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Opposition parties upset over Rahul Gandhi’s remark on ideology
Reacting to Rahul Gandhi's statement, RJD spokesperson Manoj Kumar Jha said, "I find it a bit strange and contradictory."
May 17, 2022
Opposition still unable to understand what happened: Imran Khan
Islamabad, April 3 : After successfully evading the Opposition’s no-confidence motion citing a foreign conspiracy and asking the…
April 3, 2022
Anti-conversion Bill passed in Karnataka Assembly amid Opposition uproar
Belagavi (Karnataka) : The Karnataka Assembly on Thursday passed the Anti-conversion Bill amid uproar by the Opposition during…
December 23, 2021
No UPA left, Opposition must unite to fight BJP: Mamata
Pawar, who met Banerjee along with his senior party leaders, said that they held a long discussion on various political issues.
December 1, 2021
Rajya Sabha Adjourned for day in Absence of Opposition
Kharge had raised the issue under rule 256 saying that the suspension was contrary to rules of the House.
November 30, 2021
Opposition Protests outside UP Assembly as Monsoon Session begins
Congress MLAs also came on foot and some on cycles to the Vidhan Sabha and carried vegetables to register their protest against the rising prices.
August 17, 2021
Opposition alleges women MPs manhandled by male marshals
New Delhi, Aug 11 : The opposition has alleged that when they were opposing the Insurance Bill in…
August 12, 2021
Amid faceoff with Opposition only 28% productivity in Rajya Sabha
He alleged that the Opposition, right from the first day, had planned that it will not allow the House to function.
August 12, 2021
Opposition was denied to raise people’s issue: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury
The proceedings of the Lok Sabha on Wednesday adjourned sine die two days ahead of its schedule, making an end to the Monsoon session. The House was scheduled to end on August 13.
August 11, 2021
Lok Sabha adjourned sine die
Opposition protests over the Pegasus snooping row, farm laws and other issues had continuously marred the proceedings since the start of the session on July 19.
August 11, 2021
Opposition joins farmers’ protest, AAP skips
The AAP and the SAD-BSP combine are pitted against the Congress in Punjab. All the parties are supporting farm agitation but differ in showing solidarity.
August 6, 2021
Opposition parties meet, decide to join farmers’ protest
The Friday meet was also attended by Rahul Gandhi, who has been pitching for opposition unity on key issues.
August 6, 2021
3 Bills Passed in RS Passes as Opposition Harps on Pegasus, Farm Laws and Fuel Hike
In response to Kharge's charge, the Defence Minister said that he had not given any assurance and had only said that the House should hold proper discussion and the pandemonium should stop.
August 5, 2021
Ready for discussion on Pegasus: Opposition in Rajya Sabha
New Delhi, Aug 5 : Leader of opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday blamed the…
August 5, 2021
Lok Sabha adjourned twice over Opposition’s Protest on inflation, snooping row
Birla tried to convince them and appealed to go to their respective seats and he proceeded with Question Hour but his advice fell on deaf ears of the agitation Members.
August 4, 2021
Opposition to step up attack on Pegasus Snooping Issue
The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2021. The Bill is for consideration and passing.
August 2, 2021
United Opposition corners govt first time in 7 yrs, impasse persists
While the government is questioning the timing of news reports of the snooping row, the opposition is questioning the motive and violation of law.
August 1, 2021
Govt ready to discuss farm laws separately in Lok Sabha: Narendra Tomar
The House was adjourned for the day after two brief sittings on the same issue -- the first one till 6 p.m. after 16 minutes proceedings that started at 4 p.m., and the second till Monday 4 p.m.
February 5, 2021
Sixteen Opposition parties to boycott President’s address
President Ram Nath Kovind would address the joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament on January 29.
January 28, 2021
Is Opposition looking beyond Congress?
Congress leaders maintain that opposition is united but the parties from North India like SP and BSP are a bit of afraid of the central agencies and they do not want to upset the people in power.
January 10, 2021
BJP lowering prestige of the Governor’s office, says Punjab CM Amarinder Singh
Reacting sharply to BJP state unit's tweet accusing him of trying to make Punjab into another West Bengal, the Chief Minister said it was the "power-hungry BJP which had been trying to use the office of the Governor for its own vested interests".
January 3, 2021
Opposition attacks JD-U after 6 MLAs in Arunachal Pradesh join BJP
CM Nitish Kumar had said that he will comment on the matter after meeting the MLAs who have joined the ruling BJP in Arunachal Pradesh.
December 27, 2020
Farmers don’t need sermons, but withdrawal of farm laws: Congress
This is the 7th instalment under the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme — a direct transfer scheme for the farmers.
December 25, 2020
‘Congress is not effective opposition at the moment’: Kapil Sibal
Kapil Sibal said he stands by his comments that Congress is not an effective opposition to the BJP at the moment.
November 21, 2020
Opposition insulting farmers by burning farm equipment: PM Modi
In the wake of protests by farmers and various opposition parties against three new agriculture-related laws, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that those burning farm equipment to show their anger were insulting farmers .
September 29, 2020
Rajya Sabha passes controversial Agri Bills amidst protests
A final end date is yet to be fixed, though sources indicated that it could end on Wednesday.
September 20, 2020
Manoj Jha to be joint opposition candidate for RS Deputy Chairman post
New Delhi, Sep 10 : The Opposition has finalised the name of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Manoj…
September 10, 2020
Opposition walks out from Lok Sabha on detention of Farooq Abdullah
Abdullah along with many other Jammu & Kashmir politicians are under detention since the abrogation of Article 370 and 35A from the newly-created Union Territory.
February 5, 2020
Citizenship Amendment bill to be tabled in Parliament on Monday : Opposition calls unconstitutional, Trouble for OIC
New Delhi, Dec 5 : Bharatiya Janata Party has issued a ‘three-line whip’ to the party’s Rahya Sabha…
December 5, 2019
Has RSS advised Fadnavis to ‘lay off’ Sena?
Mumbai, Nov 6 : The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) is understood to have advised Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis…
November 6, 2019
Indian government should allow Opposition politicians to visit Kashmir : EU delegation
Srinagar, Oct 30: European Union MPs whose visit to Jammu and Kashmir has been criticised by the opposition,…
October 30, 2019
Sudan’s military council, opposition to resume talks on July 30
Khartoum, July 29 African Union (AU) envoy to Sudan has announced that talks between Sudan’s Transitional Military Council…
July 29, 2019
Bihar Assembly monsoon session begins amid uproar over AES
Patna, June 28 Bihar Assembly’s monsoon session began on Friday with the Opposition protesting outside the Vidhan Sabha…
June 28, 2019
EC rejects opposition parties demand to verify EVM-VVPAT slips before counting
New Delhi, May 22: The Election Commission on Wednesday rejected the demand of opposition parties that VVPAT slips…
May 22, 2019
Opposition leaders attack EVM-VVPATs
Mumbai, April 23: Leaders of various opposition parties on Tuesday launched a fresh attack on the Electronic Voting…
April 23, 2019
Opposition meet over EVMs confession of defeat: BJP
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) As the Opposition parties on Sunday raised doubts over the reliability of electronic…
April 14, 2019
Opposition to approach Supreme Court on EVMs
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Opposition leaders on Sunday said they will approach the Supreme Court over what…
April 14, 2019
Opposition releases purported video regarding demonetisation
New Delhi, March 26: The opposition on Tuesday released a purported video from http://tnn.world alleging that Bharatiya Janata…
March 26, 2019
Opposition demands Nitish Kumar’s resignation over Bihar shelter home rape case
Patna, Feb 18: The Opposition on Monday created a ruckus in the Bihar Assembly demanding Chief Minister Nitish…
February 18, 2019
Opposition stands with our security forces and government: Rahul on Pulwama Attack
New Delhi, Feb 15: The Congress on Friday strongly condemned the Pulwama terror attack and said that the…
February 15, 2019
Oust Modi, opposition leaders say at Delhi rally
New Delhi, Feb 13: A galaxy of opposition leaders on Wednesday asked the people to oust Prime Minister…
February 13, 2019
Modi Govt’s objective is to muzzle voice of opposition: Anand Sharma
New Delhi, Jan 25: Senior Congress leader Anand Sharma on Friday said that “there is a mindset that…
January 25, 2019
Congress, opposition doing negative politics over EVMs sensing defeat in 2019 elections: BJP
His remarks came soon after a person named Syed Suja, who claimed that he was part of the team which designed EVMs in India.
January 21, 2019
Sonia Gandhi terms Brigade rally important for galvanising opposition against Modi
Kolkata, Jan 19: Congress stalwart Sonia Gandhi on Saturday described the opposition rally here as an “important attempt”…
January 19, 2019
Need more time to decide on Mahagathbandhan: Naveen Patnaik
New Delhi, Jan 8: BJD leader and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday said he wanted more…
January 8, 2019
Government open to ‘constructive suggestions on triple talaq Bill: Minister
New Delhi, Jan 2 : Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Wednesday said the government was receptive…
January 2, 2019
Triple talaq bill not tabled in RS, opposition wants select committee
New Delhi, Dec 31: The revised triple talaq bill, which the Narendra government is keen on pushing through…
December 31, 2018
Opposition holds meeting over Triple Talaq Bill
New Delhi, Dec 31: As the Muslim Women Bill (Triple Talaq) 2018 is scheduled to be tabled in…
December 31, 2018
Modi Government turning India into a Surveillance State: Congress
New Delhi, Dec 21: The Congress on Friday accused the Narendra Modi government turning India into a “surveillance state”…
December 21, 2018
Lok Sabha adjourned for the day
New Delhi, Dec 19: The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day on Wednesday after unrelenting protests by the…
December 19, 2018
Opposition to meet on December 10, says TDP chief
Khammam (Telangana), Nov 28: A meeting of non-BJP parties will be held on December 10 to form a front…
November 28, 2018
We have to save democracy, says Chandrababu Naidu after meeting Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata
Kolkata, Nov 19: Amid efforts to cobble opposition against the ruling BJP before the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, Andhra Pradesh Chief…
November 19, 2018
Opposition unity needs more effort to bring Mayawati on board
The Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) 4-1 defeat in the Karnataka by-elections has further lengthened the list of the…
November 10, 2018
BJP Promises ‘New India’ by 2022 while Opposition has no Neeti, says Javadekar
New Delhi, Sep 9 : On the second day of the National Executive meet, BJP passed a political…
September 9, 2018
Bharat Bandh on Monday : Congress led Opposition to protest over petrol, diesel prices
Chennai, Sep 7 : The Congress has called a Bharat Bandh on September 10 over rising fuel prices…
September 7, 2018
Lok Sabha to discuss “No Confidence Motion” on July 20
New Delhi, July 18: The Lok Sabha is scheduled to discuss “No Confidence Motion” moved by the opposition against the…
July 18, 2018
PM Modi seeks opposition’s cooperation for smooth functioning of Parliament’s Monsoon Session
New Delhi, July 17 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday sought the cooperation of all opposition parties…
July 17, 2018
Ahead of Parliament Monsoon session, Opposition to meet on July 16
New Delhi, July 13: Ahead of the Parliament Monsoon session, Opposition parties to hold a meeting on July…
July 13, 2018
Opposition submits impeachment notice against CJI to Venkaiah Naidu
New Delhi, April 20: The Congress and several other opposition parties on Friday met Vice President Venkaiah Naidu at his…
April 20, 2018
Opposition stage protest inside Parliament premises over farmer crisis, SC/ST Protection Act & other issues
New Delhi, April 5: Opposition party leaders staged a protest in front of Mahatma Gandhi statue in Parliament…
April 5, 2018
Five religious leaders gets ‘Minister of State’ status in Madhya Pradesh
Bhopal, April 4: Shivraj Singh Chouhan led Madhya Pradesh government gave ‘Minister of State’ (MoS) status to five…
April 4, 2018
SC/ST Act: Under pressure from Opposition, Centre files review plea in Supreme Court
New Delhi, April 2: Facing stiff pressure from the opposition, the Central government filed a review petition in…
April 2, 2018
Opposition to corner Modi govt in Parliament over Nirav Modi-Mehul Choksi scandal
Modi government is in chaos as the defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Union minister for law and IT…
February 26, 2018
Judge Loya death case: In memorandum to President, Opposition delegation seeks SIT probe
New Delhi, Feb 9: Representatives from 15 opposition parties led by Congress chief Rahul Gandhi met President Ram Nath…
February 9, 2018
Don’t convert Rajya Sabha TV into BJP-TV: Congress
New Delhi, Feb 7: Alleging “discrimination” against the opposition parties don’t convert Rajya Sabha TV into BJP-TV: Congress while giving…
February 7, 2018
Opposition boycotts Rajya Sabha, alleges not allowed to raise issues in House
New Delhi, Feb 6: A united opposition decided to boycott Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, alleging that they were not being allowed to…
February 6, 2018
Businessmen are afraid to talk to us because our phones are being tapped: Ghulam Nabi Azad
The leader of the opposition, Ghulam Nabi Azad in his Motion of Thanks, speech in Rajya Sabha said…
February 6, 2018
Is Modi Govt. using CBI for political gains!
There have always been questions regarding the working criteria of Central Bureau of Investigation, even the Supreme Court…
February 3, 2018
Budget unconnected to ground realities, says Yechury, here are all the reactions
New Delhi, Feb 1: CPI-M leader Sitaram Yechury on Thursday said Finance Minister Arun Jaitley’s 2018-19 budget was “unconnected…
February 1, 2018
Opposition boycotts Mehbooba Mufti’s speech
Jammu, Jan 10: The opposition on Wednesday boycotted Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti’s address in the…
January 10, 2018
Opposition creates ruckus in J&K assembly
Jammu, Jan 3: Opposition members created ruckus during proceedings in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Wednesday after…
January 3, 2018
Parliament winter session adjourned till 18th December
New Delhi, 15th December: Rajyasabha adjourned till 11 am on 18th December after MLAs kept shouting and sloganeering. Before adjourning…
December 15, 2017
BJP to observe ‘Anti-Black Money Day’ on Nov 8
New Delhi, Oct 25: In a bid to counter the opposition’s plan to observe the first anniversary of the…
October 25, 2017
Doubt govt’s sincerity on Kashmir: Opposition
New Delhi, Oct 24: Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad on Tuesday said the opposition seriously…
October 24, 2017
Note Ban Aftermath: Opposition to observe November 8 as Black Day
New Delhi, Oct 24: Opposition parties on Tuesday said they would observe November 8 as Black Day to protest…
October 24, 2017
Opposition should stem defection to Modi camp: Chidambaram
New Delhi, Sep 6 : Unless opposition parties stem defection to Modi’s camp, it will be difficult to…
September 6, 2017
Rajyasabha: What opposition desires from newly elected vice president Naidu
New Delhi: Venkaiah naidu who took oath as the 13th vice president of India today has been welcomed…
August 11, 2017
BJP wants no one on the Opposition benches, says Kapil Sibal
New Delhi, Aug 2: Senior advocate and Congress leader taking a jibe at the Bhartiya Janta Party over…
August 2, 2017
Post of President and Vice-President are under siege today: Sonia Gandhi
New Delhi, July 17: Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Sunday, speaking at opposition party meeting ahead of presidential polls…
July 16, 2017
Presidential poll: Surprised opposition to meet on June 22
New Delhi, June 19 : After the BJP on Monday named Bihar Governor Ram Nath Kovind as the…
June 19, 2017
Naidu defends not naming presidential nominee in meetings with opposition
New Delhi, June 19 : The BJP on Monday defended the decision not to come out with a name…
June 19, 2017
Shah blames oppn for disruption in Parliament, calls Mayawati corrupt
Dec 17: BJP President Amit Shah on Saturday lashed out on Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati, alleging her of…
December 17, 2016
Parliament Winter Session: Lok Sabha adjourned sine die, only 19 hr spent on work
New Delhi, Dec 16: Lok Sabha was adjourned sine dine on Friday and it was for the first time…
December 16, 2016
Lok Sabha Speaker warns protesting members
New Delhi, Dec 8, 2016: Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan today warned of “harsh steps” if opposition members…
December 8, 2016
Parliament: Amid taunts, sloganeering, both houses adjourned till tomorrow
New Delhi, Dec 8: Lok Sabha session started with uproar on Thursday. On the other hand, Rajya Sabha’s proceedings…
December 8, 2016
Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day amid ruckus over demonetisation
New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the day on Thursday amid opposition pandemonium…
December 1, 2016
Lok Sabha deadlock forces adjournment for the day
New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) The opposition on Thursday again disrupted Lok Sabha proceedings persistently demanding a discussion…
December 1, 2016
Parliament: Oppn demands apology from PM; both houses adjourned till Monday
New Delhi, 25 Nov: The eighth day of winter session of the parliament ended with heavy chaos over…
November 25, 2016
Oppn scales fierce attack on Modi’s demonetisation drive; PM keeps mum
New Delhi, November 24: After a fierce attack by the opposition parties over the notes ban in the parliament…
November 24, 2016
Demonetisation: 10 opposition parties get together to take on government
New Delhi, November 21: Finding common ground over the demonetisation issue, 10 opposition parties today decided to take on…
November 21, 2016
Opposition raises a stink over killing of SIMI activists, seeks probe
Bhopal/New Delhi, Nov 1 A united opposition on Tuesday sought an impartial probe into the death of eight…
November 1, 2016
UP assembly adjourned amid opposition protests
The Uttar Pradesh assembly’s proceedings were disrupted on Tuesday as the opposition raised protests over a boy’s killing…
February 9, 2016
Smriti Irani attacks AAP, says party running blasphemous, preposterous campaign
Human Resource and Development Minister Smriti Irani on Thursday slams Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for its allegations against…
December 17, 2015
Arun Jaitley says , History will record the disruptors hurting parliament
History will record the disruptions being witnessed in India’s parliament to the detriment of the reforms process, when…
December 16, 2015