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Cash-for-query row | Lokpal has ordered CBI probe against Trinamool MP Mahua Moitra: BJP MP

This comes days after the Nishikant Dubey accused Mahua Moitra of asking questions in the Lok Sabha to target the Adani Group and PM Narendra Modi at the behest of businessman Darshan Hiranandani in exchange for gifts.

The Hindu

Rise in fake currency, cash in circulation: 7 years of demonetisation

On November 8, 2016, the Narendra Modi government had attempted a surgical strike against “black money”, “counterfeit currency”, and “corruption” by banning banknotes of higher denominations, which was 86 percent of the currency in circulation then.

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Decoding the Lok Sabha Ethics Committee’s probe against Trinamool MP Mahua Moitra

The Hindu explains the allegations against Mahua Moitra, the role of Ethics Committee of Lok Sabha in the probe and what happens in the cash-for-query case.

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Ethics, parliamentary conduct and the Indian MP

Parliament has the power to punish those including its own members in order to protect its honour and dignity.

The Hindu

Give up impropriety, demonstrate impartiality

The functioning of the institution of Speaker over the years in India has left much to be desired

The Hindu

Sparks fly at Ethics committee meet to hear complaint against Mahua Moitra

Lok Sabha Ethics Committee summons TMC MP Mahua Moitra on October 31 over cash-for-query charges. Opposition MPs initially refused to allow complainant and advocate to depose. Chairman's vote broke deadlock. Committee seeks assistance from MHA, MEITY.

The Hindu

Nilesh Rane, son of Union minister Narayan Rane quits active politics

MUMBAI: Nilesh Rane, the elder son of Union minister Narayan Rane, announced his withdrawal from active politics on Tuesday. He was Member of the Lok Sabha representing Ratnagiri-Sindhdurg from 2009-2014.

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Parliamentary panels applying different standards in dealing with complaints by and against BJP MPs: BSP MP Danish Ali

Bahujan Samaj Party MP Danish Ali has accused Parliamentary panels of applying different standards to recent complaints filed by and against MPs from the ruling BJP.

The Hindu

Take Christians seriously; can cast swing votes in 40 Assembly constituencies, Church bodies caution political parties in Telangana

Christians in Telangana have warned political parties contesting the 2023 State Assembly elections that they can cast swing votes in up to 40 constituencies. The warning comes after the Telangana State Federation of Churches, Synod of Telangana and Telangana Council of Churches adopted a declaration with 25 demands, including two…

The Hindu

Are southern States being punished for their success?

Is the south being punished for its success? The Hindu Parley Podcast discusses the question

The Hindu

After sparking controversy in the Lok Sabha, BJP MP Bidhuri rakes up appeasement issue in Tonk

The BJP has assigned poll responsibilities to Bidhuri in Tonk, which has a sizeable Muslim population

The Hindu

Experts committee submits report to CM on Union govt. Bills

An expert committee headed by Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights, Parliamentary Affairs and Legislation and Tourism H.K. Patil, submitted a study report to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on the Bills — The Bharatiya Nyaya Samhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Samhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Bill, 2023, — presented in the Lok…

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In Haryana Assembly poll, fight is only between Congress and BJP; Congress preparing to contest all 10 Lok Sabha seats, says former CM Hooda

Bhupinder Singh Hooda adds that in Haryana, the fight is only between the Congress and the BJP, and the Congress is competent and is preparing to contest all the 10 Lok Sabha seats.

The Hindu

The Muslim MP is a disappearing entity

The Muslim voice is in danger of being completely silenced in Parliament

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Women’s quota — rhetoric and reality

In the case of the Women’s Reservation Law, the reality is that about half of the population are women and they are under-represented in Parliament and State legislative bodies.

The Hindu

The Money Bill conundrum: Seven-judge Constitution Bench to revisit issue | Explained

With a seven-judge Constitution Bench set to hear on October 12 a batch of petitions challenging the Centre’s use of the money bill route to pass key legislations, we look at how the reference came to be made

The Hindu

Suspended Lok Sabha MP count nearly doubles during NDA terms | Data

In the recent special session of India’s Parliament, the passing of the women’s reservation bill was an auspicious start. However, the session took a negative turn when BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri directed communal slurs at BSP member Kunwar Danish Ali. This article also highlights a rising trend of mass suspensions…

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Kerala Congress likely to stake claim for Kottayam LS seat

As the United Democratic Front (UDF) is initiating discussions on the sharing of seats for the Lok Sabha elections, the Kerala Congress led by P.J. Joseph is set to formally stake its claim for the Kottayam seat.

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Women’s quota, panchayats to Parliament

Parliament, 30 years ago, enacted the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments that sought to make panchayats and municipalities “institutions of self-government”. It mandated a minimum of one-third of seats and office of chairpersons in panchayats and municipalities to be reserved for women. It also mandated reservation for SCs and STs

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NCP’s Mohammed Faizal disqualified as Lok Sabha member

NCP’s Mohammed Faizal was disqualified as Lok Sabha member on January 25 as well.

The Hindu

Sedition cases high in A.P. as those raising voice against ‘corrupt YSRCP regime’ are charged with it, alleges Pawan Kalyan

Despite being in a commanding position in the Lok Sabha with 22 MPs, Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy neither has the courage nor the interest to demand what is due to the State as he is more concerned about how to wriggle himself out of the slew of corruption cases,…

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Privileges Committee to hear BJP's Bidhuri on Oct 10 at first meet on row involving his remarks against Danish Ali

Lok Sabha Privileges Committee to hear complaints against BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri on October 10. Complaints allege improper conduct during a discussion in Lok Sabha. Opposition leaders wrote to Speaker seeking action against Bidhuri, while BJP members accused Ali of disparaging PM Modi.

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BJP’s new lows and a tradition of communal lexicon

BJP MP from South Delhi Ramesh Bhiduri let loose a barrage of abuse on BSP’s Kunwar Danish Ali in the Lok Sabha last week. In a letter to Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla, Ali said Bhiduri had hurled the “most foul, abusive invectives” at him. Among the flurry of epithets…

Dynamite News

Women’s quota Bill receives nod from President Droupadi Murmu, becomes law

The women's reservation Bill passed by the Parliament last week, became law after it received assent from President Droupadi Murmu. Read further on Dynamite News:

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India Islamic Cultural Centre Vice-President, SM Khan condemns Ramesh Bidhuri for controversial remarks; Extends full support to Danish Ali

SM Khan, Vice-President of India Islamic Cultural Centre has strongly condemned BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri for making controversial remarks on BSP MP Danish Ali on the floor of the Lok Sabha. Read the full report of Dynamite News.

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