites suspension of 63 MPs in 1989 to hit out at opposition

BJP MP and former Union minister S.S. Ahluwalia cited the suspension of 63 MPs from the Lok Sabha in 1989

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Not meant to be disrespectful: Mamata on Dhankhar's mimicry by party MP

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on the issue of Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar’s mimicry by her party’s MP, said it was not meant to be disrespectful

The Hindu

Should I say I am not allowed to speak in Parliament because I am Dalit: Kharge

Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge questions if caste should be dragged into every issue, amid a row over mimicry of Vice President Dhankhar.

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Police complaint against TMC MP for mimicry of Vice-President in Parliament

An advocate has filed a complaint against Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee for his mimicry of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on the premises of the Parliament complex.

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Jagdeep Dhankhar mimicry row | President, PM express dismay; Rahul hits back on MPs suspension

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 20 extended their support to Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar over TMC leader’s mimicry of Jagdeep Dhankhar on December 19.

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‘A record India should not be proud of’: Editorials slam suspension of 141 Opposition MPs

It’s a questionable record for India with a total of 141 opposition MPs now suspended from Parliament. Ninety-five are from the Lok Sabha and 46 from the Rajya Sabha.

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Rajya Sabha Chairman anguished at suspended MP mimicking him during protest outside Parliament

Jagdeep Dhankhar says the act of Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee demeaned him, his community and the high post that he holds in Parliament.

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Why were 141 India opposition MPs suspended from parliament?

More than 100 MPs have been suspended from parliament in move the the opposition calls ‘a complete purge’.

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Ruckus in Jharkhand Assembly; three BJP MLAs suspended, marshalled out

Jharkhand Assembly witnesses uproar as 3 BJP legislators suspended for creating disturbances in proceedings.

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Parliament approves additional spending of ₹58,378 crore in current fiscal

Parliament gave its approval for a net additional spending of ₹58,378 crore in the current fiscal ending March 2024

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Sharad Pawar asks Jagdeep Dhankhar for probe into security lapse in Parliament and suspension of MPs

NCP Chief Sharad Pawar requests Rajya Sabha Chairman to probe security lapse in Parliament & intervene in suspension of MPs.

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Kejriwal meets Stalin ahead of INDIA bloc meeting

Following Mr. Kejriwal’s meeting with Stalin, AAP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha said the main focus was on strengthening the INDIA bloc.

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‘Grim record’, ‘backsliding of democracy’: Newspapers on mass suspension of Opposition MPs

A record 78 opposition members of Parliament – 33 from Lok Sabha and 45 from Rajya Sabha – were suspended yesterday for protesting against the Parliament security breach on December 13.

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‘Not a medal for Modi, but badge of honour for us’: RJD’s Manoj Jha on unprecedented suspensions

After 14 suspensions last week, as many as 78 other Opposition MPs were suspended in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on Monday amid disruptions. The Opposition has been demanding a statement from Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the security breach on December 13, , when two youngsters jumped…

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47 MPs suspended from Parliament for remaining Winter Session over "misconduct"

The motion for the suspension of MPs was moved by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi. When the House reassembled at 3 pm after adjournments. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Rajya Sabha panel pulls up Union government for delay in framing rules for Acts passed by the Parliament

The Committee also noted with concern that the Ministries deal with the framing of rules/regulations in a very casual manner, and no serious effort was made to complete the exercise within the time limit.

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AAP appoints Raghav Chadha as party leader in Rajya Sabha

Sources in the Rajya Sabha secretariat confirmed that a letter has been received from the AAP regarding appointing Mr. Chadha as its floor leader.

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